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May 30th, 2006, 20:42
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 4
|  So many options! What to do??
I am a little overwhelmed and need some input from some people that might have more expirence on this subject. I am trying to decide what route would be best to go. One option I was thinking about is to go a flight academy (AirSafety academy). There I would get all my ratings along with instructor ratings and instruct untill I get to regional minimums. I have also been thinking maybe I would got to my local FBO or try and find an instructor willing to instruct me. Either way try and find the cheapest route. With this option I would not get my instructor ratings and I would buy multi time with cash I had. My question is what do you think would be best?  |
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May 30th, 2006, 23:02
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| Junior Member  Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: IAH
Posts: 86
| Re: So many options! What to do??
What are your goals? Airline, 135, freight, CFI? If you want the quickest route to the airlines..go with ATPs 90-day program.
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May 30th, 2006, 23:04
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TUS/AVL
Posts: 1,156
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NO NO NO!!! I'm just kidding!  We've all been in your shoes. First off, after the many posts you may get, the end result will be "only you can decide what is best for you." So expect that.Saying that, what are your ultimate flying goals? If you just want a PPL, the definitely go local. I assume you wanna fly for $$$ (well, more like $) so seeing you can't get CFI at your local FBO, maybe it would be beneficial to go to an academy. There are sections here on a few, do some research in them before you decide. There's alot of info. Or after getting your PPL, IA, CSEL, you could travel/relocate to get your CFI(I)/MEI if that is a possibility for you.
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May 30th, 2006, 23:05
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| Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TUS/AVL
Posts: 1,156
| Re: So many options! What to do??
man greezer, I LOVE your av! She can teach me spins ANYDAY! Go figure, huh?!
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May 31st, 2006, 08:39
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub
Posts: 1,885
| Re: So many options! What to do??
I completed ATPs career pilot program and then instructed for them. I was hired at an airline in a quick amount of time, however the route I took wasn't as cheap as it could have been. If you want to be in the best financial situation I would suggest going to your local flight school and acquiring all your ratings in the cheapest (cost not quality) aircraft. This means earning your private/instrument/CFII in a C-152, commercial/CFI in an Arrow, and your commercial multi/MEI in the cheapest twin out there. Instruct until you reach 1200 hours and then apply at a 135 freight company. You'll earn more than a 1st (and quite possibly a 2nd) year regional FO and then you'll build up the multi time. You could then choose to stick it out in the 135 world, wiggle your way into a 91 job, or go the airline route. I would suggest you minimize the amount of money you borrow (if you do) by saving enough to pay for your private/instrument up front. Put at least $3000 in savings to provide a cushion for when you flight instruct.
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May 31st, 2006, 13:18
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 4
| Re: So many options! What to do??
Thaks a lot everyone!!
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