American Flyers

I just completed my Instrument Rating with American Flyers and highly recommend their program. All the CFIs were amazing, and the planes are top notch. For me, IFR was particularly challenging, but they stuck with me and made sure that I was ready for the check ride. Everyone there is passionate about flying, extremely knowledgeable and professional, and their focus on safety is paramount. Their facilities are also excellent with nice classrooms, fully equipped simulators, and a convenient location at KSDL. I'm glad I chose American Flyers and will continue to use them for future training to maintain my IFR currency and beyond.
Apr 2nd, 2024

Great Instructors, pristine aircraft. They helped me finish my PPL in a focused, organized and safe manner. I will be recommending them to others.
Mar 1st, 2024

May 1st, 2023

I am hoping all of my complaints will be addressed by the new director of training at Scottsdale. She was not there when all this happened in October. The only good thing was the flight instructor that I worked with was great. He is the only reason for 2 stars. My initial call to the recruiter for American Flyers that I spoke with, told me I would be able to be checked out by a DPE before the end of October (when I thought my written was going to expire) at the Scottsdale location only. With this in mind, I traveled there from NY for 2 weeks to finish up my commercial training. When I got there I was told the DPE went out of the country for the same 2 weeks I was going to be there but others were all set and waiting for check rides too. Which told me I was lied to by someone along the line. Scheduling was a disaster, I didn't find out my schedule until the day before every single day for 2 weeks. I also did not fly a 172 like I thought. 3/4ths of my 250 was logged in a 172 the first 1/4th time was in a 152. I had a nice conversation with the new director today about all of my issues listed above. She listened to my complaints seemed pretty empathetic and caring and like she really wanted to fix it. It all came about because my remaining balance on my account still had not been returned to my bank account (it should be on the way after today). I hope all of mine and a lot of other issues get ironed out at the Scottsdale location.
Jan 10th, 2023

I wouldn't recommend them, they are all about the money. They treat you as if they are doing you a favor even though you are a Client paying Thousands of dollars. You won't get anywhere near enough for you time or money. You will spend most of your time in " workshop " learning on your own while reading books they sold you for hundreds of dollars. They go out of their way to make Google delete real reviews so you won't know the truth. You can try to talk to management but your words won't be well received. Pay them and be grateful that they took your money, that's how you will feel. They are superior to you, buy not above taking your money. I will share my review on every aviation and flight school websites I can find. I'm sure they will come up with a clever reply but don't let that fool you. Good luck everyone, fly safe.
Mar 9th, 2022