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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Nov 2007, 19:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
Posted By NH2390

No I haven't and wouldn't, which is why I'm...

No I haven't and wouldn't, which is why I'm simply sharing my experience. Please don't take it personally, your preflight may vary, but they weren't at all 'fine' when I was there last week. Better...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Nov 2007, 21:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
Posted By NH2390

I would have to disagree with you here. Folks did...

I would have to disagree with you here. Folks did seem friendly, but my impression was of scary airplanes maintained by an guy in a T-hangar with no insurance or permit. Last time I stopped by there...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Sep 2007, 02:17
Replies: 355
Views: 98,686
Posted By NH2390

Private Multiengine Instrument Commercial...

Private Multiengine
Instrument
Commercial Multi
Commercial Single
CFI
CFII

Are $300 each.

MEI (Initial) is $400.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Sep 2007, 02:00
Replies: 355
Views: 98,686
Posted By NH2390

In addition to the quoted price are: ...

In addition to the quoted price are:

Examiners Fees $2200
Written Test Fees $630
Books (approx) $600
Aircraft Rental for tests(approx) $2000
Fuel Surcharge $1500
Random Admin Fee $200

But...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Sep 2007, 13:02
Replies: 355
Views: 98,686
Posted By NH2390

They separate between regular instructor pay...

They separate between regular instructor pay which is hourly, and the salaried instructors who commit to staying for a year.

Don't budget around completing the pro course in six months. The...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Sep 2007, 12:20
Replies: 355
Views: 98,686
Posted By NH2390

ABA don't pay their instructors $35,000 a year! ...

ABA don't pay their instructors $35,000 a year!

They have adverts for it, but most are still on the $10 - $15 per flight hour and unpaid for the rest. The $35,000 a year job is for US students to...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2007, 21:48
Replies: 253
Views: 68,251
Posted By NH2390

They have a 75% failure rate!

They have a 75% failure rate!
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2007, 17:41
Replies: 253
Views: 68,251
Posted By NH2390

Or d) The landing was soft enough not to activate...

Or d) The landing was soft enough not to activate the ELT but the pilot was incapacitated.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2007, 00:13
Replies: 33
Views: 11,884
Posted By NH2390

The cracking cowlings are replaced under waranty....

The cracking cowlings are replaced under waranty.

With many hours in both, I find they are both very good training airplanes. I'd give a slight edge to the new 172s. I prefer the G1000 to the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Aug 2007, 00:06
Replies: 100
Views: 32,391
Posted By NH2390

I'm not sure that's such a bad record, and no...

I'm not sure that's such a bad record, and no fatalities. I know of schools with a lot worse.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Aug 2007, 22:11
Replies: 100
Views: 32,391
Posted By NH2390

OBA Crash

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/volusia/orl-bk-planecrash-081907,0,7050536.story?coll=orl_home_promo

Anyone out there with any details?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Aug 2007, 12:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,768
Posted By NH2390

Poor management, planes in poor/dangerous...

Poor management, planes in poor/dangerous condition, stacks of unusable safety pilot time and bad facilities.

You aren't exactly reccomending this place. The only thing it has going for it is that...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2007, 22:46
Replies: 100
Views: 227,726
Posted By NH2390

This situation happened to me, and to several...

This situation happened to me, and to several other students at a school I attended. My problem was that I expected a six month course to take six months, so when every one of my flights were...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jul 2007, 14:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,920
Posted By NH2390

Avoid this school like the plague. Haggard...

Avoid this school like the plague. Haggard airplanes, poor maintenance, deceptive pricing and decieptful management. Their program includes a bunch of hours which can't be logged under JAA rules.
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Jul 2007, 19:49
Replies: 17
Views: 2,276
Posted By NH2390

In FAA land, the cross country time requirements...

In FAA land, the cross country time requirements for the ATP certificate do not require a landing at a point other than the point of departure.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jul 2007, 23:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,091
Posted By NH2390

Beware of any school which gives 'fixed' fees....

Beware of any school which gives 'fixed' fees. Their charges for going over minimum hours can be higher, and I know Ari-Ben Aviator in particular has a number of extra charges, for things like books...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jul 2007, 21:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,101
Posted By NH2390

The Visa IS as easy as just switching schools....

The Visa IS as easy as just switching schools. The school you are at now transfers you out, and the new one transfers you in, all using the online SEVIS system. Of course, that does rely on the old...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jun 2007, 11:51
Replies: 25
Views: 3,259
Posted By NH2390

I wouldn't call The Pines modern (I believe they...

I wouldn't call The Pines modern (I believe they were built in the 80's, and they are a bit of a dive), but I was refering to the actual school facilities. Other schools have classrooms! :ok: Anyone...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jun 2007, 00:59
Replies: 25
Views: 3,259
Posted By NH2390

EFT has the worst facilities and the worst fleet...

EFT has the worst facilities and the worst fleet of airplanes (both in terms of availability and maintenance) of any of the JAA schools in FL. I know because I've visited every one of them. :p

How...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2007, 23:36
Replies: 25
Views: 3,259
Posted By NH2390

I know of many EFT students with complaints....

I know of many EFT students with complaints. Their thread is full of them.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2007, 12:26
Replies: 33
Views: 2,204
Posted By NH2390

If training in the US, do a FAA certificate....

If training in the US, do a FAA certificate. Cheaper, better training and more priviledges when you get back.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2007, 21:09
Replies: 31
Views: 3,113
Posted By NH2390

As above, but remember you still need a BFR...

As above, but remember you still need a BFR within the last two years for your FAA certificate to be valid.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jun 2007, 01:51
Replies: 11
Views: 1,529
Posted By NH2390

The simple option is, don't declare it on the...

The simple option is, don't declare it on the form. I mean, if you were a terrorist, you wouldn't, right? So it's utterly pointless. Don't give them a reason to refuse you.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Jun 2007, 23:52
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By NH2390

I don't know of any JAA school which does have...

I don't know of any JAA school which does have the ability to offer the visa. Although there is at least one that uses another school to issue it illegally.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd May 2007, 14:45
Replies: 105
Views: 22,245
Posted By NH2390

Learn to be a real pilot.

Learn to be a real pilot.
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2007, 12:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,238
Posted By NH2390

My understanding is the Visa is only required for...

My understanding is the Visa is only required for more than 18 hours of training per week and if the purpose of the trip is to train.

If you're coming for a holiday and only want 5 hours or so it...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2007, 12:56
Replies: 21
Views: 2,648
Posted By NH2390

GLONASS Maybe?...

GLONASS Maybe? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glonass)
Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2007, 22:41
Replies: 3
BFR
Views: 834
Posted By NH2390

There is nothing fixed, apart from the minimum of...

There is nothing fixed, apart from the minimum of 1 hour ground and one hour flight training. The rest is at the discretion of the CFI. I normally focus on stalls, since they are things many pilots...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Apr 2007, 21:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,000
Posted By NH2390

You need TSA clearance for your initial FAA...

You need TSA clearance for your initial FAA certificate, regardless of if it's Private, Commercial or ATP. If you have an FAA Private certificate already, you don't need it for commercial.

You...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2007, 22:16
Replies: 26
Views: 7,476
Posted By NH2390

They do have a beach, but it's not much. There...

They do have a beach, but it's not much. There are Manatees, Scuba diving, although not a good idea to combine deep/long dives with the flying, golf courses, and stock car racing over in Inverness....
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2007, 15:50
Replies: 26
Views: 7,476
Posted By NH2390

Yes, CAG is in Crystal River. Gainsville is the...

Yes, CAG is in Crystal River. Gainsville is the convenient controlled field for doing the required T/O and Landings.
I had no 'selling stunt's' with CAG. Training and cost were exactly as I was...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2007, 23:20
Replies: 26
Views: 7,476
Posted By NH2390

When I was there the planes I was flying were in...

When I was there the planes I was flying were in good shape. I think they'd had a problem with the bonanza and it was being repaired. I did my Private in 35 hours part 141. The only r/c requirement...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2007, 14:59
Replies: 26
Views: 7,476
Posted By NH2390

I did my FAA PPL at CAG, and went back for my...

I did my FAA PPL at CAG, and went back for my CPL.
Fantastic, friendly FBO, excellent experienced instructors, and good prices.
The Rookery is basic, but very cheap.
I believe they have a few...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2007, 13:14
Replies: 9
Views: 1,335
Posted By NH2390

I had the same response initially at a different...

I had the same response initially at a different school. It's because they want to sell you training. I 'informed' them otherwise, and once they realised that I knew the rules, they were happy to...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2007, 20:39
Replies: 15
Views: 2,052
Posted By NH2390

http://airamericafc.com/index.php Great...

http://airamericafc.com/index.php

Great rates but no visas...
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