Originally Posted by
fxpanda
.... I'm conflicted on where to go, on the one hand most people say to get your training at the most affordable price possible …
You go where you feel comfortable AND can afford on YOUR budget. Don’t go somewhere just because someone told you so.
Originally Posted by
fxpanda
… ACF seems to have a great curriculum and a structured approach to training which could be helpful …
Maybe you get what you pay for? Maybe not, but sometimes that can be the case with newer airplanes with a better maintenance department.
Originally Posted by
fxpanda
… ACF says on their website $16K for a private at close to FAA minimums (40) but most people take longer ...
Never take an advertised quote at face value. The average is 65 hours or so. But there are ways to trim that average down.
Originally Posted by
fxpanda
… I get the feeling that in the long run this venture will be expensive no matter were I go ...
You’re already learning! lol