Hello. This is my first post on this site. I am looking into attending a "Pilot Factory" flight school. I am 23 years old, have never attended college, and I would like to get my ratings in an accelerated environment, and worry about a college degree later. I was seriously considering PanAM until last night when I read all the horror stories on this site. I am a little confused when it comes to the cost of the program.
1. The tuition is approx. $40,000. Do you have to pay for each flying lession in addition to the tuition or is it included?
2. Is it easy to fall behind?
3. How hard is it to pass a first class medical? I don't have any major problems but I do smoke about a pack a day.
4. Is the Pan AM flight academy looked down apon by the airlines? How about Flight Safety?
Thank you in advance for any answers to my questions. I do not know any pilots and I know if I call PanAM and ask them, they will just tell me what I want to hear.
1. The tuition is approx. $40,000. Do you have to pay for each flying lession in addition to the tuition or is it included?
2. Is it easy to fall behind?
3. How hard is it to pass a first class medical? I don't have any major problems but I do smoke about a pack a day.
4. Is the Pan AM flight academy looked down apon by the airlines? How about Flight Safety?
Thank you in advance for any answers to my questions. I do not know any pilots and I know if I call PanAM and ask them, they will just tell me what I want to hear.