PanAm v Aersostar Miami
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PanAm v Aersostar Miami
G'day folks. I was wondering of anyone has recently utilized the services of either PanAm or Aerostar in Miami for an A320 endorsement.
I would be coming from Australia and looking for a good operator to completely endo with. I would have a limited time there (4-5 weeks) so I am looking for somewhere that has minimum disruptions.
I have done a search on this topic but haven't found anything recent.
Also if anyone has recommendations for a different provider please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
I would be coming from Australia and looking for a good operator to completely endo with. I would have a limited time there (4-5 weeks) so I am looking for somewhere that has minimum disruptions.
I have done a search on this topic but haven't found anything recent.
Also if anyone has recommendations for a different provider please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
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From: Bourke
A320 rating
Hi,
Exactly in same boat as you.
I need A320 for oz company.
It's like dragging teeth out of some of these training organisations to get the required info.
I have narrowed it down to 2 companies.
Aerostar and flight training international.
Issue with aerostar, fixed dates,not really going to work for me. Accurate information not forth coming.
I have been emailing FTI, and although information has been at times contradictory, it's been forth coming.
FTI are flexible, easier to get to from Oz (Denver)12 day course, which includes 4 days of ground school. I like CBT but nothing replaces a human to answer q's.
Their course foot print I sent to CASA has been approved, as they are a part 142 Operator.
You need to get the TSA approval happening. It's a horses ar$e.
I'm looking to start around the 12 Oct.
Panam, not a good reputation I'm told.
Pm me if you are interested.
Exactly in same boat as you.
I need A320 for oz company.
It's like dragging teeth out of some of these training organisations to get the required info.
I have narrowed it down to 2 companies.
Aerostar and flight training international.
Issue with aerostar, fixed dates,not really going to work for me. Accurate information not forth coming.
I have been emailing FTI, and although information has been at times contradictory, it's been forth coming.
FTI are flexible, easier to get to from Oz (Denver)12 day course, which includes 4 days of ground school. I like CBT but nothing replaces a human to answer q's.
Their course foot print I sent to CASA has been approved, as they are a part 142 Operator.
You need to get the TSA approval happening. It's a horses ar$e.
I'm looking to start around the 12 Oct.
Panam, not a good reputation I'm told.
Pm me if you are interested.
Last edited by diggerinthesandpit; 13th July 2013 at 07:48.
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From: uk
I have done recurrent with panam four times and flight intl twice, they were both good ok. You are going to get your money's worth with either one take your pick. I did one recurrent with Aerostar and it was a night mare and rip off. They used old manuals from panam just ole cutting and pasting etc. I spent more studying with my sim partner testing him up to speed as Aerostar was just a flat line for instruction.
I have no respect for an outfit that steals sensitive info from another company and runs a cheap ass outfit. It lowers the standards in this industry.
I know an initial student would struggle and come out weaker in the end there after what I saw.
I have no respect for an outfit that steals sensitive info from another company and runs a cheap ass outfit. It lowers the standards in this industry.
I know an initial student would struggle and come out weaker in the end there after what I saw.
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From: In a pipe in the upstairs water closet
Just be careful, especially when it comes to CASA (Australia) recognising the FAA endorsement. Many a pilot has gone down this road only to find that CASA won't accept the endorsement in Australia because of the type of training done in the US - it leaves a very big hole in the hip pocket (and a nice donation to the training organisation).
Not to mention the Australian Operators will most likely require you to have the training done at home rather than abroad (It's a cheap but effective quality assurance system).
Good luck
Fuel-Off
Not to mention the Australian Operators will most likely require you to have the training done at home rather than abroad (It's a cheap but effective quality assurance system).
Good luck
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