If you could do it.....where and why.....

[gkrangers]

Isn't that the new name of Phil Air???? If so then definately stay away...far far away. Phil's planes were death traps.

i think so. and ditto.

 

[pianoman]

I got my private at the local grass strip for fun and then a couple of years later when I changed careers finished up at ATP.

My cousin did the private at ATP and it didn't work out well for him. (Probably some fault at both ends there.) I think you really need to take your time and cement the fundamentals with the private.

My advice would be to do the private at your own pace, go fly some, and then go to the ATP 90-day program. If nothing else, it'll help you get a job with twin time. They're hard to come by.

Oh yeah I second not getting a degree in aviation science. The airlines don't care. I had a degree in piano performance and they didn't blink twice.

 

[LSU Fan]

2003-I did my initial training at Delta Connection Academy. Upside was great intructors at that time and top notch maintenance.Down side, well too many to list but way too much money. Would not recommend it. 2005-Built multi time at Ariben and maintenance was terrible. Scheduling was very unorganized. Housing was worse than maintenance. No up side. Would not recommend it. 2005-Took my ATP written at ATP. Very quick and delivered what they were advertising. During my test, instructors were coming in the testing room and having conversations. I found it unprofessional. I won't go back but I was only there for one day. If I had to do it all over again, I would go to my local FBO or wherever is the cheapest with decent maintenance. I spent the big bucks and it did not get me any further than anyone else. Hope this helps and good luck!

 

[cforst513]

2003-I did my initial training at Delta Connection Academy. Upside was great intructors at that time and top notch maintenance.Down side, well too many to list but way too much money. Would not recommend it. 2005-Built multi time at Ariben and maintenance was terrible. Scheduling was very unorganized. Housing was worse than maintenance. No up side. Would not recommend it. 2005-Took my ATP written at ATP. Very quick and delivered what they were advertising. During my test, instructors were coming in the testing room and having conversations. I found it unprofessional. I won't go back but I was only there for one day. If I had to do it all over again, I would go to my local FBO or wherever is the cheapest with decent maintenance. I spent the big bucks and it did not get me any further than anyone else. Hope this helps and good luck!

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