Would it be an even better school if they worked 24hrs a day?

They work 7 days a week because they don't have much of a choice.
Or at least that is how it used to be. Doubt much has changed.


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My route was I worked at a large well known FBO and worked my way from private, instrument, and commercial and added the multi commercial. It took a long time but I trained during what they called the lost decade of aviation after 9-11. I paid out of packet and I have no debt in student loans. Basically if I had the money I flew and if I didn't I stayed on the ground. It was hard but I made it through and earned my CFI and CFII from American flyers using their 30 day academy. The academy was well worth it and you will get signed off in 30 days but it may take over 2-3 weeks for a checkride maybe longer. There is no fast way to get ratings. You have to study and work hard but in the end its worth it. Don't worry about the cost because its expensive everywhere.

Sameeeeeee im currently in 11th grade and I've dropped the Erau choice (~200k) and I'm think eighter ATP or faapilottraining at Miami <- is anyone familiar with this one?

Here is my thoughts on ATP. If your in high school or college I think it's best to go to a credible flight school at your local airport (I lived in the Denver area and went to flights-inc.) it's cheaper and you can obtain your CSI and work your way through. And for gods sake if your debating getting your licenses first before college DONT! Do it at the same time or wait until after college or you'll be stuck at a regional and be one of those guys on the forum complaining why they aren't at a regional yet. However if your done with college or making a career change and you have a little extra income, ATP is a good way to go I think because you will get what you need quicker. In either case mom and pop shops are not a bad choice but requires a bit more self disipline on your part.

On one hand I agree with you about going in it with a certain attitude. On the other hand you can **** off with the whole entitled millinial thing. The 5% of guys that I can't stand flying with at my major are 50+ who have no idea what CRM is or SOP.

You have time to decide, your future instructor hasn't finished his own training yet. We'll let you know when he is ready to impart his knowledge upon you.

Much has changed

All instructors make their own schedules, so if they are working 7 days its their choice to do so.

I typically work "7 days", with this said, my Saturday and Sunday may just include one morning flight or one late afternoon flight... allowing me basically the whole day off. I do this because I may have been rained out on one of my students flights earlier in the week, so I will make it up on the weekend to keep them on pace.

Weekends are given off actually, so I will make up a flight on the weekend only if the student wants to.. trust me most are eager to fly and will surely come in for a weekend flight.

I agree. ATP makes more sense for someone who is older going for a career change.

You must be at a small school. I would bet the larger schools have someone coordinating the schedules.