Longbow64

Hi, I'm just looking for a good flight school to go to after I leave the Army! I plan to get my PPL before I leave the Army! My original plan was to go to MPAD, but it dosen't seem like a good program (No Instructing)! What are your opinions about FlightSafety and PanAm Academy! I would appreciate if somebody that went through either flight schools could give me some information! Thank you so much!

LAfrequentflyer

Too much...

www.allatps.com

You'll get the same ratings in 90 days and be out there working as a CFI in no time at all...

-LAFF

fludy12

You hurdled the biggest and hardest step by avoiding the Delta Connection Academy altogether!!

And saved up to $100K as well.

Scout

Longbow, I'm making an asumption that your flying the 64D now. Are you planning on using the MGIB when you leave the Army? If so look at what is inclusive to each and will be covered by the 60% from the MGIB. Their not all the same, there should be someone at each academy that is a counselor for students using the MGIB that can give you the facts. Things like housing, extra fees, ect..can really drive up the cost.

On the flip side, if your still on AD and can find a Guard or Reserve FW unit that needs you, you may be able to get a FW slot. When they send you to the FWMEQC you can get your Commercial FW multi-engine done on the Army's dime. All of the ME time will be turbine and may give you an opportunity to work a job that will get you where you want to be sooner. The down side, you may have to do a deployment at some time. Just my 2 cents. Best of luck!

preludespeeder

Well the only difference that i know between those two flight schools is there location. Pan am is in phoenix and flight safety is in Florida. I know that both are good schools and both offer VA training. I personnally would go to pan am becuase there are more severe clear days then in florida and in florida you have to worry about hurricanes. Pan am use to be in florida but i heard they left there because of the bad weather. But for flight training they both offer good programs and are well known thought out the industry. One last piece of advice, DO NOT GO TO ATP. ATP=BAD

GetErDun

Well if you want to pay less with your GI try Ari-Ben...You know, if ATP is too crowded........................................... ........................MAnufacturing RJ pilots

LAfrequentflyer

Really? How exactly do they manufacture RJ pilots? How is that different from any other flight training program / school?

-LAFF

Puckhead

Look at all the schools...Including DCA and ATP and go with who ever produces the best results.....if you actually look you might be suprised.