Flight Training...
/So I'm, once again, seriously considering getting my private pilots license. At least every year I go though this period where I want to get it since I miss aviation so much. Going back to the USAF isn't really an option and at this point in my life it's not really something that I'd do anyway. So I'll never get back to C-5's but that's not to say I can't get back into the wide blue yonder...
I've looked at a number of flight schools online lately. Many have very poor websites, if any, and not any information that I actually found helpful. American flyers was by far the best from what I can see sitting in front of my computer. So I figured I'd give them first shot at me.
My ulitmate goal at this point is to be able to retire some day and go teach others to fly. Anybody that has ever talked with me for more than ten minutes knows that I can talk aviation all day. So teaching others something that I love seems to be a natural progression of my passion.
This past week I contacted American Flyers via the contact info on their website. Below is the response.
Hello William,
Thank you for your interest in American Flyers. I would be happy to provide
you with some information regarding the private pilot program.
Every private pilot program consists of a combination of ground instruction,
simulator instruction, dual flight instruction, solo flight instruction,
simulator instruction as well as homework and self study. Every student
learns at a different pace. There is really no such thing as a "one size
fits all" program. We find the average student requires between 80 and 100
total hours of education for successful completion of the rating if they
train a minimum of one time per week. If you consider ALL the necessary
costs and training I have described, including exam fees, the cost for
textbooks and study materials you can expect an investment of $10-12,000 to
successfully complete your private pilot license.
One of the largest factors affecting the duration and cost of a program is
the frequency of training. The more you train, the faster and more cost
effective your program will be. It is possible to complete your training in
as little as 2-3 weeks. American Flyers is available to train whenever your
schedule allows.
Please give me a call when you get a free moment. I would enjoy the
opportunity to elaborate on our program, especially the differences in
training at an FAA Approved part 141 school like American Flyers vs. a
non-FAA Approved part 61 school.
Blue Skies,
Jeff Omet
American Flyers
800.362.0808
630.584.4700
www.americanflyers.net
As of right now I plan on calling American Flyers Sometimes late this week or early next week at the latest. I'd like to speak with them as well as go down and take a look around. Maybe even a discovery flight if they offer something like that.