1) I am considering continuing my IFR training on a G1000 Cessna - I do have experience on the regular "steam gauges" instruments ... but am I messing up my scan my transitioning to a PFD this early (I have a bit over 100 hours)

They are asking 135$/h + 35/h/instructor ... I know is on the expensive side, but I am willing to pay the money for new equipment ( 2007 Cessna 250 hours on it, G1000, WAAS, Collision Avoidance, Terrain Avoidance, Weather, Autopilot, Airbag) ... I'm used to mid 80s warriors with no GPS or autopilots.


2) Anyone knows anything about Decatur Jet Center ( in Decatur, TX)?

3) They have a Level 3 Elite simulator ... meaning I can do up to 20 hours of sim time, what do you guys recommend? I've never used a sim, is this something I should take advantage of ?(it's much cheaper)

4) Since I am transfering from a Part 61 school I opted to continue my training as part 61.

I am getting conflicting information ... Should I add my solo cross countrys that I did during my private training towards my 50 hours requierd cross country time for the IFR? Will the airlines look funny at me if I do so? I'm not in much of a hurry...

5) They asked me to sign a waver ... if anything goes wrong (even if is negligence by the FBO in maintaining their airplanes) I am not allowed to sue. Is this common practice? At my previous flight school I did not sign one - and this is a bit of a turnoff.

The FBO is certified 141 they just bought a brand new 30k sim, they own 3 brand new 172s and (2 of them leased to different school) and 2x 152. But they only have 12 students (6 coming out on a regular basis) ... should I be concerned? How they can afford all this new stuff ... when they only have 12 students? I can understand one of the owner can be crazy rich ... but they are definetly in the red.


6) I've been in the south for about a week, I'm from central PA ...

Can you recommend any fight schools (preferably big ones) in the Wichita Falls, TX area?

It's 120 miles south of Oklahoma City, and 120 miles North of Dallas/FT Worth


Thank you very much!

P.S. I am doing this training because I want to do this as a career