Orlando Flight training
 

Hello
Im looking for someone who did all his training in Orlando Flight training...
-Is it a good school to do a PPL+CPL+IR multi?
-how long does it take to do it?
-pros and cons to go there?

thanks a lot!
:D

OFT
 

Did my intial training out there.
PPL Hour Build and MEP
Great place just watch the extra charges
Do a search on OFT and there are lots of answers to most questions.
Happy Flying;)

Orlando Flight Training Eligibility Confusion
 

Hi, I'm considering training at OFT in Florida for taking PPL and CPL Multi-Engine Courses and their requirements seem confusing to me :confused:

On their website on both the PPL and CPL pages it says the requirements for taking the courses, although some of them seem impossible to have for someone beginning flight training, e.g. on their PPL page it says this:

JAA Private Pilot Training Eligibility Requirements:
1. Be able to speak and understand the English language.
2. Hold a current JAA class 2 medical certificate.
3. Pass the JAA PPL written examinations with a score of 75% or more.
4. Pass a radiotelephony practical test.
5. Complete a qualifying a 150 NM cross country flight.
6. Pass a JAA skill test.

Are these requirements for STARTING the course or are they requirements for passing and being issued with the licence? The same questions apply for the requirements on the CPL page:

PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
JAA CPL ELIGIBILITY
1. Be able to speak and understand the English language.
2. Hold a JAA class 1 medical certificate.
3. Provide evidences of passing JAA ATPL/CPL written exams from the CAA.
4. Hold a radiotelephony license.

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Sorry, missed a bit out :uhoh:

continued on from above:

JAR CPL AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE
1. Have completed 150 hours flight time.
2. Have at least 100 hours P1 (PIC) time.
3. Holder of Night Qualification.
4. Have completed a qualifying cross country flight of 300 nautical miles
with 2 landings at 2 different aerodromes other than the departure point.
5. Have complied with JAA-FCL 1.225 and 1.240 if a multi engine aeroplane is to be used on the skill test.

Obviously the last four points in the post above are needed before starting, but surely the ones titled Aeronautical Experience are well out of reach for someone starting CPL Training?

It doesn't seem very clear to me, but maybe its a stupid question.

Thanks,
Gotta_Hope

Hi

For the PPl these are requirements that you must achieve throughout the duration of your traing and are in no way pre entry requirements. i would however recommend you get the medical before you go, also think about doing the exams before you go.

With regards to the CPL they are indeed pre entry requirements. Feel free to PM me.

Hi again

I believe they are all requirements for the issue of a CPL.

think again
 

Hi , I did my PPL 3 years ago with OFT. Think again before you go there.
After PPL with OFT i decided to do FAA CPL/IR/Multi at the same airport but with another school. To many things that were NOT OK with OFT........oh yes they do have the accident record at Kissimmee airport....no doubt.

Like what? Has anyone else had any experience with them, good or bad? I did a search earlier and the results came up pretty good for OFT

I rented an aircraft (C172) from them two weeks ago.

The guy checking me out was great chap named XXXXXXX. The aeroplane was nice and tidy, and the outfit seemed well run. There was a lot of students milling around the place and it all looked very busy.

There was a slight misunderstanding over the time I agreed to take the aircraft and I got a stern talking to from the front desk but on the whole the experience was positive.

PD

They've had 2 airplanes crash in the last 8 months. Both students (on solo) both trained at (and by OFT). Be careful.

Try Sunstate Aviation, same airfield!

im heading out to oft on the 16th april to hour build and then complete my multi comm. Is anyone else out there going at the same time and fancy sharing some navs, or meeting up for a few beers

Take Care
 

Having moved to Orlando last Sept (from the UK) i'm currently studying for FAA licences in my own aircraft based in Kissimmee airport. I also have a job at one of the FBO's on the field and have heard (and experienced) some slightly scary stories originating from OFT. I would definately warn anyone considering training there to be cautious.
On the other hand, as mentioned elsewhere in this thread, Sunstate aviation (also at KISM) is a great outfit with good maintenance (their mechanics help maintain my aeroplane) and reasonable prices - in fact the best prices around (i was there only yesterday buying a few complex hours!). Hope this helps anyone coming to the area for training.
Beers and flying chat always good, anyone in the area interested let me know.

I use Sunstate when I take a winter break in Kissimmee - great people, great airplanes, great prices BUT, they don't do JAA training, only FAA.

I believe, although will no doubt be corrected, that for JAA training, there is a choice between OFT, OBA and NAC in the whole of Florida,

<<edit: You missed EFT @ Ft Pierce. - but you included NAC, who (currently) are no longer JAA approved. That makes it EFT, OBA and OFT (in alphabetical order).>>

I heading there tomorrow to fly with Sunstate for a week, it does seem strange that the 3 JAA providers are all a little dodgy! I reckon if you want to train for a European licence you should do it in Europe! Same goes for an American one, do it in America! Jez, if you're around I'll be in Sunstate, pop in and say hi!

When I was there there was the question: "What's the difference between the swamp and a flight school in Florida"; answer:"There are far fewer alligators in the swamp."

OFT
 

I did my PPL at OFT many many moons ago (Last centuary!). It was great. Prices were good, aircraft clean, tidy and always available when they said they would be. Instructor was excellent, got me a first time pass at the flight test. I`m now flying professionally and no problems were found during my advanced training that could be blamed on basic training.

I think with some schools, you pays your moneys and takes your chances.:cool:

HighFlyer21
 

Fatboyslimfast...... I am heading out to OFT on the 4th April do do my JAA CPL. This is the second time I have been to OFT, the first time was in 2004 to do my PPL. I have already done my hour building, but that beer sure sounds like a plan!!!.

Orlando Flight training.....??
 

This school offers a Frozen ATPL for $18000, but no one seems to comment on it....Anyone been there or have any advise?

Bravely venturing across the pond
 

Hi People,

I've booked to do my PPL/Night rating with OFT early in September 2006, any one else going to be there?