Tropicbird Flight Service

★ 5/5 · 2 months ago

An amazing experience and lots learned! My wife (student pilot) and I took advantage while traveling from the mainland to do the island flying course. She learned a ton and lots of specifics about island flying and weather conditions while also having an amazing view! Unforgettable experience! Must do if you are a pilot on vacation! Wish we were able to squeeze another day on our trip.

Bruce Householder

★ 5/5 · a year ago

What an amazing experience. My son is a student pilot back home and we booked an instructional flight for him with Mitch. I was able to go along as a passenger and we flew north along the Kohala Coast. Mitch was able to add to my son’s flying education with his professional yet laid back approach. Much was learned and seen. So happy that they made the time for us! Thanks Mitch.

Jon Booth

★ 5/5 · 2 years ago

Tropicbirds was a spectacular way to parts of the big island my wife and I never would have seen from the ground.

My pilots license isn’t current so I flew with, Mitch one of the CFIs. He was great at helping me refresh my flying skills and was also an incredible tour guide.

I’d recommend going this route to any visiting pilots.

Michael E

★ 5/5 · 2 years ago

Mike is running an incredible business at Tropicbird. His decades of expertise makes him a great leader and instructor. I was visiting the Big Island and got very lucky and was able to have Mike as my instructor. He let me fly within my comfort limits and had so much expertise on the ins and outs of all things flying related in regards to Hawaii. We got to fly up to the North Side and practice touch and gos. I HIG...

Colin K

★ 5/5 · 4 years ago

I’m a student pilot visiting Kona. I thought it would be a good opportunity to build more hours while experiencing island flying and I don’t regret it! I got to see both sides of the big island and had the opportunity to make full stop landings and experience the unique microclimates at Hilo, Upolu, and Kona. Eric made sure the flight was both educational and enjoyable. No matter your experience level, he will be ...

Nate G