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Starting Out => Choosing a flight School => Topic started by: Stromstedt on August 03, 2007, 08:41:46 PM



Title: Trying to find a good flight school
Post by: Stromstedt on August 03, 2007, 08:41:46 PM
Hello, I'm trying to find a new flight school and I am just really not sure which one to go to...  I am looking to go to a somewhat bigger flight school which is well known to most of the bigger companies.  Can I get grants to go to a flight school?  On a lighter note, I found a few smaller schools nearby, but I wasn't really sure which one I was wanting to go to.  I can't take out a loan so therefore I am only making $200 a week.  I'm having issues with all this stuff called money lol.  Is there a way I can get a grant (federal or state)?  Anyways, here are a few part 61 flight schools I have found in my area (which could probably start me out before going to an actual flight school).

1) Hendricks County Aviation - http://www.flyhca.com
2) Indianapolis Aviation - http://www.indianapolisaviation.com
3) Eagle Creek Flight Academy - http://www.flyeaglecreek.com

I am slightly leaning towards Indianapolis Aviation -- Yes, it may be an hour away but I would get to learn the traditional method of navigation rather than using a glass cockpit plane that Hendricks County has.  Then again, gas is so expensive maybe I should just go with the glass cockpit, plus get the endorsement to fly an advanced aircraft?  Please give your opinions..

Thanks


Title: Re: Trying to find a good flight school
Post by: Colton on December 26, 2007, 11:13:58 AM
You never know how much you may end up loving to fly! If, say someday down the road, you want to buy a plane...if you are getting single engine, it may not be the "glass cockpit" type.  Also, what if you wanted to take your family on a flight, or weekend vacation or something...also, going to be much harder to find a glass cockpit plane vs regular.