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Old 9th Jan 2010, 10:22
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INNflight
 
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Lets face it.....the ONLY real problem - that kicks all the mess off - are money-hungry FLIGHT SCHOOLS.

I have visited such an establishment ONCE on their open day, just because I was curious (trained modular myself), and you wouldn't believe all the shi* that's spouted over the group of 18-21 year olds!!!

Retired Airline Pilot at the desk with a huge Boeing 777 model on it, everybody is "oooh aaaah". First question from the audience ( I kid you not! ):

"so if i train with you i get to fly a jet after flight school? not one of those small propeller planes?"




People PAY type ratings because flying a turboprop, let a lone a small multi engine G/A aircraft would make them feel ashamed

That was all put in their head by the flight schools - start there and get the FAA model back. 1000 hrs min for a jet!!! ...that would give you only dedicated folks who are willing to work their way up, not pay their way in!
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