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Old 14th February 2012 | 05:34
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Hitbacker
 
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From: Continental Europe
Thumbs up Thumbs up for Prairie Air Service

Can only confirm what INNflight said about PAS, Herb has definitely the biggest bang for the buck. Flying checkrides after going through his quite demanding and meticulous training is a joyride. The rates here in Wichita are incredible (both rental and training), the selection of any kind of approach within short distance almost mind-numbing, any small village here has a well-maintained airport or airfield due to the training done here during WW II. I just did a x/c to LAX with some sightseing, had to wait 30+ min in Goodyear before takeoff. Here? Any vector, any approach, you name it, is done. Controlled and uncontrolled, practise area nearby for airwork, FTD in the house (recommendable, Herb is incredibly structured in his approach, the sim is harder than the Apache 76HK). No wasted time on the ground since the hangar is the garage on the other side, and 40 m from the taxiway; live in with the family at a "3 meals a day" 700 $ a month; weather not like in Arizona but 12 out of 14 days flyable even in the winter. Take the rates from the homepage and add 50 % to most, still unbeatable. Really honest treatment to any aspect (looking at your past experience).

Any questions, glad to answer it (PM). Cheers!
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