Hi there, welcome to Pprune.
So how much is the deposit anyway? Anything less than say $500 is pocket change in aviation so you might as well let it pass.
The price quoted seems a bit high for all the hassle... costs about the same as doing it in the UK, Spain, France, or Greece (or Germany, or ...)
Getting a PPL is easier than getting a car licence, so shouldn't take you multiple months unless you only fly at weekends. And of course, subject to student motivation/ability and instructor competence.
What I'm getting at, get on the car next weekend and visit a few aerodromes in your area, see what they have to offer. Good luck.
Last edited by LH2; 14th Apr 2009 at 16:10.
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