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31  Starting Out / The Flight Training Forum / Re: Where do i start? on: September 30, 2006, 08:22:40 pm
Quote from: JJ on September 20, 2006, 07:23:26 pm
Thanks alot Gary and Brian. Your information is very helpful. Ill look into the schools you mentioned.  Does SDFTI only offer fixed wing programs?So after getting my private license for fixed wing i would go to another facility to get my private for helo correct?  then should i stick with that same institute for my further ratings or shop around? what looks better on a resume?  also do you know if my va benefits only cover part 141 instruction or both? Boy lots of questions huh?   thanks alot guys.  Smiley


JJ

Sorry I am late responding...yes SDFTI only offer fixed wing.
32  The Hangar / Aviation Humor / Re: anyone been in this situation on: September 25, 2006, 06:40:04 pm
WOW!

That is funny  Roll Eyes
33  Starting Out / Choosing a flight School / Re: AFFORDING & FINANCING flight school & training on: September 25, 2006, 06:37:55 pm
Quote from: JJ on September 25, 2006, 01:26:25 pm
i also plan to use my gi bill when i return to the states.  the only problem is the only 141 program i can find is an accademy and im not sure ill have time to attend the full course and graduate, so that is another problem i've run in to.  as far as using your gi bill can you explain to me the whole process in how i do that. thanks.
JJ

Hi JJ

It is rather easy really.  Find any school that is can accept it and then they will do the paper work  Smiley Smiley

There are MANY schools out there that offer 141 training that are not academy type programs and they will take the GI bill.

The only thing for the GI bill is that you have to pay 100% of your first step in training, that is for the Private Pilot.  After that the GI Bill will pay 60% of the cost - still a really good deal!

If you have any more questions I will try to help.  And thank you for serving our country.

Gary
34  Starting Out / The Flight Training Forum / Re: Where do i start? on: September 19, 2006, 11:03:10 am
Hi JJ,

Welcome to the forums!

I would suggest San Diego Flight Training International at Montgomery Field in Kearny Mesa.  After your private you can get the military to pay for your other ratings Smiley

Also, it is much cheaper to get your fixed wing (airplane) first then do the rotor wing (helicopter) next.

I used to live in San Diego and work for San Diego Flight Training, the number there is 569-1822 and the website is www.sdfti.com - you can also see their ad here on Pilot Journey.

http://www.pilotjourney.com/Aviation_Schools/Flight_Schools/San_Diego_Flight_Training/

Gary
35  Starting Out / General Discussion and Introductions / Re: General Question on: September 16, 2006, 08:24:52 pm

Sorry for the delay in getting back, I missed this message.

That is a GREAT idea, let me see what I can do.
36  Starting Out / General Discussion and Introductions / Re: Introductions, come on now on: August 22, 2006, 11:28:29 am
Welcome Brian, we need experienced pilots here so you are very much needed  Smiley
37  The Hangar / Aviation Humor / Re: Always check those notams on: August 19, 2006, 12:16:46 am
Wow!  That's amazing!
38  Starting Out / General Discussion and Introductions / Re: Introductions, come on now on: August 14, 2006, 08:48:12 am
Hi Jerry!

Welcome, it takes some time to get the hang of this forum thing, but once you do it can be fun.  I am glad we have another CFI in the forums  Smiley
39  Starting Out / General Discussion and Introductions / Re: Back to flying on: August 13, 2006, 08:32:58 pm
Hi jandasmo

Welcome back to flying...that sounds like what I did. Started at 16, stopped at 16 and started back when I was single at 40.   Now at 50 I still love it :-)

Keep us posted on the progress!
40  Starting Out / Choosing a flight School / Re: Multi Engine Rating In South California on: August 13, 2006, 02:53:01 pm
Hi Leader 5 -

Did you train there at AA in San Diego?  I used to live in San Diego and spend many hours at the cafe at KSEE :-)

Welcome to Pilot Journey, its great to have folks from the UK here.
41  Starting Out / General Discussion and Introductions / Re: Hi all ! on: August 13, 2006, 12:13:04 pm
ok, I know what you mean, it is sensitive issue here as well.
42  Starting Out / General Discussion and Introductions / Re: Starting In Indianapolis on: August 13, 2006, 12:11:47 pm
I don't know any isntructors in Indianapolis, but http://IndianapolisAviationcom is a Discovery Flight partner of Pilot Journey

Welcome to the forums! 

Keep coming back!
43  Starting Out / General Discussion and Introductions / Re: Hi all ! on: August 13, 2006, 06:48:17 am
Welcome to Pilot Journey and thanks for joining in here.

Here in the US we can ask a local FAA office to do a "manual" test for color blindness and people that can see colors usually pass that one.  Is there such a test there in India.
44  Starting Out / General Discussion and Introductions / Re: Career change at 48? on: August 06, 2006, 12:07:48 pm
We get this question here at Pilot Journey a lot and the answer is complicated.  I will try and give my thoughts on this here, but really I need to record a presentation for this topic, or have someone write an article.  Or I can interview one of our career flight schools.

Here are some early thoughts on this question.

If you make more than $20,000 per year, can you take a pay cut for 3 years?

Do you have $40K - $70K to spend on flight training, or have the credit to borrow the money?

At the moment the FAA has "forced" retirement at 60 (this might change) so can you end your airline career at 60?  Of course this is AIRLINE, you can still fly corporate and charter.

Are you in good health?  Is there a history of family issues?  If you lose your medical after spending $50,000 for flight school - that would be a bummer.

Airlines with the largest airplanes invest in their pilots, at 51 you only have 9 years left, this means your chances of flying new and large aircraft could be limited.

However on the other hand I have heard that the regional airlines like to hire in the low 50's because they know you have a better chance of staying on with them.  My guess is it also looks much better than having a 25 year old up front, but that is just a guess on my part.

Now having said all this, my comments did assume that you might be airline bound...if you are thinking corporate and/or charter then the rules change.  Of course so does the upper end of the pay scale.

Does anyone have anything to add here?
45  Starting Out / General Discussion and Introductions / Career change at 48? on: August 06, 2006, 11:58:00 am
This is from an email we get all the time so I thought I would answer this here:

"I have a question concerning age limitations. I want to make a career change. I would like to attend a flight school and pursue a commercial pilot career. I am 48 years old. I am a college graduate, [edited removed college name]
 
Can I still attend a flight school and would an airline even consider hiring me as a pilot.
 
Thank you for your advice
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