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ATLANTA: Looking for a BFR in the area
Hi, I'm an American pilot who has been working abroad for the last 15 years. I will be back in Atlanta mid April before returning to another medevac bush job in South America. It has been about 1.5 years since I last flew and do need a BFR (although 1-2 hours of brush-up beforehand would be optimal). As a non-profit NGO pilot, I have a very tight budget. So, I'm looking for anyone who is capable & keen to perform a BFR with me. Basically looking for a general estimate in price for a review flight one day, and a BFR the next day.. ideally in a variable-pitch prop aircraft for the review (As I fly a U206 in my next job), then the cheapest option aircraft for the BFR. If anyone is available and feel this is feasible, please let me know! Thanks
- Brian Gershon (Commercial Multi-Land + Single-Sea + instrument). |
Brian,
Around Atlanta you can find dozens of places to fly. Many of them are probably pretty busy. I wouldn't wait too long to set something up. If you head out of town a bit you'll find the prices cheaper. I'd stay away from PDK unless you want to pay for a lot of taxi time! I assume you are no longer instrument current as well. You might want to find a CFII and suggest "let's do some IFR refresher training flights together with the goal of completing an instrument proficiency check and Flight Review* along the way." Maybe even a 50nm night cross country... You'll need to make it somewhat worthwhile for the instructor and show your competence. Budget - $200/hour flying and $60/hour ground - I'd bet three of each. *Putting my pedantic hat on, the term "Biennial Flight Review/BFR" has been deprecated since 1997. The FAA, in writing, prefers the term Flight Review... Good luck! Terry |
I'm assuming the next job is for a faith based organization?
In which case do they have a recommendation? https://www.goecs.org/academics/upper-school/aviation Wings of Refuge Flight School & Ministry - Home Members ? International Association of Missionary Aviation |
Originally Posted by LTCTerry
(Post 10407937)
Brian,
Around Atlanta you can find dozens of places to fly. Many of them are probably pretty busy. I wouldn't wait too long to set something up. If you head out of town a bit you'll find the prices cheaper. I'd stay away from PDK unless you want to pay for a lot of taxi time! I assume you are no longer instrument current as well. You might want to find a CFII and suggest "let's do some IFR refresher training flights together with the goal of completing an instrument proficiency check and Flight Review* along the way." Maybe even a 50nm night cross country... You'll need to make it somewhat worthwhile for the instructor and show your competence. Budget - $200/hour flying and $60/hour ground - I'd bet three of each. *Putting my pedantic hat on, the term "Biennial Flight Review/BFR" has been deprecated since 1997. The FAA, in writing, prefers the term Flight Review... Good luck! Terry |
Originally Posted by B2N2
(Post 10407946)
I'm assuming the next job is for a faith based organization?
In which case do they have a recommendation? |
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