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fletchersteel · February 1st, 2008, 16:46

I am currently trying to finish up my Private at McAir. I have not looked into Western so I don't have anything to say about them. Now as for McAir, I think that it has been a great choice for me. They have quite a few planes, and they all are fairly new. I have never had a problem with MX or scheduling. They tend to be a fairly busy FBO, so when you do schedule, try to schedule a few weeks ahead of time, otherwise you may not always get the plane and/or the instructor. My instructor has taught me many things above the normal route, and I am greatful of that. I priced other FBO's in the DEN metro area, and McAir seemed to be equal to most others, but their aircraft tended to be a lot newer. There is a lot to learn, and trying to learn it in an "old, wore out" a/c is probably not a good idea. If I were to be in your shoes, I would be certain that I could get all my ratings done at that place. I don't have the funds to continue at McAir, and the loan rates for McAir are well beyond what I can afford, so I am going to have to do the rest of my ratings at one of the "big" schools. If you have any questions about McAir, please send me a pm. Overall, I think McAir is an A+ school, and otherthan the financial arrangements they have, I would finish up there. Just me $.02.

February 1st, 2008, 16:46	#3
fletchersteel Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: a long way from anywhere Posts: 172	Re: Colorado Flight Schools - McAir vs. Western Air I am currently trying to finish up my Private at McAir. I have not looked into Western so I don't have anything to say about them. Now as for McAir, I think that it has been a great choice for me. They have quite a few planes, and they all are fairly new. I have never had a problem with MX or scheduling. They tend to be a fairly busy FBO, so when you do schedule, try to schedule a few weeks ahead of time, otherwise you may not always get the plane and/or the instructor. My instructor has taught me many things above the normal route, and I am greatful of that. I priced other FBO's in the DEN metro area, and McAir seemed to be equal to most others, but their aircraft tended to be a lot newer. There is a lot to learn, and trying to learn it in an "old, wore out" a/c is probably not a good idea. If I were to be in your shoes, I would be certain that I could get all my ratings done at that place. I don't have the funds to continue at McAir, and the loan rates for McAir are well beyond what I can afford, so I am going to have to do the rest of my ratings at one of the "big" schools. If you have any questions about McAir, please send me a pm. Overall, I think McAir is an A+ school, and otherthan the financial arrangements they have, I would finish up there. Just me $.02.