Where to go to get a cheap ATP???????

[rjacobs]

Just as the title reads, anybody know where to go to get a ME-ATP for cheap. All ATP's wants like 2500 bucks, which I cant really justify. I think I can justify like 1000 bucks or so. I have heard there is a school out in Arizona that is around a grand or so, but nobody seems to know the name. I will go anywhere as long as the price is right. Please save the, just wait till you upgrade and the company will pay for it B.S. I may have a job opportunity, but I am lacking the ATP.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

just wait till you upgrade and the company will pay for it

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[JAFI]

I think I would like a new car, but I do not want to spend what it costs. I would like to only spend half. And I do not want any suggestions about a car with a dead person in it only costing half.



--------I could not help my self.-------

---Must step away from the k e y b o a r d.........

 

[rjacobs]

Holy ********************, are you all ********************ing kidding me, now I remember why I never post on here. All you get is smart ass remarks and no real answer.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

In all honesty, I would just go the ALLATPs route. Quick and simple.

$2500 really isn't that much money for an almost hassle-free guarantee for a canned ride.

...or you could take your chances if you're current and hire a local DE for $300 bucks. This will still cost you some. Figure in a few hours of dual in a twin plus the checkride time and DE fee, it may end up costing more outside of a structured program.

 

[CFIIer]

AllATPs is fine, unless you live at one of those locations where they think you need 10 hours of semin-hole time, then it costs around 4k. I did mine at CRM in scottsdale, it costed 2100 including the checkride. You need to have your written done when you show up though....

 

[wilky10]

The is a school at Falcon Field(FFZ) in Phoenix. I thank they told me around 1200. They use an apache. Not the best airplane, but affordable.

 

[sitbackrelax]

http://www.shebleaviation.com/atp.html

This place may be the one you are thinking of. I think gas prices have ruined any chances of $1000.

Also most schools quote prices that don't include the examiner.

 

[rjacobs]

Thanks for the real answers, the cost is what I was afraid of, not having to pay for flying in 3 years kinda makes one jaded, damn 121 airline flying. There is a place in STL I can go to for 2000 bucks(and I wouldnt have to pay for a hotel). I guess ill probably have to pony up the 2000 buck.

 

[JAFI]

After 3 years of 121 flying why can't you go rent a twin and get an examiner for around $500 total?

 

[rjacobs]

start a piston twin, hahahaha, land one, hahahaha. I would probably flair at like 50 feet. I couldnt go out and just jump in a piston twin with a DE and knock it out in an hour. The closest I have come to a piston airplane in 3 years is taxiing by one. To even rent a piston twin to do an ATP ride, most flight schools would probably require 5 hours for a checkout, thats about a grand right there.

 

[JAFI]

Well it is good to know your limitations. If you have any time in a light twin, you may be suprised how quick it comes back.

Be careful of some "quick" schools, they can get you close then kick you into a checkride just before you are ready. Ask around for references.

 

[rjacobs]

Ive got about 300 hours in light twins, just havent flown one in a long time. Most of the schools that people recommend only give you about 5 hours in the airplane before your ride for the low low price of 2500 bucks, which to me is kinda steep. IF I were getting 10 hours than I would think it might be worth the 2500 bucks, but 5 hours plus the ride which is 1.5 at most for 2500 bucks is kinda steep. I know I should just quit whining, but damn.

 

[CFIIer]

honestly, if you have any substantial experience in a piston twin, you won't need much more than a couple of hours to prep for the checkride. I hadn't flown a piston in 3 years, and by the time we had flown two hours, I was up to speed, and then my next flight was the checkride.

good luck

 

[mozzer]

I second Sheble's as I used to work there. Quick, cheap(except for XJT FO's)....that was a joke

Seriously, if you like good weather, cold beer and finish in two days get ur azzz to KIGM.

 

[rjacobs]

Yea that probably is the place, the guy said its in kingman. I could have sworn he said it was cheaper than that, I guess I mis-heard him. There is a place in STL that does it for that same price and I wouldnt have to pay for a hotel since I have family there.

 

[Way2Broke]

Anyone have a ATP-ASEL? It might give me a excuse to do some light plane flying. I took one up about 5 months ago and had a blast.

 

[PURPLEHAZE21]

Action Air Multi in GON if its' close to you...