What part of Texas are you in?
Hello,
Is there any pilots in south Texas? Does any one know of any Good FBO for Flgiht Training in Texas? Thank you!
There is another flightschool located in south san antonio called sky safety I only mention them to tell you dont even bother going there. Its just not a very good flight school...and thats NOT just my opinion.
I just recently finished up my PPL here in San Antonio and will pass on a couple of things.
As for SkySafety, I (just ME) would not recommend them. They seem to cater to the many international students and the "FBO part 61" kinda guys (like me and perhaps you) get the short end of the stick. I started @ KCVB (they had 3 planes there) and was great (uncontrolled field, quick hop to the practice area) but eventually all the planes moved to KSSF (controlled, so no T/G's and a farther ride to the practice area) and I had to drive a lot farther. There were often schduling issues that complicated things as well. They have some rules that I didn't like too much...for example, you aren't allowed to do solo work unless YOUR instructor was physically at the school. My instructor took A LOT of time off, so it made for difficult scheduling. Anyway, that is my opinion on SkySafety.
I finished up @ 5C1 and HIGHLY recommend them. They have quite a few airplanes (although not pretty and none of that fancy glass stuff) and the instructors are available almost 24/7. The rates CANNOT be beat anywhere around these parts. The gliders are a little annoying, but not too bad and KERV is just up the road (about 10 minutes) and very useful for T/G work.
Most of the other schools I am not sure about but I know this: They are quite a bit more expensive and they are at KSAT, so you have to go somewhere else to practice...that can be kinda a pain.
Anyway, that is just me. If you have questions, drop a PM...
I know that the flight school at Stinson is very popular, I know one of their CFIs and they have an excellent program. Perhaps the only disadvantage is the airfield is one of the more popular transition bases for the T-6A Texans out of Randolph AFB so the pattern can be full plus the VFR work area is south of town so in the midst of all the departures from SAT and Randolph. All the aircraft at Randolph are TCAS-equipped so we are able to see all the VFR aircraft working the area when we are departing south to the local low levels and transitioning over to Kelly/Lackland AFB.
The airspace is pretty darn busy around here. I didn't realize HOW busy until I go up in the C-5 and see our TCAS lit up. As a matter of fact, it isn't too uncommon to get a couple of RAs a month, mostly from the GA traffic south of the field. When I started flying GA stuff, I went out and got me one of those PCAS units...well worth the $500 IMHO.
I know that the flight school at Stinson is very popular, I know one of their CFIs and they have an excellent program. Perhaps the only disadvantage is the airfield is one of the more popular transition bases for the T-6A Texans out of Randolph AFB so the pattern can be full plus the VFR work area is south of town so in the midst of all the departures from SAT and Randolph. All the aircraft at Randolph are TCAS-equipped so we are able to see all the VFR aircraft working the area when we are departing south to the local low levels and transitioning over to Kelly/Lackland AFB.
Hello,
Is there any pilots in south Texas? Does any one know of any Good FBO for Flgiht Training in Texas? Thank you!
Dutch Wings looks like a great place. I haven't been there yet, but I plan to chem them out soon. What part of Houston are you moving to?
Dutch Wings looks like a great place. I haven't been there yet, but I plan to chem them out soon.
You keep saying that but never show up. You are long past due for a visit. Let me know when you're headed over and I will personally give you the "grand tour".