Career flight schools?
03-20-2007 | 10:18 AM
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From: Gucci Jet Left
I went to a small school in Kansas. Started flying on 2/21/06. I have 460TT and 68ME since then. Along with my CFI/MEI and soon CFII. I paid $30,000 start to finish and slept in my own bed. I my licenses look just like anybody from a big school. I also have unsolicited emails and phone calls from a couple regional carriers wanting me to interview. So don't buy into the fast track to a job nonsense either. I didn't even apply and they are calling me. 
You CAN get a quality flight education at a small FBO flight school. You CAN get a job regardless of where you train. You WILL save upwards of $20,000 also.
You CAN get a quality flight education at a small FBO flight school. You CAN get a job regardless of where you train. You WILL save upwards of $20,000 also.
03-20-2007 | 12:46 PM
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From: Sit down comedian.
Don't waste your time at the local FBO. ATP is the only choice in flight academy type training outside the military you shoud consider.
You can also look/call/visit these guys. www.prarieairservice.com
I'm visiting ATP this summer and PAS in september before making a decision on where to go in Spring 09.
Bottom line: stay from the local FBO - they are a waste of time.
-LAFF
You can also look/call/visit these guys. www.prarieairservice.com
I'm visiting ATP this summer and PAS in september before making a decision on where to go in Spring 09.
Bottom line: stay from the local FBO - they are a waste of time.
-LAFF
I know it is hard to tell who has real experience in here and who doesnt... but the majority of the answers you have already heard will tell you that flying with your local FBO is def. the best advice. So, fly with your local FBO, or visit a few near you and pick one you like.
If your local flight school has multiple instructors, try to find someone that you feel like you trust, someone who makes you feel comfortable, and somoene who you feel like you can really learn from.
Best of luck to you!!!
03-20-2007 | 01:01 PM
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And go look at ATP, too. They could turn out to be a good fit. Just don't make a decision without checking out the smaller schools as well, for a comparasion, and don't buy off on any big schools marketing department hype or stuff they preach at their website.
Talk to people who have been through the program and see how it turned out for them. You could save a lot of money by working with a smaller school, taking your time, and end up a better pilot for it. Don't buy into the "seniority is everything so you must hurry, hurry, hurry". I'd rather see a guy take his time and become a seasoned pilot before he jumps into an RJ.
Also, at 18, a guy needs to be thinking about getting the degree as well as flying.
Talk to people who have been through the program and see how it turned out for them. You could save a lot of money by working with a smaller school, taking your time, and end up a better pilot for it. Don't buy into the "seniority is everything so you must hurry, hurry, hurry". I'd rather see a guy take his time and become a seasoned pilot before he jumps into an RJ.
Also, at 18, a guy needs to be thinking about getting the degree as well as flying.
03-20-2007 | 01:07 PM
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Go with what fits. You're going to spend a ton of money. More than likely you'll spend much more than you need to if you go to an academy. Most FBOs will be more than accomodating if you want to work fast. Plus, the money you save staying at home can be translated into more flight time.
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