hi any good flight academies or flight training in orlando fl?

[comander]

I will check out flyairorlando.com right now thank u very much!

 

[NightFlight]

I agree that having the required flight time is fundamental, but there are other factors you should take into consideration:
FlightSafetyAcademy has graduates all over the industry-from corporate to the majors. We used to have airlines come to the academy to do interviews (American Eagle, ACA-now Independence Air, ASA, Comair) on campus and have hired qualified instructors on the spot. Also, the career counselor is very active and knows key personnel at almost all the regionals and sends resumes directly to them for evaluation-instead of applying online. I know FS is more expensive, but you get much more than flight training. I'm not trying to persuade you one way or the other, honestly, I know that money is always a big issue, but you definately get what you pay for.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me.
Good luck

 

[bobbysamd]

FlightSafety

I agree that having the required flight time is fundamental, but there are other factors you should take into consideration . . . . I know FS is more expensive, but you get much more than flight training. I'm not trying to persuade you one way or the other, honestly, I know that money is always a big issue, but you definately get what you pay for . . . . .

. . . . not to mention how FlightSafety is extremely procedures and checklists oriented. The FSI checklists mirror very closely what you'll find on the line. The procedures and profiles that were taught, at least when I was there, were very similar to actual airline procedures; in fact, the Chief Instructor adopted for the entire school the Alitalia instrument approach profiles that we were given to teach our students in that contract program. So, from that standpoint alone, FlightSafety is hard to beat because the procedures discipline you'll receive during your training will stand you in good stead later.

In the interests of fairness, Delta Connection Academy, fka Comair Aviation Academy, is located in Sanford, which is just north of Orlando. I mention DCA because you had asked about schools in the Orlando area. DCA is run by an airline and is also very procedures-oriented. There are many threads discussing the pros and cons of DCA on the board if you care to run a search.

Good luck with wherever you choose to train. I, too, will entertain your PMs.

 

[Fly4Tatt2s]

After looking at schools in the same area (I live Downtown Orlando) I have settle very happily on Air Orlando at the Executive Airport. The other academies and schools I visited just seemed to feed into the typical "we'll get you an airline job" sales pitch that i dont much care to hear. I am happy with my choice and will keep the board informed as to how my training progresses.

 

[comander]

Thanks to everyone , I learned a lot, tomorow im of to orlando , good night! be back in 3 days maybe.

 

[wheelsup]

I used to work at Air Orlando @ ORL and it's a squeaky clean operation. Lots of new planes because of insurance payoffs after the hurricanes, several with glass. Good place to build lots of TT if you can handle the 61 lifestyle (I couldn't). Multi is a bit hard to come by though.


~wheelsup

 

[Fly4Tatt2s]

Wheels, its my understanding they are close to have there 141 ready to roll by mid this year. At least thats the current rumor.

 

[bobbysamd]

Thanks to everyone , I learned a lot, tomorow im of to orlando , good night! be back in 3 days maybe.

Keep us updated on your choice.

 

[StrykerFL]

Air Orlando

You are correct about Air Orlando being close to part 141 certification. We are hoping to have something in place by mid-summer. The program that we have in mind would take you from zero-time thru CFI. The program will be a flexible program allowing for students to continue working while in training. At the end of your training you will have time in all of our aircraft. This includes: a GARMIN G1000 transition (IFR training in a glass cockpit G1000 equipped C172SP, C-182T or DA-40), Cirrus SR-22 transition, Tailwheel Training, high performance endorsement, long distance cross countries, and aerobatics training. Our fleet is the most diverse and technologically advanced in Florida. We currently have almost 30 aircraft in our fleet from Cessna, Diamond, Cirrus, Piper, and Beechcraft. 90% of our fleet are 2001 models or newer and equipped with IFR GPS's and are all extremely well maintained. In addition during the past six months, 10 of our instructors have been hired by various airlines, cargo outfits (AirNet), and corporate operations. The big academies are no longer the only route. We can get you there with the same quality Instruction you would receive anywhere else, in a lot nicer aircraft, and for half as much.

Before you commit to a 100k investment in a pilot factory, stop by and see our Flight School.

 

[millhouse21]

Back when I was at Flight Express, it seemed like half the pilots there had worked at Air Orlando as CFIs. Gary somebody was the recruiter and he also worked at Air Orlando or something. So, that might be an in after you get the 135 time. Oh, and you'd have to want to fly checks...