Anyone in Pittsburgh area? Looking for CFI

[scramjet]

Looking for a CFI in the Pittsburgh area preferably with access to a plane. I'm trying to get some of you "indie instructor" guys' rates. Would like to finish PPL by Spring if possible.

[Ecl!pse]

Which airport in the area are you looking to train out of? I do my training at KAGC, and know of many flight schools at AGC and other airports, but do not know of many freelance CFIs (if thats what you are looking for). If you have any questions lemme know and I'll be glad to help.

[scramjet]

Originally Posted by Ecl!pse

Which airport in the area are you looking to train out of? I do my training at KAGC, and know of many flight schools at AGC and other airports, but do not know of many freelance CFIs (if thats what you are looking for). If you have any questions lemme know and I'll be glad to help.

I've been doing my training at AGC using CAP aircraft (I'm a member). I had a few credits hours with them. Unfortuntely, my instructor won't be able to work with me for the whole PPL, and I was trying to get some rates from some freelance guys see if they would be cheaper than flight schools. AGC isn't too far on a day with little road traffic, but BVI is slightly more convient for me.

[scramjet]

Anyone know anybody?

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Originally Posted by scramjet

Anyone know anybody?

I know a few good CFI's in NEO (Kent 1G3 and Portage 29G). 2+ hrs from you though. One is a JC'r.

[scramjet]

^^^
Little far for me. Thanks though!

[Ecl!pse]

I don't really know of any freelance CFI's around, but I'm training over at PFTC. Have you checked it out? PM me if you want or need any information.

[dbrault17]

Originally Posted by scramjet

I've been doing my training at AGC using CAP aircraft (I'm a member). I had a few credits hours with them. Unfortuntely, my instructor won't be able to work with me for the whole PPL,

I was wonderin about how all that worked out learning out of CAP aircraft. Is it easy to find instructors there? Do alot of people do it? About how much does it cost per lesson? In high school I joined CAP hoping to do all that but never got the chance to.

[scramjet]

Originally Posted by dbrault17

I was wonderin about how all that worked out learning out of CAP aircraft. Is it easy to find instructors there? Do alot of people do it? About how much does it cost per lesson? In high school I joined CAP hoping to do all that but never got the chance to.

It fluctuates, but its basically the bare cost per hour, right now about $65/hour or so. I've worked with some great instuctors, but most of them have other commitments (job, family, etc) because they are volunteers. Thus, it takes some time to get where you're going in terms of hours etc.

[Tiger815]

Originally Posted by scramjet

It fluctuates, but its basically the bare cost per hour, right now about $65/hour or so. I've worked with some great instuctors, but most of them have other commitments (job, family, etc) because they are volunteers. Thus, it takes some time to get where you're going in terms of hours etc.

I've been out of CAP for some time, but I'm pretty darn sure National regs prohibit primary instruction in CAP aircraft for senior members.

Given the checkout requirements for even the lowest CAP pilot rating (Transport pilot) I can't see them ever allowing a student solo.

I do know that CAP flight instructors cannot charge for their time and therefore most choose to focus on training related to the CAP mission such as proficiency, IPC's, Mission Pilot training and "Form 5" checkride prep, rather than training for FAA ratings.

[inside0ut]

Im a CFI in Pittsburgh...send me a pm....

[PittsburghPilot611]

I am a CFI in the Pittsburgh area. I work for a flight school in Wheeling, but I would be able to meet you at AGC if you were still in need of a flight instructor. Let me know.

[scramjet]

Originally Posted by Tiger815

I've been out of CAP for some time, but I'm pretty darn sure National regs prohibit primary instruction in CAP aircraft for senior members.

Given the checkout requirements for even the lowest CAP pilot rating (Transport pilot) I can't see them ever allowing a student solo.

I do know that CAP flight instructors cannot charge for their time and therefore most choose to focus on training related to the CAP mission such as proficiency, IPC's, Mission Pilot training and "Form 5" checkride prep, rather than training for FAA ratings.

Yeah, it never seemed to be a problem I guess because I'm not PIC. Although I did start out flying as a cadet and haven't flown CAP since then, so that's probably a whole different thing (yeah, I've been at my PPL for a long time now HAHA).

[scramjet]

Originally Posted by PittsburghPilot611

I am a CFI in the Pittsburgh area. I work for a flight school in Wheeling, but I would be able to meet you at AGC if you were still in need of a flight instructor. Let me know.

yeah still in need, just need access to a plane..... Check your PMs.

INSIDEOUT: Did you respond to my PM? I guess JC has been having some problems with that, I haven't recieved anything.

[inside0ut]

Sorry about that, sent ya one back