Flight Training Reviews

Antonio Ruano from Mexico
Graduated March 2011

“I just finished my flight training at ATP Daytona Beach, took the International Course, went from zero to Commercial with an instrument and multi engine ratings in only 6 months. I thought it will be impossible to do it in such a short time but ATP gave me what i paid for in the time they promissed and I didn’t pay one extra cent from the initial budget.

Their program is amazing, well structured according to FAA standards and there’s always somebody to help you when needed. The only flights that were cancelled were due to weather conditions but my schedule was immediately addapted to catch up. There was always availability of airplanes and never had to cancel due to a plane malfunction. Every check-ride was a breeze because I went well prepared. I’m not going to lie, i had to study a lot but they covered everything needed to successfully pass the exam.

I wish to thank my instructor Jason Polman who always cared and spent a lot of his time trying to make it perfect. Also want to thank Mike Renuart for all the hours he spent on me and all the knowledge he shared and Eric Priester for his assistance in the enrolling process. Last but not least, thanks to all the proffessionals that were there when I needed them: Jon Vincent, Paul Marocci, Carlos Budet, Chris Muller, Jacob Mc Coy, Chase Delane, Kegan Bentley, Luis Cabrera and the FBO staff: John Jury, Adam and Jim were also really helpful.

Finally, now that I finished, I compared with other schools and no one would give me what ATP offers. Congratulations for running the best flying school.

—Antonio Ruano
 International Pro Pilot Graduate.

Raghav Singh from India
Graduated September 2010

“I had enrolled in a customized private program at your center in Daytona Beach after leaving Delta Connection Academy. I am staying here for the career program but I just wanted to let you know that I have had a very positive experience here so far. The training is excellent and one can rest assured that their instructor is looking out for them. My instructor, Ryan Middleton, had very patiently helped me smooth out some of my wrong tendencies and helped me gain the confidence and skill that anyone needs in order to become a competent aviator. Throughout the program he has been extremely professional and helpful. There is no question that he put a great amount of effort into seeing me through to this point and for this I am very thankful especially because I know from experience that this is not always the case.

In any case I wanted to thank all of you for the great program that you are running. I am starting the career program today and am very excited as I know that I can expect a high standard that will prepare me for my check rides and my future career.”

— Raghav Singh
 ATP Graduate

David Micklewhyte from the Bahamas
Graduated July 2010

“Finding the right flight school for anyone is very important and often very difficult, even more so for international students. I started the International Pro Pilot Course in February 2010, and from day one, I could tell that ATP was the right choice. From the initial checking in, to the final training flight, ATP has lived up to all the expectations that I had of a professional flight training academy.

The Cessna and especially the large fleet of Seminoles are in prime condition! The maintenance staff do a very excellent job of keep all the airplanes airworthy so that you are always safe! The amount of experience at ATP is overwhelming; not from just the instructors, but from maintenance staff to the check airmen even other students, every day is a lesson that is beneficial to your piloting career. The cross country commercial time building that ATP offers is without a doubt the best offer in the flight training world. No other school will practically give you and your partner an aircraft and send you all over the country. I was able to fly most of the entire Eastern coast of the United States where I met even more great ATP instructors.

Six months isn't a very long time, and I did have apprehensions about not being able to get everything done and understand it, but the instructors at ATP are so patient and willing to take the time out to help you understand better what it is that going on. Apart from flying, the living accommodations that ATP provides are outstanding. Fully furnished apartments in gated communities with security has everything you need for your time away from home.

Overall I could honestly say that the ATP environment is more along the lines of a learning family environment. At the end of the day you could go out with the instructors and not talk about aviation at all. Everyone helps everyone no matter which stage you're at in the program, because if one person failed a check ride, literally everyone feels bad and then goes to that person and try to give some advice or some hints. I completed the program in July of 2010 and with the the training and knowledge I left with, I got my first major airline job four months later. In less than a year I've went from zero flight experience to fully qualified airline pilot, all thanks to ATP! I'd recommend anyone who has the dream of being a pilot to go to ATP!

— David Micklewhyte
 ATP Graduate Hired by Bahamasair

Dongwook Choi from Korea
Graduated July 2010

“My name is Dongwook Choi from South Korea. I started my flight training with ATP on Feb 2010 and finished on July 2010. I received my private, commercial and instrument ratings. I finished with over 100 hours multi-engine time, which really helped me recently receive my 737ng type rating. The training at ATP wasn't easy for me, especially when I am from a country where we don't ever use the English language. I often misunderstood what my instructor asked me, I use to get down on myself, and I thought a lot of times that I needed to give up.

But my ATP instructor encouraged me and help me to grow my self-confidence. I knew their job was just to teach me how to fly, but they taught me so much more...they taught me how to deal with difficult situations and trust in my own judgments and after that, everything seemed to come easier and I finally completed the course successfully.

All the instructors (Ryan and Chris) at ATP, know not only how to teach students, but also how to treat students with respect. They know what a student needs and what a student has to do to be successful. With their help, I overcame a huge hurtle.

I know there are a lot of students in Asia who need this type of training and encouragement. I recommend ATP to them all and I want to let them know that ATP is the right flight school for them. If you are worried about the language problem, don’t worry, your ATP instructor will always listen to you with patience.

Also, let me point out one more thing, if you are willing to start, start today! And once you start, do your best and never give up, never make poor excuses and remember that your ATP instructor will be always with you.”

— Dongwook Choi
 ATP Graduate

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