Originally Posted by
HectorD
The ME is just an addon and the complex and high performance are endorsements, not ratings (I know I called them ratings). You can get the complex and high performance in only a few hours so it might not even cost you $1,000 for both.
The ME is expensive due to the fact that renting Multi Engine aircraft is expensive. You don't have to get this rating but some universities require their students to get both the ME private and ME commercial, so its double the cost and usually more expensive than a mom and pop school. It would also help you immensely for your ME commercial, since you already know most of the stuff. That is why I am saying this. Talk to your university and see how much they charge for ME aircraft.
You should check their policies. I believe most universities require their students to be in their curriculum, either majoring in aviation or minoring in aviation to be able to fly with them and rent their planes. Just a thought.
I still have two years to go before university but I will contact them about all the details. I could minor in aviation, that's always an option if necessary. Thanks a lot!
Originally Posted by
Outlaw2097
If you can possibly find a way, after your private, I suggest to find a plane to buy (172, 152, whatever). Then find an instructor, and knock out the rest of the ratings from there, and sell it when you feel like.
250 hours for your commercial cert. Look at rental prices for yourself and see what it takes pricewise to rent from there versus if you had your own aircraft what it would cost you.
I know two guys personally who did this. Racked up a lot of hours for less.
I don't think I'll be able to buy an airplane along with paying for training and school, but I will look into it! I may be able to rent my neighbours for a lot cheaper. Thanks for the info!