TESTIMONIALS
"This is an invaluable course to develop confidence in aircraft handling and how to successfully overcome unexpected upset situations. It should be a requirement for any flight instructor, and would greatly develop aircraft handling skills for even the most novice of pilots. The sAW team does a phenomenal job breaking down the different aspects of aerodynamics and what can cause unusual attitudes. Knowing how an airplane flies in all conditions will make you a better, safe, and more confident pilot - a must for any professional aviator!"
Matt Krivohlavy, Flight instructor/test pilot, former Marine AV-8B pilot
"The Specialized Aero Works training experience drastically expands the envelope and situational awareness of the pilot to aircraft relationship. With the combination of Mikes extensive flying career, virtual reality simulator, and aerobatic decathlon, SAW has the knowledge and equipment to create better, safer, and more aware pilots. Recommend 10/10, come ready to learn!"
Ryan S., Private & instrument Pilot, turboproprop operator
"Fantastic! Mike is the best! From prompt email communication, high level of instruction & flying, to time management, Mike is continually striving to provide the best flight training & maximum value. Can't wait to fly (inverted) with him again soon!"
Peter Chang, Private Pilot training towards Instrument
"Dan was a great instructor & was very knowledgeable ...and help[ed] me grasp the skill of tailwheel & establishing consistency & the process. He was very patient. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in tailwheel flying. Planning on coming back to maintain proficiency!"
Abigail Birkett , Training towards Commercial Pilot and CFI
"Excellent overall and would highly recommend any & all pilots and CFIs to take this training"
Anthony Kaetzel, Private Pilot and airplane owner
"I recently took the Enhanced UPRT course with Mike Kloch at SAW. I could go on and on about the value of this training, but I’ll keep it brief. First of all, it was challenging, but fun. In the ground school I learned things that you just don’t get in your typical training as a private pilot and the flying is beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. Mike teaches you the techniques to recover from just about any attitude a pilot might find themselves in. The flights are all video recorded and you get to relive the experience in the debriefing. I felt completely safe throughout the flying, but it’s pretty intense the first time you find yourself performing these recoveries. However, by the last flight I heard myself chuckle on the video when Mike threw a surprise upset at me. The difference between the first flight and the last is, to say the least, noteworthy.
This is the sort of training that saves lives. Flying is an expensive hobby and we tend to spend a lot of money making our airplanes better, but in general we tend not to make a comparable investment in making ourselves better. If you take this training it will be one of the most practical and valuable things you can do for the safety of yourself and your passengers."
Thad Buchanan, Private Pilot and airplane owner
"Excellent ground school instruction with immediate practice. exceptional value in doing this..."
Jason L., Private Pilot and Super Decathlon owner
"Getting a CFI spin endorsement with SAW takes you far beyond the requirements of the FAA and what any regular flight school would provide. Experience gained around spin/upset prevention and recovery with SAW is invaluable and essential for any CFI candidate."
Anthony Flynn, CFI candidate
See Jon Eggert's review of his training at:
https://www.valleyflyers.org/wp-content/uploads/newsletters/Newsletter2022-10.pdf