Hour building around Miami, FL

[mattia_70]

Hi can anyone recommend a school/flying club etc. around Miami, FL, USA, where to do hour building for a PPL to get the 150 hours to start CPL?

Orlando is not a valid answer. By "around" I mean a place that can be reached from Miami airport in max 1 hour with public transport (no taxi).

Thanks

[Pitch+Power]

Hi

well I lived around there off + on for some time, and have done most of my flying in Florida.

Firstly, you will need a car...! The 2 closest airports with general aviation facilities are Homestead to the south, and Opa Locka to the north, neither of which can be accessed with public transport.

I can't speak for Homestead as I never used any school there, but my experiences at Opa Locka were not great.

For rental, Ft Lauderdale is better (where I lived). Check this school out

http://airbornesystems.net/

They have an excellent fleet, and you can schedule online with them too, see which aircraft are available etc.
If you really don't want to rent a car, I would suggest staying around there (it is Fort Lauderdale Executive airport).

There is also, between Miami and Ft Lauderdale, North Perry airport. Check these guys out
http://www.pelican-airways.com/

They have the katana to fly which I thoroughly enjoy, and are run by a very nice British couple, Mr + Mrs Fensome. Meg will help in any way she can.

[pipergirl]

I can't offer any type of information, but what about Tamiami Airport-that is pretty close to Miami.

http://www.miami-airport.com/html/kendall-tamiami_facilities.html

[Pitch+Power]

yes, how could I forget Tamiami airport..! :rolleyes: I've even landed there couple times..!

Not used any schools there, so can't comment. It is definetley closer to downtown Miami, but I still doubt reachable by public transport.

[alfaaloop]

Try here

http://www.silverexpress.com/