MARKO JANKOVIC2024-02-07Been flying since 2004. Mainly out of KSMO but sometimes out of KVNY. Needed a SR20 and 22 transition. Decided to do it at Mach1 since Santa Monica fees have become a bad joke. Mach1 is located at Signature West which is a really nice location for when you bring friends with you. But, at the end of the day it’s about the quality of instructors and planes and in my case I got super lucky. I flew with JAZMIN CAMPAS and TAYLOR EAST, both are great instructors with incredible knowledge and their passion for aviation reminded me why I love to fly. They were tuff but I was also prepared and the transition was smooth and we got it all done. We also did a bi-annual, SR22 transition and Catalina check out (required by individual schools if you want to rent their planes) all in one week. The planes are well maintained and KVNY is a great place to fly in and out of.
Austin Wheeler2024-02-07I have been working on my IFR for a little bit now and was struggling a little bit at different flight schools in Camarillo. Mach 1 has a great simulator and it is super helpful with learning Garmin Perspective and how all the IFR procedures are flown. My instructor Jazmine is extremely helpful and is willing to wake up early so I can “fly” before work. Overall a great and professional flight school with solid staff!
Danny Kurily2024-02-07I found Mach 1 online, living close to KVNY made it convenient and I liked that their fleet was all Cirrus aircraft. My instructor Jazmine was a great teacher (both classroom and inflight.) She also made herself available to answer questions and talk/explain things that I needed help with. Thanks to her and Mach 1 I now have my private pilot license.
Eric Garen2022-01-04Mach1 has been my source of training for 5 years, starting with my Private, then my instrument, and now a commercial single engine. First, their fleet is maintained in perfect condition (which dramatically contrasts with other flight schools at KVNY). Second, the instructors are top notch. They know flying; they know Cirrus inside/out; and they know how to teach in a way that you can understand. It's worth every penny to invest your training investment here. Your life could depend on it.
Kema S2021-09-15My discovery flight with Mach 1 was amazing. I felt welcomed and well informed. We flew over Malibu and above down town LA plenty of great photo opportunities. Their aircrafts are in great condition and well maintained. Highly recommended.
John Irwin2021-09-06I highly recommend Mach 1 for flight training and aircraft rental, especially for Cirrus aircraft. I recently completed my Cirrus SR-22 VFR/IFR transition training and found them to be well organized and the instructors highly professional and knowledgable. Instructor JJ Gutowski helped me complete the transition quickly and efficiently. Mach 1 has the newest and nicest fleet of rental aircraft in the Los Angeles area and the rental membership program is a good alternative to buying for someone who likes to fly newer capable aircraft for traveling the west coast but isn't ready to purchase an aircraft quite yet.
Eric Snyder2021-07-26Amazing place to learn to fly. I tried several different companies until I found this one. Organized, efficient, amazing.
Ara Akaragian2021-07-22I started training with Mach 1 in September of 2019. Back then, there were only a couple of aircraft on the line and instructor availability was somewhat limited. Over the course of the last 2 years, I've watched the company experience impressive growth all while keeping the high quality of instruction and culture of safety to which I had become accustomed. What was once a small Cirrus Training center has grown into a top level flight school that can teach it all, including tailwheel and upset recovery skills. The team at Mach 1 was instrumental in helping me earn my PPL in May of 2020 and my instrument rating in June of 2021. The level of instruction and the available aircraft are top notch. I look forward to my continued learning experiences and further training with Mach 1 over the years to come. I'm proud to give them my highest recommendation.
