The Pilot Place

Reviews

• BS

  Ben Sizemore

  Jul 13, 2026
  5.0
  I'm currently enrolled here working toward my private pilot license, and the experience has been great so far. The staff makes everything easy and pleasant to deal with, from scheduling to general questions. Every instructor I've flown with has been patient, helpful, and generous with feedback on all aspects of my training — ground knowledge, maneuvers, radio communication, you name it. I'd definitely recommend this school to anyone starting their flight training in Sarasota.
• WN

  William Naylor

  Jun 24, 2026
  5.0
  Great school and good structure
• WG

  Weston Ginn

  Jun 15, 2026
  5.0
  Just finished an amazing experience with my 12-year-old son. Hasan was friendly, patient, and made the whole flight enjoyable from start to finish. The best part was how much he let my son actually fly the plane. It was a dream come true for him. You can tell Hasan loves teaching and sharing his passion for aviation. My son is still talking about it. We highly recommend this place and especially Hasan to anyone interested in flying.
• YK

  Yevgeny Khodorkovsky

  Feb 10, 2026
  3.0
  Quirky flight school with a good fleet. Everyone is nice and welcoming, but the front desk won’t give you a price list for their fleet (many quirks like that). Everyone is focused on their way of doing things instead of focusing on the customer. Second lesson got overcharged instructor time, and the owner tried to explain it away with tangential info instead of owning the mistake. Because of that and the significant time that’s wasted on getting in/out of the airspace, decided to switch to a different school.
• MD

  Michael Drubin

  Jul 21, 2025
  5.0
  I had the opportunity to complete an accelerated Multi-engine rating at the Pilot Place. It was challenging but could not have done it without superb instruction by my Senior Flight Instructor, Sienna. She knows her stuff and is an excellent instructor. If looking for an MEL and a great place to do it - this is your spot. Thank you Sienna, Randall and all the folks at The Pilot Place!