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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

3rd May 2024, 00:53

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Posted By PiperCameron

Actually, with that level of funding available...

Actually, with that level of funding available and your whole life ahead of you, yes sure, forget the airlines... Go get a CPL and an Instrument Rating instead with a view to getting into private...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

1st Apr 2024, 22:24

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In that case I'd recommend (disclaimer: no...

In that case I'd recommend (disclaimer: no personal links to the following, just the personal experience of learning as an older pilot!), in no particular order, either:
* Tristar (Moorabbin) - for...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

29th Mar 2024, 02:00

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Posted By PiperCameron

With a good work ethic and a bit more life...

With a good work ethic and a bit more life experience than some of the others going through, I'd say you have a very real chance of making a go of it (outside of the usual airline conveyor that is)...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

8th Mar 2024, 06:18

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The issue then is, what happens if you don't...

The issue then is, what happens if you don't complete your training with them? For any reason: eg. you find out the school is dodgy/overcharging you, the CFII is a maniac/drill sergeant, they have no...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

7th Mar 2024, 22:12

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Just be mindful that the piloting journey is not...

Just be mindful that the piloting journey is not "a one size fits all" and that for many and varied reasons it is not at all uncommon for a student pilot to pass through both multiple instructors and...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

22nd Feb 2024, 22:31

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Posted By PiperCameron

You're right that it's pretty unknown.. that's...

You're right that it's pretty unknown.. that's 'cause it's brand new arrangement and they're still working out the fine details. If it suits where you want to go with your training, go for it. :ok:

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

8th Jan 2024, 21:48

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After years of sitting in Melbourne weather, I...

After years of sitting in Melbourne weather, I wholeheartedly agree with you there!!

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

8th Jan 2024, 04:11

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No probs. Depends what your goals are. Due to...

No probs.
Depends what your goals are. Due to the need to use instruments at times for flight at night (eg. those dreaded black holes) the main differences between NVFR and a PIFR are the lack of...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

8th Jan 2024, 01:27

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Good choice. Did mine last year at YMMB with...

Good choice. Did mine last year at YMMB with Tristar, but I guess LTF would be okay also. Being so close to the city lights (real purdy!) and with large well-lit runways and tower control, Moorabbin...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

30th Oct 2023, 04:23

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As I mentioned, they've been trying to re-invent...

As I mentioned, they've been trying to re-invent themselves so this is probably too new for their website. I know pre-COVID they had a link with Sharp Airlines and quite a few of their graduates got...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

29th Oct 2023, 23:48

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MFS are strongly linked to AFTIA and are...

MFS are strongly linked to AFTIA and are currently trying to re-invent themselves, so I doubt their current program has much in common with previous ones. They held an information session back in...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

1st Sep 2023, 04:03

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First off, welcome to the forum! The Swinburne...

First off, welcome to the forum! The Swinburne course or QPA are both good options and a few other Unis around Australia also offer aviation degrees (including B.Bus Av), so if you're willing to move...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

17th Aug 2023, 02:50

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Having followed a similar path to the one you're...

Having followed a similar path to the one you're considering, to add to M1M's reply above, a few questions:

LSA or GA?? If you're thinking of building an RV (RAAus probably) at some point, then...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

21st Mar 2023, 05:09

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Chopz, covid was a hassle for lots of folks, so...

Chopz, covid was a hassle for lots of folks, so you're not alone! Starting my training in Warrior, after many long breaks for various reasons up to and after my PPL I had a similar issue struggling...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

24th Aug 2022, 23:28

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That's good to know. YBSS, with its long, paved,...

That's good to know. YBSS, with its long, paved, cross runways, was my favorite go-to place for landing practice during RPL and PPL training not so long ago ("fly down this road and turn base at the...

Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions

19th Aug 2022, 06:03

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If you're near Moorabbin, don't discount Tristar...

If you're near Moorabbin, don't discount Tristar - their instructors are fantastic and they have a huge fleet (mostly Cessnas) to choose from, even if a bit more old-school than Learn to Die. Rumour...

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