Check these out for starters

www.aopa.org/learntofly/school/

www.studentpilot.com/reference/flight_schools/

http://www.flightschoollist.com/

The best example I use comes in when a students comes in wanting to get their commercial.  The first thing I ask is their TT.  Then I do a little math in my head...

250 minus their TT
if
< than 120 I recommend the Part 141 course
< than 120 I recommend the Part 61 course

Since the Commercial can be either of the following 250 TT for Part 61 or a 120 hour Part 141 course, a lot of money can be saved by knowing this information.

The benefit of other courses....

Instrument Rating
61 = 35 hours IFR plus 50 PIC x-cnty
141 = 35 hours IFR w/o PIC x-cntry time

Private
61 = 40 hours training
141 = 35 hours training (not very often completed)

As you can see the Commercial is the best course to make the decision however if you have the GI Bill then you will have to go the 141 route in order to qualify.

Call the Falcon Field FBO in Peachtree City, GA.  They have a local Commemorative Air Force (formerly the Confederate Airforce) establishment.  The actively restore and fly several warbird aircraft and would be worth talking to them.

http://www.commemorative airforce.org/

Just make sure you can justify the cost before you make such a big step.  Also, fully understand there employment agreement if you are trying to work for them once completed.  This may have all changed since the airlines started hiring again but the waiting list was REALLY long at one point.  See if you can find some student referals to talk to (not recommeneded by FSA for bias purposes of course).  The customer testimonials will be worth it.

The ASA headsets that I have tried are not comfortable at all.  The are easier to break and simply will not last as long as the DC.  I have the DC and it has been worth the additional cost.

Link is now inactive....oh well...

See Gary's answer to a similar question regarding age and an airline career

http://www.pilotjourney.com/option,com_smf/Itemid,274/topic,151.msg372#msg372

It does not address medical issues but it is a start

Check out the following site for information from one flight training academy

Applicability for International Training
http://www.faa-air.com/International/Applicability.asp

Application Process
http://www.faa-air.com/International/AppProcess.asp

Well, you don't have to worry about employment....everyone is in a hiring boom right now.  The majors are hiring from the regionals and the regionals are hiring from all the flight academies.

The FAA, Federal Aviation Administration is governed by the United States Department of Transportation.  Canada has its own aviation administration...I think it is called the Canada Aviation Regulation Advisory Council.

Since this is a couple months old, you may have already heard about (and purchased) the newest "cream-of-the-crop" software...Microsoft Flight X.  It is a very nice and highly graphical program that will really keep you flying until you can start you training.

Speaking of starting your training...you can solo an aircraft at age 16 but you have to be 17 in order to get your private pilot's license.  From this point you will get your Instrument Rating and once you are 18 your Commercial certificate.  At this point the age limitations slow down and you can become a flight instructor and start building your flight time.

The only other age limitation you will need to know is that of the ATP certificate.  This is usually held by airline or charter captains...and something that you can let the airline train you for, unless you just want to get a head start.

Good luck with your training and if you are ever at KFFC, stop by and see if I am there.  Falcon Flyer stands for Falcon Field in Peachtree City, GA.

I see there has been no reply to your thread.  For a quick answer...the price you mentioned is descent however it is possible to get it as low as US $8000-$8200 but when you are spending that can of money...a couple hundred is not that big a deal.

Jeppesen products are a very easy read and are the typical text for flight academies and flight schools.  You may also want to look for a book called...
"Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot in Plain English"...it can be found at most pilot shops or I even found a copy of it on ebay.

I am a product of Falcon Aviation Academy and I would testify that it is a great place to do your training.  It is highly cost effective and you will be happy with your knowledge level once each rating is complete. 

They are expanding all over the Atlanta area and are needing flight instructors for those interested.  If you are looking to for a flight training academy...check them out.  They also offer immediate flight instructor employment of those that complete any portion of the Professional Career Path.

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    I am a Multi/Single Commercial Pilot working on completing my Flight Instructor Ratings.

Your license is governed by the country you obtain it in and most likely will allow the use of aircraft registered in your country.  You will also be allowed to cross borders as long as you abide by the regulations of each of the countries.

If you are wishing to visit another country (i.e. U.S.A.) you will need to have your license tranferred which can take up to 90 days.  For more information see the topic listed below...

http://www.pilotjourney.com/option,com_smf/Itemid,274/topic,262.msg709#msg709