Originally Posted by
aerospacepilot
Rickdb, atpwannabe, and anyone else considering ATP,
Training at ATP IS NOT faster than training at an FBO...
...Lets think of some things you can buy with that extra $29,000 you will save from NOT going to ATP.
Take a two week trip to Europe.
Buy a new iPhone and service plan
Buy a brand new flat screen plasma TV
Buy a brand new top of the line computer
Eat out at a fancy restaurant once a week for an entire year
Take a 7 day cruise in the carribean
And still have over $10,000 left over to spend at your discretion.
......Go to a local FBO. Train at your own pace. Fly when you want and don't fly when you don't want to. ATP should not own you. A local FBO does not own you. You can make your decision about how fast you want to train. I say take about 8 months (instead of 5 months at ATP). Soak in that knowledge. Enjoy your training. And above all, save TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
aerospacepilot:
First, let me point out that my post addressed the fact that this young man had the luxury of time/age on his side. I believe he's in his late 20's.
Personally, I would have considered an FBO, however, if I'm not able fly when I'm ready or an a/c is not available, then we've got a problem. On the other hand, I'm walking in the door of ATP with a Cashier's Check for the entire amount. They will deliver what they promised and I'm eager to get started.
Now in terms of being able to keep up with the rapid ground school & flight lesson plans...well, if I attended & graduated from ERAU ('82-'87) back when Spring Break was
SPRING BREAK
...then I shouldn't have a problem @ ATP. Dedication, commitment & staying the course will have to become a part of anyone looking to complete ATP's flight training in the prescribed time frame that is advertised.
As far as what I can do with that extra money, well I'm very fortunate and grateful to be in the financial position I'm in. Also, having a wife that has two master's degrees and capable of working at the Administrative level of any school district in this country.....PRICELESS!!!!!
Remember...steady Eddie wins the race!!!!
atp