Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

My son took his first discovery flight today. His instructor was Dorian, who was absolutely amazing. We were originally scheduled for a discovery flight two weeks ago and were second... read more in line for takeoff when an incoming plane declared an emergency, And landed on its belly. That shut down the airport for 12 hours, but wow, what a first experience that we got to see firsthand as we were second in line for takeoff when it happened. Dorian went through all of the emergency procedures and exactly what was happening with the tower With the airplane. That experience alone probably weighed more than his first flight today. Today's flight was about 45 minutes and it was absolutely beautiful. My son had the controls for half the time, including for takeoff and landing. Dorian was cool as a cucumber and made my son feel very safe and gave absolutely incredible instruction! If you're looking for a flight school, I would not look anywhere else!

Overall very happy with my experience with Vegas Aviation. I came from Seattle to Vegas to train for 2 weeks and got paired up with Geo. He's done such an... read more amazing job of making sure I understood as many concepts and maneuvers before I leave ...

I took my first discovery flight with Flore who was an amazing instructor. She was thorough throughout the entire flying procedure and I learned so much. Thank you Vegas Aviation... read more !

Currently working towards my PPL and just did my solo flight, I wanted to share that I am extremely satisfied with Vegas Aviation so far. 👍🏻 The planes are... read more consistently well-maintained and they have a dedicated in-house maintenance team that works around the clock to make sure the planes are ready for use. I appreciate that the school has a good amount of planes which makes it easier on scheduling flexibility. As a person who travels for work and takes lessons whenever I can fit it in my busy week, they always work with my schedule which is great. I never really had any issues in booking a lesson at a desired time that worked for me. Additionally, the instructors here at Vegas Aviation are professional and want their students to succeed with safety as a priority. The quality of instruction, rental costs, fleet reliability, and professionalism really make this school the best. I will recommend this school to anyone wanting to pursue their ratings at a quality school!

Haylee has been great to work with as I move forward with my journey to get my private pilots license!

Great school , everyone’s helpful and welcoming environment.

Great place! Multiple trainer plains always available to reserve. I am getting my private pilot license here and so far it has been a great experiece. My CFI instructor Adrian... read more has been a great instructor to learn from. He is always willing to work with my schedule for my training. He has clearly laid out lesson plans that we follows for my training. He is very thorough and detailed in each lesson which means that I always learn something new in every lesson. Would highly recommend him!

Love the CFIs and I’m learning a lot here while studying for my private license!

I enjoyed my flight training experience for my Commercial Multi Add-on with Brandon. I appreciate the quality instruction and great maintenance team! Culture is very welcoming and supportive!

Planes are ok but there is a nice amount of them. I do wish they were newer but that just being picky. Love the instructors a lot and the facility... read more is great. once they upgrade their fleet it'll be five stars fs

What I think makes Vegas Aviation great is the quality of people they hire. They genuinely care and are there to help. Heather took me on and got me to... read more the finish line with my multi engine rating after feeling neglected at the school I was working at before. Thank you for the professionalism, the support, and thank you for working with me.

Vegas Aviation is an exceptional place to learn how to fly for anyone that wishes to pursue this as a career in aviation or simply just a hobby. The team... read more is very friendly and has supported me throughout my aviation journey! Thank you!

Vegas Aviation is great, and my experience here so far has been amazing. The planes are well maintained and I’ve always felt safe during my lessons. My flight instructor Heather... read more is exceptional at what she does, but I’ve flown with multiple CFIs here and can say that they’re all super knowledgeable and helpful in reaching my goals as a student. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else, I highly recommend anyone interested in aviation to start here.

I have always wanted to learn how to fly but there was always something that got in the way. Earlier this year I decided to commit and finally make this... read more dream happen! I’ve researched a lot of the Aviation schools in Las Vegas and finally decided to give Vegas Aviation a try. They have a really nice fleet of C172’s, excellent rates, and very personable and knowledgeable CFIs. Many would say the same about their school of choice, however last night Vegas Aviation went above and beyond to help me and a friend out and now will forever have my support and business. Backstory: Aviation is tough! And sometimes we get stuck doing the same things over and over again. To break the cycle, I’ve been taking flight lessons at all the different places I visit. One of those places was SF. I met a really amazing CFI there and have become great friends! She was finally visiting me in my hometown, and I wanted to reciprocate her kindness and generosity by checking off a bucket list item (Night flight over Las Vegas). We scheduled a flight in advance, however due to some scheduling conflicts it looked like we weren’t going to get to go anymore 😞… I asked my old Vegas Aviation CFI, Ngaio if he knew anybody that could take us up last minute. He worked on a solution for us all night and the very next day .…. BOOM! A few hours later we were flying above the Vegas strip with the owner of Vegas Aviation! As a business owner myself, I have SO MUCH respect for Business owners who are willing to go above and beyond.The fact that Ngaio has this relationship with the owner, Louis speaks volumes! Louis was very personable and you could tell that he LOVES aviation! He was happy to be there and he took us on an amazing flight and shared extensive knowledge. Honestly, i feel like I’ve made a life long friend! Louis and Ngaio, THANK YOU so much for making this an unforgettable experience. Vegas Aviation will be my GO TO school and top recommendation for all my certificates and airplane maintenance needs! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Highly recommend for anyone in search of flight instruction. Flight instructors here are awesome and the whole environment is nothing like what I’ve seen in other flight schools. Very relaxed... read more place where aviation can be as enjoyable as you make it. Whether you’re interested in private pilot training or wanting to pick up a multi-engine add on, Vegas Aviation is the place to be!

Went on a couple flights with Vegas to learn the area and flying around Class B. The instructor, Haylee was great! She was knowledgeable, professional and made navigating the... read more airspace a breeze. The planes are in good shape and kept well maintained. Had a great experience and would use them again. Pete I.

Such an amazing place to learn to fly. Puno is the best CFI in the world, Vegas Aviation is home when it comes to learning to fly

This has got to be one of the best flight schools around. There isn’t a single thing I would change!

Had my intro flight today. Flore is good and detailed CFI and the people in the office very friendly

Absolutely the best place to lose your fear of flying. I have ALWAYS had a phobia of flying and today I took my discovery flight with Alex Justice. He is... read more absolutely the most incredible teacher he immediately makes you feel so comfortable ...

Discovery flight was an 11/10 experience for me! I showed up early and started throwing a bunch of questions at one of the pilots at the desk, Kevin, and he... read more was patient with me throughout the whole thing. Dorian was my flight instructor and showed me the same patience throughout the pre-flight, up in the air, and even walked us back out to the planes to take more pictures. I was also able to perform maneuvers in the plane and land and take off with assistance that he seemed fit. Considering this was my first flight experience, I can definitely see myself committing time and money to enroll in this flight school. Thank you guys

This was my first flight experience in Vegas. I called and asked about aircraft rentals and they were very friendly and professional on the phone. The facility is great! Clean... read more and very well laid out. The instructor that did my checkout Alex was great he explained everything about the flight school it’s services, requirements, check out process and rental info very well and was fun to fly with! The flight was great the aircraft are nice with updated avionics and perform very nicely. I would definitely recommend this place to other renters and students as well .

Fantastic service! Had my transponder replaced in a day because the buttons on the old one weren't working, so I couldn't switch out of VFR to pick up VFR Flight... read more Following. They also did a fantastic job on my plane's annual inspection/service. Jonathan is amazing!

Flore is a extraordinary CFI Great experience altogether!

I highly recommend Vegas aviation flight school to anyone looking to learn flying from scratch or getting another rating. They are flexible and work with your learning needs. Having their... read more in house maintenance is a huge plus, because planes are not normally out of service for a long time. I have the privilege to be instructed by Haylee. It doesn’t take much time around her to notice how truly professional and passionate about everything aviation she is. Her passion along with her commitment to her students gives you the tools you need to to learn how to fly. I met her while I was trying to convert my license from another country to FAA, she took the time to research the best and most efficient way to go about that for me. Her thorough and up-to-date mastery of tools used in today’s aviation are second to none. I had my ppl license at a very small remote airport (mostly class G airspace) where most of my radio experience is announcing my position and intentions to other pilots that I already know personally. Haylee worked extensively with me on my radio skills and gaining the mic confidence to be flying in the very busy Vegas air space. It is still a work in progress, but I wouldn’t have done it without her guidance. I also really like how she asks “and what do you think the answer is?” Every time I ask a question before giving me her own answer. That question allows her to gauge her students’ knowledge and also to instil the “think before you ask or act” skill that all pilots need. There is no doubt that I am a better pilot today because of the skills that Haylee taught me and I now have a solid base to expand upon. Another benefit is that I now have a fellow pilot and trusted friend to make this journey down the road of aviation a lot more enjoyable. Now I have the passion…Thank you Haylee and thank you Vegas Aviation!

Vegas Aviation's team went above and beyond in helping me achieve my goal of becoming a private pilot. This flight school is deeply committed to safety, and they work diligently... read more to perfect their instruction. My instructor, Brad, demonstrated an exceptional understanding of aviation and consistently pushed me to become the best version of myself. He even used his personal time to find me a DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) when I was in a time crunch. I couldn't be more pleased with this flight school's professionalism and dedication. If you want the best experience, choose Vegas Aviation.

I love this people , they are fare and great to work with.they manage my Cirrus SR22 and alway on top of their game with maintenance & service. ... read more great job keep it up

Vegas Aviation is top notch. I switched over to VA from another school in the valley to finish my PPL and immediately felt right at home. The rates are... read more more than fair, all of the instructors are great, the aircraft are meticulously maintained and feature some really nice upgrades (G5 panels on the 172N is a great solution in between steam and G1000), and Louis is the kindest, warmest, most genuine business owner you will ever meet. Thank you, VA for everything you do! If anyone is reading this and is on the fence about flight schools, do yourself a favor and give VA a try! You will immediately feel like part of the family the moment you walk in the door.

Vegas Aviation has been so helpful! They have on-site maintenance who are always helpful and lots of CFIs willing to teach. I never have trouble getting time with someone... read more or with a plane! Over 200 hours flown with these guys now and I wish I had started with them sooner!

Did a discovery flight and the instructor, Alex, was so friendly, knowledgeable and professional. There’s nowhere else that I know of that you will find a discovery flight for $25.... read more Great experience and value! I will definitely be back.

Staff is very friendly and the CFI's are very knowledgeable.overall a really good place to fly for

5 Stars - Amazing Experience from Start to Finish! I had a fantastic experience with my aviation school here in Vegas! From the moment I walked in, everyone was incredibly friendly... read more and helpful. I had a particular situation I needed help with, and the team went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of smoothly. Special shoutout to Jenny and Tom for being so supportive and welcoming throughout the whole process. And a huge thank you to Brandon, who did my discovery flight—he made the experience unforgettable! His professionalism and passion for flying really stood out and made me even more excited to continue my journey in aviation. If you’re looking for a flight school that truly cares and provides top-notch service, this is the place. Highly recommend!

Today was definitely a very amazing and proud moment for my son Jonathan, Brad ( his instructor) and our family. Today he accomplished his first solo flight!! Brad thank you... read more so much for your dedication on guiding my son through out his journey and dreams. Thank you to Vegas Aviation for making my sons dream come true and allowing him to learn and work with Brad he’s definitely an Awesome and very knowledgeable instructor! Definitely a great team and company to learn from. Keep up the great work and making everyone feel like family.

I had the best Discovery Flight experience with my Instructor Flore Fulleau! She made the introductory training fun, extremely educational and wanting to continue learning more with she and... read more Vegas Aviation. Thank you Flore!!

Had an amazing experience with Vegas Aviation. Pricing was more than fair. Instruction was to the point and taught in a fun and simple way to understand. The people at... read more the front desk and office were all amazing and super friendly. Overall it felt like they cared about my training and not just getting me in and out of their plane to the next student. I would highly recommend coming here for any and all flight training needs.

Very disappointed in their policy and lack of support to keep children encouraged in their journey to become pilots. I am active duty airforce and my children have done discovery... read more flights in different states. I worked at Nellis AFB and My children were turned away from this flight school because we are not residents of Nevada; again the intent was to sign up for Discovery Flights. A policy that doesn't allow children the oppurtunity to fly in new environments (regardless of primary residence) defeats the purpose of a discovery flight! Little does Kevin know, these cadets could be stationed right at Nellis AFB! Update: (since I cant reply to the owner) Your website: WHAT IS A DISCOVERY FLIGHT? A Discovery Flight is an aviation experience where YOU actually get to take the controls and fly the airplane under the safety and guidance of our expert Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), followed by a post-flight summary briefing. Your flight time actually counts toward private pilot requirements and can be entered in your Pilot Log Book! I reached out to schedule and the email response was unprofessional and presumptive "we do not provide sightseeing flights". The "policy" mentioned in the owners response is not what is written on your website. Feedback: include on your website that you only make time for discovery flight for people who will also sign a contract to attend your flight school. That would be a more accurate description of your policy. Or, your representatives can ASK the customer what their intent is instead of assuming.

Had such a great experience, the staff were very welcoming, friendly and informative. I had Heather and she was great! It was an awesome experience, they made it fun and... read more let me do more than I thought I was going to get to do. Definitely recommend!

Got all my certs here and definitely one of the best schools with amazing CFIs! Highly recommend 🙂

First time flying on a small aircraft! Great experience, smooth flight overall.

A no nonsense flight school with competent CFIs, competitive rental rates, and a great community of fellow students and aviators.

Awesome experience!! Had a great time on my 1st flight !✈️ everyones nice and helpful and want to see you succeed !

I went to Vegas Aviation looking to finish my Multi-Engine add on and become recurrent in instrument flight after about 5 years away from general aviation. I was paired with... read more CFII/MEI Richard and was very impressed from day one. Richard is incredibly proficient and thorough and spent his due diligence getting me recurrent for IFR flight in a timely manner. I then completed their accelerated multi-engine course and passed my check ride on the first attempt. Richard prepped me for every possible contingency for the check ride and I had no surprises on the day of the check. Overall Vegas Aviation is a professional, clean, and modern flight school and maintenance shop that values safety, family, and having fun while learning to fly. Their whole team is very welcoming and credible. I highly recommend.

I’ve got to say that Vegas aviation is by far the BEST flight school in the valley. I used to train at cactus but after making the switch, I wouldn’t... read more go anywhere else. All the planes are kept in beautiful condition from the on site mechanics, with modern avionics in all of them. They just got another brand new training Cessna and a multi as well. The rates are also no doubt the best I’ve ever seen when it comes to what you get vs. what you pay per hour. Currently working on my instrument rating with my amazing instructor, Haylee Rolnick, who is amazing at what she does. The atmosphere is great and all the instructors and students are very friendly and helpful. If you’ve been looking at starting your training, I would definitely check out this flight school.

This was my first ever flight adventure here with Vegas Aviation! Our pilot Alex, who’s an amazing pilot, definitely made it an impeccable experience. While on the flight, we learned... read more a lot about aviation and the community and the facility is equipped with quality aircrafts. In fact, the best part of it was flying over the Las Vegas strip! I recommend Vegas Aviation to anyone who’s interested in flight training and services.

Best Flight School!

I moved here recently and needed to get checked out at a flight school. Initially I chose Vegas Aviation because it seemed the most normal. After a quick and easy... read more checkout and meeting with everyone I could not be happier with the choice. The instructors and owners are incredibly friendly and bring you into the aviation community. They are very experienced and helpful. Could not recommend them enough!

Currently working towards my PPL and just did my solo flight, I wanted to share that I am extremely satisfied with Vegas Aviation so far. 👍🏻 ...

Absolutely the best place to lose your fear of flying. I have ALWAYS had a phobia of flying and today I took my discovery flight with Alex Justice. He is... read more absolutely the most incredible teacher he immediately makes you feel so comfortable and confident in the aircraft. That was such an important piece was trusting the plane and he immediately instilled that trust. Everyone at the school is so kind and comforting Kevin at the front also a complete rockstar so knowledgeable and welcoming. I had an amazing time on the discovery flight can’t wait for the future lessons.

I've used a variety of flight schools in the Las Vegas Area, and Vegas Aviation has definitely been the best one. My main concerns at the beginning of my flight... read more training were the quality and availability of the planes and instructors, but none of that has been a problem for me during my time here. Another major concern of mine was pricing. I will say that rental prices are slightly higher than other flight schools in the area, but through getting my Private Pilot License I learned that you get what you pay for. If I could start my training all over again I would picked Vegas Aviation sooner to save more time and money in the long run.

My brother came to Vegas Aviation to inquire about renting a plane to fly over Red Rock National Park. He is a pilot in Illinois. The staff at Vegas Aviation... read more were extremely patient, friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great experience and will be returning soon to fly!! Trust is the key, and they definitely earned ours!

Vegas Aviation is the best of the best! I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. They place a huge emphasis on safety and it's... read more clear their aircraft fleet is well maintained - making you feel even more confident. From start to finish, the entire staff at Vegas Aviation was top notch. They are friendly and supportive, creating the most welcoming environment. The instructors are experienced pilots who are patient, thorough, and ready to answer all questions. Overall, I can't recommend Vegas Aviation enough. Anyone looking to start or advance their aviation journey, it's truly the best place to do it!

Took my son up on a Discovery flight, he had a fantastic time and now he's hooked. Kurt was our CFI, he made this an absolute fantastic time. I... read more highly recommend anybody that's looking for a great flight school look no further, Vegas Aviation is where you should go.

I'm currently doing instrument training, and this school has provided me with such a positive environment I can't wait to see whats to come!

The classes that they provided were extremely helpful and I loved all the instructors, they were really nice and very understanding. They definitely knew their information and I will definitely... read more continue flying with them. Whatever they are paying Puno, Heather, and Mitch, they need moreeee. They were great 🥳