Interested in flight training
12-25-2013, 07:46 AM
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Interested in flight training
Hi, I am interested in learning to fly and wanted to get some honest feedback. I am 25 and have a degree, I graduated a few years back and never used it, I currently work in construction. I don't make a lot but have no debt and single. I am serious about becoming a pilot, there are a lot of flight schools around me, there is one that I have talked to a couple students who gave high recommendations. The cost is about 65/hr for the plane and 20 for the instructor. My plan would be to pay as I go, I figure I could do it in 2 years. Is that realistic? My main concern is I wont be able to find a job after I finish. What could I expect as the total cost of training, I was estimating 20k, does that sound right?
12-25-2013, 09:17 AM
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I dont understand how you spent 20k on 40 hours. I am figuring 100 per hour times 200 hours. In reality I know it wont be 100 per hour and Im not sure what the total number of hours will be, but that's a rough estimate I came up with, is that realistic?
12-25-2013, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by splash333
I dont understand how you spent 20k on 40 hours. I am figuring 100 per hour times 200 hours. In reality I know it wont be 100 per hour and Im not sure what the total number of hours will be, but that's a rough estimate I came up with, is that realistic?
12-25-2013, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by splash333
They have 150s and 152s and others that cost more, but I really want to do it as cheap as possible. I was hoping to get up through cfi in 200 hours so I can get a job.
PS those rates are cheap. For my private I rented a Warrior for $100/hr, CFI was $60.
12-25-2013, 10:24 AM
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$65/hr actually sounds a bit low for the airplane depending where you are located and the type. What are your goals? Corporate, airline, freight? Two years to get a commercial and instrument are doable for sure, but I think the cost will be higher. One piece of advice I would give is assume it will take longer and cost more. Then be sure you have the time and money set aside to complete at least a phase of training. For example as a minimum during private figure 10-20 hours for solo and try to fly at least twice a week. Also study as much as possible before the lesson you may not understand it all until the flight, but a cockpit is an expense and distracting place to conduct ground school. Good luck!
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