Large vs small flying schools
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Large vs small flying schools
Dear friends,
I am finaly about to give the first step! Aleluia!!!
The question here is about money really and what might result from money driven decisions.
I intend to do my professional training with SFC as their philosophy fits best with my own.
Nevertheless, their PPL is still more then a £1000 more expensive compared with other smaller flying schools.
For example, Skyline has a complete PPL package with lots of goodies included for less then £4000. Anyone has any comments about this school? It seems that they have quite e good number of aircraft for the size of the school!
Is this decision going to influence somehow getting an airline job? Is it really worth to pay the extra £1000? £1000 is a lot of flying for the hour building!!
If I don't do the PPL with SFC what are the chances of working for them as a flying instructor? Anyone know about any rumours on this one?
All your comments and suggestions are much appreciated!
Thanks
TheNavigator
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I am finaly about to give the first step! Aleluia!!!
The question here is about money really and what might result from money driven decisions.
I intend to do my professional training with SFC as their philosophy fits best with my own.
Nevertheless, their PPL is still more then a £1000 more expensive compared with other smaller flying schools.
For example, Skyline has a complete PPL package with lots of goodies included for less then £4000. Anyone has any comments about this school? It seems that they have quite e good number of aircraft for the size of the school!
Is this decision going to influence somehow getting an airline job? Is it really worth to pay the extra £1000? £1000 is a lot of flying for the hour building!!
If I don't do the PPL with SFC what are the chances of working for them as a flying instructor? Anyone know about any rumours on this one?
All your comments and suggestions are much appreciated!
Thanks
TheNavigator
[This message has been edited by TheNavigator (edited 02 May 2001).]
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I'm also thinking of starting my flight training at Stapleford. Can i ask what made you choose this school?
I wouldn't think where you do the PPL would effect anything, airline selection nor flight instructor possibilities.
Go for it wherever you would feel most comfortable. Stapleford can't be beaten on price.
I wouldn't think where you do the PPL would effect anything, airline selection nor flight instructor possibilities.
Go for it wherever you would feel most comfortable. Stapleford can't be beaten on price.
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Small is generally more personable, usually means flexibility, and should ensure that you are not treated like 'just another number'. But there is a risk that your money could go west if the operator is not well established. Pay as you go. Personal recommendations are all important.
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Hi,
One of the main reasons is that they seemed to be the most friendly and willing to hear my own views regarding the flight training.
The other reason seems to be the fact that you can use more of the hour building phase to achieve other ratings (Night rating, Complex aircraft, Multi Engine) which may save some training costs. Also, they showed that it is possible to do the IR module before the CPL which in my opinion is a good idea. First it saves some costs. To do the IR you don't need to have the 150 hours or so required for the CPL. You can do the IR at about 80 hours (need to be structured though). In addition the IR would allow you to be airborne more often in the UK weather. Some people might say that this is to much early advanced flying but with commitment and hard work I can't see any problems with this.
Then somewhere between this and the start of the CPL module, start the ATPL ground school as you need that for the CPL I think.
These ideas might not be accurate in terms of the hours required but the idea is there.
Finaly, they seemed to be very positive about following the Instructor Route.
Hope this helps
TheNavigator
One of the main reasons is that they seemed to be the most friendly and willing to hear my own views regarding the flight training.
The other reason seems to be the fact that you can use more of the hour building phase to achieve other ratings (Night rating, Complex aircraft, Multi Engine) which may save some training costs. Also, they showed that it is possible to do the IR module before the CPL which in my opinion is a good idea. First it saves some costs. To do the IR you don't need to have the 150 hours or so required for the CPL. You can do the IR at about 80 hours (need to be structured though). In addition the IR would allow you to be airborne more often in the UK weather. Some people might say that this is to much early advanced flying but with commitment and hard work I can't see any problems with this.
Then somewhere between this and the start of the CPL module, start the ATPL ground school as you need that for the CPL I think.
These ideas might not be accurate in terms of the hours required but the idea is there.
Finaly, they seemed to be very positive about following the Instructor Route.
Hope this helps
TheNavigator
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Thanks GLOST!
How well established are Skyline? It seems they have acquired a number of aircraft! This seems to be good news!
I also agree with you in that smaller operators might be willing to speend more time on an individual basis than a big operator.
That's why I would like to hear some comments from someone out there that knows this particular school.
Thanks,
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How well established are Skyline? It seems they have acquired a number of aircraft! This seems to be good news!
I also agree with you in that smaller operators might be willing to speend more time on an individual basis than a big operator.
That's why I would like to hear some comments from someone out there that knows this particular school.
Thanks,
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TheNavigator
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don't forget the £22k for SFC is one upfront payment, so it is important you make sure that school is the right one for you. Speak to past and present students from the school. You will find a bit if you do a search about SFC but not a lot about the whole professional pilot training package.
Good luck
Good luck
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Yes, that is true, but I intend to pay as I go. I won't get the 22K price (which by the way assumes flight training in the US, in the UK it is 27K I believe).
That is the beauty of modular! The extra cost is compensated by the fact that I can keep a job (source of funds) and is not as risky as paying everything upfront (big mistake). It might take a bit longer but it makes my dream come true!
Hopefully if I am employed as a flying instructor I will get lots of free flying (and some extra cash for food!
Lets just wait for some more comments about this!
Thanks for the comments so far!
Good luck you all!
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TheNavigator
That is the beauty of modular! The extra cost is compensated by the fact that I can keep a job (source of funds) and is not as risky as paying everything upfront (big mistake). It might take a bit longer but it makes my dream come true!
Hopefully if I am employed as a flying instructor I will get lots of free flying (and some extra cash for food!
Lets just wait for some more comments about this!
Thanks for the comments so far!
Good luck you all!
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TheNavigator
