Flight Training Experience Awards

Southwest

Chandler Air Service Inc.
Airport: Chandler Municipal (CHD), Arizona
Aircraft: Piper, Cessna, Great Lakes

Chandler Air Service scored high marks all around for its flight training, customer service, aircraft, and safety-first focus. Everyone from the line crews to the office staff is friendly and helpful. A variety of aircraft means students always have an airplane available when they are scheduled to fly, even when one is down for maintenance. The mechanics were applauded for their capable care and maintenance.

West

San Carlos Flight Center
Airport: San Carlos (SQL), California
Aircraft: Cessna, Piper, Precision Flight Controls sims

One trait mentioned repeatedly about San Carlos Flight Center is its great sense of community. In addition to the outstanding flight instruction, it offers many safety seminars, fun flying activities, and ways in which pilots and nonpilots can help to build the flying community. The innovative approach to training helps distinguish the school from others.

Northeast

Take Flight Aviation LLC *National Best Flight School
Airport: Orange County (MGJ), New York
Aircraft: Diamond, Tecnam, Piper, Redbird sim

Take Flight Aviation received praise for excellence in building a close-knit community between the staff and those who walk through the doors. The professional and caring environment, and top-notch training, ensure students’ success. Take Flight’s investment in making the customers’ experience the best it can be is paramount to the success of its business.

Midwest

Blue Skies Flying Services & Pilot Shop
Airport: Lake in the Hills (3CK), Illinois
Aircraft: Cessna, Piper, Precision Flight Controls sim

The feedback for Blue Skies Flying Services & Pilot Shop was overwhelmingly positive. No aspect of the business operations went without receiving high accolades. The office staff, flight instructors, mechanics, scheduling system, airplanes, and updated avionics all were rated as excellent. Staff go out of their way to be helpful and they make students feel like family.

Southeast

MIL2ATP Inc.
Airport: Wayne Executive Jetport (GWW), North Carolina
Aircraft: Piper

MIL2ATP advertises that its focus is on providing world-class flight training. And those who attend the flight school agree. While relatively new, MIL2ATP has perfected the flight training experience in a short time and is exceptional at helping military pilots transition into the commercial sector.