HELP) PPL Training & Flight Schools in SoCal?
Hello,
I have been researching about flight schools because I am interested in becoming an airline pilot. I have looked at some local flight schools in this area and almost decided to go to the ATP Long Beach one. But I want to try to get PPL first at somewhere else to save money and also to find out if I really like to become a commercial pilot. 1) So, can you please SUGGEST any school/club in SoCal where I can get the PPL training? It would be great if, - it takes 2~3 months (5 months at the most) to get the certificate - since ATP requires 80TT to start with PPL, I wish the TOTAL price (training for PPL & renting fee after getting PPL to fill up the time) is LESS than $13,000. *$13,000 is the difference between starting ATP with and without PPL 2) Also, is there any other option beside going to flight school for PPL? For example, working with a CFI privately, joining a club, or anything else? I don't know anyone who's related to this aviation field:(, so please give me any suggestion. I would really appreciate your help.:) |
Originally Posted by fhfly
(Post 2444281)
Hello,
I have been researching about flight schools because I am interested in becoming an airline pilot. I have looked at some local flight schools in this area and almost decided to go to the ATP Long Beach one. But I want to try to get PPL first at somewhere else to save money and also to find out if I really like to become a commercial pilot. 1) So, can you please SUGGEST any school/club in SoCal where I can get the PPL training? It would be great if, - it takes 2~3 months (5 months at the most) to get the certificate - since ATP requires 80TT to start with PPL, I wish the TOTAL price (training for PPL & renting fee after getting PPL to fill up the time) is LESS than $13,000. *$13,000 is the difference between starting ATP with and without PPL 2) Also, is there any other option beside going to flight school for PPL? For example, working with a CFI privately, joining a club, or anything else? I don't know anyone who's related to this aviation field:(, so please give me any suggestion. I would really appreciate your help.:) |
Hang at FBO coffee shops and pester the troops, most likely you will gain info not generally available.
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Thanks. I am in Fullerton.
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Originally Posted by badflaps
(Post 2446004)
Hang at FBO coffee shops and pester the troops, most likely you will gain info not generally available.
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Originally Posted by fhfly
(Post 2446291)
Thanks. Does FBO stand for fixed-base operator?
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Originally Posted by fhfly
(Post 2446289)
Thanks. I am in Fullerton.
Smoke Eagles Flying Club | Good friends, Good planes, all greaser landings...okay, maybe https://www.flyafi.com https://www.yelp.com/biz/fun-outside-aviation-fullerton Think about Long Beach and El Monte as well. |
what about these schools?
Originally Posted by jonnyjetprop
(Post 2451979)
http://www.rifc.us
Smoke Eagles Flying Club | Good friends, Good planes, all greaser landings...okay, maybe https://www.flyafi.com https://www.yelp.com/biz/fun-outside-aviation-fullerton Think about Long Beach and El Monte as well. I checked the schools you listed and also other schools around this area. What do you think about the following schools? OR Do you know what any of these schools like? Every price is for PPL. 1) AFA (long beach) Cost « Accelerated Flight Academy PPL TOTAL $10,300 (Cessna 152) $11,850 (Cessna 172) (I think AFA shares aircrafts with the Long Beach Flying Club. About Us) 2) Pacific Air Flight School (Long Beach) $12,894 with Cessna 172P - 60hr flying; 65hr instruction; including check ride (not sure if they have 152) 3)AFI Fullerton https://www.flyafi.com/private PPL $13195 (152) $15730 (172) -- 65hrs flight time 4) FUNOUTSIDE (Fullerton) FunOutside Aviation - Start Flying Now : not sure about the total cost FAA Certified Simulator $35 / Hour Cessna 172 $130 / Hour Piper Arrow $170 / Hour Flight Instructor Rates Private / Commercial Instruction $50 / Hour |
I noticed that most of these schools have Cessna 152s made in 70s. (mostly 1977~1979).
Is this a common thing that flight schools have this much old aircrafts? Also, can you give me any tip to figure out whether the school has well-maintained aircrafts, safety policies, and good instructors? |
Originally Posted by fhfly
(Post 2453896)
I noticed that most of these schools have Cessna 152s made in 70s. (mostly 1977~1979).
Is this a common thing that flight schools have this much old aircrafts? Also, can you give me any tip to figure out whether the school has well-maintained aircrafts, safety policies, and good instructors? |
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