Researched ATP and Need a Second Opinion
#11
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Joined APC: Feb 2019
Posts: 163
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.
#12
I don't think you have run the costs lately. It's a lot more than that.
#13
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Joined APC: Feb 2019
Posts: 163
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
#14
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Joined APC: Nov 2014
Posts: 30
4 Failed Primary training Checkrides.....
5 Checkride Failures, regionals?
You wanna flunk a check ride?
or 2
5 Checkride Failures, regionals?
You wanna flunk a check ride?
or 2
#15
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
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
#18
$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.
#19
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Joined APC: Feb 2019
Posts: 163
That sounds like a great deal! Yeah, there are still schools/clubs out there where hourly rates are below 100