Tradewinds Flight School, Ft Pierce, Fl(recomendations?)

[hampshireandy]

Hi, have just read an ad in todays pilot for the above school quoting £3000 for a ppl course. Seems pretty good value to me, the website gives off a good impression, long established family business and all that. Just wondered if anyone knows about tradewinds and can offer any positives or negatives?
Many thanks, andy(southampton,uk)

[dom175b]

Hi,
I am going to Tradewinds in Jan 08, have you been!

If so please mail me back, sorry I cannot tell you anything about them!

Thanks

[Monster Monster]

I've just had my first flight with Trade Winds today, Ernie was excellent. I'm actually with EFT hour building, but due to unavailability of aircraft I went across the ramp first thing this morning, and was flying within the hour. The experience couldn't be more different than EFT / AriBen.
I would recommend Trade Winds, very friendly, family run, helpful, aircraft well maintained and in nice condition.
Best of luck

[Bruno Barreiros]

Hi Guys,

Any other comments on this school?
I'm planning for some time build in the USA and found this school.

Can you please share experiences on time building.

Thanks
Bruno

[XLC]

There several schools at Fort Pierce, among others also Aviator and European Flight Training; when I was at EFT earlier this year there were also several European pilots building hours (on PA28 or C172). Suggest you contact all schools and compare the program, facilities and costs.

[Bruno Barreiros]

@XLC,
Thanks for the info.
Will get in touch with those two you pointed me out.

Thanks
Bruno Barreiros