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| Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 50
| Hello, I'm currently working on my private license at my local FBO. I thought about doing my private at an accelerated program over the winter break, but then it never worked out as I started my planning too late. I was going to complete all of my trainings at local FBO, but with all the distractions that I get from staying home my training progress is slower than I have expected. Also, my persoanl effort toward the flight training is becoming less and less by everyday. So, my plan is to complete my PVT by early May at the latest, and do career pilot training at an accelerated school. The program I'm interested in is The CFI Multi Add on Program*: (For students that already have a Private License). I was wondering how long would this course take for a student who is dedicated, but a slow learner. I think my pace of learning new materials is not fast. It takes some time for me to fully grasp new materials. However, once I get it, I progress really fast. Also, what is the average completion length for this program? I'm thinking about doing this program over the summer break as I'm still in college. Would 3 months of break enough to complete this program? If not, do you think the same program without the CFI ratings would be able to completed in 3 months? I'm thinking about doing an accelerated program as oppose to doing lessons at my local FBO because I strive for more structured and intense program. Lastly, are the instructors at White Air career instructors? or are they the time builders who just graduated from the program. Thank you so much in advance and have a wonderful day, Jae, |
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| Old Skool | 3 months is not a long enough time to complete the course. We give one on one instruction which would probably be good for you since you mentioned you are not a strong self study. It would take a good 5 months to complete the course you are looking at, and that is being on top of things. Skipping the CFI ratings is also not a good idea. Those ratings are just a matter of practicing from the right seat in the aircraft and really understanding the material. The price will not be reduced because the actual flight time to add those ratings is minimal. You may be better off staying at home and taking your time instead of trying to rush through your training. Sure we would love your business, but I will not lie to you and say you can breeze through this in 3 months, and I will not advise you to skip the CFI ratings. Even if you have aspirations of running to the regionals with just your commercial ratings, believe me that those CFI ratings and skills will come in handy later. The observation skills alone will help you as a future First Officer. I would reconsider your options, before rushing to get your ratings this summer.
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| Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 50
| What I was thinking was do all the ratings upto commercial at an accelerated school and do the CFIs at my local FBO since I don't have enough time to complete the course. I definetly want to be a CFI. I think it would be an awesome experience for me and I can't wait to become one. The reason that I thought about going to an accelerated school was that I'm doing a lot of commuting to the FBO (I'm getting really tired of commuting) and it feels like I'm not really progressing, which means I'm spending a lot of money. My closest local FBO is John Wayne and all the flight schools there charge ridiculously large amount of money. So I'm driving all the way down to Carlsbad which is a 2hr commute with no traffic while doing over 80miles per hour. So... that was the reason that I came up with this plan. Anyways, thank you so much for being honest with me. If you have any other advise for me please let me know |
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