Originally Posted by SonicFlyer
(Post 2854014)
Most people cannot save $70-80k in a short period of time. And you would be losing money long term if you waited that long to save up because it would delay your entry into the workforce thus meaning less months until retirement on the back end.
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Originally Posted by kettlechips
(Post 2854047)
Well if you're saving up your own money to go to ATP then yeah, that would be difficult, and Id highly recommend against that. You could join a club/school with low rates, split time up to commercial, and come in less than 35k if you're really motivated.
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Originally Posted by SonicFlyer
(Post 2854130)
I don't think you have run the costs lately. It's a lot more than that.
CFI rate: 70/hr 120 hours dual: 25,200 130 hours split with safety pilot: 9,100 Checkrides: 3000 Gear/equipment/supplies: 2000 Total: 39,300 Okay i concede it's a bit higher, but not by much. Even if you don't do any time splitting, you'll add another 9100 bucks, so 48,400. Nowhere near 70-80k |
https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/c...heckrides.html
https://www.airlinepilotforums.com/c...regionals.html You wanna flunk a check ride? or 2 |
Originally Posted by kettlechips
(Post 2854452)
Cessna 172N where I rent from (large west coast city): 140/hr
CFI rate: 70/hr 120 hours dual: 25,200 130 hours split with safety pilot: 9,100 Checkrides: 3000 Gear/equipment/supplies: 2000 Total: 39,300 Okay i concede it's a bit higher, but not by much. Even if you don't do any time splitting, you'll add another 9100 bucks, so 48,400. Nowhere near 70-80k |
Originally Posted by SonicFlyer
(Post 2854508)
You forgot multi time.
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A flight school in my area quoted me roughly 38K for PPL-CFI. Granted thats without any check-ride failures or additional time needed. So it is still possible to find well priced training.
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Originally Posted by SonicFlyer
(Post 2854014)
Most people cannot save $70-80k in a short period of time. And you would be losing money long term if you waited that long to save up because it would delay your entry into the workforce thus meaning less months until retirement on the back end.
$80k loan and 4 failed checkrides is not a good place to be. Most of the advantages of 141 over 61 are out the window since the 1500 hrs rule. Even 61 you can do your CFI checkride at 251-255 hrs TT. Work work work then get a second job and Uber on the side. Only work will get you there. Do it (mostly) debt-free. If you’re allergic to work then pilot life is not for you. |
Originally Posted by GoJuice
(Post 2854672)
A flight school in my area quoted me roughly 38K for PPL-CFI. Granted thats without any check-ride failures or additional time needed. So it is still possible to find well priced training.
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