GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
DuBois Aviation offers airplane and helicopter instruction at Chino Airport. Its published progression includes private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine and CFI/CFII/MEI training, with helicopter initial and add-on options. Specialty courses include mountain flying with a Big Bear Airport checkout and instructor spin training in a Cessna 150. The fleet page names Cessna and Piper trainers, a Piper Apache twin, and Enstrom F28A and Robinson R22 helicopters. The school’s homepage separately says the Enstrom replaced the R22, so current helicopter assignment needs confirmation. Mountain instruction is a proficiency course rather than a separate FAA certificate.
Chino training base
The school identifies Chino Airport and publishes both airplane and helicopter instruction.
Mountain and spin specialties
The training page specifies a Big Bear mountain checkout in a Cherokee 180 or Mooney M20B and spin training in a Cessna 150.
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Discovery flight
An introductory lesson to explore the aircraft and teaching approach. Ask about flight time, who will instruct you and what the quoted price includes.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Multi-engine rating
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Flight instructor
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Instrument flight instructor
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Multi-engine instructor
Preparation to teach in multiengine aircraft. Ask about entry qualifications, aircraft availability and the ground and flight preparation included.
Private helicopter initial and add-on
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Mountain flying and Big Bear checkout
Training for a particular operating environment. Ask about ground preparation, terrain, weather limits and the aircraft experience expected before arrival.
CFI spin endorsement
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Ground instruction
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Simulator training
Practice using a training device. Ask which device is used, whether an instructor is included and how the sessions support your particular course.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane · Helicopter
Published aircraft models: Cessna 150, Piper Cherokee, Piper Apache PA23, Mooney M20B, Enstrom F28A
Current pages provide inconsistent R22 availability. Confirm helicopter access directly. Mountain proficiency training does not itself create an FAA rating or endorsement.
Training framework & verification
Part 61: Part 61 inferred in supplied source; not independently confirmed. A source listing is not a current FAA approval check or a quality rating.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. Part 61 describes training rules; it does not itself identify an FAA-certificated school.
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
DuBois offers several concrete specialty options beyond the normal certificate progression, particularly Big Bear mountain operations and CFI spin work. A student can also compare airplane and helicopter training at the same airport. The fleet-page conflict over helicopter availability is worth resolving before scheduling, as are aircraft loading limits and rental conditions for the Apache. Ask for the exact course aircraft and a current estimate rather than relying on every historical aircraft entry on the website.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Readable Google reviews via FlightSchools.aero comments for DuBois Aviation in Chino include personal training experiences. A recent private-certificate graduate praises consistent instructor guidance during two years of weekend lessons. Other displayed comments concern children's aviation camps and discovery flights, which are distinct from certificate training. These are individual, self-selected accounts from the material publicly displayed, not a representative student survey. They offer practical leads for questions about your own course, but do not establish typical completion times, checkride results or current availability. Confirm the details with recent students before relying on the reported experience.
4.7 / 559 reviews
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Platform display checked on 2026-10-23. Google subset collected July 31, 2026; not a live score.
Source snapshot: 2026-07-31What reviewers appreciated
- A recent private-certificate graduate praises consistent instructor guidance during two years of weekend lessons. [1]
How to read this evidence
Only the publicly readable review sample was assessed; identities and reported outcomes were not independently verified.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with two recent Chino students who completed my intended course?
- What lesson frequency, instructor continuity, final costs and checkride timeline should I expect in writing?
Read the review sources
- DuBois Aviation Flight Training: Flight School in Chino, CA Third-party source
Only the publicly readable review sample was assessed; identities and reported outcomes were not independently verified.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
How we prepare review summariesMAKE YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION COUNT
Questions for DuBois Aviation.
- Which helicopter is currently available, given the Enstrom and R22 references?
- Which airplane is appropriate for my weight, course and intended rental use?
- What weather, experience and aircraft conditions govern the Big Bear mountain course?
- What additional training and insurance are required to rent the Apache after a multi-engine course?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- DuBois Aviation — chino training base
- DuBois Aviation — mountain and spin specialties
- Flight Training Scholarship & Discovery Flight Giveaway
- Private Pilot Training in Chino, CA | DuBois Aviation
- Commercial Pilot License Requirements: FAA Checklist
- Full Motion Aircraft Simulator Training Guide
- Flight Instructor Training Program: Your Career Launchpad
- Multi-Engine Rating Cost: Training and Checkride Fees
- Multi-Engine Rating Course: What Pilots Should Know
- Multi-Engine Pilot Training: Path to the Airlines
- DuBois Aviation — helicopter availability clarification
- School website supplied in source recordsSupplied website; not independently rechecked for this import.
- Source-record reference: bestaviation.netReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Pilot Schools InformationFAA guidance on certificated schools and other flight-training providers.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
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