Training routes and costs in the USA
Hi All
I’m seriously considering going out to the States to get my FAA CPL/IR (both with ME and SE ratings) and I already have my JAA PPL. However, I’m trying to cost it and it’s pretty hard. Some schools state fixed fees for courses on their websites (eg. Naples, Fly Aviator), whilst others just have hourly costs only (eg European-American Aviation).
I suppose for the part 141 flight training it is relatively easy to give a cost since individuals basically start with zero hours and if they pass the training in minimal time, they pay the fixed cost on the website. However I have almost 100hours of flying so there is no point in the part 141 so I will have to go along the part 61 route.
Has anyone who has had experience with this able to shed any light and provide any advice (except for the obvious like don’t pay all your money up front!)? Are training costs across schools in general comparable?
Are schools willing and able to give estimated quotes and provide rough ideas of training timetables?
Any help and insights appreciated.
Will