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Cole F - Commercial Pilot
Cole F - Commercial Pilot

My checkride started bright and early at 8am at Torrance airport. Being able to do my checkride at Torrance airport was very nice because we were able to complete the oral portion in the PSA offices (a setting I was very familiar with) and complete …

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Guliana - New Private Pilot
Guliana - New Private Pilot

Congratulations Guliana on your Private Pilot Certificate!

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Congratulations Charles A. on your IFR rating!!
Congratulations Charles A. on your IFR rating!!

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Andrew L - CFII
Andrew L - CFII

CFII practical test with Joe Justice 10/07/19 Once I arrived we began the oral portion with verifying certificates, ID, medical, knowledge test, payment for the check ride ($600) and IACRA. He then briefly went over CFII PTS and made sure and …

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Kurtis - CFII
Kurtis - CFII

Doing my Flight Instructor-Instrument Rating with Pacific Skies was fantastic. There are so many resources that are available at your fingertips including the advanced flight simulator, multiple IFR equipped planes, and of course the knowledge …

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PPC / IFR / COMM
PPC / IFR / COMM

I had interviewed several flight schools in the area before I settled with Pacific Skies – and I wasn’t disappointed!  I am a UK citizen and moved over to California 4 years ago after a 20-year career in the Royal Air Force (3 years in …

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Tomer - IFR Pilot
Tomer - IFR Pilot

It's hard to imagine that my journey at PSA started only 8 months ago and I am already an instrument rated Private Pilot. Antonio was my Instrument Instructor, I enjoyed working with him so much. He has amazing teaching techniques that helped …

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Erich - First Solo
Erich - First Solo

After 17 years of active duty service in the United States Air Force as a Navigator/Weapons System Officer (WSO) with 2,500 hours in the B-1B, I finally flew and aircraft solo for the first time!  The PSA team from the ownership providing quality …

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Cindy - Commercial Pilot
Cindy - Commercial Pilot

After windy and rainy days, the weather became much better for my commercial certificate check ride. I flew over to Camarillo to meet Jo, the examiner, in the morning. After we were done with the oral portion, we flew around Santa Barbara for …

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Johnny.. PPC...IFR.. next..Comm
Johnny.. PPC...IFR.. next..Comm

When I turned 17 I decided to give flying a shot and see if I liked it. Nine months later, I’m an instrument rated private pilot. My instructor Adam and I have somewhat similar personalities and work well together while flying. It’s pretty …

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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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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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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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