ATLANTA: Looking for a BFR in the area
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ATLANTA: Looking for a BFR in the area
Hi, I'm an American pilot who has been working abroad for the last 15 years. I will be back in Atlanta mid April before returning to another medevac bush job in South America. It has been about 1.5 years since I last flew and do need a BFR (although 1-2 hours of brush-up beforehand would be optimal). As a non-profit NGO pilot, I have a very tight budget. So, I'm looking for anyone who is capable & keen to perform a BFR with me. Basically looking for a general estimate in price for a review flight one day, and a BFR the next day.. ideally in a variable-pitch prop aircraft for the review (As I fly a U206 in my next job), then the cheapest option aircraft for the BFR. If anyone is available and feel this is feasible, please let me know! Thanks
- Brian Gershon (Commercial Multi-Land + Single-Sea + instrument).
- Brian Gershon (Commercial Multi-Land + Single-Sea + instrument).
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From: Augusta, Georgia, USA (back from Germany again)
Brian,
Around Atlanta you can find dozens of places to fly. Many of them are probably pretty busy. I wouldn't wait too long to set something up. If you head out of town a bit you'll find the prices cheaper. I'd stay away from PDK unless you want to pay for a lot of taxi time!
I assume you are no longer instrument current as well. You might want to find a CFII and suggest "let's do some IFR refresher training flights together with the goal of completing an instrument proficiency check and Flight Review* along the way." Maybe even a 50nm night cross country...
You'll need to make it somewhat worthwhile for the instructor and show your competence.
Budget - $200/hour flying and $60/hour ground - I'd bet three of each.
*Putting my pedantic hat on, the term "Biennial Flight Review/BFR" has been deprecated since 1997. The FAA, in writing, prefers the term Flight Review...
Good luck!
Terry
Around Atlanta you can find dozens of places to fly. Many of them are probably pretty busy. I wouldn't wait too long to set something up. If you head out of town a bit you'll find the prices cheaper. I'd stay away from PDK unless you want to pay for a lot of taxi time!
I assume you are no longer instrument current as well. You might want to find a CFII and suggest "let's do some IFR refresher training flights together with the goal of completing an instrument proficiency check and Flight Review* along the way." Maybe even a 50nm night cross country...
You'll need to make it somewhat worthwhile for the instructor and show your competence.
Budget - $200/hour flying and $60/hour ground - I'd bet three of each.
*Putting my pedantic hat on, the term "Biennial Flight Review/BFR" has been deprecated since 1997. The FAA, in writing, prefers the term Flight Review...
Good luck!
Terry
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From: GA, USA
I'm assuming the next job is for a faith based organization?
In which case do they have a recommendation?
https://www.goecs.org/academics/upper-school/aviation
Wings of Refuge Flight School & Ministry - Home
Members ? International Association of Missionary Aviation
In which case do they have a recommendation?
https://www.goecs.org/academics/upper-school/aviation
Wings of Refuge Flight School & Ministry - Home
Members ? International Association of Missionary Aviation
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Brian,
Around Atlanta you can find dozens of places to fly. Many of them are probably pretty busy. I wouldn't wait too long to set something up. If you head out of town a bit you'll find the prices cheaper. I'd stay away from PDK unless you want to pay for a lot of taxi time!
I assume you are no longer instrument current as well. You might want to find a CFII and suggest "let's do some IFR refresher training flights together with the goal of completing an instrument proficiency check and Flight Review* along the way." Maybe even a 50nm night cross country...
You'll need to make it somewhat worthwhile for the instructor and show your competence.
Budget - $200/hour flying and $60/hour ground - I'd bet three of each.
*Putting my pedantic hat on, the term "Biennial Flight Review/BFR" has been deprecated since 1997. The FAA, in writing, prefers the term Flight Review...
Good luck!
Terry
Around Atlanta you can find dozens of places to fly. Many of them are probably pretty busy. I wouldn't wait too long to set something up. If you head out of town a bit you'll find the prices cheaper. I'd stay away from PDK unless you want to pay for a lot of taxi time!
I assume you are no longer instrument current as well. You might want to find a CFII and suggest "let's do some IFR refresher training flights together with the goal of completing an instrument proficiency check and Flight Review* along the way." Maybe even a 50nm night cross country...
You'll need to make it somewhat worthwhile for the instructor and show your competence.
Budget - $200/hour flying and $60/hour ground - I'd bet three of each.
*Putting my pedantic hat on, the term "Biennial Flight Review/BFR" has been deprecated since 1997. The FAA, in writing, prefers the term Flight Review...
Good luck!
Terry
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