Originally Posted by
jhallen92
Hello,
I am looking for advice for flight training. I was originally planning on taking out mountains of loans and going to ATP for Instrument through CFI. After having researched and reviewed ATP I have mixed feelings. I have recently began exploring the option of purchasing a simple but reliable trainer plane to complete my training in and possibly lease back to a flight school. I'm not looking to make a profit just offset some costs of training and plane ownership. Any input is welcomed.
Thanks,
Hunter
There are plenty of good options other than ATP. I did my instrument-CFI/CFII/MEI at a 141 school in a comparable amount of time.
Also, If you buy a plane, it will need to be a complex aircraft for you to do your commercial and CFI training. If you want a good instrument trainer, the instruments/avionics will need to be more than simple.
I have had 3 students that have bought their own planes. It is a lot of work and a lot of money. Unless you lease back you will be just as far in the hole as if you had paid for the hours at a school, not to mention the time wasted that your plane spends in the shop.
Just my 2 cents