Which Route to Regional?
09-30-2019, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 3000
I was referring to all 3 CFI, CFII, MEI. Taking every check ride into account alone will cost around 4 grand in SoCal. 1300 a check ride. And of course there's the training for each of the 3 ratings.
09-30-2019, 06:03 PM
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Last major school I worked at did Cfi initial candidates in 15 hr. 1/3 of time spent learning how to fly from the right seat, 1/3 learning to teach while flying, 1/3 check ride prep.
Northeast initial 750 cash dpe.
Biggest money saver was the ruling about not needing a complex aircraft for the check ride. Saved most people about 1/4 to 1/3 the cost.
You can use the free lesson plans, but writing your own is definitely better. Pre-fab lesson plans stick out.
Northeast initial 750 cash dpe.
Biggest money saver was the ruling about not needing a complex aircraft for the check ride. Saved most people about 1/4 to 1/3 the cost.
You can use the free lesson plans, but writing your own is definitely better. Pre-fab lesson plans stick out.
11-15-2019, 09:17 PM
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What Route to Regional?
Hey everyone,
I'm currently looking at these 2 possible scenarios, one of which will hopefully lead to a regional as quickly as possible.
I need you good people to chime in and tell me which you woulk take.
1. Pay 19k UPFRONT, get CFI, CFII, MEI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $12/Hour. In Arizona
2. Pay as You go. Get only the initial CFI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $40/Hour. In Souther California
I'm currently looking at these 2 possible scenarios, one of which will hopefully lead to a regional as quickly as possible.
I need you good people to chime in and tell me which you woulk take.
1. Pay 19k UPFRONT, get CFI, CFII, MEI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $12/Hour. In Arizona
2. Pay as You go. Get only the initial CFI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $40/Hour. In Souther California
Last edited by 3000; 11-15-2019 at 09:20 PM. Reason: Grammar Correction
11-15-2019, 10:09 PM
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Which Route to Regional?
Hey everyone,
I'm currently looking at these 2 possible scenarios, one of which will hopefully lead to a regional as quickly as possible.
I need you good people to chime in and tell me which you woulk take.
1. Pay 19k UPFRONT, get CFI, CFII, MEI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $12/Hour. In Arizona
2. Pay as You go. Get only the initial CFI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $40/Hour. In Souther California
I'm currently looking at these 2 possible scenarios, one of which will hopefully lead to a regional as quickly as possible.
I need you good people to chime in and tell me which you woulk take.
1. Pay 19k UPFRONT, get CFI, CFII, MEI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $12/Hour. In Arizona
2. Pay as You go. Get only the initial CFI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $40/Hour. In Souther California
11-15-2019, 10:10 PM
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Which Route to Take?
Hey everyone,
I'm currently looking at these 2 possible scenarios, one of which will hopefully lead to a regional as quickly as possible.
I need you good people to chime in and tell me which you woulk take.
1. Pay 19k UPFRONT, get CFI, CFII, MEI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $12/Hour. In Arizona
2. Pay as You go. Get only the initial CFI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $40/Hour. In Souther California
I'm currently looking at these 2 possible scenarios, one of which will hopefully lead to a regional as quickly as possible.
I need you good people to chime in and tell me which you woulk take.
1. Pay 19k UPFRONT, get CFI, CFII, MEI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $12/Hour. In Arizona
2. Pay as You go. Get only the initial CFI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $40/Hour. In Souther California
11-16-2019, 12:12 AM
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How much flight time per month at #1? How much multi time?
Is 19K a deal these days for the CFI/CFII/MEI?
Cost of living?
Do you really want to live/work in CA?
AZ has good flying weather most of the year...
Is 19K a deal these days for the CFI/CFII/MEI?
Cost of living?
Do you really want to live/work in CA?
AZ has good flying weather most of the year...
11-16-2019, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 3000
Hey everyone,
I'm currently looking at these 2 possible scenarios, one of which will hopefully lead to a regional as quickly as possible.
I need you good people to chime in and tell me which you woulk take.
1. Pay 19k UPFRONT, get CFI, CFII, MEI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $12/Hour. In Arizona
2. Pay as You go. Get only the initial CFI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $40/Hour. In Souther California
I'm currently looking at these 2 possible scenarios, one of which will hopefully lead to a regional as quickly as possible.
I need you good people to chime in and tell me which you woulk take.
1. Pay 19k UPFRONT, get CFI, CFII, MEI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $12/Hour. In Arizona
2. Pay as You go. Get only the initial CFI, Instruct 2 years, Earn $40/Hour. In Souther California
11-16-2019, 03:37 AM
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I instruct in AZ. Came here with CFI only, then got company-paid CFII (one year commitment). When I had CFI only I was doing only PPL and ranging 30-70 hours a month. Once I got CFII I was able to log 100-120 a month. Get your CFII. You don’t want to forget all the IR knowledge before getting to the airlines anyway. MEI seems to be a waste of money these days if you already have your 25 multi.
AZ weather is flyable almost every day of the year. CA not so much
AZ weather is flyable almost every day of the year. CA not so much
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