Originally Posted by
abelenky
I got my Private License at KBFI, and think it was a great place to learn for a number of reasons, (contrary to the other poster’s opinions).
The cost may be a bit higher per hour, but in all training, the primary driver of cost is *you*.
How is this even remotely possible? Does the student set the rates? No. They just pay them. I agree that the primary driver of the end-cost is the student based on the prep work, but a little shopping around can save somone a couple thousand dollars over the space of the average of 55 hours it takes to get a license.
Originally Posted by
abelenky
While you might get held up on the ground from time to time, BFI is one of the few fields in the world where you’ll be sharing the space with 787s, F18s, large UPS planes, private jets, and the SuperGuppy. That is an aviation experience no other airport can replicate.
So..paying $157 an hour for a crappy 172N is worth
watching other airplanes? No. They can go to Renton, pay less per hour, and make the 3 minute transition to do this. Same "experience" less money. Who made the smarter choice there?
Originally Posted by
abelenky
Green River Community College has a degree program for Professional Pilots......
Let me educate you about professional aviation: anyone who is in the
industry, that is, in this field as a career to make money and support themselves will tell you that this is a bad idea. Getting a degree in aviation doesn't do anything for you as a pilot. I know you didn't say that he should enroll in the college program, but, for future reference, don't tell anyone to do this.
141 is good, if you have the right people who can teach the curriculum in the time span provided. If not, it is litte better than teaching out of a structured 61 syllabus. Again, shopping around for good equipment and good instructors at a FAIR cost is key in the PNW.