I'm looking for a little advice on selecting the proper school to go with for my PPL training. I've got several options in my area ( Orlando ) and they all run the gamut when it comes to prices.
I've already done a discovery or two and have talked to several different local schools. For comparison purposes I've narrowed it down to two schools.
School 1 - they are suggesting I use a C172 with a Garmin 1000 as well as 10 hours of estimated simulator time for an estimated total of about $14k assuming 52 hours of instruction. This school is located at a busier airport and is more convenient for me.
School 2 - this is at a less busy airport and would use more light sport aircraft to train in, despite going for a PPL. I'm not opposed to this as long as I can be comfortable being a taller student. They don't use simulators and estimated cost based on 40 hours is about $6,500.
Just by phone calls school 1 seems more professional, but I'm not sure if they are worth double the cost. Other options I'm looking at are joining a club to reduce plane costs or to fly something cheaper without the garmin setup.
Any advice here? My guy tells me that being cheap when it comes to instruction isn't a great idea, but double the price seems steep?
Appreciate any help.
I've already done a discovery or two and have talked to several different local schools. For comparison purposes I've narrowed it down to two schools.
School 1 - they are suggesting I use a C172 with a Garmin 1000 as well as 10 hours of estimated simulator time for an estimated total of about $14k assuming 52 hours of instruction. This school is located at a busier airport and is more convenient for me.
School 2 - this is at a less busy airport and would use more light sport aircraft to train in, despite going for a PPL. I'm not opposed to this as long as I can be comfortable being a taller student. They don't use simulators and estimated cost based on 40 hours is about $6,500.
Just by phone calls school 1 seems more professional, but I'm not sure if they are worth double the cost. Other options I'm looking at are joining a club to reduce plane costs or to fly something cheaper without the garmin setup.
Any advice here? My guy tells me that being cheap when it comes to instruction isn't a great idea, but double the price seems steep?
Appreciate any help.