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PGA07 · February 26th, 2008, 18:04

I am just curious what the opinions are towards training at a controlled field vs. and uncontrolled field.

The reason I bring this up is because I am finalizing my school choice. One has newer (2001 or newer) aircraft at a controlled field, no fuel surcharges and no membership fees or dues. The second one is at an uncontrolled field and has older aircraft and it does have membership dues and fuel surcharges.

After stating the above, the first school has instructor rates at $60/hr., for all ratings (which the instructor sees all of) but offers PVT. ground for $300, flat. Their 2001 Archer is $100/hr. and thier 2004 Saratoga II TC is $250/hr. Those are flat rates.

The second school has older Archers for $104/hr. and Arrows for $122/hr. Instructor rates are $41/hr., $48/hr. and $56/hr. (not sure what the instructor receives. Those rates include fuel surcharges.

In the end, I know I can save some decent money with option two, however, I am not sure that I want to fly out of an uncontrolled field. Did it for a long time growing up with my father, however, I am a believer that that more experience we have with Ground and Tower crews, the better off we are.

I appreciate any an all input. Thanks!

February 26th, 2008, 18:04	#1
PGA07 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Chi-Town Burb's Posts: 601	Training at a Controlled Field I am just curious what the opinions are towards training at a controlled field vs. and uncontrolled field. The reason I bring this up is because I am finalizing my school choice. One has newer (2001 or newer) aircraft at a controlled field, no fuel surcharges and no membership fees or dues. The second one is at an uncontrolled field and has older aircraft and it does have membership dues and fuel surcharges. After stating the above, the first school has instructor rates at $60/hr., for all ratings (which the instructor sees all of) but offers PVT. ground for $300, flat. Their 2001 Archer is $100/hr. and thier 2004 Saratoga II TC is $250/hr. Those are flat rates. The second school has older Archers for $104/hr. and Arrows for $122/hr. Instructor rates are $41/hr., $48/hr. and $56/hr. (not sure what the instructor receives. Those rates include fuel surcharges. In the end, I know I can save some decent money with option two, however, I am not sure that I want to fly out of an uncontrolled field. Did it for a long time growing up with my father, however, I am a believer that that more experience we have with Ground and Tower crews, the better off we are. I appreciate any an all input. Thanks! __________________ Countdown to the fall Salmon run! "Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars!"