Brampton flying

[rizvi]

Has anyone here studied at BramFly? Approx 7800 for a PPL .... is this the best price out there?

- Where would one get his exam done?

[fortis risk]

I'm not sure that making a decision on a school should be made solely on its price.

[rizvi]

I should add that this is purely for recreational use. I don't have plans to fly professionally

[767]

I should add that this is purely for recreational use. I don't have plans to fly professionally

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[g_goo_goo]

Count on more like $10,000 and approx 75-85 hrs. If you're doing it for recreation then you'll need a little more time if you do not intend to fasttrack... besides the 10-20hrs more experience you'll get is well worth it.

Brampton's a good school, reasonable rates, good instructors.

[husky_143]

Well, that price quote is given on the minimum amount an individual requires to complete their PPL. However, that is true given that you are flying is current and wheather is perfect. Normally, at least in my case since I also did my initial training for my PPL at cnc3 but now considering cyow; it would take you more hours and money of course. Looking around 10g or more just to be on the safe side. Make sure you choose you instructor wisely!!!

PM me...i can tell you couple dedicated instructors if you want to know...

Cheers.

Khan,

[NStephen]

Do NOT be fooled by prices. Always read the fine print. Most (but not all) flight schools will quote you a price based on the Transport Canada minimums. Very rarely does anyone complete the PPL requirements in just 45 hours. It's a marketing ploy that is dishonest at best. (Brampton loves that one)

The national average is 75-85 hours for a PPL, some of the better schools in Canada will be able to get you done in 65-75 hours (But they are few and far in between). The average cost will be somewhere from 10 - 12 thousand. (For a PPL)

Brampton is a good school with good instructors, although, I never actually went to the Brampton Flying Club in Brampton. I trained with them when they still had a satellite base in Pembroke.

[Hedley]

You are in a maze of twisty little taxiways, all alike

For the young'uns:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossal_C ... e_passages

[Luscombe]

I used to instruct at brampton a few years ago. We always had literature available for the inquiring pilot-to-be and it broke the prices down based on Transport Canada minimums. Although I'm a little removed now from flight instruction, I'm sure it hasn't really changed all that much except the price.

I agree that it is a sales ploy to quote the lowest price, however you get what you pay for. Brampton offers a good quality product at quality prices. You should however, base your decision on other factors such as proximity to training areas, controlled vs. uncontrolled airspace etc...

Brampton is a busy, uncontrolled aerodrome. This has its advantages and disadvantages. Buttonville is a busy, controlled aerodrome. Same story. Guelph is a much quieter, uncontrolled aerodrome. Meme chose...

My advice is to research which training facility you would wish to train at not solely based on price. In fact, leave the quoted price out of it completely and consider it irrelevant. Visit the different fields you are considering and make up your own mind thinking of your needs. If you want to fly recreationally, maybe Guelph is the place for you. If you are thinking of flying some neat homebuilt, maybe Brampton is for you since they have an active EAA chapter there. It's all up to you.

Hope you enjoy the experience, and welcome to our world.

[atpl53]

Most flight schools quote based on TC minimums. There is no other way to be able to quote. How long it takes you depends on enormous outside factors:
• How quickly you learn,
• How well prepared YOU show up for EACH flight
• How well prepared your instructor is
• How busy the ramp is
• How long you sit on the taxiway waiting to depart (the meter is running but you aren’t really learning anything)
• How the weather is playing out

As far as the exam at CNC3, the examiners are at the flight centre.