Moncton Flight College/PTC
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I am on my way to Moncton flight college tommorow morning from heathrow for 3 months to complete a jaa ppl, night qualification and hour building. I will keep posting to let you all know of my experiences
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BA,
I wish you all the best in obtaining your PPL and ratings.
It would be excellent if you could possibly keep a mini-diary of your experience whilst at Moncton from diverse aspects of getting there, transport, fleet to the more nitty-gritty of flying, instructors etc., it may help wannabes in making that elusive decision about attending Moncton or not.
There doesn't seem to be any recent threads regarding Moncton.
I have also placed Moncton along with ProIFR for in my shortlist for commencing flight training. What swayed your decision in picking MFC?
Looking forward to your updates..
Good Luck
I wish you all the best in obtaining your PPL and ratings.
It would be excellent if you could possibly keep a mini-diary of your experience whilst at Moncton from diverse aspects of getting there, transport, fleet to the more nitty-gritty of flying, instructors etc., it may help wannabes in making that elusive decision about attending Moncton or not.
There doesn't seem to be any recent threads regarding Moncton.
I have also placed Moncton along with ProIFR for in my shortlist for commencing flight training. What swayed your decision in picking MFC?
Looking forward to your updates..
Good Luck
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The Great Moncton Flight College:
Hi all!!I am a recent student of the flight college at Moncton - and let me say it is an absolutely amazing FTO. They operate very professionally, with a wonderful atmosphere! The students there are all enthusiastic about flying and the instructors have double the passion. The instruction is of a very high standard and everything you do is well worth your money, the briefings help imensly with your training and development as a professional aviator. The instructors are not passing hour builders, they are people that want to make a vareer in the training side of aviation, hence the quality in training. I am a very judgemental person and scrutinise things to the finest of details - i am returning back to the college in two months for my hour building MECPL and Night rating - i would not return if it was not this good. I have yet to see/hear of a FTO that supercedes this college and its training. Please feel free to contact me for any info, i only provide honest opinions - and if you choose this college, then be sure to enter the aviation world as a pro
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Hi
I'm in a bit of a dilemma and torn between Moncton and OFT and hoping you can help me in making a decision.
I've read good reviews about Moncton and the quality of instruction. I've got a few questions so here goes.
1) Moncton state it can take from 4 - 6 weeks to complete the PPL.
Has anyone done it in less than 4 weeks?
2) What was the weather like? Based on weather how many times a day to you get to fly?
3) Is it preferable to do the exams before going there?
Money wise I think OFT is a good option but I don't feel comfortable being pushed through in 3 weeks and at the end of the day they way I see it is if you receive good instruction in your PPL that builds a strong foundation for all future flying.
Thanks in advance.
I'm in a bit of a dilemma and torn between Moncton and OFT and hoping you can help me in making a decision.
I've read good reviews about Moncton and the quality of instruction. I've got a few questions so here goes.
1) Moncton state it can take from 4 - 6 weeks to complete the PPL.
Has anyone done it in less than 4 weeks?
2) What was the weather like? Based on weather how many times a day to you get to fly?
3) Is it preferable to do the exams before going there?
Money wise I think OFT is a good option but I don't feel comfortable being pushed through in 3 weeks and at the end of the day they way I see it is if you receive good instruction in your PPL that builds a strong foundation for all future flying.
Thanks in advance.
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... but I don't feel comfortable being pushed through in 3 weeks and at the end of the day they way I see it is if you receive good instruction in your PPL that builds a strong foundation for all future flying.
You answered yourself here moodster and you are so right
You answered yourself here moodster and you are so right
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Hi all
Moncton Flight College is about quality and safety. It's not about rushing students through the training. You will get a great flight instructor and really good ground school. I have not been to the schools in Florida, but from my experience I cannot see how one could complete a PPL in three or four weeks and then expect to be a safe pilot.
MFC should not be compared to the schools in Florida because they have a completely different way of doing things. MFC will give you a really sound foundation to build upon. It will cost you a little bit more and take you a little longer, but things will be done right. You get what you pay for!
I did my PPL with MFC and will go back to do my CPL once I get done with the ATPLs!
Gez
Moncton Flight College is about quality and safety. It's not about rushing students through the training. You will get a great flight instructor and really good ground school. I have not been to the schools in Florida, but from my experience I cannot see how one could complete a PPL in three or four weeks and then expect to be a safe pilot.
MFC should not be compared to the schools in Florida because they have a completely different way of doing things. MFC will give you a really sound foundation to build upon. It will cost you a little bit more and take you a little longer, but things will be done right. You get what you pay for!
I did my PPL with MFC and will go back to do my CPL once I get done with the ATPLs!
Gez
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Hi Guys I am heading out to Moncton on the 30th March really looking forward to it sounds like they are a quality outfit, on OFT i did my PPL out there about four years ago really enjoyed it, but like anything in aviation allow longer than three weeks due to weather etc.
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I have only been at Moncton for 3 days now and have not flown yet because i am due to start on monday. the instructors are really nice people and the student accomodation outside the flight college is excellent. The town is also a very friendly place and if you need a question answering anywhere somebody will be happy to help. I cannot wait to start my training with MFC as it is clear to me already that they concentrate purely on quality of training and also safety. one thing trainees need to remember is that there is no such thing as a guaranteed pass !!!
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Hi CBAXmas
I know you asked BA the question but I'll tell you what i can.
Living costs vary on where you want to be. If you want to live on campus, its more expensive ($350(double)/$500(single person) i think) but these accommodations were intended for people who weren't going to be here long (guess that changed) off campus gets you a place for $350 to $450 but $400cdn can get you a fairly nice place. the nicer places tend to be a bit farther from the college but they are worth it.
Food costs depend on how much and what you eat
but around $150/mo.
As far as course costs, i can't help you there because I'm in the Canadian Diploma program, but I am sure one of the JAA guys can answer that.
If you have any questions, I will try to answer them the best I can.
Hairdo
I know you asked BA the question but I'll tell you what i can.
Living costs vary on where you want to be. If you want to live on campus, its more expensive ($350(double)/$500(single person) i think) but these accommodations were intended for people who weren't going to be here long (guess that changed) off campus gets you a place for $350 to $450 but $400cdn can get you a fairly nice place. the nicer places tend to be a bit farther from the college but they are worth it.
Food costs depend on how much and what you eat
but around $150/mo.As far as course costs, i can't help you there because I'm in the Canadian Diploma program, but I am sure one of the JAA guys can answer that.
If you have any questions, I will try to answer them the best I can.
Hairdo
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It does seem Moncton Flight College is expending quite rapidly as news reports are suggesting they are planning to open up a 2nd campus as soon as next month (June 2007)...
More details are available at http://en.carnoc.com/list/2/2723.html
Regards.
More details are available at http://en.carnoc.com/list/2/2723.html
Regards.
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not getting into this debate but....
I know no more about the school itself than anyone else.
Although, I have met the CFI for MFC a good few times. He seems to me to be a thorough and professional individual who takes his job and his responsibilities very seriously.
And before anyone pipes back let me say that I have ABSOLUTELY NO CONNECTION WITH MFC WHATSOEVER.
Although, I have met the CFI for MFC a good few times. He seems to me to be a thorough and professional individual who takes his job and his responsibilities very seriously.
And before anyone pipes back let me say that I have ABSOLUTELY NO CONNECTION WITH MFC WHATSOEVER.
