Testimonials from AFTC Clients

Our Satisfied Clients of Accelerated Flight Training Center come from all over the United States, Canada and Europe. Please take some time to read these many stories of professional Flight Training Instruction.

Don Crow earns his instrument Certificate
Dan has been working on his IFR rating for over 10 years. He finally decided to put a week aside, called aftcenter and signed up for an accelerated IFR course. He earned his Instrument Rating in a c172 G1000.

Randy Nerren earns his Instrument Rating
From Houston Texas, Randy flew his own DA40 with a G100 to Long Beach to train with us. He earned his IFR rating. His wife flew up towards the end of his training to be able to fly back with him back to Houston for his first IFR cross country.

Bill Holmes earns his IFR Rating
He is from Reno Nevada and owns a Cessna C182 Turbo RG. In this case, the AFT Instructor flew to Reno and they both started their training there and continued it on the IFR flight back to Long Beach, Ca. Many AFTC clients make similar arrangements.

 Morgan McCarroll Earns his Commercial Rating

   Morgan McCarroll is a doctor from Reno who flew down in his own Bonnanza for the training. When he completed his Commercial Rating in one day less than we told him, I gave him a check for the 1 day refund he was so surprised. He said most flight training companies he was aware of would just say great and keep the money. Honesty and Integrity is our moto at AFT Center
 
Thank you Morgan McCaroll for trusting AFTC!

Kemper Ohlmeyer Earned his Multi Engine and Instrument Ratings

   As any pilot can tell you, getting a new license or rating is tough.  Matching schedules with a school, dealing with cancellations (both weather and business related), and staying “on track” consistently enough to have every flight push your knowledge and skills forward is near impossible.  There is always a reason not to fly, and always something you forgot from your previous lesson.  As such, we all waste more time learning to fly than actually flying.  Bill Fisher’s AFTC program is different.  By consolidating all of your learning into a fast paced, structured environment you retain more and advance your skills quickly.  The airlines know this, the military knows this…why don’t you?
 
    Having flown with Bill in pursuit of both my IFR and MEL ratings I can say he is one of the finest instructors with whom I have had the pleasure of flying.  His teaching is straight forward, personality uplifting, and his ability to meet your scheduling demands unparalleled.  When it’s time to fly, do it with AFTC!
 
Best,
Kemper Ohlmeyer

Mark Atterson earned his Instrument Rating
  Bill, thank you for my IFR training.  You have a unique ability to instill confidence in your students.  It was fun flying in a 172 equipped G1000; I would recommend that to anyone training for their instrument rating.  Flying in Southern California with the mountains and the ocean was awesome.  The training I received exceeded my expectations.  It was refreshing to have an instructor of your caliber and integrity who evaluated my performance fairly and helped me to earn my rating in the time contracted.  I plan on coming back for my multi-engine and commercial rating as soon as I build up the hours.
 
Thanks again.  I would recommend AFT Center to anyone seeking their Instrument Rating.  

Tony Quintans just finished his Multi-Engine after earning his IFR.

Bill,
    I obtained my Private Plots Certificate, the usual way which was through a very qualified and nationally-known flying school. Unfortunately, it took me over a year due to multiple occasions where the schedule had to be adjusted due to my schedule, the instructor’s schedule, or the weather.

   After my Private Pilots certificate, I started training for my Instrument Rating and found that I was getting frustrated with my progress; therefore, I started to do some research and found AFT Center. AFT Center was the last call I had to make. After working with Bill, I finished my Instrument Rating in a Cessna 172 equipped with a G1000 within six days, and completed my Multi-Engine Rating within three days. Even though I own four businesses, I opted to travel to California, where I would not have any distractions. Flying everyday meant all that I learned remained fresh as opposed to flying once a week and spending one-half a lesson remembering what I learned the previous week.

    Bill instills knowledge, eliminates doubts , and builds confidence. The completion of the program was extremely rewarding. I rave about Bill all the time, to my pilot friends and I would highly recommend him. The experience will remain with me forever.

Thanks Bill!
Tony Quintans

Aaron Culbreth recently earned his IFR certificate.

   It was a three day course and he had  over 50 hours of IFR done but needed finish and complete his check ride. We accomplished this and he received his IFR certificate after only three days of training.

   Aaron works with Microsoft in Seattle and is part of the team that does the Microsoft flight simulator program so is very knowledgeable on flight and IFR programs.

He had many choices for Accelerated Flight Training and chose AFTcenter.

Kyle Brady - Tight end # 88 Of the World Champion New England Patriots

   He Trained in a Cirrus SR22 Jacksonville Ca - Kyle liked his instrument course so much he came back for his commercial. On the 5th day he took his check ride and passed. He is planning to get his CFI next.

Kyle writes:
    I strongly believe in the “total immersion philosophy of learning”. In addition, my schedule simply didn't allow for flight training for six months of the year. After 10 days of hard work, I am the happy holder of an instrument ticket. Bill Fischer is a great teacher and made the training fun and rewarding.
Thanks Bill

    I am an attorney specializing in aviation and a friend of Bill Fischer. I received my IFR and then my multi engine and commercial ratings training at his long beach, ca flight training facility. I flew in from Hawaii for a month to do this. Bill is the best. I would not trust my aviation future to anyone else!
 
Regards,
 
Victor D. Trevino, Esq.,BR,Comm.Pilot
Attorney at Law
Tax, Real Estate, Aviation
(956) 236-3002

 

   I first met Bill Fischer in the spring of 2002 when I finally decided to get my instrument rating. I had been flying for 11 years and had always put it off because of the horror stories of people who started and never quite finished. I was determined to do it and chose the accelerated method. After making the call, Bill Fischer contacted me and away we went with the mornings taken up with the desktop simulator and the afternoons with flying my Cessna Skyhawk 172 shooting approaches.

    Bill was the first instructor ever to convey the sense that he wanted to see me succeed and I could tell he wasn’t off somewhere else mentally looking towards his airline career. This coupled with zero intimidation when I blew it and with his trademark friendliness and sense of humor, made those 10 days actually enjoyable.

   Working with Bill Fischer over these years has been a rewarding and really enjoyable experience. I would heartily recommend him and AFTC without hesitation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Bill Evans
Instrument Airplane, Rotor-Helicopter
Nipomo, CA



   I searched the Internet last year looking for a training facility and found AFTC. I contacted some previous students and got good reviews. I contacted Bill and explained my flying experience and what I wanted to achieve. Within a few days I had a training schedule and a fixed price e-mailed to me. I immediately booked the flights and headed to Long Beach. 21 days later I'd passed my commercial and IFR.

Now I'm back in Ireland flying a Pilatus PC-12.

Brian Mccartan from Ireland

Pilot on Left: Mr. Randyav - Occupation: Engineer for the Los Angeles Water Department

Hi Bill,

   Thank you helping me train for and pass my IFR check-ride. I am enjoying flying so much more now that I have the ability to make departures and arrivals without the restrictions of VFR. I will recommend my friends to AFT!

Sincerely,
Randjav

Pilot on Right: Herb Carlson

   In live in San Juan Capistrano, California and was referred to Bill to train for and complete my IFR certification. When I started working with Bill I was soon relieved of any anxiety I had about the process by his calm and thorough teaching style. As promised, I had my IFR rating after training at Chino airport, close to my home, in only 10 days as promised.  I will continue to use him in the future for all my flight training. I have also sent Bill 3 references and they too were very pleased with his services.

Thank Bill,
Herb Carlson

To BILL FISCHER - AFT CENTER - Sept 27, 2009
   Bill Fischer spent a week here in Portland, Oregon  - our goal: my piloting safety &proficiency and my IPC.

  My A36 Bonanza is hangered at Portland International, a fairly busy airport, especially now when one runway is closed.  Bill's training and practical guidance helped make me comfortable with all of the communication variables that this environment requires.  The tower almost always gave us something unexpected, -great training for me.  Bill is remarkable in his communication skills, and taught me a professional/friendly way to talk with all controllers. With his example I gained the confidence to ask the controllers for help or to request a change of plan or simple say, "unable".  I can do this easily now.

    The equipment on my Bonanza includes - Garmin 530w & 430, and  Bendix/King KFC 225 autopilot and Audio Panel.   I had a great time learning so much about my equipment and using it for navigation and fuel management as never before.  Bill taught me to use the equipment to create a cockpit flow, it made my approaches and missed (and we did them all!) easier and smooth.  It was always fun!  If I was in error we did it again, until - I had it down, great patients from Bill. 

  Bill taught me a greater level of the, "anticipation skill"  -  I know this will forever help me and keep me safe!  Bill knows a lot about Bonanzas,  I now know much more about my plane than before my training with Bill.  He is experienced, practical and respectful.

 I look forward to a refresher next year.
 Victoria Taylor

   "My wife (Victoria above)  and I are both IFR Bonanza A36 pilots.  We are three time recurrent students of Bill Fischer at Accelerated Flight Training. We call Bill, schedule a time and he comes to Portland for ten days to make sure we are current in all phases of IFR flight. To us, a big deal is Bill's knowledge of computer sites and access to various weather and flight aids.  Knowing the ins and outs of the web sites saves time, and thoroughly prepares you for your flight.

   Upgrading our Garmin 530/430 GPS system to WASS added a new dimension.  Bill was familiar with the WASS system.  Now we can fly approaches on autopilot to 500 feet above the runway.  After going missed, we clean up the landing gear and flaps.  A reset of the autopilot flies the missed approach to the holding pattern, and flies the hold! Wow, is that ever an advance in piloting and safety! 

   Bill not only understands flying and instruction, he understands you!  He's a very patient teacher, thorough in his approach, but explains all subject matter clearly in a way that speeds learning. Victoria and I hardily recommend Bill Fischer and AFTC for your instrument training needs." 

   We love you and thank you for making our pilot lives safe and fun!  (Clipper wags his tail, too.)

Warm regards Bill,

N. Kirk Taylor | Executive Vice President
CB Richard Ellis | Investment Properties - Institutional Group
1300 SW 5th Ave. Ste 200 | Portland, OR 97201

 

   "Bill taught me for the Instrument Rating in 2003, and the Commercial Certificate in 2009.  Both were done in "accelerated" style after I had already passed the written tests.  The training was tough, but stimulating and fun.  I can heartily recommend Bill for accelerated flight training."

Thank you Bill!

Peter received his IFR in 2002 from our CEO and looked him up to get his single engine commercial at AFTC Feb 19 th 2009. Peter did his check ride and training in a TB21. Congratulations Peter

DPE Dennis Green / Instructor - Bill Fischer CEO/AFTC

Oscar Morales Jr, MD, PVT # 3103790

Instrument Airplane rating, Single Engine Land CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

September 20, 2007

Instructor - Ralph Archie Stone / # 2059949 CFII

Examiner - John D Carrington / FAA - DE

   I was enrolled in a flight school in Fl and felt that I was not ever going to get my certificate. All it seems was they wanted more money and I heard about AFTC in Ca. I contacted them and enrolled in their program. My goal was to become an airline pilot and I needed the best training I could find. I checked out the references and everyone had glowing comments to make about their training with AFTC. I was also impressed with the confidence they showed with their Guarantee. They did exactly what they told me and were very up front with all their dealings. No hidden costs.

   In less that 3 weeks training I got my Instrument certificate and then my Commercial Multi engine land with the instrument add on. When I completed the entire program I not only got my certificates but felt that I was a very competent pilot. I am now enrolled in a pilot program for an airlines and very happy with the training.

Thank you Bill

Vikram Randhawa
11/1/2007 Miami Fl

Edmond Ottria (picture taken in the French Alps)
Head of Hydro-mechanical & Flight controls section in certification/experts department With EASS. (French FAA)

Edmond earned his IFR at our Long Beach California Flight School in a C172 with the G1000 and will be coming back for more ratings in the future.

                        

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