Testimonials

We've made a lot of great friends over the years! Here is what some of them had to say about their Estrella experience:

John Craparo, Georgetown, TX
The flight and ground training provided by the expert instructors at Arizona Soaring is extensive, intensive and relatively inexpensive. I had a great deal of fun in your friendly and caring environment. I have been telling everyone that Arizona Soaring is a "model" for flight training centers. Not a model by Webster's definition, "a small imitation", but one from an engineer's lexicon… "something by which all others are measured against".

Ed Holland:
"My instructor was a blast to fly with and made the checkout very informative and thorough, along with being lots of fun. You have an awesome operation - I cannot say enough about how happy we were there!"

Andrew Peters:
"Thanks for making my week at Estrella such a positive experience. You run an excellent operation - I really enjoyed the flying, service and friendship. I was able to accomplish the goals I set, and my five hour flight was icing on the cake"

Ryan Wubben, M.D.:
"I just returned after spending six days and almost 19 hours of flying time. I had an awesome time and want to thank you for everything. I went out with just an A badge and came back with B, C, most of bronze, my five hour, and silver Altitude. I'll be back to take my checkride!"

Lonny Regan
"Just a quick note to tell you something you already know, but I want to say it again! I thoroughly enjoyed your set-up and atmosphere at Estrella. Nice laid back operation, yet extremely professional and SAFE!! What really impressed me were the people and the way they treated me."

Bob Wachstein:
"I just returned home after completing my rating and wanted to let you know what a positive experience it was. You have an outstanding staff, and everyone went out of their way to make me feel like a valued customer!"

Don Charles:
"Had a great time, yet again! Staff was delightful...keep up the good work!"

Matt Bonwell:
"I just returned home from Arizona and my first glider experience. You run a fantastic operation and I can only say positive things about Estrella. My two buddies, Ilene and Marcus, enjoyed the week as much as I did, and we hope to be back soon!"

Jeff & Bob Graham:
"Thanks for the great time soaring at Estrella!"

Dave Reece:
"It was May 1969 when I stumbled upon Estrella. I spent many hours there and got my license, Silver, Gold, and Diamond. Years have passed and now my son has started to take soaring lessons at Estrella. It's the best place on earth for soaring!"

Bruce & Sherry Robertson:
"We thoroughly enjoyed everything about our experience and would like to thank the entire staff for an incredible, fun time!"

Tom Apel:
"I can't thank you and your crew enough!!! The week we spent obtaining our glider ratings and tow endorsements was nothing short of fantastic! I was very please at how hard everyone worked to make our visit so pleasurable!"

Bill Wiehe:
"Just wanted to let you know I had a great time at Estrella. Hopefully, I will be able to get back out there sometime!"

George Abrantes:
"Thanks for all the help getting my add-on rating in the three days I had available!"

Richard Onysko:
"Hi, Bruce, I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed the aerobatic course. Everyone on the airfield was friendly and accommodating!"

Chuck & Scott Carmichael:
"I just wanted to drop you a short note thanking you and your staff. Both Scott and I really enjoyed our visit and are looking forward to our return to Estrella!"

Bob Andrews:
"I wanted to report that I had a great time at Estrella in February. I was able to fly every day, accumulating 15 hours and making several cross-country flights. I wanted to report that everyone at Estrella was very friendly and helpful, and that I am looking fore=ward to returning!"

Jim Rosser:
"Thanks again for the hospitality and very positive training experience at Estrella. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and am looking forward to seeing you all again sometime soon!"

Dennis Major:
"Thank you for making my stay at your sailport a memorable week in December. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality - I really appreciate the friendship you all gave me."

Tom Roy:
"Jason, I thoroughly enjoyed flying with you for aerobatic instruction. I was particularly impressed with your communication skills that caused things to "click" for me!"

Karl Kiefer:
"Thanks very much for the best flying time in the world. Wish I could be there more often!"

David Wagner
"I just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed my week at Estrella. It was an absolute pleasure and everyone was helpful and made me feel right at home!"<

John Bohnert:
"I had a truly awesome experience at Estrella. I will be back!!!!!"

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