Angel City Flyers - Long Beach, California

Dave D.

First class operation. They will challenge you. They will make you work hard and be a better pilot! Thorough, knowledgeable and professional pilots. These guys go above and beyond to manage
the details of your training. Highly recommend!

Mark L. (.

I looked all over the country to find the right flight school to take my multi-engine rating. I had recently purchased a DA-62 and wanted to complete my rating quickly, but also get great training. I considered going to a standard ME school that was training in a Seneca or other traditional twin. But the pilot I purchased my Diamond from, an Airbus Captain for Delta Airlines, recommended I get type specific training and focused my efforts on a Diamond specific training center. That was GREAT advice!

I called Angel City Flyers with my local flight instructor and drilled their Chief Pilot, Cary Jones, with questions about their ME program and syllabus. He impressed my local CFI/MEI and ultimately I scheduled a week to go work on my ME rating with Cary himself. It was awesome. When I first met Cary, I'd say he seemed quiet and reserved. He had a very natural way of teaching -- mostly asking questions -- prodding to find my weak areas in either systems knowledge, aero dynamics, or when flying.

Like most single-engine pilots... I'd never shut down an engine in flight... not a great idea in a SE. So I had some nervous anticipation doing that for the first time in the air. But man, Cary is so sharp in the cockpit. After going through a solid ground briefing, and watching him demonstrate in the air, he made it all look easy... probably too easy of course!

Anyhow, I had an amazing experience. Knocked out my ME rating fast... learned a ton in the process. The more I picked Cary's brain about emergency procedures and experiences he's had... the more I grew as a pilot. We also had some fun along the way 😉

Oh -- and one final note -- training at LONG BEACH is awesome! Busy airspace that helps build your game as a pilot. Consistent cross-winds on 26L/R to help with your confidence on those... and a coastal practice area. For someone who flies in the mountains all the time -- this was epic!

Chris A.

I did my Multi Commercial Training here and had the most wonderful experience. I highly recommend ACF to anyone looking for their flight training, from PPL up to Multi Commercial. Great location, great staff, great airplanes, great experience. Excited to start renting here after completing my rating!!!

Farbod T.

Angel City Flyers in Long Beach provided an exceptional experience during my Private Pilot Training. From the moment I walked in, the professionalism and expertise of the staff were evident. My Instructor Nick and the Chief Pilot Paul were not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient, making the learning process enjoyable and efficient. The fleet of aircraft was well-maintained and modern, ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment. Additionally, the training curriculum was comprehensive, covering all aspects of flying with thoroughness and attention to detail. I couldn't have asked for a better flight school to embark on my journey to becoming a pilot. I highly recommend Angel City Flyers to anyone pursuing their dreams of aviation!

Thomas K.

We had a fantastic experience with Angel City Flyers. Needed a rental DA40 for a 10-day-x-country on very short notice. Nick arranged everything in no time, so we could start the trip just two days after contacting ACF the first time. Checkout was quick and easy and aircraft in excellent technical condition. Would rent there again in a heartbeat.

Hotel S.

Worst school I´ve ever had. We made a reservation a lot of months ago for an airplane for a couple of weeks. The communication between each other was very bad after we send the deposit per person (500 $). We had a lot of problems to contact the school. After arriving we had to pay also for ground training including "small talk". We made some flight trainings with an instructor, payed for that over 2400 $ and thereafter they told us we need to fly more hours with an instructor. And the plane is not scheduled for the next Time !!!
That was too much for us. We leaved the school on that day!!!
And by the way: we are not Beginner. We fly over 10 years a Cirrus SR22, IFR and MEP Pilot and fly all over the world.
That was pure rip-off !

Zhang Y. T.

Did my MEL in a week with ACF. Despite booking the week before, the team was very accommodating and got me ready for my checkride. Planes were well maintained and a pleasure to fly. Shoutout to Brian, Nick and Paul for making it a great overall experience

Landon P.

Recently completed my ATP training and practical examination. From day one I was impressed with Angel City Flyers. They did an outstanding job creating a syllabus customized to me and my abilities to get me ready for the checkride and they worked hard to facilitate my personal schedule. All of the instructors were extremely professional and I could tell take a great deal of pride in their business and how training is conducted. They made themselves available to answer any question I had, even if it was a late night text message. Angel City takes great care of their aircraft as I was definitely impressed with the caliber of aircraft they use in their training. I highly recommend Angel City Flyers to anyone interested in flying whether its starting out on your private pilot training or working towards a higher level rating. This school WILL set you up for success. You will have to put in the time, but the school easily and effectively gives you the tools necessary to be successful.