Any info about Rison Aviation in El Cajon?

[Customx]

In my ongoing search for a flight school, I came across Rison Aviation in El Cajon, just a little outside San Diego. I've emailed the owner a couple times and he's been helpful in answering questions regarding training, but does anyone here have any firsthand experience?

They have a career package in a Cessna 150 that will take you from PPL-MEI for about $33,000 or $38,000 in a Piper Cherokee. The course prices are fixed and include all materials and checkride fees. There are only about 15 hours of ME time included, but that's the only negative I see at this point. The price looks great, but I'd like to get more info regarding the quality of training. Thanks

Here's the website: http://www.risonav.com/packages.html

 

[SRA_kbad]

I've never heard of Rison. They must be new to the airport.
Gillespie is an awsome airport to learn to fly at though. I got my private at CFA which is also at the base of the tower back in 02'. At the time, they were a good company. Its been a few years, so I don't know how they are now.
Just stay away from Golden State. They'll rip you off in a heartbeat.

As far as Rison is concerned, it seems like a nice little school. They don't advertise a multi engine aircraft on the website, and the prices they quote don't include one either. Thats something you might want to look in to (if you haven't already).

 

[socalaviator]

Have you looked at Sheble's in Arizona? http://www.shebleaviation.com/ You can get all you ratings for about $22,000. Housing is $30/night which is most likely less than anything you will find in San Diego. I was based at Gillespie for 5 years. It is a great airport, but it has gotten much busier recently with the influx of foreign students training there. It is not uncommon to have 4 planes in the pattern and the tower on split frequencies. Not the best environment for primary training IMHO. Another option possibly is First Flight at Brown Field - http://www.firstflightcorp.com/ Get the PPL there and the rest at Shebles's. They have a nice Grumman AA1 for $63/hr as well as a 172 for $75/hr. It is not nearly as busy as MYF or SEE plus there is a 8000 foot runway which is confidence inspiring.