I surprised my fiancé with flight lessons for his birthday and couldn't have chosen a better place to go. We flew with Captain G who was a fabulous instructor. Not only was extremely knowledgeable, he was also super fun to train with...he did a great job of sharing interesting stories making the experience even more memorable. He was also kind enough to take photos for us prior to getting on the plane. I love that I was able to walk beside them from the training to the actual flight time. If it's available I highly recommend paying for the extended trip so you can fly over LA, the Hollywood sign and other cool spots. Also make sure you bring cash so you can tip instructor I only had $35 on me and really would have preferred to tip at least $50. Thank you US Aviators for a fabulous experience!!! read more

Fun and informative! Had a great instructor and felt safe throughout the entire experience!

My GF surprised me with a flight session for my 40th Birthday. For me, it was an experience to remember for a lifetime. Reggie, our instructor, was very professional, courteous, easy-going, and friendly. He definitely made us feel safe and comfortable, as I'm sure the fear was mostly for him, flying with two complete strangers. But he did go over all the rules, do's and do not's of our tour, with was reassuring to us that he certainly knows what he's doing. With that said, we taxi'd for maybe 10 min until we finally got up in the air. It was fairly windy but with his experience and knowledge, he was able to fly us up safely as we followed the 405 towards Santa Monica. The view was amazing and I had a smile from ear-to-ear. Reggie showed us "historic" landmarks like DTLA. Santa Monica Pier, Catalina Island, which is all a cool experience to see from when you're up in the air. He also told us about the "extended flight", which I will be sure to do on my next visit. We did a few figure 8's and then returned to the airport. He was very attentive to our surroundings, making sure air traffic was clear around us. In addition to the flight, I also got to play around with the flight simulator. Watched a short video and Reggie explained the dynamics of flight. Overall, a GREAT experience that I will most definitely repeat and request for Reggie. Special thanks to my wonderful GF who set this up and surprised me for my Birthday! read more

Such a good experience! 100% better than I expected. Our pilot Regie was awesome, super friendly and professional. Seeing LA from the top is unreal!! read more

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Took my husband here for fathers day and had an absolutely amazing experience with US Aviators! Purchased their flight experience with simulator. Highly recommend instructor Jorge -- very patient, knowledgable & upbeat and that made the experience all the more worthwhile & memorable...even let my hubby control the plane for a bit too! Sooo worth it & an experience to never forget! Will be back with our kids! read more

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What better way to see LA than from above? George gave us an unforgettable experience! I highly recommend using this company. Tip: pay the extra fee for an additional 30 minutes of flight time... you won't regret it! read more

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Super sweet experience! I got the groupon for a friend of mine for his birthday and we had a BLAST! Jorge was out pilot instructor and he was super knowledgeable, patient, and professional! We were running late(which I don't recommend) and he worked with us as much as he could! I got the 30min extra to fly over Hollywood sign and Santa Monica and that was so worth it. Although it was a gloomy day the views were still gorgeous! I would for sure give it a 5 star if they were better at answering the phone. They don't typically answer the calls, it goes to voicemail. They do call back but sometimes not within the same day and it was a bit of a hassle. Other than that great experience! read more

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US Aviators was fantastic! My instructor Jorge was the greatest. I took my youngest daughter Tiffany with me and we both had such a blast. After we landed my daughter, who had a smile on her face the whole time, said: "Dad we need to get one of these". I would definitely recommend US Aviators. Everybody from Jorge, Amelia, and Guillermo we're so nice and helpful. I'm looking forward to my next lesson. read more

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I bought a Groupon for my husband for 90 minutes it was a 30 min simulator, 30 min ground lesson, 30 min flight lesson. Booking was easy. I called before they had opened left a message, Reggie called me back later on that same day to schedule my appointment. I also did the 'add on' option for an extra 30 min more air flight time. Fernando was my husbands instructor. He was amazing! I received a text the day of the appointment confirming our time and the address. I had a tad trouble finding the place but he called back in a matter of seconds. Communication & Experience 5/5! Will be back again. read more

Absolutely atrocious constantly getting sent to voicemail. Get a call back a week later I tell him I'll call him Wednesday morning to make the appointment for the same day. Get no answer on that Wednesday (asked work for a day off mind you) I go on a wild goose chase trying to find him. Finally find the building he flies out of. I wait 3 HOURS just for him to come back flying another student. Says he has no time to redeem my Groupon. Friday when I know I'm off work he says he's fully booked. Says to call him when I know I have the time. Still call him 2 different days at 2 different times get 0 response. I'M DONE I got my refund. Look out it might be cheap but, there's a reason for it!! read more

They are on Balboa now but still great. Our instructor Reggie was excellent and professional. Worked with rescheduling and was super informative about the entire process. Great experience and breathtaking views. read more

So I purchased a deal and decided to take a friend. Prior to flight. I'm thinking I hope my instructor isn't one of those that took shortcuts and slacked off in the process getting his license. You know there are A, B and C students. I was like," please let mine be an A student." Lol We did our instruction video to learn the basics and the instructor somewhat quizzed me to see of I understood. (Trust me, I was listening) We start the plane and take off. I'm saying man this this is sure rocking a lot, not like Delta airlines. I must say he was a professional and in the end he let me take over. I was on cloud 9, literally. Felt good. I lined it up for landing and he took over. What a great experience. Would definitely do it again. read more

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I brought my boyfriend here for a flight lesson and he had the most FANTASTIC TIME!!! I bought a Groupon Flight Experience for him for Christmas and he was really excited about it. The flight instructor was very nice and professional, and he let me hang out and watch the flight simulator session with them, which was really cool. My boyfriend really enjoyed it and learned a lot during the simulator session and was really nervous about his first flight session, but the instructor took the time to explain everything and helped settled his nerves. He was very friendly and talked to us about his experiences and fun stories. After the simulator and educational videos we ready to jump in the plane. My boyfriend loved the flight session. I wish we would have done the extended flight lesson, it would have been totally worth it. We took a bunch of pictures and our instructor was really nice and gave us plenty of time to take pictures together too. We had such a great time and my boyfriend absolutely loved it and now he's looking into getting his pilot license. This makes a great gift or if you're thinking about getting your pilot's license. Definitely book with US Aviators if you're interested in flying! read more

My husband bought a Groupon for a flight lesson as my Mother's Day gift (it's been on my bucket list for awhile). Today I flew an airplane for the first time and it was incredible! I did not pay attention to the time so I'm not sure exactly how much time I spent at each task, but my instructor Amelia was wonderful, very friendly and calm. I watched a few videos which we briefly discussed, then I tried the simulator (more of a video game than anything else), then it was time to head out to the plane. She performed all her pre-check items and we took a few photos before heading out. I got the opportunity to steer with my feet while we were on the ground, which was very different. Once we were lined up I was the one who got to take the plan up into the air, it was an AMAZING feeling to take off and know it was on me (yes, I was praying at the time). We did a little tour of the valley (we could have upgraded to visiting Santa Monica for another $100), two 180 degree turns, and since our house is on the approach path we got to see it from above. I would HIGHLY recommend this school and Amelia to anyone who is interested in learning to fly or just a unique life experience. Huge thanks to Amelia for helping me to check another item off of my bucket list. I wanted to address the phone call issue I see in other reviews... when my husband was trying to book this flight lesson it was a little difficult to get a hold of someone, but other than the initial issues, it was great. read more

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I recently add my multi engine commercial instrument to my ticket and I am blessed to have done so with the great instruction at U.S. Aviators. The staff at U.S. Aviators is beyond compare and the fact is that, if you want real world critical engine experience and training, then the conventional Piper Twin Comanche is the best way to go. One can really feel what will happen to you at Vmc when the left side engine is brought back to idle or shut down completely. Moreover, flying the Twin Comanche puts the fun back into aviation and flying. Reasonably priced and economical for the Southern California and surrounding areas, to include Arizona and Nevada, the only places cheaper are out in the mid-west, making U.S. Aviators, a no brainer. If you are interested in adding a new rating or a primary certificate, then give them a call. You will be glad you did. read more

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George took my brother and I for I flight lesson and I learned so much and had a great time. He's the best!!

I've been flying with them since 2014 and have had a few instructors. Guillermo the owner is a master pilot and instructor. I've done my three solo landings, my cross country, Instruments, foogle work and 10 hours of night flying. Now to do my written test and finally get this pilots license. Been neglecting flying due to work but I'm getting back into it shortly. I love this place very patient insructers and terrific well maintained planes. I feel very safe with this school. read more

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I don't even know where to start. I've always had a passion for aviation, and I decided to start flight training when I moved to L.A. After researching several flight schools, U.S. Aviators seemed like the best option. They're in the business because teaching students is their passion, and it shows in the care they give to each individual student, and their determination to make flight training fun, even when teaching ground school or difficult flight maneuvers. They offer training in a variety of aircraft, including the C172, PA28, and multiengine aircraft. I trained with Adam Rainen, who really seemed to care about making his students better pilots, even if they were discouraged. When I started training, I continually got overwhelmed while in the traffic pattern at VNY, but Adam had a lot of patience, and took me to Camarillo to hone my skills in the pattern and ensure that I was confident. When I finally started my solo flights to SBA and SMX, Adam ensured that I never went past my limits and that I always ended lessons with a positive experience. Overall, U.S. Aviators is a fantastic flight school that I'd recommend to anyone wanting to learn to fly in the L.A. area. Flight training is intense and sometimes difficult, but if you have a passion for aviation, training with U.S. Aviators will be a very rewarding experience. read more

US Aviators ROCKS! I'm still wheeling from the epic experience we had. Sooo took my fiance here for a beginner's flight lesson. It was a total surprise for his bday and he was shocked and probs a weeeee bit terrified loll. When he was a little boy, he wanted to be a pilot, so I thought this would rock bobby socks. When we got there, it was darker than it would've normally been as time had turned back and i totes forgot about that. Then there was the issue of the wind. Yes, mega wind. So Guillermo suggested we postpone til the next day when the sun was still out so we could get a proper sunset experience with less wind. He also noticed my babe's nerves and thought he should rest up before this whole experience. Good move. The day of takeoff, Guillermo was the absolute best instructor/friend my babe could've asked for. He was patient, funny, diligent, and all around righteous. He built in time for us to take lots of pictures - even let us pose with him in some. The route we took was magical: over the mountains, Malibu, coast, downtown, Hollywood Sign, with a smooth transition back to the Valley. Whaaaaaaaa! Babe got off the plane and was still unnerved. it was life-changing and i owe it all to Guillermo and one very special Care Bear ;-) Babe is already counting down to his next life-changing experience. Thxoxo, Guillermo! read more

My husband bought this as a gift to me, and it was such a treat! I think all of the anticipation got the better of me and I didn't fly the plane much. But, my instructor, Kevin, was very nice and patient. The turbulence in the valley area was pretty intense, but Kevin explained what was happening. My husband accompanied me and now wants to try flying with me as the passenger. We will be requesting Kevin when we return! read more

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First time flying, and I feel like I am somewhat a student of aviation, my instructor John ( who I totally recommend to request for) explained in detail about the plane and the functions around it. He gave a good vibe/tone towards the lesson so you feel comfortable. The simulation is a good tool to get you set up for the real deal. I felt as if we had the best time to fly due to the fact that we flew during sunset hour. What an experience!! JUST GO TRY IT OUT, the place is the perfect place. read more

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U.S Aviators is a great place to learn how to fly. They have great instructors who are very professional. Highly recommended! read more

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AMAZING!!! I bought my bf a flight lesson (Groupon) for his birthday and he LOVED IT! Such a great and memorable experience for him and for me as well; I was able to be in the airplane as the instructor guided him to take off/fly!!! Jorge was great! Really friendly, made us feel really comfortable and was very knowledgeable. Aside from the flight he really inspired my bf to consider flying. Will be back! Thank you Jorge & US Aviators. :) read more

I bough a coupon from living social and it was gift for my dad. The coupon was for an 2 hour session which included simulator, ground instruction and flying for 30-45 minutes. My experience, waiting time 25 minutes, simulator time 10 minutes, flying time 15 minutes.I was done in an hour and in the end it was a great gift as i was expecting. Bummer!! I read previous reviews which are great, probably i am one of those not so lucky ones who ended up with not so great experience. read more

had the best experience with our instructor reggie. highly recommended. he's thorough in explaining everything and very informed. i also recommend getting the extended flight time. read more

I purchased a deal on living social for my husband and his nephew to take flying lessons. They both had a GREAT time. His nephew even said that he's now considering becoming a pilot. They flew with John who was fun, and informative. read more

Had an awesome experience. My instructor was Adam and I highly recommend using this training company. He made me feel at ease and I felt very comfortable. Calm, collect, and patient...they were also very professional while laid back at the same time. At no point did I fear for my life. The whole experience was enjoyable and I'd love to do it again. I really appreciate the time I had with them and wouldn't consider learning to fly anywhere else. Thanks guys! read more

You gotta meet Captain G. He's the man. He was a great instructor on the ground and fun to fly with. If you want to have a fun experience and fly a plane with some guidance this is the place for you. I had never flown before a week ago but this was life changing. Do it! read more

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Captain G. Is a great instructor and teacher. He made us feel extremely confident to fly a plane for the first time. Very friendly and informative. -Arthur S. read more

I was given the "1-hour Flight Experience" groupon for Christmas and decided to use it last week. It seemed like the regular hourly pricing was less expensive than the groupon deal but it did come with 30 minutes on the flight sim which was fun. Also, I got to bring my dad along. Flying the plane was a joy and both instructors were very helpful. For my second time flying, I was much more at ease flying than I thought I would be. This was a very memorable experience I would definitely recommend this to first time flyers. read more

Got in the cockpit for the first time, the best feeling ever. Was a great experience with staff. Worked out a good time and were also flexible about the schedule. The instructor gave ground details and pre flight checklist. Wind conditions were a little bumpy so instructor took off and handed over the control made some turns, and finally land. After actually flying he got us on the simulator. All together an amazing discovery flight. Must visit !! read more

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, GREAT prices. very well maintained aircrafts and no tricks or upsells. HIGHLY RECOMENDED to anyone who wants to learn to fly or just wants to try it and see if its for them read more

Yesterday was by far the best day of my life. I became a private pilot! Thanks to Guillermo Perez, Captain G! The best flight instructor on the planet!!! He never stopped working with me to make my dream come true. I will continue to pursue my career in aviation. Us Aviators is more than just a flight school, they are a second family to me and Thank you Adam Rainen for always challenging me and being there for support! You never stopped believing in me. THANK YOU!!! Thank you to everyone who is part of US Aviators. I highly recommend learning to fly at this school!! read more

I purchased a Groupon for the 90-minute flight experience and it way exceeded my expectations!! I FLEW THE PLANE!! Most places don't let you fly at all on your first experience, but Jorge - my fabulous instructor - handed the reigns over to me for a while in the sky and it was an incredible feeling! From beginning to end the instructor was present, helpful, and imparted so many insider tips and tricks. And, if you like, he'll give you the zero-G experience whilst you're up in the plane - so cool!! I learned so much about how planes actually fly, what some of the instruments mean, and how to take off and land. I really wasn't expecting this experience to be as special as it was, and I cannot recommend US Aviators and Jorge more highly. If you're even just thinking about taking a flying lesson - don't hesitate - DO IT NOW! read more

My gf bought me here for my birthday. It was the groupon deal that included a flight simulator and the actual flying of an airplane. It was such an amazing experience and it was all thanks to Captain G, otherwise known as Gabriel. He made it such an easy and memorable ride and I totally recommend this place for any special occasion. Thanks captain G you were awesome!!! read more

I purchased the Groupon deal for the 90 minute experience. Two days ago, I surprised my brother on his bachelor party day by bringing him to fly a plane. Our instructor was Regie and he was awesome! He made the whole experience fun, exciting, and special, and my brother had an amazing day. This was definitely the highlight. Thank you US Aviators! read more

I found their deal on groupon and was trying to contact them 3 times this week. Every time it was going to the voicemail and I NEVER EVER got a call back from anyone! Great job guys! read more

I took a few lessons here, and overall it was really good. One of the instructors (will not name) wasn't really helpful and seemed like he was just making up hours to move on to the next rating. But the few instructors I have flown with here are all very friendly and knowledgeable. I would try to fly with Guillermo if you can! read more

Scheduling the flying lesson was initially stressful, however once we actually got in contact with the organization, they went above and beyond scheduling us. We are from out of town (Fresno, to be specific) and since we had asked for the days off from work ahead of time thinking we wouldn't have issues scheduling the flying lesson, we decided to make the trip to LA regardless if were able to book the appointment. I was a little disappointment because this was going to be a birthday gift for my boyfriend and we would be celebrating by having him learn to fly. The day before leaving to LA I got a phone call from US Aviators and despite them having the whole day already scheduled, they were able to get us in within 24 hours. Finding the place was a bit confusing because they don't have huge announcements and it's next to another aviation school, which promotes their services more obvious. We did not have to wait very long before we met Captain G and began our adventure. Captain G was amazing, funny, and made you feel very comfortable. He loves what he does and clearly it rubs off on the amateur pilots. The experience was amazing and I'm very glad that I was able to ride in the plane while my boyfriend piloted it (proud gf moment)! read more

I had a verry pleasant experience. Captain g was our pilot for today. It was my wifes birthday an captain g made this so much fun. He made up us feel comfortable an safe. I will recommend this place to my friends an family. Thank you captain g "us aviators" read more