Oregon or Florida ?
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From: Oregon
Oregon or Florida ?
Hi there !
I'm planning to study flying in the US hopefully this April.
I was pretty set on studying in Oregon, Hillsboro Aero Academy. However after talking to several American Pilots and reading forums, I have learned their number 1 concern: weather. Majority of them would suggest Florida. Then also mentioned it's too expensive in California.
Can anyone give more insight re: Oregon weather and how it'll affect my training ? Hoping to finish PPL thru CFI within 1 year of full time training.
As for Florida, I have my eyes on Florida Flyers. I would love Flight Safety but it's way too expensive.
Not easy to decide as I won't be able to check the schools before enrolling.
Thanks for the help !
I'm planning to study flying in the US hopefully this April.
I was pretty set on studying in Oregon, Hillsboro Aero Academy. However after talking to several American Pilots and reading forums, I have learned their number 1 concern: weather. Majority of them would suggest Florida. Then also mentioned it's too expensive in California.
Can anyone give more insight re: Oregon weather and how it'll affect my training ? Hoping to finish PPL thru CFI within 1 year of full time training.
As for Florida, I have my eyes on Florida Flyers. I would love Flight Safety but it's way too expensive.
Not easy to decide as I won't be able to check the schools before enrolling.
Thanks for the help !
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Do not go to the West Coast. Washington and Oregon has bad weather and is too dangerous for an inexperienced flyer, and California is too crowded and expensive.
Your on the right track, but your in The Philippines which is a long way from Florida. You can not tell from looking at web sites and brochures what place is right for you. You have to trust your instincts. There are many, many places to go. I would recommend you bring your family for a vacation to the Orlando area for two weeks. Whilst they are at the amusement parks you can go visit all the flight schools. It will be a lot of driving, and some nights will be spent on the road, but spending this amount of money is worth the investment. When you see them all you will know what place is right for you.
Your on the right track, but your in The Philippines which is a long way from Florida. You can not tell from looking at web sites and brochures what place is right for you. You have to trust your instincts. There are many, many places to go. I would recommend you bring your family for a vacation to the Orlando area for two weeks. Whilst they are at the amusement parks you can go visit all the flight schools. It will be a lot of driving, and some nights will be spent on the road, but spending this amount of money is worth the investment. When you see them all you will know what place is right for you.
