PPL Checkride
PPL Checkride

After rescheduling several times, Today on January 22nd I finally took my PPL check ride. Skies were clear with high Pressure. The flight started off fairly smoothly, straight to the practice area, performed all the maneuvers, simulated engine …

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First Spin Lesson
First Spin Lesson

I just had my first spin lesson, and had to explain even to some pilot friend that it did not include a bicycle. Spin training in an airplane was quite the experience and I am so glad I did it. My overactive imagination asked "what if?" so I …

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Sebastian - Private Cert - Finally!!
Sebastian - Private Cert - Finally!!

A long journey that took many tries to achieve due to weather finally became reality! After many attempts trying to depart KTOA and the weather not allowing me to, we all came up with the idea of flying a day before to KCMA and not run chances. …

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Skyhawk Wednesday
Skyhawk Wednesday

A typical Skyhawk Wednesday… just a quick trip from PSA to Palomar… Great lunch, great company, great flight and breathtaking sights!… Sure beats driving!… Thanks PSA… Happy landings! From Mark and Lynn Burke  

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IFR Checkride
IFR Checkride

What a journey! My training was amazing. I started out with Amanda and then Jon took over for the majority of it. I have to say that IFR training is a lot of work, but in the end worthwhile. I found that you really have to practice the flying …

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Brad
Brad

 I was quite lucky to find clear skies and calm winds the morning of my check ride. All of the hard work that me and my flight instructor had put forth was about to be tested and, admittedly, I was a little bit nervous. I flew N439LP over to …

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Matt
Matt

  A swampy October morning brought with it an exciting (and somewhat nerve racking!) step in my training: the Private Pilot Practical Test. After gathering all my materials and triplechecking the weather, I set out for Torrance to pick up …

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Ryan
Ryan

 Growing up, I took an interest in flying and airplanes, and learning to fly has been something I’ve always wanted to pursue, but did not know if I could find the time to do so.  A couple years ago, though, my girlfriend bought me an introductory …

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Michael
Michael

 Pacific Skies Aviation took me from having zero flight experience and really no idea what I wanted to having my Private Pilot License. From the very start I was behind the controls trying to absorb as much material as possible. With patient …

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Bob
Bob

A few months ago, I wanted to see about learning to fly. I called, made an appointment for a "discovery flight", and then signed up to learn to fly. Last Saturday (1/28/17) I flew my first solo. It was the most exciting experience I've had in …

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Lissette
Lissette

 I've always been fascinated with airplanes but being a pilot was a dream. Pacific Skies Aviation made this dream a reality and earning my ppl was definitely an adventure. After an introductory flight with Reza I was convinced I wanted to fly. …

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Nakib
Nakib

 Always heard that Instrument Rating is the hardest one to achieve towards the Commercial license, I guess I didn’t understand the magnitude of the statement. Instrument rating is serious business. It takes a lot of hard work, practice, discipline …

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