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How To Choose a Flight Training School

Sofia Sapojnikova — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:28:51 GMT

You've decided to learn to fly. Now the question is where do you go to learn to fly? There are so many training options, one is certain to meet your needs. The good news is that a shortage of airline pilots has turned flight training into a full-fledged industry.

What you need to think seriously about what you want and expect before jumping into the flight training career.
The reasons people decide to learn to fly seem to fall into two major categories and a couple of minor ones. Many of today's students are looking down the road at a seat in the airlines, which is a gigantic change from a decade ago when the jobs were so scarce that it wasn't even worth considering. The other major group of student pilots includes those who have reached, or passed, middle age and are finally getting to do what they've always wanted to do. The balance of the student population is made up of those who want to work an airplane into their existing business, those who simply can't live without the thrill and adventure of flying, and those who don't know for sure why they are doing it. Many of these people in all of these categories have jobs or careers that they can't or don't want to leave to pursue flight training. Others have families that require their presence on a daily basis. Still others have strict budget limitations. Each circumstance requires a different type of flight school.

In investigating any school, you need to determine how seriously the business takes its flight training program and how professional the approach is. The best way to answer these questions, and others, is to talk to people who are taking flight instruction there. Don't ask just one person. Ask for the names of at least five current or past students and contact all of them. When you talk to these students, get a sense of how satisfied they have been with their training experience and ask some specific questions:

Were the instructors prompt?
Did they do both preflight and postflight briefings?
Were they good communicators?
Were the aircraft well-maintained?
Were the instructors honest in evaluating their students' progress?
Did the instructor leave the school before the student earned the rating?

Why choose Aviator College?

There is a lot to like at Aviator College. We offer “hands on” flight training in an idyllic campus setting. Our beautiful facilities, dedicated faculty and staff, and long history of providing quality aviation education ensures graduates receive the skills and knowledge required to excel in today's highly competitive aviation market.

Aviator College is a fully accredited flight school that provides the most cost effective program for a two year degree in an aviation related field. The college has a state-of-the-art 37,000 square foot training facility, featuring a CRJ Level 5 Flight Training Device (simulator) but FTD’s are not used towards your flight time for any ratings.

Our planes are second to none. We operate a fleet of more than 30 aircraft that fly over 30,000 hours yearly. All our planes are low wing and are equipped with Garmin 430’s and Aspen EFI’S.

The campus itself is in the scenic countryside. It is situated in a semi-tropical campus setting with the most up-to-date equipment and technology available. The housing complex is located on the campus. Every housing unit has four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. The bedroom may be divided into two separate rooms, saving on housing costs if you desire. The housing units are fully furnished with a television and internet access. Students have access to an outdoor pool, tennis and volleyball courts. There is a fitness center on the campus grounds.

Additional housing is located just north of Fort Pierce in Vero Beach. These houses have three bedrooms each, two baths and full kitchens.

We have payment plans to fit everyone’s budget. Sit down with one of our finance experts – they will assist you with a variety of financial aid programs, veterans benefits and career education loans.

We invite you to visit our campus, tour our facility and meet our staff. We think you will like Aviator College as much as we do.

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Flight Training in Florida

Sofia Sapojnikova — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:40:00 GMT

There are a lot of flight schools in Florida and there is a good reason for that. The people are friendly, the cost of living and taxes are low and the weather is beautiful.

Florida enjoys a sub-tropical climate that promises long summers and short, mild winters. It is perfect for year-round outdoor activities and it is also perfect for flight training. The average median temperate in central Florida is 75 degrees and the skies are clear and sunny about 280 days out of the year. No wonder they call Florida the “Sunshine State.”

Applying for Flight Training School

Not all flight schools are the same. There are over 1400 of them in this country so there’s big selection to choose from. How do you decide which school is right for you? You need to do your homework even before you go to school.

We have outlined a few essential tips that will help you choose the right school to get your flight training degree.

Flight Training Facilities

Make sure the place is clean and well-maintained. Check the condition of the fleet and the surrounding environment. If the facility is cluttered, unattended to or even run down, chances are your training will be the same.

Fleet Condition

Are the planes new? If not, how old are they? How many planes are in the fleet? Are they properly maintained and do you have access to the maintenance logs? A training plane should be serviced after every 100 hours of flight time. It doesn’t have to be new to fly but it does have to well-maintained.

Professionalism and Pride

More than any other vocation, commercial piloting is a business of professionals. It is imperative that you keep a professional attitude at all times. So where does all this professionalism begin? It begins at flight school. Tour the facility you are considering and meet the faculty. Do they treat you professionally and respectfully? Are they proud about what they are doing? If the flight school doesn’t have a professional feeling and a business-like attitude then maybe the school isn’t right for you.

Housing Options for Flight Training Students

You are most likely going to be living away from home when you attend a flight school and housing can get pretty expensive. Take a look at housing facilities at the prospective flight school – if they even offer it. Check the local market for real estate listings, prices and availability.

Location

Location is just as important with a flight training school as it is with a piece of real estate property. A good location with year round temperate weather conditions is a big plus - you can log more flying hours faster, get your degree quicker and be on the way sooner to your new career.

Flight Training Financing Options

Does the flight school give you a choice of payment plans or do they want all their money up front? It is important to have payment plans and options. We are still in tough economic times and that makes it even tougher for a flight school student.

Do your research. Check on all points suggested above when you are applying for a flight school. If you have question about flight training at Aviator College –contact us for details.

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Congratulations Michael on First time Pass CFI

Joshua Kalbow — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:35:00 GMT

Aviator College would like to congraulate Michael on his CFI Checkride. Way to go Michael

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