I am closing in on that 250 hour mark. Have about 3-4 months prior to getting the CPL. The Aztec I was to rent at a nearby FBO is down. It was $290 dual, ouch yes I cringed too. Another Aztec about an hour's away is $337 dual. I am paying for flying through my full time job, and here is what I am thinking. If I got over my multi engine rating now without borrowing any money, that would be a big relief. My fear is that if I do get my CFI and started working, I might be in a jam. I am also thinking about applying for the cadet pilot program of my native Sri Lanka (prior to getting my CFI) and if I got in I will be one of those 250 Airbus A320 trainee pilots. For that I will need to add on my multi engine rating. The question is where to go. I know it's not cheap, but is there anything less than what I mentioned, or do I have to just bite the bullet at go with $337 and hope to be done within 10 hours?
Of course the other question is, should I stay here and try an aviation career in the U.S. or go back...That is a decision I have yet to make. But like most of us, the thought of flying an Airbus on international routes looks so much better, although I will be living in a 3rd world country. Shiny Jet Syndrome?