Absolutely perfect! From my first interaction with Sierra Charlie, they have been a dream to work with! Luke reached out first after I emailed about the Multi-Engine Add-On, very easy to talk to and very helpful. Irene was who helped me get all of my paperwork and financials in order! She was the kindest person ever! Super caring and always smiling! I had the pleasure of working with Matt and Brandon for the flight training. Both top notch instructors and very knowledgeable in their areas of teaching. Keep in mind this is a fast paced moving program where knowledge retention becomes an issue, this was not the case here. Matt was very good at logical explanations and methodical thinking. For anyone considering Sierra Charlie for their training I would not hesitate. Hands down the best flight training facility.Sincerely, #44

After calling multiple flight schools around the valley and getting bad first impressions I found Sierra Charlie. Right away Luke was professional and friendly and helped me get scheduled for my first lesson. When I showed up for my 1st lesson I felt welcome in the lobby and was greeted by many of the flight instructors there. After my 1st flight with Julie Frew I knew that I wanted to complete my private license here. She was kind, professional, and very knowledgeable on everything aviation. I ended up staying with Julie through the duration of my private license which is rare. The whole staff helped me feel comfortable all the way through training and my check ride. The only reason I did not continue with them for instrument and commercial is because the GI Bill wasn’t accepted there.

Sierra Charlie Aviation is amazing! The planes are always so clean and kept up with. The instructors truly care about you, when I struggled with parts of the training everyone was there helping me out and encouraging me to keep pushing through not just my instructor. If I had to do it all again I would undoubtedly choose SCA over and over, they are the best!

Loved coming into Sierra Charlie everyday! Everyone is super friendly and are always ready to share their knowledge. I always feel safe in their new and well maintained airplanes. Each flight is productive and well catered to the student. Would not recommend any other flight school!

Fantastic experience learning with Sierra Charlie. All planes are new modern Glass Cockpit planes. Many planes makes it easy to get the time you need to keep your momentum rolling. Excellent management and great instructors.

Sierra Charlie Aviation is by far one of the best flight schools I came across in my search to obtain my private pilot’s certificate. I decided on Sierra Charlie because of their premium instructors, well-maintained aircraft, and flexible scheduling system. While the training can be a little more expensive due to the new aircraft, my experience and training has been worth the cost. My instructor Julie has been extraordinarily professional, helpful, and insightful throughout the course of my training, and has taught me how to be the safest pilot I can be. I encourage aspiring aviators, young and old, to consider Sierra Charlie for their flight training.

After spending a lot of time researching all of the flight schools in Arizona and Texas, I’m so glad I chose Sierra Charlie Aviation in Scottsdale for my flight training. The owner of the flight school, Scott, has an excellent team of experienced flight instructors with an evident passion for flying!All of the training is done in their beautiful new fleet of 172s equipped with G1000. This keeps training consistent and allows an easy transition to other airplanes. The planes are always clean, meticulously maintained and ready for flight training.Armon is a talented flight instructor with a lot of hours in the cockpit of multiple airplanes. He is extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and makes learning an enjoyable experience regardless of your level of training!Thank you to the team at Sierra Charlie for such a wonderful experience!

Cudos to Sierra Charlie Aviation. The staff is always upbeat and friendly. Thanks Trevor for making me into a safe aviator. This school is very professional, all of the their planes are late model planes with glass cockpits and the planes are all serviced by the schools own maintenance staff. Thanks to Scott and all the maintenance guys for keeping the planes in tip top condition.

Very professional instruction and very nice and well maintained aircraft. Attended Sierra Charlie Aviation for my Multi-Commercial with Instrument add-on. I have been with a number of schools prior, and after completing the multi engine course, I have to say Im really impressed.Very professional instruction, great aircraft, and found the payment, scheduling, and management to be very easy to work with. Would definitely recommend this school to any pilot, or future pilot. This school will make you a safer, and more intelligent pilot than most, if not all competitor flight schools in the area.

Sierra Charlie is a fantastic place to learn to fly.The instructors are top notch. All I have interacted with are extremely knowledgeable, encouraging, and go the extra mile to make sure your personal needs are accounted for. My primary instructor, Sam, is a blast to fly with and he always has a game plan for leveling up my flying and getting me to my next goal. He helped me to get through my private pilot certification and instrument ratings smoothly and I am excited to continue my commercial training with him.Additionally, the planes at Sierra Charlie are exceptional. Most are brand new with the latest top-end equipment and all are meticulously maintained. I have never felt uncomfortable or worried about technical problems flying solo in any of the fleet at Sierra Charlie.Sierra Charlie is definitely my recommendation for a flight school or to rent planes. All the staff are friendly and professional and it is a great facility as a whole.

Coming from another flight training program, Im extremely glad I made the switch to Sierra Charlie. I did my CFI flight training with Don Standhardt, and he was without a doubt the best instructor Ive had since I started flying. If youre looking to do your CFI or CFII training (or any other training, for that matter) I would very much recommend Don at Sierra Charlie. He will prepare you not only to pass the test, but also to become the best pilot you can be.

Sierra Charlie Aviation is a top notch flight school. Excellent instructors, excellent planes (and plenty of them), and a friendly, professional, supportive culture in which to learn. I completed my private pilot training through to certification in early 2020 and am now working on my instrument rating (both while juggling a full time, professional career). Sierra Charlie is not inexpensive relative to other local flight schools, but its a best in breed operation and worth every dime in my view. And do you really want to learn proper flight training from the lowest bidder?

Great flight school, no complaints. Flight instructors are all very professional, friendly, and helpful. SC will allow you to proceed at any desired pace you want for your training. I was very well prepared for my checkride and had immense help from my main instructor as well as other instructors at the school. Would recommend to any level of pilot looking to get that next certification

There are many flight schools with great instructors out there. Sierra Charlie is certainly one of them, but what puts them above the rest of the pack is the incredible atmosphere of positivity and support that they foster. From front desk to maintenance to instructors, everybody I interacted with was fantastic to work with, and they clearly enjoy what they do. I did the 7-day multi course, and it was an absolute blast. I may have only been there for a week, but from the very moment I got there everyone was extremely welcoming and let me know that they are rooting for my success. I would highly recommend SCA for both recreational flyers and people looking to make a career out of it, as its a great environment to train and have fun in!

Sierra Charlie is a completely professional training organization from top to bottom. The instructors are very well trained, they take their jobs as instructors seriously and are thorough professionals. The aircraft are the best trainers I have ever flown. New, clean, few if any gripes and they always have updated data bases. I would give this organization my highest recommendation to anyone who is looking for serious and efficient flight instruction.

I love SCA! I called kinda last minute about scheduling my comm multi, and the scheduling, maintenance, and CFIs were awesome! I cannot recommend more, especially for people traveling to the program.

My experience at Sierra Charlies Chandler location was a great one. The instructors were all highly knowledgeable and friendly and made me feel prepared during every training. I would highly recommend this flight school to anyone interested in learning to fly!

I recently got my private pilot license through SCA and can not say enough nice things about the company, instructors, and management here. They were incredibly flexible with scheduling (which allowed me to continue to run my business while flying for fun on the side) and the process was an absolute blast. When I’m ready for additional ratings, I will chose SCA without hesitation. For now, I rent from their beautiful fleet of planes for all of my weekend adventures. 🥰 Thanks, SCA for helping me become an aviator. 😎

I would highly recommend SCA to anyone looking to do a discovery flight or jump right into training! I recently got my private pilot certificate and received all of my training at SCA. I absolutely loved my instructor Jules (Julie F.). She made training so comfortable and fun while still optimizing every learning opportunity both in and out of the airplane. The people there are super friendly which makes for an overall great vibe from the second you walk in. The planes are also super nice… all of them are pretty much brand new and they are all maintained on site at KSDL.

I came to Sierra Charlie to help finish off my commercial certificate and worked with Kenzie! She is hands down one of the best instructors I have ever had! She catered to my learning style and was always flexible. A week after completing my commercial training, I started my CFI training with Don who has to be one of the smartest people I have ever encountered throughout my training. Highly recommend everyone to train here!

Finished up my CFI with Don at SCA, I was so well prepared the check-ride was a breeze. SCA has created such a welcoming environment, all the staff is there to help and make your next certificate a blast.

SCA is the total package when it comes to a Flight Training facility. All the airplanes on the line are standardized with modern G1000 glass flight decks and are well maintained by the professionals on site. The instructors on the line are motivated individuals to make every student who comes in the safest and best pilot they can be throughout their training. There is no other school I would recommend an aspiring aviator to than SCA! It’s a great day to be an aviator!

I had a great experience with everyone at Sierra Charlie Aviation. My Instructor Pat Nogal was extremely knowledgeable. His patience and teaching skills were the main contributors to my success in obtaining my private pilot license.

If youre looking for flight training in Arizona, go with Sierra Charlie Aviation. They are hands down the best flight school in Scottsdale and I cannot say enough good things about them.Their instructors are professional, experienced, and actually make lessons fun.Unlike other places, their planes are brand new and have the Garmin G1000 cockpit. So if youre looking for flight lessons or a flight school in Phoenix or Scottsdale, I highly recommend Sierra Charlie Aviation.

I have been doing my private pilot flight training out of Scottsdale since January, 2021 and have found that Sierra Charlie Aviation is awesome! Not only are their instructors top notch, but all of their planes are brand new, or no more than 3-5 years old, and all feature the Garmin 1000 glass cockpit. I highly recommend Sierra Charlie Aviation for your flight training.

Went up with an instructor named Carlen this past Saturday in their Piper Seminole. I had an amazing time. Really nice guy, very professional. Would highly recommend Sierra Charlie Aviation!

Amazing experience! My younger brother went up with Kenzie, a flight instructor, to see if he would be interested in perusing a career in the Airforce. Professional and fun!

True professionals through-and-through. The SC Team are great to work with and I recommend them to anyone looking to learn to fly.

Tom and the whole crew at Sierra Charlie really set you up for success. It was the best flight school experience I have had, with them not only making passing your Checkride a top priority but also that you are enjoying your training too!

Excellent flight school, with very nice aircraft. Most importantly, the instructors and staff are kind and well rounded. I would highly recommend over other schools in the area.

If you are looking for a place to complete your CFI, be sure to see Don Standardt at SCA. Very knowledgeable and professional, he will be sure that you’re prepared and ready to start teaching.

Did my CFI and CFII here, high quality instruction and a great airport to work out of. I would highly recommend others seeking higher level ratings to give Sierra Charlie consideration.

I really enjoyed my experience at Sierra Charlie, I transferred over from ATP to work on my CFI initial and the process was awesome! Don was my flight Instructor and he was great at making sure I was well prepared for my Checkride. All the instructors here that I have met are extremely knowledgeable and prepared to help at any time. I would recommend SCA for anyone who looking to get into aviation or just looking to add a rating/license!

Best in the valley. These guys know their stuff.

Flying has been a lifelong dream and when I decided to pursue aviation as a career changer, I conducted my due diligence in searching flight schools. In Arizona, there aren’t any shortages of quality flight schools but luckily, I stumbled across Sierra Charlie Aviation. Over several months I interviewed and visited numerous flight schools and instructors throughout the valley (the ones who would actually return my call or had staff at the school’s location willing to sit down with a potential student). Once I walked into Sierra Charlie Aviation I knew I had found my home.At that time, the school had just gotten their third aircraft and there were only a handful of instructors. One of the instructors had just finished debriefing with a student and asked if I had a few minutes to talk about what my aspirations were and what I was looking for out of training. They took the time to explain Scott’s vision of training and answer the myriad of questions I had. I work full time, have a family, and needed flexibility in my training program. This was never an issue and they always went above and beyond to ensure I was scheduled when I was able to fly.I have had the distinct pleasure to have Tom as my primary instructor but have flown with several the instructors at the school. All of the instructors I have flown with have been exceptional. True professionals that focus on safety and quality of instruction. Tom’s passion for aviation and his desire to see his students succeed is evident in every flight. He has this ability to take complex topics and procedures and explain them in a way that best suits my learning style. Most importantly, his focus on safety and abilities as an aviator are nothing short of amazing.This focus on safety and a quality learning environment does not stop with the instructors. All of the aircraft are impeccably maintained by the professional maintenance staff. Many of the aircraft are brand new, with all having the newest G1000 technology.Even as Sierra Charlie has grown, the camaraderie and sense of family persists. Scott, Tom, Joe, Irene and the staff have done an amazing job of fostering this environment. I’ve made some lifelong friends along this journey that I directly contribute to the culture at Sierra Charlie.If you are looking for quality, safe instruction with a culture of success, Sierra Charlie Aviation is the place for you. They have my highest recommendation!

I spent three days at Sierra Charlie Aviation flying with one of their talented CFI’s, Cynthia Dale.Cynthia is patient, calm, precise in her instruction, careful and most importantly, fun.This school is top notch.They have a huge fleet of brand new 172/180’s with Garmin 1000 panels. The office is clean, well organized and expansive. And the staff is friendly and dedicated.If you are looking to book time here, Luke Ormsby will help with information and scheduling. He’s incredibly responsive and knowledgeable.

I came to Sierra Charlie to do my CFI training. Don was a great instructor to work with and all of the other instructors are excellent. Its a fun environment in which to train. The quality of the airplanes is unparalleled in the area. Go to other flight schools and look at what they are flying and then come to SCA. There is absolutely no comparison. I also like the fact that SCA has their own maintenance that is on site that is performed by a highly experienced group of technicians. If theres ever an issue with a plane it is dealt with immediately. Great place to do any flight training you may be interested in doing!

Sierra Charlie is the top of the line. It doesn’t take long to realize it’s the perfect atmosphere to learn to fly, rent or even hangout. With top of the line instructors, aircrafts, facilities and more, it is an amazing place to be. CFI Pua was super supportive and knowledgeable about aviation and lead me towards success as a student and pilot. I would highly recommend Sierra Charlie to anyone learning to fly or just renting. The best flight school around! #iflysca

I have been to many flight schools in the area and in other states. Sierra Charlie is by far the best in the area. The people are great and make you feel very relaxed and comfortable. The planes are new and all have the same avionics which makes switching between the different planes very easy during training. The sim is top of the line and is a great tool to decrease training costs and increase proficiency. Overall, I have had a great experience and would recommend them to anyone looking into learning to fly.

Sierra Charlie Aviation is an exemplary flight school and an outstanding example of what you expect receiving private or instrument training. The owner and instructor team truly care for their students through personalized support and encouragement. The aircraft are the newest Cessnas I have seen compared to any other flight school and offer a state-of-the-art experience with G1000 cockpit systems, providing an extra layer of safety and enjoyment when flying. I received my instrument training from Sierra Charlie Aviation this year and was impressed with how well everything went. My training came in under budget and ahead of schedule. They worked around my busy work schedule as well to ensure I was able to continually fly, either early in the morning or at night. The flexibility helped me achieve a huge milestone in my journey as a pilot. I highly recommend any student to Sierra Charlie, whether already in progress, looking to advance their skills, or curious about becoming a pilot.

Best Flight School !I have been a customer of Sierra Charlie for the past 2 years and have been impressed with them since day one. They have an experienced team for all levels and there have as always been newer planes and experienced instructors available. I interviewed several schools before choosing them. My concerns were cost, availability of planes and instructors, and follow up from front office staff. They checked all the boxes!

I purchased the discovery flight for my boyfriend‘s birthday and SCA went above and beyond our expectations. Our instructor pilot Cynthia was so nice, informative and encouraging during the entire flight and really guided my boyfriend through everything he needed to know to fly comfortably and well. The views were incredible and we even caught a sunset. One of the most amazing experiences!! Highly highly recommend!

Just finished my commercial multi with Sierra Charlie. Fantastic flight instructors and equipment is maintained to the highest standard. They easily worked around my hectic schedule and got the training done on time and budget. Highly recommended.

I have used nearly every flight school at Scottsdale over the last 10 years for private pilot, instrument rating, or recurrent training, and Sierra Charlie is by far the best flight school available. Their aircraft are brand new, well equipped, and well maintained. The instructors are all very knowledgeable and personable keeping flight instruction fun and productive.

I can’t say enough about Sierra Charlie. I was a non-traditional flight student - in my 30’s, working full-time, and not looking to head to the airlines - I just wanted to learn to fly, and be a pilot in my free time. SCA accommodated that in so many ways.Originally I joined another flight school at the Scottsdale airport, but it was a disaster from the start. After just a couple flights there, I knew I needed to find a new school. After some searching I reached out to SCA...and Joe and Luke walked me through their program. Joe even stayed late that day so I could come out and take a look around. From the get-go I could tell they were an A-plus flight school.I quickly signed up, and got to work with Irene to get my financing and documentation in order. She made the process so easy, and walked me through everything. Throughout my training, Irene was always a phone call or text away. Always quick to respond, knowledgeable - I knew she had my back with whatever I needed. Still now after I finished my training, I look forward to seeing Irene - she always makes my day a little brighter.The school itself can’t be beat. This is not a flight school with planes from the 70’s, that are always out of commission, or that you don’t feel safe in. In fact most of the planes are brand new in the last couple years. G1000 Glass Cockpits, autopilot, top of the line equipment. In-house maintenance keeps all inspections up to date - and truly care about the planes. Now after graduation, I will only rent from them as I trust the planes fully.They also have a great group of instructors. They don’t run an operation where they cycles their CFI graduates through - they only bring in people they know are good instructors, and hold them to a very high standard. Sam was my instructor, and was always so accommodating, patient, and knowledgeable. You could tell he was not going to let a student go out unprepared. My interactions with other instructors for stage checks were equally on-par. As a member of the LGBT community, I always felt respected and safe here as well.When it came for the day of my checkride - I knew I was prepared, and felt confident. They have a couple DPE’s they commonly work with who they trust to treat their students fairly. I had a great experience, and am happy to say I passed my PPL on my first attempt.Whether your a traditional flight student, or someone looking to learn a skill on the side - I am happy to recommend SCA!

Best flight school ever! After doing a few discovery flights at schools throughout the valley, I am so happy I went with Sierra Charlie! Scheduling is easy and organized, and the planes are always maintained and in amazing condition. My flight instructor Pua makes flying an incredibly fun experience while making me feel safe and reassured that all is going smoothly. She is thorough, knowledgeable and prepared to turn me into the best pilot I can be:)! So thankful to have found her and Sierra Charlie

This is the absolute best flight school that you can attend hands down! The staff is the most knowledgeable have the best customer service and the best and most advanced planes! I cannot recommend Sierra Charlie aviation enough if you are wanting to get into flying!!!!Highly suggested. Also check out their chandler location if you are in the south valley!

Sierra Charlie Aviation, in my opinion, is probably one of the best flight schools in the Phoenix area. Early in my training I tried attending two other schools in the valley and it wasnt a good fit for me. SCA offered a welcoming environment and it just sort of clicked for me right away that this was the place I wanted to train at.The instructors are smart, friendly and patient. The students at the school seem happy to be there and are very positive, which is refreshing. And the aircraft (C172s) are top-notch. That was one of the big selling points for me. Safe, newer and well-taken care of airplanes.This is a really good place to pursue aviation. I sincerely hope anyone reading this considers SCA to help them do it.

Ive been comparison shopping for a flight school for a while and Ill be going elsewhere after what I found. Im honestly shocked at the imbalance I found at this company. This place has some experienced aviation professionals working here, yet the manager, or VP, or what ever he calls himself on a daily basis, is only a private pilot, and a fresh one at that. How does that make any sense? Every pilot out there with an instrument rating is more qualified to run this flight school than this guy. How can the instructors rely on management for guidance when he hasnt gone through the same steps? I should apply for the VP of a flight school after I get my private, anything is possible with the right friends apparently.

They seem like a personable group. I have signed up for the discovery flight.

I took flight lessons with Cynthia and appreciated her upfront and direct teaching style. Would highly recommend SC to any prospective flight students. Very well-maintained, new aircrafts. Staff is friendly and professional. Good community among the students.

Extremely unhappy with the communication and attitude towards students at this flight school. A while back I arrived for a flight lesson and I was told our aircraft was not available and there were no others to take at the time. So I drove the nearly 1 hour drive back home as the lesson was scrapped. Come to find out later, that aircraft was actually REPOSSESSED. Not just unavailable, but gone forever. I found this out after seeing that same aircraft flying at another flight school and asked around about it. Sure enough, this flight school almost made it onto the Airplane Repo TV show. This place seems pretty unstable if their property is being repossessed randomly. I went to a more established school after finding out they tried to cover that up. Its nice to have airplanes around to train in.

From the start, the school was very welcoming and outgoing. They answered all of my questions, and were very professional. The training was not dragged out and everything was done within a great timeframe. Pricing was also super competitive given that SCA uses G1000 and other schools use six-packs. I would definitely recommend to future student pilots.

Sierra Charlie provides one of the most enjoyable discovery flight experiences there is! The team there is super friendly, professional and supportive. You feel like youre getting spoiled when youre in their brand new Cessnas with the G1000 cockpit. I definitely recommend checking them out!

What can I say about this place? This is my experience and I’ve had a bad one, so I know what a good one is. As “they” say, you cannot know victory without defeat and you may never know the good when you’ve never had the bad. Well, I’ve had the bad, believe me, and SC aviation is the good.Let me say it like this, they are the Giotto of flight schools.Giotto was a Florentine painter, architect and sculpture of immense talent. As the artist who first broke free from the constraints of medieval and byzantine art, he’s considered the first genius of the Italian renaissance. In the 14th century, word of Giotto’s mastery reached Pope Benedict XI in Lombardy. The Pope sent a courtier to Florence to see who this Giotto was, with a view to commissioning some paintings for Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The courtier first went to Sienna to see other artist’s work and collect some samples before he got to Florence.When he got to Giotto and explained to him what he was after, Giotto took a canvas, dipped his brush in red paint, pinned his arm to his side and drew a perfect circle with his hand.The courtier, feeling mocked, asked for another drawing. Giotto replied “This is enough, and more than enough.”When the courtier got back to the Pope and delivered the samples, the courtier explained how Giotto had drawn the circle unaided, and the Pope and his advisers realised just how much Giotto surpassed all the other painters of the era.Giotto’s proof of his masterpiece was his free-hand circle. It was a concise way for him to demonstrate his enormous technical skill. Watching him draw the circle, it probably looked easy, but undoubtedly it took years, if not decades, of practice to get that kind of lazy, deft skill.What Sierra Charlie aviation has done in the world of flight training is the equivalent to Giotto’s O. It’s not flashy, or loud, or braggadocious, it is only the result of years of learning and polishing. Bad experiences leading into great ones.Like Giotto’s O....they are understated, clean, stylish, the tech and equipmentis top of the line and perfect in every way. It looks easy and childish but, believe me, it ain’t !I had 30 days to finish 3/4 of my license requirements after my old school left me high and dry. Sierra Charlie delivered. I even got mostly way through my multi-engine training. Obviously, I highly recommend them.

Awesome place for your flight training!

I recently earned my Private Pilots license from Sierra Charlie Aviation and did outstanding. My instructor, Ethan, prepared me very well for the oral and flight portion of the checkride. The aircraft were all brand new with G1000NXi and were well maintained. Scottsdale is an excellent place to train since its under the Class Bravo and the airport has only one single runway making it safer. My stage check instructor Don had a lot of flying experience and offered valuable advice on performing flight maneuvers. I would highly recommend Sierra Charlie Aviation for flight training.

Went on discovery flight. Scott and the staff were courteous and professional. I’ve been in aviation for many years and these guys have a great operation!!!!

Having started out at two different flight schools for my training, I finally settled on Sierra Charlie Aviation and never looked back. Their planes are all brand new and state-of-the-art with G1000 glass cockpits, their staff is courteous and instructors top notch. They consistently receive nationally acclaimed awards for the quality of their instruction and overall operation. You wont find a better school out there.

Super excited to attain my private pilot certificate here at Sierra Charlie Aviation! Very knowledgeable and educated, thanks again guys!

I have received my private, instrument and commercial certificates with Sierra Charlie Aviation. I’ve always had a positive experience with all instructors. The planes are all newer with the latest avionics in the industry. I never trained at any other flight schools but have noticed many students at SCA came from other schools they were unhappy with. I’ve built some great relationships with other students while training here and I continue to fly with them for time building hours and fun. Overall my experience at SCA has been great. Working on my CFI with them and hope to work for them as an instructor in the future. A++++ flight school!

Great school with awesome instructors and brand new airplanes. I would definitely recommend Sierra Charlie to anyone considering flight training.

I took a tour here recently and was a little put off by the tour guide. Luke gave my family and myself a tour, and he was so loud and honestly a little obnoxious. Seems like he had a few too many espresso shots that morning. When I ask questions I dont like the answers yelled back at me, and neither does my family. Tone it down a bit son. Even us grey beards can hear you just fine.

Sierra Charlie Aviation makes learning enjoyable! Rather than just throw materials and information my way, my instructor takes time to explain concepts Im learning and helps me understand how they are applied in flight with patience, encouragement and fun. Im excited to continue training here.

I would highly recommend Sierra Charlie Aviation to anyone that has an interest in flying. My girlfriend and I decided to check it out by taking a discovery flight and our instructor Scott, who also happens to be the owner, was amazing. He has a natural skill at putting people at ease and made flying a relaxing and enjoyable experience. We found out that he has had lots of flying experience all over and had lots of stories about flying that added to the experience. Overall, everyone that we chatted with in the office were very friendly and great to work with. I would highly recommend Sierra Charlie Aviation!

I really can’t think of anything that they could of done to make my time there any better. Very relaxed and patient instructors who make it easy to retain far more in one flight than any other school I’ve been to, and the owner truly cares about your well being as a pilot. The aircraft are beautiful and well maintained, never had any cancellations due to maintenance issues which was great. I highly recommend this place over any other school in the area!

I am thrilled that my son has become the second generation pilot in our family!!He learned to fly at Sierra Charlie Aviation and really connected with all the cool instructors. It didn’t hurt that a couple of them were hockey players like my son. Their airplanes are brand spanking new with glass cockpits so he learned with the latest technology. It was a great experience for him as he chases his dream is to become an airline pilot.Bruce HaffnerChopperguy

Sierra Charlie is by far one of the best flight schools in the valley. I started my training with them to get my private pilots license and the experience was amazing. The training was done perfectly to fit my time frame. The aircraft were unmatched with high quality Cessna 172s with the most up to date avionics. They are truly top of the line.Fast forward to this year and I just finished up my CFI training with SCA as well. Over the last two years I have watched this business grow with new airplanes and facilities. When I started my CFI, I again had a pretty set time frame that I wanted to get it done in and it was nailed. The training was incredibly efficient as well.Sierra Charlie is more than just a flight school but it is a community of people that all share a passion for aviating. No matter what time of day you drop in, you will find a friendly staff and plenty of students studying.After experiencing a few different flight schools, I could not recommend anywhere else to complete your flight training.

After using a number of flight schools in the valley and even multiple at scottsdale airport and being unimpressed with the organization and operation of these schools, I was thrilled to finally land at a school like SCA. The instruction quality is superior there and I believe that is because each of the instructors there wants to be there. In the past, other schools seem to just put their students through a system and turn them into instructors, which typically goes poorly for the upcoming students, as these brand new instructors are only here because they had to be and want to use you for flight hours. I was pleasantly surprised that this was not the case at SCA. I felt like my specific needs and struggles were catered to each and every day of training which can be hard to come by at a flight school. On top of that, they are operating some of the newest Cessna 172’s you can find compared to other schools in the valley. Overall, great experience at SCA.

My business partner and just finished a discovery flight this morning and it was absolutely the best experience! We got the perfect instructor (Alex) and I would certainly request him again. He was easy going, yet professional, and extremely diligent, such that we both got a great taste of the entire flying experience. Preflight checks, takeoff, maneuvers, landing, and post flight logging. What a perfect start to the day. And a great value too.

Don’t waste your time and money going anywhere else like I did. Sierra Charlie was professional and welcoming from the moment I walked thru the door to the finish for my PPL. The instruction I received from their two female instructors in a short period of time exceeded my expectations and any instructor I have flown with. Highly recommend Pua and Cynthia. If you are looking for a safe and an excellent learning experience, this is the place. And big shot out to Safety Chip, he’s the best! Aim high! ✈️💪🤙🏼

Called to see if they offer part 141 private pilot training. A young girl answered and gave me a serious attitude just because they dont have it. I mean sorry for trying to give you guys my business. If you dont have a product, just say in a polite manner sorry we dont have it. No need for the attitude part.

So twice now my son and I have been neglected during sheduled events. First time we came in to check out the school and talk to the Joe, who was out to lunch or so we were told. Waited around an extra half hour for that meeting. Second time we were stood up we came in for a scheduled tour and no one was around. I guess being on time isnt a thing here?!?!? Maybe invest in a calendar instead of all the online ads.

Last summer, I had a bad experience at large flight school at their Addison location and had to stop my training to go back to work. I had made plans to go to a flight school in South Carolina but because of the COVID situation I was left scrambling.I looked at several programs around the country and had joined a FB group for insight. Sierra Charlie was recommended because of their professionalism and the quality of the maintenance and the newer aircraft and avionics. Plus, Scottsdale is great town and Phoenix is an interesting airspace.The administrative staff were nice, easy to chat with, adjusted the training to my needs and allowed me to get straight to learning and flying. I finished my instrument rating right on schedule and enjoyed the time here in Scottsdale. They are expanding with more planes and quality instructors and will be getting busier so I recommend you get yourself in line ASAP.The environment at the office is usually busy because at any given point there are several students studying there as well as CFI candidates going through a program with top senior instructors. I often studied at the office and would have a group of CFI instructor who I could ask questions or have discussions with them. Everyone there has an attitude of learning, is an upbeat place filled with young and older student pilots. I highly recommend Sierra Charlie!!!

After being enrolled in a flight school in Texas and another one here in Scottsdale, Sierra Charlie is by far the best and the most accommodating! The owner, Scott, has an experienced team of flight instructors that tailor training to your pace and aviation goals.I called SCA from Texas and talked to Luke about training for my private pilot certificate. He was efficient, friendly and made scheduling easy from out of state. The entire team made me feel welcome and I completed my private pilot certificate in seven weeks. All of my training was done on the new fleet of 172 aircraft with Garmin 1000 avionics.Armon is the best flight instructor and I stayed in Scottsdale to continue my IFR training with him! He’s extremely knowledgeable, hard working and flexible with my work schedule. He’s always ready to fly even if it’s at 5:30 AM in the morning.I’ve been impressed with SCA and the flight training I’ve received there the past two months. After my IFR certification, I will be back for my commercial pilot certificate!

Best Multi Engine Program around. Finish in 1 week. Fly a new Piper Seminole with G1000 Avionics and GFC700 Autopilot. No 6 pack at Sierra Charlie. Only Garmin G1000 here. Armon was great as well.

This is the best school! I passed my check ride the first time, which I understand is common here. Highly recommended.

I am a current Sierra Charlie student and have completed my Ground School taught by Scott himself. His teaching methodologies are very student interactive, it isn’t just classes filled with videos, rather Scott brings in models to demonstrate aeronautical principles and various other class room activities reinforce the principles of flight. I chose to do my flight instruction with Sierra Charlie because of Scott’s focus on flight safety and emergency procedures which is an important element to me personally in my training to be a proficient pilot. Scott has provide me so far with great instruction in the air as well as ground instruction as my skills progress. He provides clear instructions always prior to any flight so I have an understanding on what will be required for the session as well as candid post flight feedback for me to study up on before our next session. Sierra Charlie is top tier professional aviation school that employs only the best aviators to pass on all the latest best known methods to their students injunction with the newest aviation technologies and aircraft.

What a fantastic place to fly. The staff are exceptional, kind and helpful. The aircraft are pristine, always clean and well maintained. I have flown with other schools here and this was the best experience Ive had.

I first attended Ground School taught by Scott himself, the CEO of Sierra Charlie Aviation. His teaching style was very easy, and focused on emergency operations and the need for safety. When flying with Scott we rarely had a flight that didn’t involve some sort of emergency training, a very important focus to me personally. I soloed in 11 hours and completed my private pilot in just 45 hours. Scott and his crew focused on safety all the while keeping my budget in mind. Every training flight was planned out and with purpose. The aircraft at Sierra Charlie aviation are top notch, equipped with the latest in GA technology. I can’t wait to start my Instrument training with Sierra Charlie Aviation!

Sierra Charlie Aviation was the reason I was able to get my license in a timely manner and have a blast while doing it.After experiencing difficulties with other schools in terms of scheduling and becoming check ride ready, I looked for a school that was able to accommodate my schedule and finish up my training quickly. Scott, the owner of Sierra Charlie, was extremely helpful in planning out how much training was going to be needed to finish up and he made sure I was going to be more than ready for check ride day. Even during my extremely busy schedule as a senior in high school and all the graduation festivities with that, Sierra Charlie made it possible for me to fly often and become more prepared for my looming check ride.The instructors at Sierra Charlie are extremely experienced and pleasant to fly with. I flew mainly with an instructor by the name Nick as well as another instructor named Tom. Both were very kind, professional, and knowledgable in what they was doing and worked hard to make me a better pilot.In terms of aircraft, the two Cessnas they have are new and safe, each containing the G1000 system which is extremely helpful and fun for training or flying in general.Overall, Sierra Charlie Aviation is a flight school on the up and up that was responsible for helping me get to a position where I was able to get my pilots license (Which I obtained yesterday!) and have an amazing time while doing it. At many schools, training can be a drag and the fun of flying can easily seem to disappear. But at Sierra Charlie Aviation, I experienced the complete opposite and my love for flying had only grown more!

They have brand new airplanes and my instructor (Tom, who is also an airline captain) has been great. Got my private pilot certificate in less than 43 hours, and am now working on instrument rating. Their planes have G1000 avionics so you can shoot all of the newest GPS approaches. Highly recommended.

Scott Campbell is the man! Great instructor with a true passion for aviation. Worked with 5+ instructors over the two years it took me to get my private and Scott was by far one of the most knowledgeable, safest and easy-going. He is a career pilot, but dedicated to teaching, not going to the airlines, and only wants to see his students succeed. Time and time again, Scott took the time to work on the weak parts of my flying, encouraging me through the challenges and stopping bad habits before they developed. Highly recommend his teaching style and Sierra Charlie Aviation to anyone in the Scottsdale / Phoenix area.

After months of switching from one flight school to another I came across Sierra Charlie Aviation and I couldn’t be happier I found them. Scott(the owner) is always around and is always willing to help you with whatever you need. The instructors are top notch and the airplanes are all g1000! Best flight school I’ve come arosss for sure!

Checked out all flight school options and Sierra Charlie was no doubt the best flight school in the area for both Scottsdale and Chandler. The brand new Cessna 172s are by far the best aircraft I had the opportunity to fly. The staff are educated and well equipped for both ground and air. I would absolutely recommend this place if you are interested in flying or currently flying.

This place is amazing, the learning environment is great, the aircraft are pristine and new, the instructors (Scott and Zane are who I flew with) are down to earth great guys with a lot of valuable knowledge and best of all they absolutely love flying and are in it for the students, not just trying to time build like some flight schools instructors. Go fly with them they are awesome!

Before I met Scott Campbell, I listened to my boyfriends stories about learning to fly, but I didnt share his fascination with it. Scott was his instructor and after obtaining his pilots license, I was encouraged to try a discovery flight. WOW, did it ever change my perspective! I explained my trepidation to Scott before we started, because I knew next to nothing about flying. He reassured me that I could do it and that he could control the airplane no matter what I might do. He patiently explained every step to me beforehand, and he even let me do most of the actual takeoff and flying! He gave me the confidence to even try a power-on stall - what a rush! Scott has a true passion for flying and it is evident in his teaching style. He truly wants you to succeed. It was because of my discovery flight with Scott that I started ground school training. Sierra Charlie Aviation is the only flight instruction school I will use to obtain my pilots license.

I had the pleasure of renting out one of Sierra Charlie Aviations airplanes recently. I wanted to take my grandfather up for a scenic flight around the valley. The staff at SCA were very professional and courteous. Kyle scheduled my rental flight after I did a straight forward checkout with Scott that was painless but informative. Scotts knowledge is extensive and he even taught me some things I didnt learn from years of instructing. The 172 I rented was in like new condition and the Garmin G1000 cockpit was refreshing. I had such a great experience that Im going to take my father up for his birthday later this month.

ProsUp to date/well maintained fleetFriendly instructorsEasy to get startedConsManagements professionalism/Customer ServiceIm party at fault because I did not take the time to fully vet this school and get to know management. In a small business the owner has a direct impact on the culture and I would encourage you to spend time with Scott and formulate your own opinion before signing up. The front desk staff and my flight instructor were great and made me feel comfortable despite a few comments I heard around the school about the owners disposition and temperament (specifically in emails) so I signed up and began training.When I signed up I met with Irene in accounting to set up my billing and asked that I not be placed on automatic billing so I could review all invoices. I explained that this was a significant investment for me and just wanted to be able to review invoices before payment. This worked great for my first 5-6 flights. I paid all invoices timely without objection. After one of my flights, I received an email notification that my invoice was paid automatically. After investigating, I found that SCA had used my credit card credentials from prior transactions to put me on auto pay without my permission. Given these invoices can be $500 or more each transaction, I had cause to be upset. However, I simply asked in a professional manner that they not auto charge any future invoices. Despite my written request they auto charged two additional invoices.I sent a final email to both Irene (Accounting) and Scott stating I was enjoying my training but this unauthorized billing needed to stop and I wanted to be billed as I was originally billed giving me the ability to review invoices for accuracy prior to payment - a reasonable request.Rather than simply have a discussion with me to sort out the billing and continue on with training, Scott sent me an email telling me that I was terminated as a student and he would not, make an exception on billing for one student, which was humorous given I hadnt asked for an exception. Scott made this decision without speaking with me or my instructor. Given the positive relationship I had with my instructor, I reached out to Scott to clarify my request in three separate emails. He elected not to respond to any of my emails and then sent me a final invoice.Im not one to complain or write reviews (I think you can see on my yelp profile I have written one review in my entire history) but this experience was quite negative, especially given my disposition and willingness/desire to work things out. Scotts disregard for my request and the best interest of my instructor/his employee was motivating enough for me to share my experience. It was really his disregard for my instructor that made me most uncomfortable.I respect the size of SCAs business and I recognize we all have different approaches to customer service. As a business owner myself, I would not treat a customer request this way and expected more from SCA given that we are all part of the same community.I have since signed up with Scottsdale Executive Flight Training and found their administrative team to be much more professional. Their office facilities are fantastic, better organized, all around better. They have a more diverse fleet I can learn and grow into as well as expanded rental fleet options for when I earn my license.Summary - If you a student simply looking to run through the motions and do as you are told, SCA might cut it as a low cost provider with up to date planes. If you are professional looking for a professional outfit within which you can build a community of other professionals and be treated with mutual respect, check out some of the other local schools and in the end, choose what feels right. Dont rush in to choosing a school as I did without meeting the owner/management

After doing some training with a couple of other flight training facilities in Arizona, I came across Sierra Charlie Aviation. The depth of training was far greater than expected. Each flight trainer at Sierra Charlie Aviation treated you with professionalism, attention and personal respect. I did some do-dilagence prior to starting with Sierra Charlie Aviation about finding the right fit. I have now achieved my Private Pilot license and owe S.C.A. my gratitude for top training. I would not hesitated at all in referring friends to S.C.A. On an additional note, their aircraft are kept in top service.

Great flight school

Great Owner and even better instructors!

Great flight school with fantastic staff. Obtained my private pilots certificate in just over 40 hours thanks to Sierra Charlies instruction and guidance.

I cannot recommend Sierra Charlie Aviation highly enough for pilot training. The entire staff is professional, friendly and supportive.

Very unprofessional flight school

Newly returned to Az, and with some down time in Arizona while waiting for my Az Dental License; ive decided to pull the trigger on flying. Ive always been interested getting my pilots license, and finally have the time to start. Getting started (and being able to finish) with the right place was a big concern, and is a little daunting with the different options in the area. I did some research into Flight Training in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa, and I came across Sierra Charlie Aviation. I have friends who fly, and with some sound advice from them, I was looking for an outfit with new/newer planes and G1000 training. Sierra Charlie Aviation has both (New Cessna(s) 172 G1000 aircraft), and their location in Scottsdale Airpark makes for easy access. When I went to their office and met with Scott (the owner), he thoroughly and quickly walked me through what i could expect for time commitment, price and goals. Scotts a great guy, and is much more affable than a few other people/places I was in contact with during my search. Scott was also a bush pilot in Alaska, so I figure he probably knows a thing or two about safety and mastering different conditions. The last thing I was looking for was an outfit that made me feel uncomfortable trying to get into this! The office manager Dave is a great guy, and my first Discovery Flight with Chris was awesome; I cant recommend these guys enough. If youve been waiting for the right time (like myself), or on the fence about getting started, look no further. I always feel welcome, they have great a staff and their equipment is top notch.

Sierra Charlie Aviation has the nicest aircraft I have ever rented! I achieved my private pilots certificate with Scott in 26 hours, I had hours going into the training but it was over ten years since my last training flight. He knew how to make me a safe confident pilot without dragging out my training that could have cost me a lot more money. Most flight schools have different aircraft with different radios and panels which at times can be confusing jumping from one aircraft to another. SCaviation has identical aircraft so if one is booked up or in MX no suprises its the same g1000 panel and integrated autopilot. I recommend SCaviation to anyone who is looking for great training and new aircraft to fly.

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