Falcon 50EX training

[Jeff Helgeson]

I am looking for the least expensive location with the possible use or help in obtaining WIA funding for the Falcon 50EX.

Any and all locations, experiences with facilities/training events will be appreciated.

Jeff

 

[Counselair]

Got a little something lined up there Jeff? Good luck and let me know if I can help.

TH

 

[banned username 2]

Flight Safety Teterboro, NJ is the only Falcon 50EX sim in the country... I think an Initial is around $24,000...

 

[rice]

Jeff,
And for that $24k you get a free lunch on Wednesday and all the bagels you want each morning.
Seriously though Falcon Capt. is correct, FSI at TEB is the only place in the states for 50EX training. You could go to Simuflite for a straight 50 Type but you won't get the EX stuff there. (They'll tell you they can do a diff's class but you won't have an EX sim to train on) I just finished EX diff's at FSI after flying a straight 50 for nearly 5 years and I was still behind the power curve for the first couple weeks working with the new FMS and all the glass. A lot of money to plunk down but in my opinion its the right way to do it.
Finally to answer your question, I would call client services at FSI and ask them specifically about WIA funding. They should have some answers for you. If not, then PM me and I'll ask a buddy who does some part-time work there if he can find out.
Good Luck, its a sweet ride.

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

Thanks for the responses.

Now if I could just the WIA to pony up the dough.

I have had the free lunches at FSI; I've had better.

 

[Lrjtcaptain]

thats bull**CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED** about free lunches.

simcom didn't give me **CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED**

 

[Gumby]

FSI/TEB/WIA

Jeff,
Having intimate knowledge of FSI/TEB, I can say that as of this date, they DO NOT participate in WIA training! I have tried in the past to get management involved in WIA training, but no luck.

I'm not sure why, it could/would add alot to their bottom line. I do know that FSI/ILG DOES participate in WIA training on the GIV. You might try there....

 

[Counselair]

Gumby,

I've heard, for what it's worth, FSI/ILG has been burned by the WIA for not paying so they don't honor it anymore. I've looked at the NJPIN site and it still lists FSI/ILG but a guy I know tried it and they told him to Naff Off.

Counselair

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

WIA and FSI

My experience is that of Counselair. I trained it FSI at ILG on the HS-125. I asked about the WIA for a recurrent event and they weren't interested due to some none-payment situations from others that had trained pending funds that never arrived.

I appreciate all the responses. It looks like F50 at DFW and F50EX at TEB. Good luck on pricing and funding!

 

[ultrarunner]

Myself and another pilot attended SimuFlite over a year ago on WIA's tab. Works very smooth. If you're unable to go the FSI route, call SimuFlite, they will be more than helpful.