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Johnstons Aviation Training
What's the latest with Johnstons at Port Macquarie, are they still a good school to complete a full time CPL.
I have done a search but mainly about IFR ratings, not much up to date stuff on full time CPL.
What are the junior instructors like that teach the ab initio?
I have had experience where, once with the senior instructors you need to re learn some techniques as they were not taught correctly the first time by the junior guys.
Any recent or current students please reply.
Many Thanks
I have done a search but mainly about IFR ratings, not much up to date stuff on full time CPL.
What are the junior instructors like that teach the ab initio?
I have had experience where, once with the senior instructors you need to re learn some techniques as they were not taught correctly the first time by the junior guys.
Any recent or current students please reply.
Many Thanks
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I can't speak first hand of their training - BUT - I have recently employed one of their Instructor Rating graduates and he is doing a great job.
If Ed is indicative of their work and their instructors, you have no worries with Johnstone
Best of luck
If Ed is indicative of their work and their instructors, you have no worries with Johnstone
Best of luck
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called coast jet now, but jamie still runs the show. great operation, still the same as it was. If you want an honest indication, ask around the industry , that is the best way to judge an operator or school
the humbug is all good at JAS / Coastjet
the humbug is all good at JAS / Coastjet
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Wilcome: "...Has anyone recently stayed in their on campus accomodation?
What facilities does it have? Space for Parking?..."
Classic! Wilcome mate the "on campus" accomodation is a house in a quiet neighbourhood with a few rooms, kitchen etc roughly 5min drive from YPMQ no issues with parking......PMQ isn't Sydney you know. The only "facilities" provided (and required) are the Port Mac Hotel, the various other bars that I can't recall the names of and the beaches. Plenty of talent about during summer/spring
! Enjoy!
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What facilities does it have? Space for Parking?..."
Classic! Wilcome mate the "on campus" accomodation is a house in a quiet neighbourhood with a few rooms, kitchen etc roughly 5min drive from YPMQ no issues with parking......PMQ isn't Sydney you know. The only "facilities" provided (and required) are the Port Mac Hotel, the various other bars that I can't recall the names of and the beaches
. Plenty of talent about during summer/spring! Enjoy!The Comet.
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Gday mate,
Did my IFR there earlier this year, and know a couple of the junior instructors from before my time at PMQ, and a goof bunch mate.
Very proffesional and well run operation. I have no doubts in recommending it.
Good luck and PM if you need details
Cheers
Did my IFR there earlier this year, and know a couple of the junior instructors from before my time at PMQ, and a goof bunch mate.
Very proffesional and well run operation. I have no doubts in recommending it.
Good luck and PM if you need details
Cheers
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Well I was considering doing my multi-engine command instrument rating with them but their web site did not look very professional (sales pitch wasn't great) so I was considering going elsewhere. Maybe I will take another look at them since some have had a positive experience with them!
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G'day all.
I'm really considering doing my MECIR with Johnstons but was wondering if ILS approaches were included?
Rumor from a few mates is that they have no where to conduct ILS approaches.
Does anybody know if this is true?
I'm really considering doing my MECIR with Johnstons but was wondering if ILS approaches were included?
Rumor from a few mates is that they have no where to conduct ILS approaches.
Does anybody know if this is true?
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Well from what I have gathered looking at their website is that the ILS training means you will have to do the training while doing a nav to get to Tamworth (so more money spent) which they claim on their site is in the close proximity to Port Macquarie!
http://www.johnstonaviation.com.au/location.php
http://www.johnstonaviation.com.au/location.php
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But is it any easier in Syd? When Richmond decides to be hard work (which is very often) and notam their ILS off for 2 weeks you have no choice to head to Nowra. The nowra ILS alone is longer than a PMQ - TW round trip.
Well I was considering doing my multi-engine command instrument rating with them but their web site did not look very professional (sales pitch wasn't great) so I was considering going elsewhere. Maybe I will take another look at them since some have had a positive experience with them!
....Did my CPL and MECIR at JAS as well as a few renewals and found them to be nothing short of excellent. The aircraft are in pretty good nick for flying school aircraft, considering they get flogged with the amount of instrument ratings they do.
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$14000 grand for flying part of it, buy bob tait's irex textbook(maybe around $80) and pay the $130 test fee and self study if your capable. many students however get through 3 weeks of training and scoot up to coff's at the last minute to get the exam out of the way, like wise, you need 5 hrs pic at night for issue of the rating but can be done while down there
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You need an IREX pass to be issues a MECIR. You actually need a pass before you fly the MECIR test. I dunno about JAS, but most schools will not start with you unless you have the IREX done and out of the way. Its not a super-easy exam, and it takes a bit of prep to pass.
You need an IREX pass to be issues a MECIR. You actually need a pass before you fly the MECIR test. I dunno about JAS, but most schools will not start with you unless you have the IREX done and out of the way. Its not a super-easy exam, and it takes a bit of prep to pass.
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Yeah, because a flying school should be soley judged on their website, ....
Well Morno I think a flying schools website is very important since I don't have time to run around the country checking them out in person. GA really needs to get with the times. Having a look at the Johnston Aviation web site made me think it was like a mum & dad operation although by people responces it seems like it is a very professional operation.
How are they after your training? Do they help you get your first job in the industry?
....Well Morno I think a flying schools website is very important since I don't have time to run around the country checking them out in person. GA really needs to get with the times. Having a look at the Johnston Aviation web site made me think it was like a mum & dad operation although by people responces it seems like it is a very professional operation.
How are they after your training? Do they help you get your first job in the industry?
Having a look at the Johnston Aviation web site made me think it was like a mum & dad operation...
How are they after your training? Do they help you get your first job in the industry?
Cheers