"Preparing Pilots for Real Life Flying."

Professional and knowledgeable team, high standards of training, great and well maintained aircraft fleet and always committed to the safety and success of all students. Could not be any happier flying with Sunstate.

"Good training but expensive"

I was a part 61 student from Ohio (15G Skypark) looking only for hourly training while my family played at Disneyland. I should have (and it's my fault) been more clear on what I was being charged for. My credit card (again... I paid forward) was cleaned out in NO time. That's my only issue. I would return for instrument training if my family wants to go to Disney, but only with a firm understanding of what I am being charged for. As for my instructor Mike Goss however; he was great. He was exactly the instructor I needed. If my landing was bad, he told me so. He was not easy on me and that's a good thing. Flying is hard, flying is potentially dangerous. So my review is a good one. I was treated well.

"Do not go to SunState Aviation!"

I never usually write reviews but due to the terrible experience I received at SunState I felt it was only fair to inform people contemplating a fast-track flight school.

Before going to SunState I had already received 20hours of flight instruction, and I was reasonably comfortable with all the basic maneuvers and could fly the circuit pattern, take-off, landing, etc. the only landing I was struggling with a did not know too well was a glide (engine failure) landing, so I felt I was on target to complete my PPL close to the 45 hour flight time required.

I came to SunState with intention of completing the additional 25hours of flight training needed, however I only managed an extra 20hours and the instruction I received was completely below standard, although I got 20 hours of flight time, I never really got to control the aircraft and may as well have been a passenger. The instructors provided little assistance or feedback and the only advice provided was to read the manuals that make you buy from the shop! The whole time I was there if felt as though they were just after my money and had no care for student progression.

I spent thousands of dollars going to SunState and I can not stress how terrible the experience was. If you are reading this review and planning on a fast track course, I can only advise not to chose SunState! Not only will you save a lot of money you will receive better training at another flight school and in turn you will be a better pilot!

"Great"

Hello everyone,

My name is Charbel, I have been in sun state aviation for a short period for my ATP certificate, the place is great, the crew are very respectful and nice and the instructors were very experienced.

I recommend this place for anybody who would really want to gain knowledge along with the certificate.

Charbel

"Bad flight school experience"

I began flight training here in July of 2016. The CFI I was partnered with was one of the laziest individuals I have ever met. She honestly didn't care about her students and was only concerned with building hours for her ATP which is a common occurrence with students who become instructors. She could never work around my work schedule and always gave excuses why she couldn't fly that day. If there was a cloud in the sky, it was going to be a huge storm according to her. So after I brought up this situation to the Owner and the chief CFI, they finally decided to pair me with another CFI. This guy was a good instructor but he ended up quitting and working for a different flight school about a week after I started working for him. I asked him why the job move and I was informed it was not a great place to work. Also, while I was attending SunState Aviation, the chief CFI was forced to resign. I would not recommend this flight school what so ever. Honestly, unless you aren't having to pay for flight school out of pocket, your best bet is to find an individual who has been a CFI for a while and chooses to do it because he enjoys it. Not because he needs the hours to transition.

"UK pilots wanting to fly in Florida"

I can thoroughly recommend the staff and facilities at Sun State Aviation if as a UK PPL you want to fly in Florida. Once checked out flew G1000 equipped Cessna 172's which were immaculate. Lots of amazing destinations to fly into and no landing fees!

"Excellent FBO / training facility"

Great variety of well maintained & kitted out aircraft, fantastic new premises with impressive training & planning facilities.

Very friendly & helpful staff in the administration section, highly experienced & effective ownership & management and all rounded off with a highly competent, skilled & dedicated group of high grade instructors.

Cannot recommend this facility highly enough, definitely the best I have had the pleasure to fly with anywhere in the world.

Mat P

"Great flight school"

I highly recommend this school. I successfully passed 3 checkrides at Sunstate. Facility and airplanes are in great shape. Instructors very knowledgeable and willing to help

"Got my high performance endorsement after 5 foggy morning aborts."

Vacationing at Disney and figured Kissimmee would be a good place to get my hour of training. Well you know how mornings can be in Florida but they hung in there day after day and conformed to my family centric schedule. Very happy with the customer treatment and the professional training. They get MY endorsement.

"The Best Flight School for any rating"

A former Naval Aviator I looked for a school that was run like my Navy Squadrons. In other words - SAFETY, STRUCTURE and PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP. SunState did not disappoint.