Great school, great environment, and great instructors. Good prices too. Daniel was a very…read morecompetent instructor who took my training seriously, while still making it fun. Also, flying at the Fullerton airport you see some pretty cool aircraft.

Fun Outside is such a amazing flight school. So many good instructors and planes. I had a great…read moreexperience and the staff is super friendly and nice. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who is curious to learn how to fly.

I recently met with Omar to discuss the 9 month Airline Pilot Program. After researching different…read moreflight schools in the area (ATP, Orange County Flight Center, Spartan College) I was a bit overwhelmed with my options for how to begin my career as a pilot. Omar took the time to meet with me and answer all my questions and so far, I'm very impressed. I'd like to think I'm a good judge of character and I never got the feeling that Omar and the team is just there to take your money, but rather to help you start flying! Nice people, nice facilities, and nice location (I much prefer SNA to LAX lol). I'm very excited to take the next step and enroll in the Airline Pilot Program and I look forward to flying with y'all soon!

Not one to typically write reviews, but wanted to share my experience at this school. I started my…read moreprivate training here (I am now a CFI) and have been to a total of 5 flight schools throughout my training, due to moving for college. OCFL was unfortunately my least favorite by far. What caused me to eventually leave and find a new school was a transponder issue on my night flight to Camarillo. A transponder is required equipment when flying through LA airspace, and ATC reminded us that we are not allowed to fly through the LA airspace with this issue. My instructor wisely chose to land at Van Nguys Airport instead of (illegally) flying back to John Wayne. Yes it's inconvenient, but certainly the safe (and legal) choice. He called Omar, the owner, to notify him of this inconvenience. Omar then proceeded to get upset with my instructor because of the time and money it would cost to pick up the airplane in Van Nguys. Omar advised that my instructor should've just flown over LAX, at night, and pretended to not notice to issue. This was years ago, but since then I have only heard of similar negative experiences from other past students of this school. Now that I am further along in my training, I see how dangerous this money-over-safety mentality truly is. I write this review only in hopes for other aviators to look for safer flight school options or for this school to hopefully institute some safer practices. Thank you!

The staff are the best, my instructor specifically, Jonah and the receptionist Audrey are helpful,…read morepatient, knowledgeable, and friendly. Their fleet of planes are nice, clean, and well maintained. I feel safe in the skies with their fleet of planes and instructors. My personal favorite plane I've flown is N651KC, it's awesome due to it's a new and refurbished instruments. If you want a good fight school, come to Pacific Flight Aviation.

I've been a student at PFA about 6 months now and I couldn't be happier! I was looking for a school…read morewith a program specifically designed to help helicopter pilots transition to fixed wing. I looked at 5 or 6 schools, some of them even out of state. Some schools required huge loans upfront (80k or more), other schools didn't have a syllabus's, other schools had questionably airworthy aircrafts, and a lot of places had no idea what the requirements even where to transition to fixed wing. More often than not, pilots were trying to pressure me, and sell me their school. Thank God I am already a CFI and I know EXACTLY what to look for in a reputable school. Being actively involved in aviation on the helicopter side (6-7 years), and working as a CFI, I knew exactly what I was looking for but it was hard to find. There are a lot of shady things that go on in aviation unfortunately, but right away after meeting with the Chief/Owner Wayne I knew this school would be different. Wayne is transparent, honest, knowledgable, and truly cares about his students and their progress. All of his aircrafts/SIM are maintained in pristine condition, his logbooks are always in order and he is never late or unprofessional. He has a background in business and it reflects in his demeanor, and the way he treats students/employees. He hired a new pilot Summer a few months ago and she has easily become my all time favorite instructor! To call her smart would be an understatement, she is one of a kind. She constantly surprises me with her vast knowledge and skills. I feel safe with her and she accurately gives me feed back along with necessary critiques. She creates an atmosphere where I have fun flying and I'm learning new skills. Im just so thankful Wayne hired her. Usually you find an instructor that's fun, but just wants to fly or smart but too rigid. She's super fun and when she critiques me she isn't harsh. I have done some dumb things while learning how to fly (you will do them too!) but we laugh them off, refocus and overcome challenges together. Thank you Summer for not loosing it with me while I learn how to land! If you're looking for a flight school you need to find a place that checks all the boxes, specifically these; - Has an organized syllabus - Excellent maintenance - Professional, honest, knowledgeable CFI's that are staying abreast in the industry - Fits your budget ( don't ever give a school thousands and thousands of dollars upfront) - Accommodates your schedule - Understands your goals whether it be a PPL or ATP, and can keep you on track. Trust me the last thing you want to do is have a school send you to a Checkride unprepared. You will fail, look like an idiot, and waste your money. In aviation reputation is everything, it's a small world, the school you go to along with your character and credibility will matter immensely in aviation. If you're considering this school, do your research, go in and talk to Wayne. As you narrow down your choices, and filter out options im sure you will also realize this is absolutely the best place to fly in SoCal. Stay safe, have fun and happy flying!

Took my first demo/introductory/discovery flight at OC Flight Center. Michael was my flight…read moreinstructor and he let me taxi, takeoff, talk to ATC, do flight maneuvers, and finally land. Amazing instructor, beautiful views, and a surreal experience! $150 is a great price point as it includes both the plane and the instructor. Generally most planes rent for around just that price. They let my wife tag along in the back seat for $35 more. The experience starts with checking in at the front desk and signing waivers. Then you do a quick run down in the office with your instructor of what to expect during the flight. Then they take you out to the airport and do a pre-flight inspection of the plane. Finally you're seated into the pilot's seat and start taxing out. Total time in the plane was about 45-50 min of which 25 min was in the air (from take off to landing). We also lucked out in that they assigned us to their newest plane (a Cessna 172S - N227WC). It came equipped with a G1000, which was awesome! It was so similar to my experience with the Cessna 172 in Microsoft Flight Simulator. :D Michael was a super attentive and encouraging flight instructor. I loved that he gauged how comfortable I was in the plane and let me do so much more then I was expecting to be able to do on my first flight. I loved that he let me make the calls to ATC. Also it was incredibly cool taking off and landing by myself (with his guidance of course). Michael spent a lot of time after the flight answering questions that we had. In total my wife and I spent about 2.5 hours at OCFC. I will definitely come back here if/when I want to start my PPL training--hopefully with Michael as my flight instructor!

I sent some products out of good faith thinking payment would be received giving net 30 terms to…read morepay. They are now 126 days past the 30 days I gave them. Business like this should not be operating. Poor management and ownership. And their own employees do not get paid on time either. Don't ask me how I know. I would take my business else where as a student or someone planning on doing business with OCFC.

In many professions, there are trade secrets that can only be learned through experience. Sometimes…read morethat experience may come at a dire cost. At OC flight lessons, safety is the top priority as expected of a reputable flight school. Students will be allowed to fail up to the skin of catastrophe. That is good. In failure, we learn many things, assuming we live to reconsider the circumstances. The flight instructors at OC Flight Lessons will make sure you will learn all the most crucial details in being a pilot while making sure you are safe. It is a noble ambition to pursue flight and test the limits of humanity and Omar's team of instructors are all eager to explore its complexities and impart knowledge and experience in supporting you become an aviator.

I had an amazing first intro flight with my instructor Chris! He took me over the ocean and I was…read morealso able to see the city skyline from a beautiful vantage point. After performing a perfect landing, we went back into the building and Omar was able to answer any questions I had about the flight school. The experience was out of this world! 10 out of 10 would recommend!

Not sure why my review is not staying put. Currently earning…read moremy PPL here, they have friendly and helpful staff. Facility is clean and well maintained. I chose this flight school for following reasons: no-tower (meaning more and quicker times in air) schedule flexibility close proximity to home

Took a short tour flight to Big Bear and it was awesome! The staff and flight instructors were…read moreextremely kind and professional, and I always felt safe and informed. We flew over Lake Matthews on our way back and it was breathtaking! If you're interested in aviation, Flying Academy in Corona provides an exciting personalized experience.

Awesome! We just finished our first week (3 weeks total) of San Clemente Junior Guards and it was…read morean excellent week. Today (Friday) the kids jumped off the pier. I watched very professional young men who run the camp (local lifeguards) exhibit patience and kindness helping some of the "shaking with fear" kids overcome their fears today. Another Dad and I got goosebumps when one girl broke through and made her jump off the pier. Well organized, professional, great young men and women run the program. 10/10, I cannot recommend this program enough for your kids every summer. Teaches them discipline and team work while they have a lot of fun.

My 18 year old son is learning to fly here. I really feel safe. The instructors are very kind and…read moreencouraging. They answered all of my many questions.

Top Flight is a great choice if you're looking for a Part 61 flight school. Their rates are very…read morereasonable and competitive in the area, and their policies are straightforward and fair. You won't feel burdened by rules potentially working against you, unlike at some other flight schools. Additionally, with all the advantages they offer, there are no "hidden fees." The charges are very fair compared to other places. Top Flight partners with a local mechanic shop based at Corona (KAJO), so any minor fixes or maintenance services are relatively quick compared to schools that need to relocate their planes to other airports. I personally had a minor issue during a preflight, and the mechanics quickly came to the parking area and fixed it on the spot. I was still able to fly the same day without cancellation. All their airplanes are well-maintained and follow FAA regulations, which gives peace of mind. Speaking of location, Corona Municipal Airport (KAJO) is a relatively relaxed and less busy, non-towered airport. This is ideal for training if you're just starting out, as there's no pressure from ATC. You can focus more on flying the plane with your CFI and practice your radio communications later when you're ready. Most of the time, KAJO is less busy compared to other airports with lots of flight schools and high traffic. You rarely waste time or money waiting on the ground for sequencing. However, because it's a relaxed, local airport, you should exercise more caution, as sometimes curious individuals might get too close to the taxiways or runway areas. As for the airplanes, Top Flight has plenty of Cessna 172s, from models N, M, and the SP. You can choose between traditional six-pack avionics or upgraded Garmin G5 with a Garmin GTN 650 touchscreen, depending on your needs. If you're looking for Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) or high-performance training, Top Flight has a Cessna 182T, fully equipped with the G1000 and KAP140 autopilot. It's a great, versatile performer for training or renting out for trips. Renting airplanes at Top Flight is hassle-free. Once you're checked out, booking your flight is easy. Dispatch is a DIY process--you simply pick up the keys and return them after your flight, so there's no need to worry about business hours or needing staff to be present. However, as a pilot, the responsibility for the flight always falls on you, so make sure to thoroughly perform all checks before taking off. Overall, the environment at Top Flight is relaxed and supportive. The staff members are kind and welcoming, and you can easily tell management has deep knowledge and passion for aviation. David and Pardis are always helpful if you have any questions or need guidance toward your training goals. For anyone considering flight training, just come and see for yourself--you'll notice the difference.