Shawn Disarufino
10 Dec 2024
“Outstanding experience from beginning to end. Very informative classroom instruction amplified by the practical experience in the aircraft. I highly recommend this training to every professional pilot, regardless of experience level. By the way it was also a lot of fun! Thanks APS”
Brian Knauss
10 Dec 2024
“Great experience and great instructors. Beneficial for any pilot to learn advanced aerodynamics and experience it real time in a aircraft rather than simulator.”
Vito Mokhtar
19 Sep 2024
“The passion, the drive, the level of care and knowledge, it’s unmatched, it’s unbelievable, you walk in a pilot, you come out a hella of a confident pilot, exceptional client services, thank you for all you have taught me.”
Kesuma Suprobo
12 Sep 2024
“An incredible experience! The staff is extremely professional and the facilities are top notch! The training that they provide here is invaluable and lifesaving. The instructors were very experienced and had a wealth of knowledge. Thank you all for the training! I left knowing more and feeling more confident!”
Nick Harwood
3 May 2024
“A great group of people all around! The training was a blast and I learned a ton! I hate to say it but I was surprised at how much I learned. As a large cabin Gulfstream pilot I've certainly been through Flight Safety and the like a few times but have never looked at upsets and the recovery strategy like this. Most importantly, we put it into ...”
Andrew Alper
1 Apr 2024
“I am an owner operator of a CJ3+. I have been fortunate to have a lot of high quality training over my 45 years of flying. The four days I spent with APS in Mesa are easily the best aviation training I have experienced. The program is highly structured but the environment is relaxed, welcoming and friendly. I had three instructors all of whom ...”
Sean Johns
7 Mar 2024
“One of the most professional schools I have been fortunate enough to attend in my career. I take this type of training deadly serious and found it was very beneficial. I flew with “Duke” and he could not have been a better advanced instructor. All of the people at this school went out of their way to make it absolutely an amazing experience. Great ...”
Trevor Rowley
29 Feb 2024
“I am so grateful I was able to complete this training. I wish every pilot could do it! Life saving stuff. The recovery model is brilliant; simple and applicable to basically any situation and aircraft. Also, “Monty” is the absolute MAN! Thanks APS!!”
Monty Cox
6 Jan 2024
“First, let me say that APS offers truly invaluable training material. I am leaving with a stronger understanding of the upset recovery procedures as well as the aerodynamic principles of stalls and spins. After completing their program, I feel that I am a more confident, competent, and [most of all] a safer pilot. I can not recommend their upset ...”
Mark Smidt
13 Dec 2023
“Very good and very beneficial training for anyone of any experience level and type of flying. Most people don’t want to address worst case scenarios or don’t want to make the investment in it but I would highly recommend training with APS. They have developed a solid strategy for avoiding and recovering from loc-I and impart the knowledge and ...”
Paul Farrah
29 Sep 2023
“I've spend 2 intensives days with ground school and 4 flights in an Extra 300. Being a single engine PPL with low hours was at first quite intimidating given the air exercises required to go through the upset prevention and recovery training. The team at APS (Admin, Flight Ops, and Instructors) is outstandingly welcoming and made my experience so ...”
Brian Philipbar
22 Sep 2023
“Second time through APS for upset training, first time through the Mesa location. Both times were the 4 flight version. This second time I really built on what I learned, freshened up, and improved. I had a 5 year gap between courses and would argue that going to this on a recurrent schedule would be a wise investment. Facilities, aircraft, ...”
Kyle
6 Sep 2023
“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at APS. The entire staff throughout my two-day UPRT course was incredibly friendly, helpful, and attentive to each and every participant in the training and we all agreed that we felt our instructors connected with us personally to deliver the best possible knowledge transfer. The instructors are highly ...”
Wjcivic
29 Aug 2023
“I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional attention and training provided by your instructors and staff. The training I received from APS was nothing short of perfect and stands out as one of the, if not the best, training experiences I have had in my nearly 20-year aviation career. I cannot emphasize enough how much more ...”
Ryan Davis
2 Jun 2023
“I participated in the UPRT training at APS, and it was incredible. The staff is amazing, and they want you to get the best experience possible. The information and knowledge you obtain from the course is unforgettable as well as extremely beneficial to every pilot. I've never had so much fun in an airplane before, and if I ever get the chance I'll ...”
Mickey
26 Apr 2023
“As an airline and corporate pilot, I was hesitant about the value of this program. After completing the program, I have no doubt I am better prepared in the case of significant upsets. The instructors are top notch, the aircraft are well kept, the location is excellent for this training. On top of that, this is the most fun training I've ever had! ...”
Mike Wilhelm
10 Apr 2023
“From the introduction emails thru course completion, everything that APS does is first class and exceptional training! They have a culture and a process that sets the standard for all training vendors in the Aviation Industry! And ultimately, the APS Strategy for Upset Prevention & Recovery, is a highly effective tool that every pilot should ...”
Brian Perrin
31 Mar 2023
“Absolutely the most valuable training I’ve ever had as a professional aviator.”
M Pepi
3 Mar 2023
“Excellent program! Everyone at APS is fantastic- very professional and knowledgeable. They take safety very seriously there. It was extremely beneficial to experience first-hand in an aircraft how to recognize stalls, spiral dives, and unusual attitudes. The team did a great job explaining the elements of the aforementioned flight conditions, and ...”
Jeremiah Tenorio
24 Feb 2023
“APS Staff and Instructors were great. I enjoyed my entire time training here. Being a Gold Seal CFI, I understand the importance of upset recovery. However, with APS UPRT training I was able to take my understanding of Upset recovery to new heights. Most flight schools train you to recognize and recover from an upset. APS takes this a step ...”
Ángela Bach
11 Feb 2023
“Best investment in your flying career you can do. The quality of training is exceptional, every instructor was so knowledgeable and approachable at the same time. The ground sessions were very organized and well explained. The flights are so fun and you learn hands on about aerodynamics, stalls, spins and acrobatic maneuvers. In addition, every ...”
Autumn Chenette
4 Feb 2023
“I had a very great experience at APS. The customer service is world class, the teaching is phenomenal, and the facility/aircraft were great. The staff were incredibly kind as well. I have learned so much, and I look forward to coming back eventually to learn even more. Very crucial training I believe that all pilots should take to become safer! ...”
Anthony Hurst
17 Dec 2021
“This was my third training event at APS, and I feel like it gets better every time. I had some issues maintaining my previously scheduled training day and was accommodated multiple times on this trip for new training times. The instructors are some of the most professional and knowledgeable in the industry. Each time I come back I feel like I ...”
Nicholas Forbes
11 Nov 2021
“APS is an amazing experience. The people that work here are dedicated to their profession from the bottom to the top. McKenna, Cierra, and Blake do a great job in the operations department while the instructors are industry pros. Do not hesitate, book your course now.”
A Barber
14 Aug 2021
“Upset Recovery training was not only insightful on how the aircraft can perform in hazardous attitudes but was made fun as well! I strongly suggest all pilots in the commercial industry or in training for it take the opportunity this program gives to become a better, safer pilot:) You will learn to recover from aircraft upset conditions and how to ...”
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