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

[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...

 

[wheelsup]

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...

Gary was the marketing guy @ Air Orlando, after hurricane charley hit the owner was forced to downsize and with that went gary. He's back at flight express doing the recruiter thing as well as flying a bit, and checks this board.

~wheelsup

P.S. Who actually WANTS to fly checks !

 

[CheeseHead13]

Fsi

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.

Not trying to get defensive, but here at FSI we don't give you the BS of "we'll get you an airline job", all we guarantee is that you will get great training. Its all about the customer down here, if you are not happy we will do something to fix it.

 

[bobbysamd]

FlightSafety

Not trying to get defensive, but here at FSI we don't give you the BS of "we'll get you an airline job", all we guarantee is that you will get great training. Its all about the customer down here, if you are not happy we will do something to fix it.

The same was true when I instructed there fourteen years ago.

 

[CapnVegetto]

Watch the big flight school. Big flight schools care about one thing: making money. The longer they drag you out as a student, the more money they can make off of you.

Air Orlando is a good op. I used to fly a LR-35 out of ORL and knew a lot of the guys there, as well as their chief instructor. They won't screw you, they have great equipment, good instructors (at least when I was there), and you can get a job with them. There is nothing in the world wrong with part 61. I did EVERYTHING part 61, taught both ways, and HATED 141. But that's just me. It totally depends on the individual.

Best of luck to you!