Testimonials
“Easily, the best time that I’ve had!”
-Eddie S.
This is a long post, but worth the read.
My son started training with another company but we got into a time crunch due to flights being cancelled so I reached out to David. He spent an hour on the phone with me and assured me he could get all my son's training done in 10 weeks, the deadline for my son to leave for college.
David kept me up to date on my son's progress, scheduled almost daily flights with his crew, Yanni, Collin and Gordon. They helped him with ground school, flew on the weekends and analyzed his progress weekly to identify any shortcomings.
8 weeks later, my son passed the PPL written exam with a score of 88 on his first try. Two weeks later he passed the check-off ride on his first try. The test examiner stated that he has never had anyone finish the oral ground test as quickly as my 17 year old son had done. David and his guys scheduled a celebratory lunch for my son and surprised him with it that week!
Sky Rider Aviation said they could do it if my son did his part. Well, they did. Thanks to them, my son started his college education as a sophomore rather than a freshman while he pursues a Bachelor's of Science in Professional Piloting.
My son has been in college 2200 miles away for three weeks. In a conversation, I asked him if he thought getting his PPL from Sky Rider was worth it. Without hesitation, he told me that there is no doubt that he learned far more working with Yanni and Collin than any of his classmates who already have their PPL. He said his knowledge base exceeds that of his peers and it has allowed him to transition into college level courses much easier.
And the topper, Yanni has still kept in touch with my son to check on him while he is in school. David has contacted me to check on my son and invited me stop by just to hang out. The folks really care, and it shows.
Choose Sky Rider Aviation. We did.
- Justin W.
What Our Students Say:
Katherine
Student Pilot
Can’t say enough amazing things about Sky Rider Aviation—David goes above and beyond to make sure you are well educated on flying before you reach into your wallet to pay for any certifications that do not fit your budget. Yanni is a fantastic instructor—extremely knowledgeable, eager to teach, and works with whatever availability you can offer. Definitely the best in the coastal bend!
Chris
Student Pilot
Great flight school! I have had the pleasure of working with Colin towards my private pilot. He is a very knowledgeable CFI and is always willing to go above and beyond to help me achieve my goals. All of the staff at Sky Rider Aviation are very friendly and easy going. Scheduling flights and ground school is flexible, so you can reach your goals at the pace you like. I highly recommend Sky Rider Aviation for your flight school. If your interested in aviation or just want to try something fun and new for a day consider taking a discovery flight.
Demetrius
Discovery Flyer
Went on a discovery flight. It is a very neat and organized flight school located just outside of Corpus Christi. They had flight instructors and airplane rentals available for me. Very nice and professional people!
Zachary
Student Pilot
I've been going to Sky Rider Aviation since they opened, and they have been great ever since. We fly quality Cherokees that are well maintained, and I am always able to find time to schedule with an instructor. Highly recommend.
David and Jerry B. - U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
Amy
Discovery Flyer
I cannot recommend Sky Rider Aviation enough when you are in the Corpus Christi area. If you have ever been curious/interested in flying or want to gift a loved one the incredible feeling of flight. This is it! Professional but friendly attitudes from the staff and their flight school instructors are very knowledgeable.
Flying in a small plane was on my bucket list and I was gifted a Discovery Flight. Since it was my first time in a single engine aircraft, I was very nervous and worried that I would get motion sickness. Yanni, my flight instructor, made me feel at ease and did an amazing job answering all my newbie questions about air traffic control, the onboard instruments and all the safety checks. My flight was incredibly smooth, and he made takeoff and landing look like a breeze.
If you hold a Private Pilot License (PPL), they offer rentals of their aircraft for either business travel or pleasure. Don’t hesitate, book your Discovery Flight today!
A C
Student Pilot
Great flight school! I have had the pleasure of working with Colin towards my private pilot. He is a very knowledgeable CFI and is always willing to go above and beyond to help me achieve my goals. All of the staff at Sky Rider Aviation are very friendly and easy going. Scheduling flights and ground school is flexible, so you can reach your goals at the pace you like. I highly recommend Sky Rider Aviation for your flight school. If your interested in aviation or just want to try something fun and new for a day consider taking a discovery flight.
Iris
Discovery Flyer
Daughter loves flying here for her Birthday. Very kid friendly, safe and educationally fun. Totally recommend for kids!
Eddie
Discovery Flyer
We had such an amazing time touring the gulf! Sky Rider Aviation is an awesome place to take a discovery flight right near Corpus Christi. Our pilot was super professional and seasoned, we felt safe and the views were amazing! Looking forward to getting my pilots license one day and using this flight school for plane rental as well.
Get The Best Training With Sky Rider Aviation
All flight instructors at Sky Rider Aviation are FAA certified with years of experience, and can cater to your individual needs. We offer training for recreational flying, as well as commercial flying.
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