Originally Posted by
HawkD
In regards to the RTP, does PSA pay for the examiner fees? (VA does not) , also being that we have Commercial and Instrument ratings, do we need to take another written exam, if so does PSA pay for them (VA will not). Any insight on the day to day activity/ living conditions would also be greatly appreciated. (what does $400 a month room get you) thanks in advanced.
Examiner fees to the DPE is paid out of pocket, unless something has changed since mid-June.
The living quarters will vary depending on what's available when you get there. I finished RTP mid-June and they had one house, 2 bedroom/ 2 bath, and rest were in an apt complex. I'm not sure what the apt scenario is as I stayed in the house. Regardless of where you stay, there's two to a room. The house had min kitchen utensils, but enough to suffice, laundry, and internet. I imagine the apartments are the same. I heard the apts have access to a pool and gym. The house did not. However the house is less than 5 mins to the airport, where as the apt is about 15 to 20 mins.
I flew my butt off down there to finish as fast as possible, and I was perfectly ok with giving up the gym and pool for closer commute.
Let me know if I missed anything.