Good flight schools in east valley PHX?

[Charcoal1121872]

So I've been thinking about giving this a try and switching careers.

I've been looking for flight schools in the east valley, and so far I've only been able to find three that seem to be what I'm looking for. Classic Air and Falcon Executive Aviation at KFFZ and then Chandler Air Service down at Chandler. Gateway, of course, has UND and ATP. I don't need another degree(or the extra expense) so UND is out and I'd like to get my PPL first before I seriously start considering ATP.

Am I missing any other flight schools in the east valley area? It looks like SDL has several schools, but since I live in Gilbert, I'd rather not make the trek to north Scottsdale if there isn't an overwhelmingly compelling reason to do so.

Thoughts, comments, input? Any flight schools you highly recommend or greatly dislike?

Thanks!

 

[Karnage]

I used to work at Falcon Executive before I left to work at the puppy mill, er, pilot factory next door at Falcon Field. Planes are in good shape and Matt (the chief instructor) is a good guy. If Kevin's still there he's a good instructor although his availability was pretty limited.

 

[charlie_mike]

Any luck in finding what you were looking for? If you'd like to go a more non-traditional route, I'm a CFI based out at Falcon looking on taking 1-2 students. PM me for details.

 

[based]

I have been to a handful of the schools in the Phoenix area over the past few years. Falcon Executive is a great choice. They are also a repair station so the planes are well maintained.