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04-09-2006, 09:06 PM

ASpilot2be

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Ok, for the second semester of my senior in High School I am going to dedicate it all to flight training. What I am wondering is would it be smart to go to an FBO down south where there seems to be more learning oppurtunities? Or do I find an FBO up here in Alaska and do all the training up here in AK? I would really like to stay and learn up here because it is so beautiful. But then again, as I said, down south seems to have more learning oppurtunities.

Your opinions are greatly appreciated.

Alec

04-09-2006, 09:10 PM

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what do you mean by learning oppOrtunities?

04-09-2006, 09:35 PM

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what do you mean by learning oppOrtunities?

I was thinking along the lines of situations with all the traffic, variety in airports, and a bigger choice in FBOs.

04-09-2006, 10:47 PM

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How about the terrain, weather, and decision making that you'll find only in AK?

04-09-2006, 10:51 PM

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How about the terrain, weather, and decision making that you'll find only in AK?

That is a good point. I think I might end up staying here in AK because, its closer to home, its a unique training ground, and that way I will have AK time so hopefully I can get on with a local airline here.

04-10-2006, 01:27 PM

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Pilots are usually impressed with other pilots who survived Alaska flying...but remember that you have to survive in order to get that recognition.

04-11-2006, 02:07 PM

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Definitly stay in Alaska seems like some awesome flying

04-11-2006, 09:04 PM

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Go somewhere in the south and get on the fast track, weather in Alaska will not make for a good training schedule.

04-11-2006, 10:22 PM

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Go somewhere in the south and get on the fast track, weather in Alaska will not make for a good training schedule.

The weather argument is a good one. It depends on when I would train. Right now the weather is excellent around here in the spring, but it could be completely different next season. So, weather is a fact to consider.