Originally Posted by
judbenner
I'm also curious about this academy. I've been interested in the career program as well. I met with an instructor and took a tour; seems like a legit fleet and a decent facility with sims and all. Does anyone have any experience with this school or any feedback on the program yet?
They're extremely expensive compared to other schools in the nearby area that offer DA40s instead of DA20s. You're also training out of KVNY which is the busiest GA airport in the country and def. not a good place to train from scratch (16L which is their shorter runway has no vasi/papi and has obstacles on the approach end that you just cannot see at night).
Just a few things to think about......I think training out of KVNY is the major factor to consider - and I don't think it's necessarily a bad idea to get the experience at a busy airport, but it will def. cost you a whole lot more...