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08-07-2019 | 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bunnyfly

Scottsdale Area. Looking for any advice on financing options for helping pay for flight school. I am changes careers and I am planning on starting my ppl and going on to commercial. Options out there? Tips?

Don't need much to start a flight school, start as part 65 until you build your business up.

08-07-2019 | 06:44 AM

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I don't know many people who can save up over $100k in a matter of a year or two.

Don't worry, part 61 shouldn't cost that much. Maybe half of that.

08-07-2019 | 01:58 PM

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Don't worry, part 61 shouldn't cost that much. Maybe half of that.

Part 61 these days is around $60k-$70k depending on where. Also my figure included saving up some money to supplement income while attending flight school full time.

08-07-2019 | 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sourdough44

I don’t like the idea of doing nothing while trying to save a wad of $$$. Also, everyone’s particulars vary. I like action.

Sounds like you already have a degree in something, & just contemplating starting training? At least get the ball rolling with a private pilot ground school & maybe an ‘intro’ flight, low cost.

Age can be a factor with a career change, closer to 30 or 50? Any help from family? Be aware of peripherals, driving & possibly police record & any medical issues? Trouble in those areas could be a hindrance to piloting for pay.

Start hanging with like minded individuals, cultivate local aviation contacts.

Yes, I have a degree already. I am working full-time. I am getting the ball rolling to start my private pilot. Moving all the way toward commercial it will be around 70,000 in the end. Im trying to see how others did it given a similar situation. Help from family is not an option. My record is clean and I hold a first class medical.

08-07-2019 | 03:28 PM

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Have you checked out Classic Air Aviation in Mesa? They appear to do 141 for at least your private and have access to financial aid. BTW we were just out in Scottsdale a couple months back and went "climbing" the Thunderbird Conservation Park, great looking area. I took an awesome pic from the top which is my current desktop.

I have checked them out. However part 141 is not an option. Thank you.