Good Flight Schools?

[USC***]

My brother just decided to quit his job as a banker and wants to follow in my footsteps as a pilot! I've warned him about the industry, but this is what he wants to do. I'm trying to find a good flight school anywhere in the US(preferably a location with good WX year round, FL, AZ, etc...). He's open to moving anywhere.

He wants a flight school where he can go zero to CFI & CFII in about 6 months. I went to a similar flight school in Oklahoma about 10 years ago, but it has recently gone out of business.

If anyone has any recomendations, I will pass it along and we appreciate all the help. A few friends have already mentioned Flight Saftey and Com-Air Academy. I will do research on both, but I believe Flight Safety is a little pricey.

Thanks again,

 

[Kream926]

0 to II in 6 months?

 

[USC***]

Yes,

I did it (Zero time to CFII in 6 months) a few years back. I think I did it in 5 months. You just need a dedicated attitude, a school with alot of planes, good weather, and good hard working instructors.There are a few 141 schools that do this. I'm just looking for some recommendations.

Thanks

 

[IFollowRoads]

Tell him to do it in Arizona if he needs to be done in six months.

 

[QuasarZ]

Flight saftey can do it in 8 mo i think??

 

[Slice121]

www.prairieairservice.com

 

[minitour]

Check us out...we specialize in that type of training. www.americanjettraining.com

On a not-so-related note...how'd you enjoy your time at Airman?

-mini

 

[twepilot]

wright flyers in SAT

RV

 

[g-code]

I fly at Wright Flyers, and you can get an airplane every day if you schedule out far enough.

EX. I am flying Tues-Fri. this week, and the same next week.

 

[Mason]

Good value

try Georgia Aviation Technical College

www.gaaviationtech.edu

He won't be able to do it in six months (more like a year) but I guarantee the cost will be much less than anywhere out there. Quality is also great. PM me with more info if you like.

 

[Aviation Geek]

Give American Flyers a shot. They have lots of locations, including Florida. I was very happy with their training and the people I worked with. The CFIs on staff are top notch. While they are a business, they are very flexible, work with your "learning style" and seemed dedicated to reaching the you set.

 

[navigator72]

I attended North American Institute of Aviation in Conway, SC. They can get the CFII done in about 6 months. I only attended the school to finish up my Inst/com but my roomies did the 0 - CFII in 6 months. It was a very good school plus it's close to Myrtle Beach.


www.Naiasc.com

 

[Swass]

Prairie Air service. Hands down one of the best reputations out there and great multi pricing for when or if he wants to build (buy) a little multi time.

 

[NuGuy]

Good god, do yourself and your bud a favor and go to Med or Law school instead.

Nu

 

[Trogdor]

How about taking a little longer than 6-8 months and actually gain some experience.

 

[USC***]

Trogdor,

Are you jealous because it took you a while?

I did my ratings in 6 months because I busted my butt and studied and worked hard. Then I paid my dues by instructing, and flying freight, and flying for some small 135 operators and finally got the dream job. Theres no reason to waste time and taking 2-4 years just to get your ratings. As they say in the airlines, senoirity is everything in this career.

 

[Metro752]

www.allatps.com

Do their self paced program, take your time, have fun, 10-15 months.

OR

90 Days

 

[pgcfii2002]

Sheble Aviation in LAS......

 

[DCAinstructor06]

whats the hurry? There are lots of ticket factories out there. Take your time, learn as much as you can. DCA's program will run you about 10 months. Besides, the airlines aren't going anywhere. Not that anyone should be in a hurry to get FURLOUGHED!

 

[StrykerFL]

Don't bother with DCA. They are way overpriced and have old beat up airplanes.

If it were me, I would go and do Flight Safety's advanced airline training program. There were at least 15 people in recent new hire classes at ASA with less than 500 hrs TT. For the money they seem to be the best bet in the US right now. Especially if you are looking at spending some cash. I think almost all of them did it in less than a year. Plus their aircraft are new and it is located in a pretty nice area (Vero Beach), unlike Slumford.