What trait(s) about the training experience should be emulated at other schools around the country? "Early introduction to flying in complex airspace." What could they do better? "Have more instructors who are not trying to check a box to get to the airlines. Understand instructing is a necessary stepping stone, but it's almost like the student is serving the instructor rather than the other way around." (Note: This question was not scored, but rather asked as a point for constructive feedback to help move the industry towards the optimal flight training experience.) "Genuine concern for students and their safety and proficiency." "I was always allowed to bring others in on my training, and the ability to bring my wife and older child with me on dual instruction made training a family activity." "Clearer communication on what I could do while waiting for my medical to renew." "My first impressions of the school were..." { "The value that they offer students. They have well-maintained aircraft and there are no surprises. They take the financials into consideration when formulating the training. This helped in me completing my training and not quitting midway because of finances." "After ground school is over, I wish they would have gatherings or events just for student pilots going through training. To reconnect and share training experiences. I feel a bit isolated from other students and would like the opportunity to meet new student pilots as well." "Defined syllabus, impeccable documentation, constant feedback, encouragement and support, honest expectations of cost and time required." "It would be nicer if the website was a little easier to use." friendly aircraft helpful ground feel work easy looking immediately organized service took desk greeted instructor felt years walked business well people impressed community airplanes aviation love club around take made location like one way safety help schools instruction Everyone impression Flight students comfortable customer professional first office fun happy First lots run front safe answered things train learning came class information facilities yet day knowledgeable organization airport maintained Great Friendly good much welcome owner professionalism small excellent private Nice Good new experience welcoming student Aviation Well always planes facility phone staff even operation extremely instructors training Adventures atmosphere fleet scheduling just Professional many FBO answer program family willing clean fly part pilots really back start nice flying place also everyone best Staff learn door time great area seemed school questions make inviting enthusiastic environment equipment get knowledgeable wanted positive positive MARCH 2015 FLIGHT TRAINING pilot / 39