Imperial Valley Flight Training

08/29/2026

Hello folks! Wanted to provide an update on this page regarding pilot flight training in the Imperial Valley!

Desert Wings Aviation!

For the last handful of months there’s been a new flight training program located in the town of Brawley (KBWC Airport).

While IVFT at Imperial County Airport doesn’t exist anymore, you can still earn your pilot license in the valley! Instrument and commercial ratings can be obtained as well. Great news!

High quality instructors, top-tier weather, proximity to dynamic terrain and big cities, all while flying in the relaxed region of Imperial Valley make this a perfect opportunity to start your piloting journey or continue your progress into a career.

To learn more or schedule lessons, contact Richard at 760-427-5243.

Perfect time to start flying as the fall season begins soon! ✈️✈️

09/19/2024

This Sat. the 21st, get together at Total Tool corner of 12th and O Street imperial 6-9pm check comments

09/01/2024

https://fryechapel.net/obituaries/wallace-hale

Wally was born on July 1st, 1953 and passed away on August 18th, 2024 at the age of 71

08/19/2024

Congratulations Chris Holland on your first Student Solo!

8/15/24

Wally Hale CFI left Chris Holland right

08/19/2024

Please use this Dropbox to post photographs of your interactions with Wally Hale!

2nd Dropbox folder in comments for additional photos.

Shared with Dropbox

08/19/2024

Today August 18th 2O24 Imperial Valley Flight Training (IVFT),
and the Imperial County Sheriff’s Aero Squadron lost Mr. Wally Hale unexpectedly!

Wally was the consummate aviation enthusiast, flight instructor, mentor, friend and all around great human being!

Wally was always there whenever he was needed, and never asked for anything in return!

He will be missed dearly!

Please comment and share your favorite “Wally” story on this post!

Wally was also an avid Cigar man and we plan to have a Cigar smoke in his honor at the IVFT Hangar soon so that we can all get together to remember (look for a future post for date and time)

Wallace C. Hale
07/01/1953- 08/18/2024
Blue Skies Wally we will take it from here!

06/21/2024

Have you ever wanted to learn about flying an airplane?

IVFT will be hosting an open Ground School introduction at 605 East 12th Street in the City of Imperial.
(Total Industries Inc.conference room)

Tuesday the 25th of June starting at 6:00PM. If interested please contact Wally at 760-427-8771

06/11/2024

Congratulations to Sebastian Martinez for obtaining his Private Pilots license today!
(Pictured left to right DPE Ken Shepherd, Sebastian Martinez and CFI Wally Hale)

06/01/2024

IVFT is looking for a CFI/CFII at KIPL
PM for Details