CFI Academy 23705 California 99, Collierville, CA 95220

"Definitely one of the best flight schools out there! I’ve been to multiple flight schools in CA, and I can say this is one of my home flight schools if that makes any sense. They helped me get my CFI within 3 weeks which is crazy! Most DPE’s can be booked for months! Again the fact that I was able to get a check ride slot within 3 weeks is absolutely insane! And now let me talk about the chief flight instructor Mr Prince! Mr. Prince is by far one of the most knowledgeable & experienced instructors I have ever met. He really makes you critically think, and makes you think of the whys and how of things. It’s one thing to say yes or no, but to explain in great detail why that is, is what truly makes great instructors as well as having the ability to be patient with your student! With that said, the instructors here are very passionate about aviation, they love to help others, they are respectful, and they want you to learn/succeed. I truly loved the environment, I was able to get out of my comfort zone, grow as a person and as a pilot, make friends as well as meaningful connections. Thankful that I was able to do my CFI training at CFI Academy in Lodi, CA. With all that said, one big advice I would give is to new CFI candidates is to get the FOI and FIA Knowledge tests done before hand or before enrolling. This will allow you to have and spent more time teaching, creating lesson plans, making printed or hand written lesson plans, drilling the FOI fundamentals, and the list goes on. Time management is the key!!"

"I completed my CFI certificate last fall in November 2023. I had a pleasant experience and felt fully prepared as an instructor after attending. Prince is incredibly knowledgeable and fully prepares his students for the check ride. Thanks CFI academy!"

"Nailed my commercial + CFI check ride thanks to the CFI academy. Will be coming back for additional certificates soon. This is the perfect school for driven individuals who want a deep understanding of the why behind everything we do as pilots, not just the what. Highly recommend."

"This fall I completed my CFI initial certification with CFI Academy. I couldn’t be happier with my choice to attend this flight school. Prince Singh is an absolute wealth of information and he expertly guided me from being a lost soul aimlessly sinking in sea of knowledge to a fully certified and competent flight instructor. His instructors including Swaraj, Kyle, Shelby and Brian are all top notch teachers and flyers. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to hit the ground running and get serious about completing their CFI to attend this course. Don’t bog yourself down with the past, petty reviews or small imperfections. Trust the process!"

"I recently did my CFI training at CFI Academy! The knowledge I learned was above and beyond the industry standard. The owner, Prince, is one of the most knowledgeable people I have met in aviation when it comes to flying and legality and rules and regulations, he knows the industry like the back of his hand, and he teaches his students the same! I would highly recommend CFI ACADEMY if you were looking to further your career as a CFI, it is a great place to learn, and a fun environment to do so!"