Running a flying school
Hi,
Didn't really know where to ask this - thought this forum would be most appropriate.
Im just wondering about what it would take to start up a small flying school offering PPL/NPPL/Night/IMC - not commercial. I am not in a position to do this at the moment nor have I the experience but I am interested in learning more about the sort of startup costs etc.
How many aircraft do you think would be necessary to make the school viable? 2,3,4? Probably PA28's/172's. Diesel??
If you divide up the costs per hour what sort of profit would you be looking at, bearing in mind that the instructors would be myself and and a friend who I would be in partnership with. Maybe 1 salaried member of staff to manage the reception etc.
I guess Im just wondering if this is possible at all or not worth it financially - what do you think??
Cheers
SS.