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Old 31st Jan 2002, 19:36
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As far back as I can remember, I have wanted to learn to fly since. I am finally at a point in my life where I have both the time and the money at the same time.

After reading Flyer Magazine I was thinking of going to several schools including Ormond Beach Aviation. You are the only person I see recommend Ormand Beach. Tell me why I should go to them for my PPL.

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Time to Fly,

I can highly recommend Sierra Academy in Oakland, CA, as well as a couple of other schools here in the US. If you are still looking, e-mail me at [email protected] and I can point you in a good direction.
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Time to Fly,

Indeed Sierra is a good school, but I found it a bit overpriced.There are other schools that will get you through the ratings for a lot less money and most likely less time.Let`s face it, that Bay Area fog isn`t a lot of fun when you`re not working on your instrument rating.

I`m not going to sit here and bash flight schools.. .But if you mail me I`ll give you a few pointers on where to look, websites, and opinions from some other of my former flightschool pals. <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
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I should have been more specific. I am looking at Florida. That way my family can have a holiday too.
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I think you'll find that "some" US schools will expect you to commit yourself 100% to the course, leaving little time to attend to the needs of your family unless they are very self-sufficient. It might be more practical to bring them out beforehand and send them home before the course starts. It's your call, of course, but you may spend money on a family holiday and a PPL and acheive neither particularly well.
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