Not to sure about Solberg...but have you looked at Caldwell?
Caldwell does get busy at times, but it's a good experience for you! I took a few lessons at Century Air before moving to Florida for a year. I never really had any delays due to busy traffic. I earned my private in Florida along with my multi add on. I am now back living in NJ and was looking to finish my instrument rating somewhere here too. I am thinking Century Air, again but not sure. I will be looking at Lincoln Park too. Do some research on Century Air and maybe schedule a visit. They have a really nice facility there along with a great staff. As for Solberg, I am getting checked out on one of their aircraft tomorrow. If you learn in Solberg you wont really have to worry about traffic. It is usually very slow out there. They have a very nice staff there. THey also have alot of older aircraft that are cheaper to rent making your training cheaper. They also have a very nice 172SP that you could choose to learn in.
I would go with CDW, a towered, busier airport and get the experience. It may cost more but it will be worth it in the long run.
I learned to fly at TEB, when such was practical during the 70s (it was still quite busy back then), and have no regrets. On my first solo I took off behind a Lear!
Try either Century or Air Fleet at CDW.
I'm still going get training in Towered airports anyway. I'm just trying to save a few bucks lol. Edit: Any info on Air Fleet?
Solberg will be quite a bit cheaper than any school in CDW for your Private. They have a bunch of 152s which are cheaper per hour than 172s. None of the 3 schools at CDW have 152s. Also, Solberg is part 61 so the instructor rate is lower than the 2 141 schools at CDW (Airfleet and Century). MacDan is 61 but only has newer 172s (135/hr). Solberg is pretty unstable in the instructor department, though, so you may end up having to go through a few instructors by the time you get your license. Century has better maintenace and better aircraft than Airfleet, but costs will reflect that.
PM me if you have any questions, I'll be glad to give you an unbiased student's point of view.
All good points. As of 2 weeks ago Airfleet now 205/hr for 172 p. And Century about 165/hr 172 p... My good friend at Airfleet is really taking a beating with the new rental prices....
I would go with CDW, a towered, busier airport and get the experience. It may cost more but it will be worth it in the long run.
I learned to fly at TEB, when such was practical during the 70s (it was still quite busy back then), and have no regrets. On my first solo I took off behind a Lear!
Try either Century or Air Fleet at CDW.