Originally Posted by
Spartan07
Atp, if I were you I would stop taking the word of the flight academies as the gospel. They are selling a product and they will say whatever they need to to convince you that going to their school is the only way to become a professional pilot. Take what they say with a grain of salt and compare it to the expert opinions of real life professional pilots like those found here on Airline Pilot Forums. You honestly will not get a straight answer from anybody because this is a matter of opinion, all you can do is weigh the facts and decide which route is the best for you to take. Not all academies are money mongering pilot factories and not all FBO's are out to milk you for everything you have and delay your training. Just do your research (Which you are doing) and make the most logical decision you can come up with.
Spartan07:
Actually, I've been researching on & off since 2004. I had narrowed my search down to FSA & ATP. I visited FSA in Vero Beach, FL and when I looked at the time frame plus the cost...I said, "No way!!"
Then, I started hearing about ATP. Went to there website and did a comparative analysis. Out of the academies, ATP won hands down. Now, I'm doing the same analysis only this time I'm comparing ATP to a reputable and trustworthy FBO...one that I can find. I'm still looking. There is the school Slice told me about in addition to others I have investigated. It may take another "texas minute" or so to decide, but when I do, it will be the best decision and route for me to take.
atp