[QUOTE=DonConsult67;1854634]Does anyone have any experience, or first-hand knowledge of either "ATP Flight School" (Jacksonville, or Daytona) or "Aerosim Flight Academy" (Sanford, FL)?

Not meaning to get into a bash-fest, but a consulting customer wants to fast-track his way forward. He's already a Private Pilot and has all the x-country time required for an Instrument Rating. He wants: Instrument, Commercial, Multi, CFI, CFII, and MEI. No interest in airlines.

He was quoted $75,000 from ATP, including lodging, for the above (including 100 multi hours, and 195 total hours), with most everything included (e.g., check rides, books/materials, etc.). ATP also quoted him a 100-day completion time, with an assurance of flying every day.

Aerosim quoted him $58,125, with no lodging, but only up to the CFI - their program seems to assume you'll stay and work for them where they offer the CFII and MEI at $500, while employed [must sign a 1 or 2-year contract]. However, Aerosim said the time frame is 8-10 months, or 240-300 days.

He's thoroughly confused and unsure of which direction to go. Both venues offered a personal visit, but before he visits and commits (or gets subject to high-pressure sales, no doubt), I wanted to see if anyone can offer any feedback and/or suggestions.

Thank yous![/QU

I would say go the cheapest route. The ratings say the same thing no matter where you went to school.

What's really important to consider is how much the loan payment will be per month and trying to pay that on 1st year regional FO pay. $700 pay checks are a reality