Questions for schools?

mattdc · July 24th, 2006, 21:02

I am trying to compile a good lst of questions to ask a few different schools when I visit them this fall. What are some of the factors that influenced or would influence you in a choice of a school?

DE727UPS · July 25th, 2006, 01:01

Cost. You're looking for a balance between cost and quality. So ask them about the price. If they are flying old beat up 152's that are well maintained and the price is right you can't go wrong.

Equipment. What do they fly. GPS in any of the planes. Do they have twins, a complex. These things will determine how far you can go with them.

Instructors. How much experience do they have. What are the odds you could get a job there if you train there.

Do they train under 61 or 141. Which is better and why.

Do they have a simulator for IFR training. This is a great teaching tool and will save you money.

Placement. Where have their CFI's gone. Could these be networking opportunities.

Financing. Do they have any ideas.

July 24th, 2006, 21:02	#1
mattdc Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7	Questions for schools? I am trying to compile a good lst of questions to ask a few different schools when I visit them this fall. What are some of the factors that influenced or would influence you in a choice of a school?

July 25th, 2006, 01:01	#2
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,522	Re: Questions for schools? Cost. You're looking for a balance between cost and quality. So ask them about the price. If they are flying old beat up 152's that are well maintained and the price is right you can't go wrong. Equipment. What do they fly. GPS in any of the planes. Do they have twins, a complex. These things will determine how far you can go with them. Instructors. How much experience do they have. What are the odds you could get a job there if you train there. Do they train under 61 or 141. Which is better and why. Do they have a simulator for IFR training. This is a great teaching tool and will save you money. Placement. Where have their CFI's gone. Could these be networking opportunities. Financing. Do they have any ideas.

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