Apopka flight training company recognized for excellence by national association

Apopka-based flight training school D&J Aviation has been recognized for its high standard of accomplishment in flight training by The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the world's largest aviation association. The Flight Training Experience Survey was created to highlight the best flight training the industry has to offer.

"Successful flight training is about more than just learning to fly. Building a sense of community to support the people who are learning takes the experience to a much higher level where they can excel," said AOPA Foundation Sr. Director Flight Training Education Chris Moser.

The 2023 awards were drawn from flight students and pilots who voluntarily reviewed their flight training experience this past fall through an AOPA online customer satisfaction survey. The process yielded an evaluation of 608 different flight schools and 1,153 individual flight instructors.

To learn more about the awards, go to: www.aopa.org/FTawards

“We are honored to be recognized as a top flight school," said D&J Aviation President and CEO Dave Carus. "We are extremely proud of our instructors and staff for furthering our mission of providing the highest quality flight training experience possible.  And most of all, we are thankful for our students and our community for believing in our product and allowing us to be part of their flight training experience.”  

Apopka City Commissioner Kyle Becker was also impressed with the recognition for D&J.

“I’ve followed the success of D&J Aviation over the past few years, and I’m excited a respected organization like AOPA has recognized the quality of their operation," Becker said. "D&J is passionate about training the next generation of aviators, and their success in this endeavor is allowing them to grow. The best thing is that they have decided to grow right here in Apopka. In addition to their own business, they partner with other existing businesses within the community, and their expansion enhances the importance of assets like the Apopka Airport in our overall economic development strategy.”

For information about flight training, go to: www.dandjaviation.com.