Timeline Question

FlightAttendant · April 6th, 2006, 14:57

This is my first post, but I have avidly read all 17 pages of the Ari Ben Aviator forum. I have about 80 hours and am almost finished my PPL. I was wondering how fast one could get through the professional program with a lot of hard work. I know the average is 6-7 months and that many have taken much longer than that. Taking into account weather and maintenance, would it be possible to get through the professional program in 3-4 months? What is the least amount of time people have completed it in? I am also looking at ATP, because the program in a set amount of time; however, it seems like you get more for your money at Aviator. Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

CommPilot76 · April 7th, 2006, 11:17

Flight Attendant,

You could do the course in 3-4 months, but you have to be willing to go home after your flight or ground lessons and study study study, you can easily get your commercial ratings done in 90 days but it is the instructor ratings that will take a bit longer if you did not keep up on your studying while you are working on your other ratings.

Mountain Flying · April 9th, 2006, 10:31

Well if you study and know your stuff your intstructor ratings wont be hard at all... 3 months is an easy accomlishment if you know your stuff...

myron96 · April 9th, 2006, 12:59

Whats the average for just the instuctor ratings...

greaper007 · April 9th, 2006, 21:54

It's really variable. It seems to be about 6 months lately. However, it took me a year to finish mine. That seems like a long time but it went pretty quickly. I couldn't have physically finished in 3 months and kept my mental health.

MFT1Air · April 17th, 2006, 19:42

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Originally Posted by FlightAttendant

This is my first post, but I have avidly read all 17 pages of the Ari Ben Aviator forum. I have about 80 hours and am almost finished my PPL. I was wondering how fast one could get through the professional program with a lot of hard work. I know the average is 6-7 months and that many have taken much longer than that. Taking into account weather and maintenance, would it be possible to get through the professional program in 3-4 months? What is the least amount of time people have completed it in? I am also looking at ATP, because the program in a set amount of time; however, it seems like you get more for your money at Aviator. Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

When I take the plunge for the professional program, based upon the totality of evaluating each program and how they specifically apply to me, I'm still "leaning towards Ari-Ben. You've got 80 hours towards your private. Did anyone tell you within a specified time limit, you could have achieved your private. . .say 60/70 hours?

Like anything else, time is a consideration, for "time is money." Quality and aircraft availability, instructor suitability all are key as well.

. . .but you knew that already.

kailuaboy · April 18th, 2006, 02:11

guys... its not rocket science... the key is to get your certificates and ratings, get your time and move on. Its possible to go from zero time to professional pilot in a year, its all on you and your motivation.

this is a great school... price and multi time is key. This place has it. Visit it and visit others, then make a decision.

MFT1Air · April 19th, 2006, 00:22

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Originally Posted by kailuaboy

guys... its not rocket science... the key is to get your certificates and ratings, get your time and move on. Its possible to go from zero time to professional pilot in a year, its all on you and your motivation.

this is a great school... price and multi time is key. This place has it. Visit it and visit others, then make a decision.

Actually, I'm not a rocket scientist. . .but I do train them.

During our last approach and landing simulating a shuttle landing, it's amazing watching skilled pilots descend from 22,000 feet at 15,000 feet per minute. Now those are pilots!

More of a reason to do exactly what Kailuaboy says. . .get your certs/ratings and truly fly!

kailuaboy · April 19th, 2006, 23:55

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Originally Posted by MFT1Air

Actually, I'm not a rocket scientist. . .but I do train them.

During our last approach and landing simulating a shuttle landing, it's amazing watching skilled pilots descend from 22,000 feet at 15,000 feet per minute. Now those are pilots!

15,000FPM.... what kind of Cessna is that?

MFT1Air · April 20th, 2006, 00:03

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Originally Posted by kailuaboy

15,000FPM.... what kind of Cessna is that?

Right here. . .
http://www.aopa.org/pilot/features/9703feat.html

Now tell me I don't have a really great time?

ALPHA · April 20th, 2006, 20:52

I talk to a lady name Mary and she the program could be done in 4 or 5 months, but she didn't say anything about weather or planes being down.
Could it be possible doing in so little time, I mean just study everyday and take no brakes. Can anyone tell me why does the instrutor rating takes so long?

frog_flyer · April 20th, 2006, 21:29

go back to school before you try to fly.

start with 3rd grade english class bubba

edit: unless english is your second language, in that case, props

ALPHA · April 21st, 2006, 00:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by frog_flyer

go back to school before you try to fly.

start with 3rd grade english class bubba

edit: unless english is your second language, in that case, props

Actually english is my 3rd language, but most ignorant people like you just know one.

MFT1Air · April 21st, 2006, 01:14

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Originally Posted by ALPHA

Actually english is my 3rd language, but most ignorant people like you just know one.

Actually, we all know it doesn't take any proficiency in any language to be able to fly. . .English or otherwise. I understood the

in the post which I didn't confuse with someone being ignorant.

If anything, if there were an attempt to degrade someone with a post, the recommendation would have been to proofread one's edit before posting in order to not appear inept. Additionally, spell/grammar checks works as well. . .that is, if anyone truly cares.

April 6th, 2006, 14:57	#1
FlightAttendant Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5	Timeline Question This is my first post, but I have avidly read all 17 pages of the Ari Ben Aviator forum. I have about 80 hours and am almost finished my PPL. I was wondering how fast one could get through the professional program with a lot of hard work. I know the average is 6-7 months and that many have taken much longer than that. Taking into account weather and maintenance, would it be possible to get through the professional program in 3-4 months? What is the least amount of time people have completed it in? I am also looking at ATP, because the program in a set amount of time; however, it seems like you get more for your money at Aviator. Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

April 7th, 2006, 11:17	#2
CommPilot76 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 52	Pro Course Flight Attendant, You could do the course in 3-4 months, but you have to be willing to go home after your flight or ground lessons and study study study, you can easily get your commercial ratings done in 90 days but it is the instructor ratings that will take a bit longer if you did not keep up on your studying while you are working on your other ratings.

April 9th, 2006, 12:59	#4
myron96 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 193	Whats the average for just the instuctor ratings... __________________ Far better it is to dare mighty things, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.

April 9th, 2006, 21:54	#5
greaper007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Hartford, Ct Posts: 1,128	It's really variable. It seems to be about 6 months lately. However, it took me a year to finish mine. That seems like a long time but it went pretty quickly. I couldn't have physically finished in 3 months and kept my mental health. __________________ <<<<<Hunter S. Thompson extends the Gonzo concept to flying.

April 20th, 2006, 21:29	#12
frog_flyer Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FTW Posts: 4,092	go back to school before you try to fly. start with 3rd grade english class bubba edit: unless english is your second language, in that case, props __________________ "There needs to be more drinking here on JC. We need more ******* partying!" -Doug Taylor 260TT 25 ME

April 9th, 2006, 10:31	#3
Mountain Flying Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 95	Well if you study and know your stuff your intstructor ratings wont be hard at all... 3 months is an easy accomlishment if you know your stuff...

April 18th, 2006, 02:11	#7
kailuaboy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CLE Posts: 302	guys... its not rocket science... the key is to get your certificates and ratings, get your time and move on. Its possible to go from zero time to professional pilot in a year, its all on you and your motivation. this is a great school... price and multi time is key. This place has it. Visit it and visit others, then make a decision.

April 20th, 2006, 20:52	#11
ALPHA Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 51	I talk to a lady name Mary and she the program could be done in 4 or 5 months, but she didn't say anything about weather or planes being down. Could it be possible doing in so little time, I mean just study everyday and take no brakes. Can anyone tell me why does the instrutor rating takes so long?

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