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Old 8th Aug 2006, 07:15
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Suggestions on good flying schools in the U.S

Hi Everyone

I am planning to do my PPL+CPL+IR from a good reasonable school in the U.S. Can someone make suggestions based on personal experience or knowledge. Any input would be greatly apppreciated.

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Old 8th Aug 2006, 09:10
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Be very very careful. There have been a few that have took students money (up 60k us) and closed. You could come over and do your ratings at any local airport for half of what the big schools charge. The only problem will be the TSA paper work. Try Walt’s site it may help as well. http://waltbradshaw.com/foreign_students.htm
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Cool

Hi.
Well, you didn't stipulate a location preference over here, but I train at a great school owned by an airline captain and is very much airline-oriented. They have a great fleet of planes in good shape including a couple of twins. I am doing my training there now and think they're very good. I have flown all over the states and the NE provides excellent experience due to varying weather and very busy airspace. The school is Hortman Aviation and it's at KPNE on the ouskirts of Philly - not the most beautiful part of the country, so that might put you off?! There is also ATP (1-800 ATP) which has a very good reputation, but costs a little more. Good luck with wherever you choose
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You don't say what licence you are trying to obtain - FAA, JAA or CASA. I suggest you read this thread before you go any further, And be very sceptical about recommendations from people who have little or no history on Pprune.

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