Spanaflight & Pavco

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FalseHope

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Hi all,

I was wondering if you can help me clear out some things.

I just got word from Spanaflight and found out that they were a part 61 school with pricings ranging from 36,000 - 55,000.

Pavco is roughly the same price but its part 141, and then again there is that toll for Narrows Bridge.

What I'm worried about is the difference between part 61 and part 141. I read a bunch of threads about this saying that more hours are required going part 61 and such but what if I have 7 days a week to dedicate for flight training? Does it make a difference?

I don't want to learn from my mistakes

Thanks
 
FalseHope said:
Hi all,


What I'm worried about is the difference between part 61 and part 141. I read a bunch of threads about this saying that more hours are required going part 61 and such but what if I have 7 days a week to dedicate for flight training? Does it make a difference?
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141 is a structured program approved by the FAA, and the FAA allows less flight time and instruction time because of the structured program.

61 may or may not be a structured program, the school uses whatever lesson plan or method they like. No FAA approval, no break on times.

If you have the time and the cost is the same, go 141. In any case check out both schools and other schools around the area. There are a lot of schools in the Puget Sound area


FalseHope said:
I don't want to learn from my mistakes
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You want to learn to fly? Better get use to it:bandit:
 
Before you "commit" do you have the chance to 'test fly' both places?
Like take an introflight and tour them and meet the staff to see what they have to offer?

Having experience with both I'd go with Pavco in a heartbeat.
 
Well I go to Spanaflight for lessons and soon will work there. Spanaflight for me has worked out very well. The prices around western washington are usually high for rentals so spanaflight isnt bad. They do have some good instructors and a bunch of great staff. Currently they have 3 c172s, 1 warrior, 1 arrow and 1 duchess, they also might get a c152 online after they sold the other one. The planes are older and a couple have gps. So it really depends on where you live and if you want to pay the toll across the narrows.
 
I did all my rating through CFII with PAVCO. I was very pleased with the quality of instruction, excellent maintenance, and scheduling flexibility. I would ask for Will or TJ, both are great instructors. PAVCO does both 141 and part 61. They also have a couple float planes, G-1000, and a charter department. I am a very pleased customer.
 
It matters more on the instructor than the school. Take a lesson from each school (even a ground lesson) and see which instructor is a better match for you. Don't get wrapped up in one being part 61 and the other pt 141 (unless you have VA benefits).
 
Or skip both and come to us :)
Seriously though, if you are looking into going to airlines and make a career out of it, than we provide better training that Spanaflight for sure. If you are in the career training program you will also get CRJ transition course for free.
Several of our instructors have airline connections and/or work for them. When things get better in the future, these connections will work for you.

Also, I have seen crappy 141 schools vs. good 61 schools and vice versa.
I agree with the poster who claimed that a good instructor will make the difference.



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If you're already looking at crossing the bridge, check out Avian Flight Center @ PWT. They have 141 PPL, IFR, and CPL programs and have rental rates ranging from $77/hr for a 152 to $175/hr for a G1000 172. I've been happy with them and had some great instructors (lots of their instructors go to Horizon, so it's good networking).
 
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