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EDUC8-or · September 29th, 2006, 08:42

If there is an FBO in your local area with a twin you might be in good shape. It all depends on where you live.

If you decide to go somewhere else (relocate) make sure you visit every school you are looking at. Find somewhere that will hire you on as a CFI when you're done with your ratings. That way you don't have to move again. I would try to stay away from big loans if you can. It's tough living on first year FO pay, and when you have to pay back lots of dough it's REALLY tough. There's nothing wrong with accelerated flight training, but you need to manage the costs as well. Make sure you take a good look at their fleet and many reputable flight schools will let you go for a flight in the back seat during a lesson for some students. I visited several places and I was armed with about 20 questions and I took notes during the meetings and weighed the pros and cons of each school carefully before moving.

Good luck with your decisions! Keep the questions coming and choose wisely. I will say that when I was in DAB PEA had a beat up fleet and just about as many CFI's as students. That means not a whole lot of hours when you get on as a CFI.

September 29th, 2006, 08:42	#7
EDUC8-or Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NC Posts: 2,177	Re: the right flight school If there is an FBO in your local area with a twin you might be in good shape. It all depends on where you live. If you decide to go somewhere else (relocate) make sure you visit every school you are looking at. Find somewhere that will hire you on as a CFI when you're done with your ratings. That way you don't have to move again. I would try to stay away from big loans if you can. It's tough living on first year FO pay, and when you have to pay back lots of dough it's REALLY tough. There's nothing wrong with accelerated flight training, but you need to manage the costs as well. Make sure you take a good look at their fleet and many reputable flight schools will let you go for a flight in the back seat during a lesson for some students. I visited several places and I was armed with about 20 questions and I took notes during the meetings and weighed the pros and cons of each school carefully before moving. Good luck with your decisions! Keep the questions coming and choose wisely. I will say that when I was in DAB PEA had a beat up fleet and just about as many CFI's as students. That means not a whole lot of hours when you get on as a CFI.