Aviation Adventures

Well I was a student from this school and I had to stop due to financial situations, now i was trying to resume my tranning again and I ask for «Sport Pilot» instead of private pilot, #1 the personnel at the school on the desk this time Did Not know much about it, #2 the person (Instructor) was rude and want you to go straigt to the private, he start to ask me questions like, Do you thing that you will do it in 20 hours. I say Of course not and he say well you might be looking for at least 35 or 40, you won’t save any money doing sport pilot, I think he does not know how to make bussines. And by the way Do not sub-​estimate the capacity of your students, I think I will think twice about going back to this school… Sorry Mr. Hepp…

This is one of the best flight schools on East Coast. The fleet is exceptional (that’s why you have to pay a little extra over competition), instructors are amazing and overall experience is fantastic. They are the best in the area and AvAd knows it. I hated my instructor (Matt) and Chief Instructor (Bob) all the way until the FAA checkride. Only then I could appreciate everything they have done and realize why they were so harsh and demanding. I strongly recommend it to anyone who is serious about getting their pilot’s license or training in DC area. You will have to be self-​motivated, though, as they won’t babysit you, but demand the performance above and beyond FAA standards. They’ve made me a safe pilot and I’m coming back for additional training.

Excellent flying school. Very professional instructors (I can compare, I’ve been to other schools before). A very long streak of first-​time check ride passers. Try an intro flight. The time will count toward your license.
They have two locations (also in Leesburg, VA), many different instructors and types of aircraft. Prices are normal for the area. Interestingly, the funnest airplane to fly in (Diamond C-​1) is the second cheapest.
This area is the most «pain in the ass» to fly in because of the multitude of restricted airspace, but you get used to it. So you won’t fly over the White House (who cares), but anywhere South-​West of Manassas is as free as it can get.
Highly recommended