“It has been a very humbling journey thus far in my pursuit into the world of aviation. I began my training in September of 2023, thanks to the generosity of family members. My end goal is to make aviation a full time career;  be it at an airline or wherever I am fortunate enough to land as an aviator. I took an intro flight at Horizon, and knew that I would want to complete my training here! Not only have I been thoroughly satisfied with the quality and competence of every instructor I’ve had the good fortune to interact with, the willingness of every person in the building to help where they can has been very reassuring. I went into my check ride with a healthy amount of nerves, as I’m sure most people do! But I quickly realized that I was very well prepared. I attribute this in large part to the patience and knowledge of my Instructors. I would also like to acknowledge how valuable all of my stage checks with Brian have been. He made them as difficult as they needed to be so that when I arrived at the real check ride, I was prepared. I plan on continuing my training with Horizon all the way to the end!“

“Horizon Aviation is a great the team. I have flown with a lot of different schools throughout my aviation journey and none have compared to the team at Horizon Aviation. I am thrilled to have found a school that cares so much.“

“You can’t imagine how happy I am with this achievement, it’s a dream coming true. I would like to thank everyone at Horizon Aviation for the past thirteen months that we have been working together, especially Vicky and Harry. It was hard and challenging – I had a couple of difficult moments but in the end it was worth it. It wasn’t easy, it was not my plan to finish the PPL in one year, but right now I can’t complain about it, because it was worth it. I grew up and so did my maturity, and not just as a pilot but as an adult and man. Thank you again.“

“I’ve always been interested in aviation, as a flight attendant, that interest shifted to a goal. I’d like to be on the other side of the flight deck door. I moved to southern Massachusetts, and Horizon came up with some great reviews. I loved the fact that I could secure a recurring block with the school instead of hunting for empty slots. Horizon was a lot more disciplined than my former school. With more progress checks as well as training in a Class C airport, it forced me to become more invested in my own training. I felt more safe/confident here when it was my time to solo than I ever did at my former school. Flying has become my stress relief weekly. I was lucky enough to click so well with my CFI that it stopped feeling like “school”, and more like a fun hobby. I owe my new license to Brian and all the time/energy that he has poured into me.“

“Flying has always been a passion of mine, I have always wanted to become a career pilot and I hope to do that now with Horizon by my side.  I chose Horizon because of the in-house maintenance program, which gave me a strong sense of security when flying. The safety-first policies were also a major factor in my decision, as they align perfectly with my priorities. My experience has been fantastic. Everyone has been incredibly kind and always ensured I had everything I needed to feel confident and prepared for each new step in my training.“

“I had a great experience at Horizon. I have always had an interest in aviation and I took a discovery flight to experience it further. After that I was hooked. I did not choose Horizon for any particular reason other than Norwood being close. I stayed with Horizon, however, because of the people. Before each lesson I was greeted by a friendly face at the desk from either Steve or Tori. They are both great at managing the schedule and finding blocks that work for me, especially with school and other extracurriculars I was doing. I had a few CFIs while training and they were all very passionate about aviation, which made it fun to learn even the more difficult aspects of flying. I would definitely recommend Horizon to a friend.“

“Horizon’s staff of instructors and the Managers, Steve/Tori have been incredible. The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable, patient, motivating, and really invested in my progress. I should note, while sitting in the back room preflighting, working on a ground session, or debriefing I had many opportunities to listen to Horizon’s instructors with other students; I’m not alone in my experience. I can imagine it’s an incredibly challenging job, you’ve done a great job identifying ones that are successful.“

“The fact that I was able to get signed off for my instrument Checkride in the short amount of time that it took, was something I never thought could have actually happened! I am so thankful for the entire team at Horizon for helping out and making it work. I had an amazing instructor, he’s very knowledgeable and fun to fly with. I was worried that the instrument was going to be really boring but my Instructor did an awesome job of making it fun and teaching me very practically, beyond just the requirements. Another thing to note, the environment was so supportive during every aspect of training. From walking into the building, to paying at the end of the lesson, and every step in between, there is an incredibly supportive environment. Everyone at Horizon clearly really cares about each student’s success.“

“It’s been my pleasure to work with you and so many nice people at Horizon. The training was intense and interesting. I was very excited, and I couldn’t remember when was the last time I had to learn so much. That was refreshing. People at Horizon were fabulous. I worked with three CFIs – everyone has been great and I picked different things from each of them.“

“I am learning to fly because I want to make this my career and be in the industry for a long time. I chose horizon because of the positive reputation it has as a part 141 flight school. My experience here has been very good so far, the instructors and staff take teaching very seriously and show they want their students to be the best they can. I would recommend horizon to someone who is interested in learning to fly. Compared to the flight club I was at previously, Horizon has been very helpful in treating the process in learning to fly as a very structured program and training environment.”

“Learning to fly will always be cool, but like anything people & environment define experiences. At Horizon everyone made me feel welcome, accommodated my schedule and supported me throughout the process. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the school and benefited from flying with different CFIs each offering value enhancing perspectives and tips to support my development. The team behind the flying could not have done more to make everything as smooth as possible for me, always friendly and efficient. As an international student, I really benefited from the support provided by the school to secure my TSA approval and ensure it remained valid for my training. Even with COVID and the weather disruptions, their efforts made sure I achieved my goal in the time I had hope for.”

“Flying, for me, is exhilarating. Every time the wheels leave the ground I get excited. The challenge, the focus, the scenery, it’s an experience everyone should have. My flight training experience at Horizon was organized, diligent, and supportive. I was able to meet my goals within my timeline and budget. That’s hard to do for most students at most flight schools, but Horizon makes it happen. Horizon wants to make you a better pilot and see you to succeed. I would recommend Horizon to anyone! One of my best flight training experiences (and I’ve had a lot).”  ~ Jack

“I chose Horizon due to the professionalism that they have always exuded. Being a Part 141 school that doesn’t shy away from Part 61 students meant that I could tailor my training to my past experience and knowledge while also benefitting from a syllabus and timeline that made the most of every flight and gave me my Instrument Rating in less than 7 weeks…I loved flying with you guys…and I appreciate the last-minute text messages asking if I’d like to fill a slot of a cancellation.”

I am learning to fly because it has been a dream for many years to be a pilot. I grew up all over the place, constantly traveling, and saw from a young age how connected the world becomes when planes come into the picture. I never thought that I could be a part of the exclusive club that gets to fly for a living. My goal is to be an airline pilot, perhaps a cargo pilot, or maybe start a sightseeing business in the Caribbean :). I don’t know exactly where this career will take me long term, but I am pursuing it and looking forward to taking each opportunity as it comes. 

 I chose Horizon because of their reputation in New England for being a high quality flight school, that truly cares for each student individually. I knew this from the first time I walked in, Alex and Chris were there to give me a tour, answer every question I had, and clearly lay out important information about the flight school. 

 My flight training has been great at Horizon. I appreciate that Tori or Alex always call the day before to confirm for tomorrows flight. Mike was always communicative as we planned ahead together and charted a course towards completing the CPL. I would definitely recommend Horizon for anyone looking to learn to fly.”

“Almost exactly 2 years ago I started my flight training at Horizon and I have enjoyed every minute of it! Horizon became a second home for me, especially since at some points I was flying 4 days a week! There was never really a specific moment in time when I decided I wanted to learn how to fly, I have just always had the desire to be up in the air and fly amongst the clouds. I am unsure right now if I want to become a commercial pilot, but I do know that I want to spend my life working in the field of aviation, maybe even be an aerospace engineer. Before coming to Horizon I had tried other programs but none were as organized as Horizon and none of them seemed to be too eager to help me to start my flight training like Horizon. The team at Horizon has been absolutely phenomenal and my flight training experience would not have been as enjoyable without the wonderful instructors and mangers (shout-out to Evan!) I would definitely recommend Horizon to a friend! Before coming to Horizon I never really understood the process towards becoming a private pilot but when I came about 2 years ago to check it out, Steve laid it all out for me, and I realized that I could become a pilot before graduating high school and now I have! Flying for me is a uniquely indescribable experience. Nothing in the world can match the feeling I have when I am up in the air and looking at the beautiful landscape and the puffy white clouds. The freedom in the air is truly incredible and all of my worries seem to go away.

…. I am definitely so grateful for all of the training I have received!” 

“What stands out about my experience here is just about everything. Horizon does a very good job of fitting everybody into their schedule and they also treat all their students the same. A big problem at other schools is that they pick favorites and don’t distribute scheduling availability equally. Horizon also does a good job at moving students along quickly in their training and make both their knowledge and flying schools top notch. This is something that not all other flight schools can balance out. And finally I would say Horizon does a great job of keeping students motivated and has a very good environment at both locations. This is imperative in a pilot’s training in order to succeed and Horizon does this better than anybody else.”

“I must say that flying with the Horizon Aviation staff has helped me with my career in aviation, and gave me an advantage over my peers in phase 1 of Undergraduate Pilot Training. I am currently stationed at Laughlin AFB, and recently flew my first flight in the T-6A, and that was unlike anything I have ever done before. Chris, Nick, Rikki, and Seth were able to give me a strong aviation 

foundation that I am able to build on and adapt to fit my current needs as a pilot. Thank you and the entire Horizon Aviation staff for helping me get to where I am today.”

“I can’t thank you, Zeke and the rest of the Horizon team, enough for giving me the time, flexibility and commitment to helping me realize a dream I’ve had all my life. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would not only fulfill my dream of flying but meet an awesome family as well.”