Moorabbin Flying Schools - recommendations ?
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spyderbiggles,
I have just done my instrument rating at Peter Bini's and found the training and service offered was excellent. When i called other schools all i got was a "come in and we'll start then" attitude where as PB arranged all the training times in advance for me so i was able to arrange time off work and be happy that i would get the training done in the time off i had.
Like i said - excellent training and service.
Twin
I have just done my instrument rating at Peter Bini's and found the training and service offered was excellent. When i called other schools all i got was a "come in and we'll start then" attitude where as PB arranged all the training times in advance for me so i was able to arrange time off work and be happy that i would get the training done in the time off i had.
Like i said - excellent training and service.
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Spyderbiggles,
Agree with 2NDB. I did most of my earlier training at one of the other LARGER organisations and while they had all the pomp and ceremony of "we're training professional pilots," the actual training was assembly-line pilot training, pumping out CPL's (and new instructors) with little knowledge beyond that of the syllabus (and trivia about heavies meaninless in GA) and where to correctly hang their sunglasses.
Switched to PBAFT for to complete CPL and found focus more on actual professional pilot "skills and knowledge" rather than image.
Even they are not everything though. Try and make contacts with a workshop, restorer, gliding club, drop zone... that will allow you to spend some time assisting under the supervision of an engineer with the cowls off, learning how to take the plugs out without breaking the terminals, etc. Nothing sadder than the CPL on a charter who falls to pieces just cause the starter isn't engaging straight away (watched it happen, & am amazed passenger didn't abort trip).
Cheers JP
(Won't post, but will email you more specifics if you want 'em.)
Agree with 2NDB. I did most of my earlier training at one of the other LARGER organisations and while they had all the pomp and ceremony of "we're training professional pilots," the actual training was assembly-line pilot training, pumping out CPL's (and new instructors) with little knowledge beyond that of the syllabus (and trivia about heavies meaninless in GA) and where to correctly hang their sunglasses.
Switched to PBAFT for to complete CPL and found focus more on actual professional pilot "skills and knowledge" rather than image.
Even they are not everything though. Try and make contacts with a workshop, restorer, gliding club, drop zone... that will allow you to spend some time assisting under the supervision of an engineer with the cowls off, learning how to take the plugs out without breaking the terminals, etc. Nothing sadder than the CPL on a charter who falls to pieces just cause the starter isn't engaging straight away (watched it happen, & am amazed passenger didn't abort trip).
Cheers JP
(Won't post, but will email you more specifics if you want 'em.)
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spiderbiggles,. .Try the RVAC, find that intructors are experienced, and the training is good quality and professional. It is also a club, so you get to meet people from all walks of life, and join in on club flyaways, etc.
But ring around, see if you can organise a tour of a few different schools/clubs and get a feel for the different atmospheres, inc. the aircraft. You will be investing alot of time and money in your choice, so the tour idea shouldn't be a problem with any of the schools/clubs. As JP says, some schools are focussed on no.s, not names.... if you get my drift, so keep that in mind.
rgds. .fnb
But ring around, see if you can organise a tour of a few different schools/clubs and get a feel for the different atmospheres, inc. the aircraft. You will be investing alot of time and money in your choice, so the tour idea shouldn't be a problem with any of the schools/clubs. As JP says, some schools are focussed on no.s, not names.... if you get my drift, so keep that in mind.
rgds. .fnb
