Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ

BEvaristo · September 21st, 2006, 15:02

Does anybody have any experience with this company? I'm actually just looking to rent a plane while I'm in SAN in a couple weeks.

FrankiegPilot · September 21st, 2006, 15:48

I am actually getting my private done at grey eagle! Grey Eagle is a really great aviation school with in my opinion, the lowest rental prices in San Diego county alone. They really stay on top of their maintaince and to my understanding, have not had any bad reports yet. They have a wide selection of aircrafts to choose from. I an very pleased with my training and the aircrafts at Grey Eagle. Check it out! Carlsbad is a great airport to fly out of!

BEvaristo · September 21st, 2006, 15:55

Thanks for the information. It did seem to have better rates than some at Montgomery Field. I actually grew up in San Diego (Mira Mesa) in the 80's and 90's and want to see it from above now.

USMC-SGT · September 21st, 2006, 22:32

I am flying here right now. I have about 40 hours in their citabria, and about 5 in their duchess (adding 6 more hours per week). The school is great, the rates are the cheapest in the county, the airplanes are well maintained and the staff is friendly, helpful, and courteous. Nothing I could say negative about the place.

BEvaristo · September 22nd, 2006, 11:30

Thanks USMC. Maybe I'll get to meet one or both of you in a couple weeks.

USMC-SGT · September 22nd, 2006, 19:58

sure thing, let me know when you will be around. I am there 2-3 times during the week and always sunday in the AM and sometimes twice on Saturdays. depending on my wifes schedule

BEvaristo · September 23rd, 2006, 01:07

I'll be driving in from giving my yearly casino donation in Vegas on 10/10 and plan to do my rental checkride that day, then come back either Wednesday or thursday with a friend of mine.

USMC-SGT · September 23rd, 2006, 10:52

funny you mention that day. That is the first day I am taking 4 days leave from the military to get ahead on training. Basically the 10th-15th I will be flying there 3 times a day, if that feels overwhelming I will be there 2 times per day in the duchess.

What are you planning on checking out in?

AlexF · September 23rd, 2006, 23:22

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Originally Posted by USMC-SGT

I am flying here right now. I have about 40 hours in their citabria, and about 5 in their duchess (adding 6 more hours per week). The school is great, the rates are the cheapest in the county, the airplanes are well maintained and the staff is friendly, helpful, and courteous. Nothing I could say negative about the place.

What do you think of their Duchess? I was going to get my ME at my airport and they have the same aircraft, the same year, with a GPS for almost $200! It appears it may be a much cheaper option to go down and rent their duchess if I meet their reqs.

BEvaristo · September 24th, 2006, 01:42

Going for the 172.

USMC-SGT · September 29th, 2006, 16:45

Sorry for late reply..The duchess is a good plane. It is fairly high time (8000TT) It has had both engines replaced around 800 hrs ago so it runs strong. It has a few little problems that need to be cleared up during the 100hr but nothing abnormal for a flight school plane. The 100hr is in ten hours which will take it down on Monday to get it all taken care of. The rate is $155/hr wet which is cheaper by at least $20/ then anywhere else in the area. The plane has a sandel EHSI and the Garmin 430 but neither of those fly the plane for you so they are just extra goodies to look at. Overall it is an asthetically good looking airplane both in and out and is well maintained. I would reccomend it. Give me about 4 months and I will be your MEI.

What requirements are you talking about meeting? They will not let you solo unless you have around 200TT with about another 50 in the duchess if around 20 of that is dual recieved. Other than that you are cleared to get your ME as long as you are US citizen and have a birth cert. Let me know if you have any other questions I would be glad to help you out.

AlexF · September 29th, 2006, 21:58

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Originally Posted by USMC-SGT

Sorry for late reply..The duchess is a good plane. It is fairly high time (8000TT) It has had both engines replaced around 800 hrs ago so it runs strong. It has a few little problems that need to be cleared up during the 100hr but nothing abnormal for a flight school plane. The 100hr is in ten hours which will take it down on Monday to get it all taken care of. The rate is $155/hr wet which is cheaper by at least $20/ then anywhere else in the area. The plane has a sandel EHSI and the Garmin 430 but neither of those fly the plane for you so they are just extra goodies to look at. Overall it is an asthetically good looking airplane both in and out and is well maintained. I would reccomend it. Give me about 4 months and I will be your MEI.

What requirements are you talking about meeting? They will not let you solo unless you have around 200TT with about another 50 in the duchess if around 20 of that is dual recieved. Other than that you are cleared to get your ME as long as you are US citizen and have a birth cert. Let me know if you have any other questions I would be glad to help you out.

Thanks alot!

That's what I was woundering. For the price, I pictured a plane owned by Joe Blow who got it because it was just sitting by the sea water for years unused, that was run down with nothing working. And what I ment by the reqs was how many hours do you have to have in their duchesses before you can fly it yourself and be free! Thank again!!!

USMC-SGT · September 30th, 2006, 10:55

No problem..this plane definately is not a sea hag. It is not mint off the lot either, but none of them are. The only inop gear in the plane is the autopilot and the elec trim, but they are clearing those both up in the 100hr. They dont have hard mins for the solo, they will work with you and their insurance within reason. If you are around 200 or so TT and had maybe 50 of dual in their twin I am pretty sure they get you up solo

S.T.Aviator · January 5th, 2007, 22:43

I will be at Palomar airport on Wed Jan 10th to check out Grey Eagle. Will any of you guys be around?

SLC-CRQ · January 26th, 2007, 00:58

I got my prvt at grey eagle in Sept. In my experience the planes get a hundred hour every 50 just for safety sake... the 152s at least.. dont know if that applies to the duchess. The rates are great and Mel is awesome. Just wish some people would sign up for the ground instrument class this spring to make it worth thier while.

S.T.Aviator · January 26th, 2007, 18:19

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Originally Posted by SLC-CRQ

I got my prvt at grey eagle in Sept. In my experience the planes get a hundred hour every 50 just for safety sake... the 152s at least.. dont know if that applies to the duchess. The rates are great and Mel is awesome. Just wish some people would sign up for the ground instrument class this spring to make it worth thier while.

I will be if I get down there in time. Hoping to move in April.

S.T.Aviator · May 9th, 2007, 19:56

Can anyone give me the low down on the IFR training at the school.
I am interested in which airports you fly to, what kind of approaches you shoot and any hints on IFR flying in the general area. Thanks!

USMC-SGT · May 10th, 2007, 07:18

You will do the ILS 24 KCRQ then a VOR to OKB then a Localizer to KCRQ then possibly a VOR to KCRQ with a circle to land.

THEN.....you will probably do the ILS to KMYF or the VOR to Brown Field and an ILS to KSEE and a GPS to KOKB or KCRQ

THEN....you will go on XC's and do approaches to KONT KSNA KOXR etc etc

The SoCal approaches are unlimitted and from KCRQ you can do 7 approaches to 7 different airports in two hours

S.T.Aviator · May 10th, 2007, 12:40

Awsome! Gonna try some of those approaches on Flight Sim.
Thanks Shawn

September 21st, 2006, 15:02	#1
BEvaristo Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA (KFTY) Posts: 65	Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ Does anybody have any experience with this company? I'm actually just looking to rent a plane while I'm in SAN in a couple weeks.

September 21st, 2006, 15:48	#2
FrankiegPilot Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego KCRQ Posts: 246	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ I am actually getting my private done at grey eagle! Grey Eagle is a really great aviation school with in my opinion, the lowest rental prices in San Diego county alone. They really stay on top of their maintaince and to my understanding, have not had any bad reports yet. They have a wide selection of aircrafts to choose from. I an very pleased with my training and the aircrafts at Grey Eagle. Check it out! Carlsbad is a great airport to fly out of! __________________ FraNkIeG-pIlOt "The bird has learned his art...so thoroughly that its skill is not apparent to our sight. We only learn to appreciate it when we try to imitate it." - Wilbur Wright

September 21st, 2006, 15:55	#3
BEvaristo Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA (KFTY) Posts: 65	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ Thanks for the information. It did seem to have better rates than some at Montgomery Field. I actually grew up in San Diego (Mira Mesa) in the 80's and 90's and want to see it from above now.

September 21st, 2006, 22:32	#4
USMC-SGT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Posts: 1,173	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ I am flying here right now. I have about 40 hours in their citabria, and about 5 in their duchess (adding 6 more hours per week). The school is great, the rates are the cheapest in the county, the airplanes are well maintained and the staff is friendly, helpful, and courteous. Nothing I could say negative about the place. __________________ .....i have two speeds, walk and kill

September 22nd, 2006, 11:30	#5
BEvaristo Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA (KFTY) Posts: 65	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ Thanks USMC. Maybe I'll get to meet one or both of you in a couple weeks.

September 22nd, 2006, 19:58	#6
USMC-SGT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Posts: 1,173	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ sure thing, let me know when you will be around. I am there 2-3 times during the week and always sunday in the AM and sometimes twice on Saturdays. depending on my wifes schedule __________________ .....i have two speeds, walk and kill

September 23rd, 2006, 01:07	#7
BEvaristo Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA (KFTY) Posts: 65	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ I'll be driving in from giving my yearly casino donation in Vegas on 10/10 and plan to do my rental checkride that day, then come back either Wednesday or thursday with a friend of mine.

September 23rd, 2006, 10:52	#8
USMC-SGT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Posts: 1,173	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ funny you mention that day. That is the first day I am taking 4 days leave from the military to get ahead on training. Basically the 10th-15th I will be flying there 3 times a day, if that feels overwhelming I will be there 2 times per day in the duchess. What are you planning on checking out in? __________________ .....i have two speeds, walk and kill

September 24th, 2006, 01:42	#10
BEvaristo Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA (KFTY) Posts: 65	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ Going for the 172.

September 29th, 2006, 16:45	#11
USMC-SGT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Posts: 1,173	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ Sorry for late reply..The duchess is a good plane. It is fairly high time (8000TT) It has had both engines replaced around 800 hrs ago so it runs strong. It has a few little problems that need to be cleared up during the 100hr but nothing abnormal for a flight school plane. The 100hr is in ten hours which will take it down on Monday to get it all taken care of. The rate is $155/hr wet which is cheaper by at least $20/ then anywhere else in the area. The plane has a sandel EHSI and the Garmin 430 but neither of those fly the plane for you so they are just extra goodies to look at. Overall it is an asthetically good looking airplane both in and out and is well maintained. I would reccomend it. Give me about 4 months and I will be your MEI. What requirements are you talking about meeting? They will not let you solo unless you have around 200TT with about another 50 in the duchess if around 20 of that is dual recieved. Other than that you are cleared to get your ME as long as you are US citizen and have a birth cert. Let me know if you have any other questions I would be glad to help you out. __________________ .....i have two speeds, walk and kill

September 30th, 2006, 10:55	#13
USMC-SGT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Posts: 1,173	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ No problem..this plane definately is not a sea hag. It is not mint off the lot either, but none of them are. The only inop gear in the plane is the autopilot and the elec trim, but they are clearing those both up in the 100hr. They dont have hard mins for the solo, they will work with you and their insurance within reason. If you are around 200 or so TT and had maybe 50 of dual in their twin I am pretty sure they get you up solo __________________ .....i have two speeds, walk and kill

January 5th, 2007, 22:43	#14
S.T.Aviator Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: . Posts: 466	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ I will be at Palomar airport on Wed Jan 10th to check out Grey Eagle. Will any of you guys be around?

January 26th, 2007, 00:58	#15
SLC-CRQ Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ I got my prvt at grey eagle in Sept. In my experience the planes get a hundred hour every 50 just for safety sake... the 152s at least.. dont know if that applies to the duchess. The rates are great and Mel is awesome. Just wish some people would sign up for the ground instrument class this spring to make it worth thier while.

May 9th, 2007, 19:56	#17
S.T.Aviator Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: . Posts: 466	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ Can anyone give me the low down on the IFR training at the school. I am interested in which airports you fly to, what kind of approaches you shoot and any hints on IFR flying in the general area. Thanks!

May 10th, 2007, 07:18	#18
USMC-SGT Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Posts: 1,173	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ You will do the ILS 24 KCRQ then a VOR to OKB then a Localizer to KCRQ then possibly a VOR to KCRQ with a circle to land. THEN.....you will probably do the ILS to KMYF or the VOR to Brown Field and an ILS to KSEE and a GPS to KOKB or KCRQ THEN....you will go on XC's and do approaches to KONT KSNA KOXR etc etc The SoCal approaches are unlimitted and from KCRQ you can do 7 approaches to 7 different airports in two hours __________________ .....i have two speeds, walk and kill

May 10th, 2007, 12:40	#19
S.T.Aviator Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: . Posts: 466	Re: Grey Eagle Aviation at CRQ Awsome! Gonna try some of those approaches on Flight Sim. Thanks Shawn

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