Recommendation for flight school
Posted by saarmagic1@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 29 comments
I need a flight school where I can finish my PPL in 2 months that doesn't include ground school and I would need to fly a few flights each day so I also need plane and instructor availability.
(if you have any questions ask in the comments)
Special-Following587@reddit
Intercept Aviation could get you done in 2 months, in the Pacific Northwest.
Bowzy228@reddit
With weather , DPE available and airplane maintenance, I doubt you will get anything done in two months.
Your best bet would be to find an independent CFI with a wide open calendar and access to two reliable planes. Still gonna be tight tbh. Ground done or not the CFI still has to assess your knowledge level prior to signing you off.
BeenThereDoneThat65@reddit
That is literally the worst way to get a PPL, the chances of getting it done in 60 days is slim at best. Plus with the pressure of a deadline is not a great way to learn.
What is your reasoning to do this in such a short time?
saarmagic1@reddit (OP)
I dont live in the US so i will do it over summer break which is 2 months (i have a us passport)
BeenThereDoneThat65@reddit
what is your end goal?
saarmagic1@reddit (OP)
PPL
Arli1013@reddit
You should check out https://atheneair.com/. They’re a Part 61 school, so you can move at your own pace. They’re based in Boulder City, Nevada, offer competitive rates, and have a strong team of CFIs. They also have a solid fleet and good instructor availability, so scheduling isn’t usually an issue.
Ok-Mention-3310@reddit
Going to be honest 2 months probably won’t happen
saarmagic1@reddit (OP)
thanks
TxAggieMike@reddit
What country do you reside in? If USA, what state?
Do you have your medical certificate?
Have you passed the knowledge exam (USA).
An accelerated program you seek will be expensive. Do you have the funds ready to go?
What is going on that requires such an accelerated solution?
saarmagic1@reddit (OP)
I dont live in the US that's why I will only have 2 months
Not yet I'll do it next year
I'm currently in ground school
Im saving to about 20k dollars
I don't live in the US so I will do this over summer break July August)
ltcterry@reddit
As a foreign visitor you’ll need a flight training visa, TSA approval, and a school that can sponsor the visa.
This kind of school is going to charge more than $20k for the training. $100/day for hotel and cheap food is another $6k. Plus a car…
This significantly limits your options. And you should have included this information when asking for help.
TSA fingerprints alone might use half of your two months.
saarmagic1@reddit (OP)
I have a us citizenship and passport
ltcterry@reddit
Did I miss that in your original post or did go back and update? Not that it matters.
saarmagic1@reddit (OP)
I edited
ltcterry@reddit
I messaged you.
saarmagic1@reddit (OP)
yeah i just accepted
TxAggieMike@reddit
Based on your response, you should add to your criteria finding a school willing to sponsor the correct visa type so you can be here and attend school.
That will thin the general list by a bit.
Completion in 2 months may not work. Things that will interfere include weather, aircraft scheduling and downtime for maintenance/inspections, and Designated Pilot Examiner availability (sometimes the wait is 4+ weeks).
You may want to adjust your expectations accordingly.
saarmagic1@reddit (OP)
I don't need a visa I'm a US citizen
minfremi@reddit
20k is basically how much it is to live in a hotel in the USA (and have a car as well) for the two months. You’ll need a bit more cash.
Fit_Homework532@reddit
Beyond the questions, how do you plan on staying proficient once you get your license? Are you only going to fly 2 months every year when you're back in the US? What is the point in rushing to get your license if you then go back to whatever country you are in and don't fly there? And if you're flying there, why not take your time and get your license and then convert in the future when you're back in the States?
saarmagic1@reddit (OP)
I will convert my U.S. license to a local license it costs a lot less then doing the whole thing ib my country
stickJ0ckey@reddit
There's a directory of flight schools on this website if that helps https://donpilot.com/directory/flight-schools
ClearanceLimit@reddit
Two months is a tight schedule. If you want to increase your chances of success, you'll want to prep as much as you can. As a Flight Instructor, I can say a big chunk of time is prepping for written test and the final oral exam. Most students underestimate the follow up questions DPEs come up with. It is a different experience than studying alone.
ltcterry@reddit
You want a flight school and you need an airplane and instructor? And I’m assuming you think you don’t need ground school. Hmmm.
Why do you think you need to do it in two months?
“A few flights a day” sounds like more than “a couple” and less than “several.” Is that 3-4 flights a day? Twice a day (just “a couple”) would be 120 flights. Seems a little like overkill here.
I can get you taken care of near Augusta, GA. But there needs to be a good understanding of plans, goals, and expectations.
saarmagic1@reddit (OP)
I meant like I need to be able to be finished in 2 months I'm already in a ground school that's why I won't need one by a few flights a day I meant enough to finish at least 40 hours in 2 months.
TxAggieMike@reddit
While logging 40 hours within 8 weeks is possible, that does not guarantee that you will possess the level of proficiency to pass the practical exam nor maintain the certification.
As Terry said, the more common time needed is 60-80 hours of flight time.
ltcterry@reddit
The national average is 70-75 hours. Not 40.
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I need a flight school where I can finish my PPL in 2 months that doesn't include ground school and I would need to fly a few flights each day so I also need plane and instructor availability.
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