Hello Everyone,
My name is Korey Ferguson. I live in Colby, Kansas. I am in the process of starting with a flight instructor at our local airport. (Really Small) He seems like a good guy and has been flying for 39 years.
My question is, Does it matter where you get your Private License training? Obviously I want to be taught how to safely and professionally fly on a private level but that is not my ultimate goal. I eventually want to move back to Alaska and start my own guide service (hunting, flight seeing)!
I'm lucky enough to have a good friend who is a pilot and was at one time an instructor. He has given me good advice. I've even taken his advice and decided to pass the Private Test before doing any flying.
If I get my Private License at a Small Airport and build my hours will that affect my chances of getting into one of the Bush Training Classes?
I want to get at least 500 hours before I decide to move back to Alaska. The planes available here for training or a Cessna 172 Skyhawk and I believe a Piper PA 28 (Archer Maybe?).
I was looking at Sporty's Learn to Fly Online Course and the King Schools Course to prepare for taking the written. Do any of you have experience or advice on taking this route?
Thank you in advance.