“Chance is extremely devoted to his profession! He will make sure that you are well equip and prepared with all the necessities that goes into flight training. While also still giving professional advice on what will save you the most amount of money in an expensive passion. He’s extremely personable and cares to see each of his students succeed. Chance will go the extra mile to make sure the material is understood, implemented correctly and expectations are met safely. You can count on him to get you prepared and confident for your next check ride. Smiles per mile!”

Chance To Fly is definitely the best option for flight instruction, whether for an intro flight or your entire training.

I spoke with various other flight schools over the phone when I was trying to schedule my first flight and Chance was the most thorough and explicit about exactly what to expect. I had another school lined up but switched as soon as I talked to Chance because it was so much more straightforward and it felt significantly more accessible. He was great at responding promptly and elucidating the entire process.

My first flight was with Tyler and it was sincerely one of the best experiences of my life. He was great at talking through everything both on the ground and in the air. I got to fly pretty much 90% of the time if not more, as promised, and I learned infinitely more than I could have hoped for upon scheduling the first flight. Tyler is a wonderful instructor and he makes everything eminently comprehensive. He's also got a great personality and makes the flight fun despite the pressure of trying to get you to learn how to operate an aircraft.

My first flight and overall experience with Chance To Fly has been outstanding and I highly recommend choosing them to learn to fly. If I could stay in San Diego to complete my training here, this would indubitably be my first (and only) choice.

“Chance is an amazing instructor and a prodigy of Jason Andrews; well known pilot/flight instructor and flight ground school teacher at Miramar College. I was super excited to have found him "by chance" (literally haha) and his instruction was extremely thorough and informative; unlike some instructors who seem as though they're only present to collect hours. Chance has awesome passion, great sense of humor (yay no stuffy airplane ride) and a way of making one feel just as safe and comfortable as a seasoned pro in the cockpit which helps with the main part... having fun with freedom and beauty of the air! He also pushes for you to follow through and genuinely wants his students to succeed to get more birds up with their new wings. Although funds have been a squeeze for me; I am looking forward to continuing with Chance in the hopefully near future!”

Tyler Stokes is a super knowledgeable pilot, much like all pilots I am sure. What made him an exceptional instructor is his enthusiasm for teaching and flying! I took my sister for an intro flight at the age of 15 to give her future career ideas. Tyler was super patient and explained everything very well. He even had so much excitement in instruction and flying that I think I will be getting my private pilot license and maybe even look into changing my career! I highly encourage anyone taking their first intro flight to specifically request Tyler!

“I worked with Chance for my private pilot’s license and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to get theirs or any subsequent rating. Chance is a superb instructor who has a great knack for explaining complicated aeronautical topics in an intuitive way. He was incredibly patient and focused on building deep habits that have stuck with me and kept me safe in subsequent flying. Chance is also a fun, relaxed guy to chat with, something I can’t overstate the value of since you’ll be spending dozens of hours one on one in the cockpit together over the course of your training. I also appreciated how Chance worked to foster a community within flying, and especially amongst the students, by having us meet and fly with each other, arranging group classes and inviting us to social events. Given how often people quit before getting their pilot’s license, enjoying the experience during the tough times is essential. I’m looking forward to continuing my aviation training, starting with my instrument rating, with Chance!”

“Worked with Chance on my PPL. He’s an awesome instructor and you can tell he wants you to succeed and does everything he can to get you there.”

“I flew with Chance to obtain my Private Pilot License. He did everything in his power to help me prepare for my checkride, even going to the point of getting the correct maintenance logs the day before. I felt that every flight was productive and at no point was I wasting my money. He also provided me a giant Google doc with all the topics he would cover and relevant resources. During my training, that document was a life saver and I didn't have to scour the internet searching for maneuvers/procedures. Lastly, it was easy scheduling times with him, I was able to view his availability without having to ask him. Overall I highly recommend Chance for your flight instructing needs!”

Got an awesome intro flight today, I’d definitely recommend Tyler stokes as an instructor, he was very competent, and spot on with the instructions and explaining, made me feel safe and in good hands. He’s positive attitude is excellent for this type of training.