RPL flight training near Fernie, B.C.

[mjw90]

Hey there,

I'm relocating to Fernie for 6 months and wanted to know if there's any flight training schools near the town.

Thanks! :ok:

[evansb]

Flying Schools near Fernie? No.

Sparwood/Elk Valley Airport (CYSW), Cranbrook (CYXC), Creston (CAJ3), and Castlegar (CYCG) don't seem to list Flying Schools, However, Nelson, (CZNL), may have one. Check out Kootenay Lake Aviation:
Nelson Airport - CZNL | Learn to Fly (http://www.nelsonpilots.ca/learn-to-fly)

It may be closer for you to drive to Lethbridge, AB (CYQL) which does have a flying school. http://flywithexcel.com/


Keep in mind the next 6 months may involve 5 months of winter, so driving through the Crowsnest Pass may be a factor.

In fair weather, driving from Fernie to Nelson takes approximately 3 hrs and 45 mins, at a distance of 326 km.
Driving from Fernie to Lethbridge takes approximately 2 hrs and 25 mins, at a distance of 218 km.

[mjw90]

Thankyou for your reply @evansb. I had a feeling this may be the case. I guess a few day trips to Lethbridge will be the best option!

[iflyforpie]

If you have your own plane, Streamline Aviation can train you in Cranbrook under a freelance environment. There is a Tomahawk, 172, and a Warrior there that are split into tiny shares so you can buy into one for not very much outlay and pay less per hour than renting from a school.