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As a child I frequently imagined myself in the cockpit of my own plane – high in the sky and free as a bird. But, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that the process of becoming a pilot could be so enjoyable and fulfilling. My experience with Desert West Aviation was extraordinary. There expert guidance and instruction prepared me to confidently attain my private pilot license in only 42 hours. The flexibility of the Desert West team allowed me to self schedule my flight instruction over four months while maintaining a full time job. I will never forget the relationships I built here or the gift of flight Desert West Aviation has provided me. What a dream come true!
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 1st Solo 11/21/09
- Sergio Gomez
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 1st Solo 10/23/09
- Steve Schullo
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 1st Solo 8/23/09
Casey Mills passed his checkride 11-13-09 ... 42 hrs ... school record
- Casey Mills
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 Trained for Instrument Rating with Doug Bertheola 3/09
- Mike Sullivan
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 1st Solo 9/1/09
- Kurt Jaeger
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 Knowing that I really wanted to learn to fly and that I knew nothing about flight schools or CFIs or FAA or anything else, I happened on Desert West Aviation. Just a few days after they opened for business. We talked about the training process and the cost. David (owner) and Paul (CFI) appeared competent and honest. Competency and honesty best describe their actions over the next few months as I completed training and was certified a private pilot in less then 60 hours of flight time. Throughout the process, David proved to always have the student's best interest at heart; he was honest and enjoyed listening as students share yet another story about what lesson s/he had learned that day. Paul was always on time and taught me everything one needs to know to be a safe and competent pilot. You cannot go wrong with Desert West, I give them my absolute highest recommendation. These days I fly twice a month with the confidence of being very well trained.
- Jerry Turner
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 With over 40,000 miles under my belt on a harley, I was looking for the next great challenge. I have always wanted to learn to fly but was always too afraid. A good friend of mine introduced me to David Shapiro and Desert West Aviation. In January of 2008, I began my training under the guidance of CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) Paul Fulghum. The first lesson he had me flying high above the Coachella Valley and hooked on becoming a private pilot. Paul's instruction was very detailed and thorough while always making me feel safe and secure. Desert West Aviation's commitment to their students is priority one and with their support, I was able to fly solo in about 20 hours and pass my check ride right in line with the national average. The examiners always say that receiving your private pilot certificate is a ticket to learn and keep learning thus my relationship with the DWA team continues to grow well beyond my initial training. I am proud to have been taught by one of the industry's best and can now call David and Paul good friends. The time i spend in the airplane is quite rewarding and the sense of freedom is unmatched. Thank you Desert West Aviation!
- Ethan Kaminsky, Private Pilot, Rancho Mirage, CA
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 My girlfriend and I talked at length about my desire to earn my pilot's license. This was a dream of mine since childhood. We looked at several flight schools in the area, compared costs, and analyzed the time I would need to commit to reach this goal. Desert West Aviation was at the top of my list after all was considered. I went back and signed up for lessons on 9 May 2009. They placed me with a very professional and competent instructor, and in almost no time I was flying solo, much to my surprise on the day it happened. Their quality instruction and solid preparation had me well ready to pass my check ride flight, which I accomplished on July 27th 2009. Today I have a pilot license, and I just can't really express how that makes me feel, it's like riding a motorcycle in the third dimension… its freedom, and therapy all rolled into one grand experience. If you ever dreamed of becoming a pilot, you just can't go wrong with DWA, so stop in a look around.
- Mr Cortland Carrington, Rancho Mirage, CA, Sport Pilot #34279296
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