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Washington International Flight Academy
7940 Airpark Road Hangar C, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, United States
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Ch
Review β„–1

It was a Great experience! I will definitely do it again. I arrived with my son and we were given the little class to learn about the flight. Our instructor Nir was very professional , brave and had a lot of experience. She made us check all safety spots on the Cessna. Eventually we were up in the sky in no time. You get to control the plane for about 7 minutes and the instructor takes care of the rest. When they give you control , say : I have control πŸ˜…! Its funny but important! They give you a certificate at the end !

An
Review β„–2

I purchased a voucher through Groupon for 30 minute flight discovery and another 30 minute ground instruction. I had called during business hours for two days to make the booking. It showed open on Google and the weather was clear as day, so they couldnt be closed. They never picked up the phone call. I had left a voicemail also and they never got back to me.

Ro
Review β„–3

Excellent Aviation School. I got my Private Pilot Certificate here and I would highly recommend WIFA and their Instructors. Very professional!

Yo
Review β„–4

My first expression was awesome. The instructor Alexander was very kind and helpful. Thank you guys

Li
Review β„–5

This was a gift I bought on Groupon for my partners birthday who has never been on a plane and the experience was unforgettable. We flew on 5.6.21. Our instructor Nir was great. She was very professional, knowledgeable, and her energy was awesome. This is a memory we will always be able to look back and speak about with such excitement. Only thing I would warn you guys about is to keep an eye out on the weather. Mother nature had us rescheduled 3 times before we got to fly. Definitely worth the wait.

As
Review β„–6

Our flight instructor was Matan,he was very patient & knowledgeable.we had an amazing flight experience with him.Would love to fly again,it was a bday gift purchased for my daughter,worth it βœŒπŸ‘

Ra
Review β„–7

It was a gift for my boyfriend! He absolutely loved the experience! You sit in the back and tag along for the flight sessions for 30$ which is pretty good deal acc to me! The process is quick and 2000ft above sea level❀️

Ar
Review β„–8

I had a discovery flight gifted to me. It was a 30 minute flight out of which I was at the controls from almost 15 minutes. It was a windy day and the flight was a bit bumpy but the pilot accompanying us assured us everything was fine. And it was! I would say everyone should have their discovery flight and experience going in air!

je
Review β„–9

I got the discovery flight as a gift to my twin sons and it was a wonderful experience. Simon is very knowledgeable and clearly has technical prowess. Beyond his credentials, he was a joy to be with; great sense of humor, showed us beautiful landmarks so that we were able to capture great pics, from customer service to the flight instructor overall everything was pleasant..would highly recommend.Thank you WIFA my teens really enjoyed themselves and are still in awe πŸ₯³πŸ‘

Sa
Review β„–10

Very good school with good variety of aircrafts.

Bc
Review β„–11

Had a great discovery flight! Makes you want to quit the normal 9-5 and start training today!

Is
Review β„–12

Excellent flight training program. Its apparent from the moment ou start that safety is their highest concern. Instructors are patient and knowledgeable. So glad I chose this operation to start my journey to becoming a pilot.

Bo
Review β„–13

All I habe to say is Wow!!! Eric was my instructor for my discovery flight. For an additional $30 my daughter was able to join. The 30 minute classroom portion was mostly hands on. If you are even slightly interested in flying, I highly recommend checking them out!

N.
Review β„–14

I recently had an introductory flight lesson at the WIFA and it was a fantastic experience. They call it A Discovery Flight. The staff that helped me with my reservations were super nice, knowledgeable, and accommodating (my schedule was not that flexible. They made it happen.) Erik Lee was my instructor. He was extremely patient and an excellent teacher. I liked the fact that we did not rush through my lesson/demonstration. At the end of the introductory lesson, I felt that I got a good idea of all the steps needed to learn a small aircraft. Whether you want to go for a small adventure (flying is always an adventure), or you are seriously thinking about taking lessons, I recommend without reservations WIFA and Erik. Thank you all for the amazing experience.

tr
Review β„–15

I did a discovery flight and it was amazing. I had Simon as a pilot and his instructions were perfect and he helped me be comfortable with flying. It was a wonderful experience. Fun and exciting. Highly recommend.

Ju
Review β„–16

Loved the experience and the staff are fantastic! Took one of their Discovery flights with Germaine (flight instructor). He was professional, easy going, laid out what would happen and the basics of flying. It felt like natural - not something he had done 100s times before. My daughter (6 yrs old) came along and loved it. He made sure she was safe and cared for. He permitted me to essentially control the flight from post takeoff to prelanding. Very neat. And to beat it all - my wife lost a piece of jewelry and the staff found it a couple days later and returned it in the post! Great experience. Great staff. Strongly recommend. Thanks.

Ch
Review β„–17

My son has been doing flight training here. Reputable operation and his flight instructors have been good. Planes seem reasonably well maintained.

Sa
Review β„–18

I bought my husband a discovery flight for his birthday. Unfortunately we couldn’t go on his birthday due to strong winds however, WIFA did well to let us know in advance. When we finally did our flight our instructor was Irvin who immediately made us feel at ease. My husband was excited for the flight, I was scared of small planes. However, the instruction Irvin provided, his calm demeanor, professionalism and friendly and joyful character made the hour β€œfly” by. My husband was able to fly the plane almost the entire time to get the whole experience. I will definitely be doing this again, with my husband flying of course. And I would definitely recommend Irvin as the instructor.

Ca
Review β„–19

If you ever want to actually fly, book somewhere else.Im sure it would be great if we could ever make it there. Its been rescheduled twice and because we have jobs we have to wait until another weekend opens up. Its normally two months between attempted dates. If it is rescheduled again we will have probably moved from the area before we manage to fly.With such long wait times and the frequency of cancellations they should have times reserved for rescheduled flights.So if you want to give this as a gift be sure to plan for it to fall through.Will modify the review if we ever make it into the air.EDIT: 4 Months later and a series of more cancellations, still havent flown yet. There have been multiple cancellations because of weather, and now there is another cancellation for maintenance (days in advance).I wish I had bought the flight from them directly so at least I could get a refund.

Le
Review β„–20

I took my daughter for a discovery flight and we had an incredible time. The chief flight instructor and our pilot and every one else there took great care of us and made our first experience the very best that it could be. We cant wait to go back!

Cu
Review β„–21

Took my daughter (14) who thinks she wants to be a pilot in the Air Force some day. Great experience on a very windy day. The instructor was very kind and gave her a lot more control of the plane than I thought shed get. I think shes hooked.

g
Review β„–22

I had a wonderful experience here. I suggest coming here if you ever want to know what its like flying in a single engine airplane.

El
Review β„–23

I did a discovery flight and it was amazing you can control the plane and it is great and it had amazing Costumer service I would recommend this to anyone who wants to be a pilot

Sa
Review β„–24

Lack of clarity in communication.

Ro
Review β„–25

Finished my pilot license in 2005, been fly since then with WIFA, love the place.

Sa
Review β„–26

What an experience! I bought flying lessons as a surprise gift for my boyfriend. Jason, the flight instructor, was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic! I would highly recommend this establishment and Jason!

Ag
Review β„–27

Multiple cancellations on flights, also hard to get ppl on the phone from time to time. Last time they cancelled me on a clear day when all other flight schools in the area where still doing intro flights. They sighted, hazy conditions and turbulence. That along with very long wait times. (Always a week plus) and no form of seniority for those who have already paid and been cancelled b4. Cant say much else, I never had the opportunity to fly with them because of said problems

Ro
Review β„–28

This is a very cool experience the scheduling the instructor everything really cool loved I will be purchasing another round LOL....

Ad
Review β„–29

Amazing!! Def recommend.

Ra
Review β„–30

There is no doubt that this is the best Flight Academy in the US.

Qu
Review β„–31

10/10 I loved it

Vi
Review β„–32

Best flight school in the area

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  • Address:7940 Airpark Road Hangar C, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, United States
  • Site:http://www.learntoflydc.com/
  • Phone:+1 240-246-7529
Categories
  • Flight school
  • Aircraft rental service
  • Preschool
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–7PM
  • Thursday:8AM–7PM
  • Friday:8AM–7PM
  • Saturday:8AM–7PM
  • Sunday:8AM–7PM
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