I think I found a good thing...
06-11-2007, 06:31 AM
#23
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Originally Posted by MBApilot
Find a good FBO (Fixed Base Operator) with a dedicated instructor. I've been on both sides of the fence, and this is truly the cheaper/better way of doing things.
LAFF has no experience....most other people on here do.
LAFF has no experience....most other people on here do.
Better - no argument...Its better for the FBO CFI building time on the students dime.
-LAFF
06-11-2007, 07:15 AM
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I did portions of my training at a couple different "FBOs," Delta Connection Academy, and American Flyers.
The one thing I can say for certain about ALL of these schools is that nothing is certain. The only person who can choose the best school for you, is YOU. Go visit the places, talk with some instructors, and pick the one that you feel fits your need the best.
There is no "best" flight school. It all depends on what you are going for exactly, and even within the same flight school, your experience can change drastically from one instructor to the next.
My advice is to not listen to anybody who sais "go here! they're the best!" because while they had a good experience, you may not. Just do your homework and you'll be fine.
The one thing I can say for certain about ALL of these schools is that nothing is certain. The only person who can choose the best school for you, is YOU. Go visit the places, talk with some instructors, and pick the one that you feel fits your need the best.
There is no "best" flight school. It all depends on what you are going for exactly, and even within the same flight school, your experience can change drastically from one instructor to the next.
My advice is to not listen to anybody who sais "go here! they're the best!" because while they had a good experience, you may not. Just do your homework and you'll be fine.
06-11-2007, 08:05 AM
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"This is his attempt to knock ATP as a get there quick scheme..."
Actually, it wasn't, but now that you mention it....
LAFF is a private pilot and has never trained at ATP.
As you look around at schools, if Rainbow Air seems like a good place to train, then knock yourself out. I'd be wary of a place that promises this and that, when it comes to experience in advanced aircraft, or employment. The industry doesn't work that way because it's not necessary.
Like I said, shop around, and take your best shot. No problem with me if it's ATP, either, but I'm not a fan of going from PPL to CFIMEI in 90 days and then starting to teach the next guy.
Actually, it wasn't, but now that you mention it....
LAFF is a private pilot and has never trained at ATP.
As you look around at schools, if Rainbow Air seems like a good place to train, then knock yourself out. I'd be wary of a place that promises this and that, when it comes to experience in advanced aircraft, or employment. The industry doesn't work that way because it's not necessary.
Like I said, shop around, and take your best shot. No problem with me if it's ATP, either, but I'm not a fan of going from PPL to CFIMEI in 90 days and then starting to teach the next guy.
06-11-2007, 08:07 AM
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"My advice is to not listen to anybody who sais "go here! they're the best!" because while they had a good experience"
Even more so don't listen to someone who says "go here, they're the best" who HASN'T gone there...
Even more so don't listen to someone who says "go here, they're the best" who HASN'T gone there...
06-11-2007, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by de727ups
"This is his attempt to knock ATP as a get there quick scheme..."
Actually, it wasn't, but now that you mention it....
LAFF is a private pilot and has never trained at ATP.
As you look around at schools, if Rainbow Air seems like a good place to train, then knock yourself out. I'd be wary of a place that promises this and that, when it comes to experience in advanced aircraft, or employment. The industry doesn't work that way because it's not necessary.
Like I said, shop around, and take your best shot. No problem with me if it's ATP, either, but I'm not a fan of going from PPL to CFIMEI in 90 days and then starting to teach the next guy.
Actually, it wasn't, but now that you mention it....
LAFF is a private pilot and has never trained at ATP.
As you look around at schools, if Rainbow Air seems like a good place to train, then knock yourself out. I'd be wary of a place that promises this and that, when it comes to experience in advanced aircraft, or employment. The industry doesn't work that way because it's not necessary.
Like I said, shop around, and take your best shot. No problem with me if it's ATP, either, but I'm not a fan of going from PPL to CFIMEI in 90 days and then starting to teach the next guy.
Whats wrong with 90 day pilots who then teach the next guy?
-LAFF
06-11-2007, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ready2fly
I really am tending to agree with u Mr. -LAFF
06-11-2007, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by LAfrequentflyer
Whats wrong with 90 day pilots who then teach the next guy?
-LAFF
-LAFF
06-11-2007, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ready2fly
Thanks LAFF,
You really stand behind this ATP progi huh!
You really stand behind this ATP progi huh!
Don't worry about them. Do your research and you realize that ATP is a better deal than an FBO.
The whole notion that you can find a dedicated CFI is a waste of your time and your money.
-LAFF
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