XL Aviation - Livermore, California

Nathan Bounour

Mike the club owner runs an outstanding school alongside his highly talented instructors, Tad Talbot and Anna Zavrazhnova which I’ve had the honor to train with.

I completed my first 40 hours of training at XL Aviation and have no regrets, planes are well maintained, safe, and filled with fuel when I arrive. The community and camaraderie at XL is unparalleled, plus whichever kind of pilot you aspire to be from hobbyist to want to be airliner or even aerobatic/tailwheel enthusiast.

You can do it here, and at your own pace.

Thank you to everyone at XL who helped me in my journey of achieving the dream of flight.

Isha Mishra

I love XL!! I came to here after taking a 5 year break in getting my PPL, and I was immediately back up in the air! Anna is an amazing person and incredible CFI who taught me to be a safe, proficient, and confident private pilot. Mike, the owner of the flight school, was always there helping me stay motivated and giving great tips and encouragement. The planes are well maintained, and there is always a lot of flexibility in scheduling lessons (sometimes I had to fly before or after work). No matter your aviation goals, XL can help you get there! I’m excited to keep learning from the great community at XL! Highly recommend them.

Ashish Balaji

Mike is an awesome guy. He will get you to your desired destination as a professional aviator with exceptional flight instructors.. If you want to learn to fly and become a real pilot, this is the place to come to. I have have gained a lot personally from this institute and am very glad I discovered XL Aviation.

Brian McCumiskey

I began taking flight lessons here back in 2021 with their Cessna fleet. I went from new Student Pilot to Private Pilot and Instrument Rated in about one year. Whether you want to take a slower path or faster path, be a hobby pilot or have aspirations to be an airline pilot, XL caters to both. I'm currently now at college with aspirations to be an airline pilot, and without XL none of this would be possible. XL is also a great community of pilots with tons of experience from all around the industry. If you're thinking about starting flying, shoot them an email and grab an intro flight, you will not regret it.

Elena А.

My husband had an incredible experience at XL Aviation, and I highly recommend it to anyone aspiring to become a skilled pilot. The instructor Anna are exceptionally knowledgeable and patient. Anna's expertise and passion for aviation shine through in her teaching style, making complex concepts easy to understand. My husband grateful for the invaluable skills and confidence he gained under Anna's guidance. XL Aviation is undoubtedly a top choice for anyone serious about pursuing a career in aviation. ♥️

Ruben Alconero

Outstanding School!! John De Gennaro is one the best instructors I’ve come across in 40 years of flying. if you want to learn to fly the Pitts this is the place to go. I’m already making plans to go back.

My Aerobatics

Great school and great instructors. Came in with zero hours and got my private pilot certificate within 3 months. Also received my instrument rating, commercial single and multi engine, as well as CFI. Also got to learn aerobatics and tail wheel flying along the way. I am very happy with my decision to come to XL aviation for all my flight training, and would recommend to anyone wanting to do flight training.

Roberto Verbera

Had a great, professional experience today. Excellent instruction matched with a very nice Pitts aircraft. The Pitts intro flight was incredible!! Highly recommend the experience for pilots wanting to safely explore aerobatics. Lastly, the flight was a dream come true, something I've always wanted to do!