Naples Air Center (NAC) for fATPL

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I'd never really considered the benefits of Canada before.
But looking at the Harv's Air web site, I'm rather impressed.

Mainly because of the exchange rate.
It would be tough paying for American schools with Pounds Sterling at 1.25 exchange rate.
But there are other reasons, like the hard time the US gov't give students.
B2N2 wrote a great piece about what it wrong with US flight schools.
But whats wrong with US flight schools is also whats right with America.
It's very dynamic, and in a constant state of flux.
I only spent three month as an instructor in the early 1980s.
Then I got a job on a Lear Jet.
American instructors don't stick around.
Expect to be dropped by them half way thru any course.
That's why some people are promoting F-1 visas for flight instructors.
I think it's a great idea.
But I would want an American wife and a green card out of it too.
That's why Skywest Airlines is trying to import pilots.
Ah Ha, your trapped without a degree.
Things happen in America.
Canada may be a lot more stable.
My guess is the quality of the instruction would be very good, eh.


Harv's Air rates are.
Cessna 152
Can$193 dual (US$142)
Can$135 solo (US$99)

Cessna 172
Can$ 238 dual (US$176)
Can$158 solo (US$116)

Seminole
Can$380 dual (US$231)

I had to fly a trip to Calgary last January.
It was -22c.

I have a question about Canada.
You can get a Canadian PPL at age 16?
I take it you just have to take the FAA PPL written exam to be granted a FAA PPL once you are 17 years old?.
Is this correct?
I may send child number two to Winnipeg, North Nebraska at age 16.