ATP practical
02-28-2015, 05:19 PM
#341
Half Winger
Joined APC: Jul 2014
Posts: 121
I'll add another good option.
I did my ATP with the University of Central Missouri Aviation Department in Warrensburg, MO (Skyhaven Airport), just down the road from Whiteman AFB. Their ATP program is run by a retired B-52/T-38 pilot.
Academics, two practice flights (Piper Seminole), and a checkride: $2,700, plus a $300 evaluator fee paid directly to their in-house FAA Flight Examiner. You can purchase additional practice flights if you want. I stayed in billeting at Whiteman while I was there to save money.
There are cheaper options out there, but this program is as military friendly as it gets, and the training was very high quality.
PM me for contact information if interested.
I did my ATP with the University of Central Missouri Aviation Department in Warrensburg, MO (Skyhaven Airport), just down the road from Whiteman AFB. Their ATP program is run by a retired B-52/T-38 pilot.
Academics, two practice flights (Piper Seminole), and a checkride: $2,700, plus a $300 evaluator fee paid directly to their in-house FAA Flight Examiner. You can purchase additional practice flights if you want. I stayed in billeting at Whiteman while I was there to save money.
There are cheaper options out there, but this program is as military friendly as it gets, and the training was very high quality.
PM me for contact information if interested.
03-11-2015, 09:04 PM
#344
New Hire
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Position: F-16 IP/SEFE
Posts: 5
Looking for any SA on examiners in/around LA or Fresno for an ATP? I have access to a King Air in Bakersfield and want to use that for my ATP after I get some time and feel prepared in the airplane. Just don't want to walk into a checkride with a completely unknown examiner. Any Ideas? If not, I will be looking for one of the many ATP options I have been reading about. Thanks for any SA any of you may have for a SoCal option.
04-13-2015, 06:39 PM
#346
New Hire
Joined APC: Apr 2015
Posts: 1
Hey guys, new to the forum but I have a buddy who is currently doing ATP instruction out at Lee Airport near Annapolis. F/a-18F guy by trade, and he's currently taking care of F-35 guys out of Pax river. $260/hr if interested. N.A.F.C.
04-14-2015, 09:31 AM
#347
Negotiations
Joined APC: Apr 2013
Position: FO
Posts: 18
Originally Posted by T6 Pilot
...Walked in and out for $1400, but also paid for a hotel, gas, dinner, etc. Total cost around $1800. YMMV. Very pleased with the program and big boy attitude.
I felt more than prepared with the stuff they gave me to look over, did a ground eval, and passed. I put in the work to get the ticket.
I would HIGHLY recommend Downtown to anyone....not because of the cost, but because they gave me an FAA check ride looking at my previous experience, ability and pushed aside the queep -- i.e. knowing that I'm not a Duchess Captain, nor aspire to be. It's not a diploma mill by any means.
I felt more than prepared with the stuff they gave me to look over, did a ground eval, and passed. I put in the work to get the ticket.
I would HIGHLY recommend Downtown to anyone....not because of the cost, but because they gave me an FAA check ride looking at my previous experience, ability and pushed aside the queep -- i.e. knowing that I'm not a Duchess Captain, nor aspire to be. It's not a diploma mill by any means.
Protip - If you put in the effort to study the materials they provide (I studied probably about 12-15 hours the weeks before going down there) and chair-fly before your checkride you will leave with your ticket.
The instruction was spot on and tailored to the ride and the ground eval.
Availability permitting they let you sandbag with someone doing there check so you can see the profile before practicing it and testing it.
So for the price, timing, and picture; Downtown (Home) is a good choice for mil guys
My .02...
05-20-2015, 09:34 AM
#349
On Reserve
Joined APC: May 2005
Posts: 15
Originally Posted by UncleF16
Looking for any SA on examiners in/around LA or Fresno for an ATP? I have access to a King Air in Bakersfield and want to use that for my ATP after I get some time and feel prepared in the airplane. Just don't want to walk into a checkride with a completely unknown examiner. Any Ideas? If not, I will be looking for one of the many ATP options I have been reading about. Thanks for any SA any of you may have for a SoCal option.
05-20-2015, 10:54 AM
#350
Line Holder
Joined APC: Nov 2011
Position: Have gun, will travel
Posts: 92
Originally Posted by glenny6
There's an examiner in Nogales, AZ who is very used to giving ATP practicals to military King Air pilots from Fort Huachuca and Yuma. PM me if you want his info.
Seems like a good option.I also have some gouge given to me by some A-10 bros at Davis-Monthan.
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