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DE727UPS wrote ::If you ask me, the BEST training situation is a large flying club, working with a retired military/airline pilot CFI doing it for fun. You don't find those just anywhere, but they might be worth seeking out.

DE727, couldn't agree with you more !
I transferred from an academy to an FBO and found an ex navy pilot that flew Orions during the Gulf War. This guy is patient and an amazing teacher. I thought I would spend a little time here before I went to the next academy, but now, I'm having second thoughts. If I was young, (I'm 34 ) I would follow this guy through all my ratings without a doubt. My only issue is time, and that is becoming less important after each lesson considering the confidence, judgement, and skill I aquire from his teachings.
 
To all.....

Let's all bring quality education back to flying where it lacks. I love old school. I love to learn from those that have been there, done that and wrote several of the books..... In tiime, we then pass on the knowledge...

"Paying it foward, right Doug"..:)

I will proudly say that I work at Chandler Air Service and we are old school, not doubt about it. We specialize in Tailwheel and Aerobatic and it all rolls down to our Private students from there.....

To those of you that want to recomend your schools please do..... Kind of like the Slow Food movement for the independent restaurants, plz sound out on the FBO or instructor that you are proud to be a part of..... It only Pays it foward......

For the betterment of flight education.....
 
MtnChick said:
Been lurking on here for a few months, but this is my first post. I'm in a similar situation to a lot of folks here I guess. Been working as cube money for 7 years since graduating college and finally realizing that this isn't the life for me. Not totally sure yet if becoming a pilot is going to be the answer, but currently working on my PPL as a step towards figuring it out.

Anyway, my reason for finally registering and posting is that I live in Denver and wanted to say I love it! Moved here 2 years ago and no regrets. Some people have told me that if you learn to fly here, you can easily fly anywhere, with the wind coming off the mountains and the altitude. But since I haven't even soloed yet, I'm hardly in a position to say much about that. But Denver in general I think is just such a great place. Though I'm biased because I just love the mountains - skiing, mt biking, hiking, etc. And the sunshine. But if you want any more info on Denver, feel free to ask me...
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The company which I am interviewing for is actually located in Fraser. I would end up living just west of Denver. However due to more choices in housing and more things to do, I will have to drive. May be putting the cart before the horse, but I need to gather as much info as possible before I accept and move half way across the country (if I get the offer).
 
MtnChick said:
Some people have told me that if you learn to fly here, you can easily fly anywhere, with the wind coming off the mountains and the altitude.
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I'm originally from the west Denver area too, and I agree it is/was a great place to learn how to fly. I flew out of BJC, and the winds were pretty extreme at times. Almost always a xwind, very gusty, and really high density altitudes in the summer. A great experience and awesome scenery (see my avatar).
 
Howdy Howdy Folks. I haven't been on this forum in quite some time. Just wanted to chime in too and say that I chose the FBO route as well. I am working on my Instrument rating here in Denver. I fly at Flights, Inc. out of KAPA. It is a great school located at a great Class D airport (2nd busiest gen av airport in the U.S. I believe) and it is under some sweet Class B, so lots of learning opportunities.

I considered the academy route, but figured I didn't want to drop that kind of dough and will hopefully get it done cheaper than $50K. I quit my cube job at the end of August, took a little time off and just started my Instrument rating last week. I have flown 3 times thus far, with another flight tomorrow. I am trying to fly 3-4 times per week, as that is what my instructor recommended. I told him that I was thinking of 5 times per week and he said that retention decreases after about 4 times. I try to keep up with the homestudy ground stuff on the other days.

I am still actually deciding if I want a career in law enforcement or aviation, but I figured it couldn't hurt to go ahead and work on the instrument rating at the same time I am applying to police departments.

Hope all is well, and good luck with the flying, PGA and everyone else!

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