Freelance instruct or go to school?
05-06-2012, 07:55 PM
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Freelance instruct or go to school?
I have my own airplane and my instructor is telling me that he could provide me students once i aquire my cfi. However he only has 2 or 3 at the moment. I know that i could make more money by doing freelance and having less students. Or i could go to school and make 16hr out of the 50 that the school is taking. But i would have more students. Any thoughts?
05-07-2012, 02:17 AM
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Depends on your career goals, how old you are, and howmuch of a hurry you're in.
If you hustle, you can probably find additional students on your own.
Also remember that you'll need twin time eventually...if you're going to a school, try to find one that has twins you make move up to. That's often seniority based, so you might have to work there for a couple years before you move up to MEI.
If you hustle, you can probably find additional students on your own.
Also remember that you'll need twin time eventually...if you're going to a school, try to find one that has twins you make move up to. That's often seniority based, so you might have to work there for a couple years before you move up to MEI.
05-07-2012, 02:17 AM
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Depends on your career goals, how old you are, and howmuch of a hurry you're in.
If you hustle, you can probably find additional students on your own.
Also remember that you'll need twin time eventually...if you're going to a school, try to find one that has twins you make move up to. That's often seniority based, so you might have to work there for a couple years before you move up to MEI.
If you hustle, you can probably find additional students on your own.
Also remember that you'll need twin time eventually...if you're going to a school, try to find one that has twins you make move up to. That's often seniority based, so you might have to work there for a couple years before you move up to MEI.
05-07-2012, 03:58 AM
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You'll need a chunk of cash upfront for the insurance on your plane. An old 172, for instance, will cost over 4000/year if you want hull insurance. Plus, the airport you are at may require a general liability policy costing $1,000 or more. Ask the airport manager for details. Then, you may need a business license and many states require state licensing for commercially operated aircraft. Want to do sightseeing flights too? Then you need a random drug testing program, and make sure your mechanics are on it too. The costs can add up, but it may still be worth giving it a go on your own.
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