Bankstown Flying schools
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I am a student at Aerospace Aviation, and it is true what Zap Brannigan stated, check for student to instructor ratio, because there will be days where it is a good day, but no instructor, even though there are planes.
I started studying at Aerospace Aviation in November, and only getting out 6 hours, but it is not only instructors, most of it has to do with the weather, but 10% of the times, it was instructors.
I can not comment on which school is better as I have only started in this area, but compared to Basair and Aerospace aviation, from what I have seen and know, Basair has been having the most accidents since I started flying and 2 from what I know have been fatal (which is a sad loss), and 1 injured.
I do admit there are a lot of Indian students out there (not a racist remark!)
I started studying at Aerospace Aviation in November, and only getting out 6 hours, but it is not only instructors, most of it has to do with the weather, but 10% of the times, it was instructors.
I can not comment on which school is better as I have only started in this area, but compared to Basair and Aerospace aviation, from what I have seen and know, Basair has been having the most accidents since I started flying and 2 from what I know have been fatal (which is a sad loss), and 1 injured.
I do admit there are a lot of Indian students out there (not a racist remark!)
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No, Basair has had only one fatal accident. That was the unfortunate coming together at 2RN. That can not be pinned on anyone. To write Basair off as a result of that is incredibly naiive. The majority of the Basair instructors are caring, good instructors who do their utmost for their students. It is a busy place yes, but they are putting some good product out the other side.
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The other accident which someone told me, was that of a drunken student pilot (I may be mistaken), someone told me that the student was from Basair but again I may be mistaken.
However, if you are looking for a school, in the end all schools have a record whether good or bad, wheatbix details everything you need to find a school that will suit you.
You already have the options there, and once you arrive to Australia, go to these places at Bankstown, and if you would like to live somewhere close to the school, be sure to know that public transport in Sydney is not the best in the world, it will get you to A to B but it will take you long and maybe expensive.
Another thing, I have been hearing stories from Indian students at my school that it is sometimes not safe at night at Bankstown, be sure that you know the neighbourhood (hopefully at day time).
I wish I can help you out more, but my sources are very limited, so all the best for your choices!
However, if you are looking for a school, in the end all schools have a record whether good or bad, wheatbix details everything you need to find a school that will suit you.
You already have the options there, and once you arrive to Australia, go to these places at Bankstown, and if you would like to live somewhere close to the school, be sure to know that public transport in Sydney is not the best in the world, it will get you to A to B but it will take you long and maybe expensive.
Another thing, I have been hearing stories from Indian students at my school that it is sometimes not safe at night at Bankstown, be sure that you know the neighbourhood (hopefully at day time).
I wish I can help you out more, but my sources are very limited, so all the best for your choices!
Just some advice to anyone reading this thread:
- Be careful of current students pushing the school they are at. They're very likely to be biased towards their current school. I'm not saying don't listen to them, definitely take everything into the equation when you're looking to spend this much money.
- Junior instructors are not necessarily bad. They have to start somewhere, and just try and get an idea of how willing they are to help you.
- As you may have noticed in the last few posts, many people tend to gossip. A lot of the "facts" presented in this thread are "a friend told me" and then he was told by his friend etc. Take all "I've heard that..." stories with several grains of salt.
- Remember that the end product of your training has as much to do with you and your attitude as it does with the training you have recieved. You can't have a good end result without both, so just because a school has put out a few bad or really good students doesn't necessarily tell you about the quality of training available there.
Good luck!
- Be careful of current students pushing the school they are at. They're very likely to be biased towards their current school. I'm not saying don't listen to them, definitely take everything into the equation when you're looking to spend this much money.
- Junior instructors are not necessarily bad. They have to start somewhere, and just try and get an idea of how willing they are to help you.
- As you may have noticed in the last few posts, many people tend to gossip. A lot of the "facts" presented in this thread are "a friend told me" and then he was told by his friend etc. Take all "I've heard that..." stories with several grains of salt.
- Remember that the end product of your training has as much to do with you and your attitude as it does with the training you have recieved. You can't have a good end result without both, so just because a school has put out a few bad or really good students doesn't necessarily tell you about the quality of training available there.
Good luck!
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Thankyou all for your information and advices!I will check them all out in july when i visit Australia.A friend of mine just sent me a link of a degree course in sydney the UNSW aviation.I dont know what it is...does anyone have any information?
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I just got the confirmation letter for entrance to Aerospace Aviation.
They just raised the course costs by $20,000-30,000.. due to "rising fuel costs".
I don't think I'll be going there:
$81,000 for CPL+MECIR+FIR
They just raised the course costs by $20,000-30,000.. due to "rising fuel costs".
I don't think I'll be going there:
$81,000 for CPL+MECIR+FIR
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Must agree with SchoolKidPilot, got my letter the other day and they put their prices up by $23k!!!
So naturally I told them where to go and have taken my money down to Bill Whitworth where I am sure I will receive a very high standard of training.
So naturally I told them where to go and have taken my money down to Bill Whitworth where I am sure I will receive a very high standard of training.
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Whitworth aviation currently has 3 warriors + 1 duchess. Great school!
p.s. just hope they won't get into this "sausage production line" business by taking on international students.
This school is just so unique for training outstanding local Aussie pilots
p.s. just hope they won't get into this "sausage production line" business by taking on international students.
This school is just so unique for training outstanding local Aussie pilots
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Pyrotek i aksed how MANY aircraft they operate and not what aircraft they have.I have googled them and found there website but they dont say about how many aircraft they have.Thankyou ambitious.
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Does anyone know anything about SFTC?I havent heard the best words for them but just asking.I got an email from them and they seem ok.But who can tell from an information pack?
..well i guess...probally:P Is it so Bad?
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I know one instructor at SFTC-he is fantastic. Can't talk about the others as I've not met any of them.
The reason for the dig was because of the amount of incidents the SFTC Liberty's have been in recently. I'm not going to go into all the rumours and innuendo about the school, you will have to make your own decision and I do highly recommend you come across and have a look at various places before you commit to anything.
On a side note, did some flying out of Camden the other day, why do SFTC Liberty aircraft make broadcasts on the CTAF frequency when 6 miles away at 4,500'?
The reason for the dig was because of the amount of incidents the SFTC Liberty's have been in recently. I'm not going to go into all the rumours and innuendo about the school, you will have to make your own decision and I do highly recommend you come across and have a look at various places before you commit to anything.
On a side note, did some flying out of Camden the other day, why do SFTC Liberty aircraft make broadcasts on the CTAF frequency when 6 miles away at 4,500'?