Canada: Which flight school school choose?

[Ste88]

mhh the price is very interessing infact with 41kCAD$ We can follow the professional course with accomodation inclusive(about 300CAD$ per mounth). On the other hand we have PROIFR where the cost ONLY for Professional pilot is about 35kCAD$....

I hear around that at proifr there is a very good ifr training....

What about the eviroments(of proifr and langly school?), like community, flight instructor ect ect..?

[zapoi67]

Stefano, have you obtained more info about Langley ?
Auguri !

[winto22]

flight school

BClouds

i just wanted to advise you iam a current student just done ppl from algonquin flight center in north bay ontario via pri academy ,

the training is first class based , check www.priacademy.com or www.algonqinflightcenter.com excellent location , staff , aircraft great town to live in , cost very efficient compaired to other schools

im now moving onto night rating , IFR , commercial licence , muti engine and multi ifr + instructor rating ,

an questions feel free and ill give an honest response

happy flying
chris winton

[JohnGV]

Hi all,

Can anyone give any opinions on PPL training at Victoria Flying Club on the Island, BC?

I understand everyone has so far been talking about licencing for more advanced training but i would like to hear very much from people who have done PPL at VFC.

Im due to fly out there to start mine on the 8th July.

What will the weather be look - will i be grounded much?

Any opinions - GREATLY welcome

Thanks JohnGV

[grizzled]

YYJ Flying Club

JohnGV

Victoria Flying CLub is professional, well organised, and best of all, has a wide varety of members, instructors and supporters with vast mixed international experience (retired military pilots, airline pilots, AME's etc) to draw on.

The varied geography (mountainous areas, farmland, big city, and vast ocean) is a bonus in terms of the experience all that will give you during your training.

The weather is a toss up. Even in July /August you can sometimes get days on end of rain but generally more apt to be mostly good sunny VFR days.

The Spitfire Grill (on the airport) is the hangout for local aviation types and it's a great restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

You'll also get to know "The Waddling Dog" -- which is both a a VFR reporting point and a nice little pub. (Stay away if you're flying the next day . . .

Good luck and have fun. You'll love the area.

[Canadapilot]

Hey i'm from the UK too, just finished my CPL/MIFR and now on my instructor rating. I trained out at Boundary Bay in Vancouver which was great...just remember you need to choose a school to get your visa sorted, but once you're here there's NOTHING stopping you changing schools if you're not happy, or even doing your IFR somewhere else...that's what i did and it's given the thumbs-up by Immigration.

[JohnGV]

Hi,

Thanks for the feedback on VFC, i must admit concerned about the VFR days prior to arriving in Victoria.

Luckily my dads canadian and i should have my citizenship papers waitin prior to my arrival so luckily, that side doesnt affect me.

I cant wait, I just hope i can complete my PPL before the winter kicks in!

Is this possible? ive got the funds and am ready to take it on on a fulltime basis until complete. any ideas on a time frame with these factors in mind??

Thanks guys,
Much appreciated
JohnGV

[rigpiggy]

PPL 6 weeks, start before september, if your in Vancouver

[JohnGV]

Thanks rigpiggy,

6weeks - opefully ill get it done before sept then

[The inside scoop]

Canadian Aviation Academy/PRI Academy

Whatever you do, avoid a crowd called the Canadian Aviation Academy aka
Pilot Recruitment International
aka
PRI Academy!

Check the posts under Canadian Aviation Academy, the stories from these guys are are really shocking.

They're basically a recruitment company that help themselves to tens of thousands for putting you into a flight school.

Don't say I didn't warn you!

[dave1975]

algonquin flight centre

hey winto22,
do you have a phone number that i could call you on to talk about your experiences on algonquin?

[lastdon]

Langley / Harvsair

Hi,

From what i have found (spoken to some students), harvs air seems to be also quite a good place to learn. Can anyone provide comparision between harvs and langley?

Thank you

[airtids]

If you're still considering the coast, check out Pacific Sky Victoria flight training and charter services. I'm the CFI there. We are a school offering PROFESSIONAL flight training, by instructors who are also charter pilots, and do the job they are training you for every day. Do your research carefully...

Robin

[Spitfire1008]

Hello all, first time poster here, about cargair, i'm there right now going onto my commercial, ifr and instructor. Very good facility, they built a whole new section to the school due to the recent booming business from the asian airliners sending their students. Aircraft are a little old but very well maintained. They also have their own charter company which operates about 8 navajo's and 10 king air's which u can upgrade to after doing a some intsructor work for that all important turbine time. Airport has pretty much all the equipement one requires and the training zone isnt too far off. Airport is about 20 minutes from downtown montreal. So far, very happy there

[remarkablebean]

I heard good things Spitfire too from some colleagues.

MTC gets my vote - and if you are going to be operating into the UK/Northern Europe during winter the weather patterns out there are ideal for getting some real mucky IFR under your belt.

P.S. Canadian Aviation Academy - I heard by chance CBC is planning a documentary on the "grey" immigration business in Canada - those so-called consultants who empty your wallet and you're basically worse off. Might be worth nominating for a spot.

[airtids]

There's a thread on Avcanada right now about Cargair/Maxaviation canning a pilot for expressing online his thoughts about their pay-for-PPC program.

[remarkablebean]

Yep, gotta be careful online - management are always sniffing around AvCanada and Pprune...and will cite confidentiality as a reason for their actions...

Spitfire - I hope it's not you as your post was nothing but positive...

[Spitfire1008]

Thanks for the concern, but it's not me, i will check that out though

[sufi]

Toronto airways is best !!!

Toronto airways seems to be the best . they have a large number of fleets . veryyyyy good airport (controlled) , they own their airport . good simulators . they also give you a job after training , they says !! nd alot of facilities . very big school !

I am planning to go in toronto airways ! i am a international student in canada . and will join toronto airways after couple of months . guys i really need your advices on this . what should i do ? should i go there ? i am intrested . because they seem to be very impressive ! bundle of thanx in advance !

[nibi786]

MFC - flight Training

Hi Danish!

I have trained at MFC in the years you mention - EXCELLENT PLACE! I have been exposed to many flight training schools in Europe, Canada and America and can say with confidence and pride that I am a graduate of MFC! They are an excellent Flight training organisation and there is absolutely nothing wrong with them! My overall experience was a definite 10/10!

your articles in retrospect show the funding they recieved - If I was head of the province, I would also help a business that was doing well and giving to the local economy.

The last link you provide has NOTHING to do with MFC, in fact its about a small school based out of Cape Breton (some 500kms away)! so I suggest you remove that unfair association all in all - a great place to train