Hi all,
My friend wants to start initial flight training in Saskatoon. Any recommends or ratings for local flight schools would be appreciated.
Cheers
yxe flight school
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AntiNakedMan
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Re: yxe flight school
I've flown with both Mitchinson's and Millennium.
They have different approaches; Mitchinson's runs like a business, Millennium like a hobby.
This is illustrated by my experience renting. Sometimes I pick up an airplane early in the morning to take for the whole day. I expect the airplane to be ready when I show up for my rental.
Mitchinson's has their plane in a heated hangar, they have someone there to meet me in the morning when I take it. It is fueled, oil is in it, extra headsets, whatever I need and I depart on time.
Millennium has more than once left the plane without wing covers, unplugged, unfueled and no one is there when I show up.
That said - Mitchinson's has a 30 day currency, Millennium has a 90 day currency. Mitchinson's will not allow you to take a plane solo at night unless you are completing a night rating. Once you are rated, you cannot rent their aircraft at night. I believe they also will not let you take the 300 solo.
Millennium will rent to you for night and I believe you can take the Twin Comanche solo.
Mitchinson's has 172, 150s, 182, 177, and a 300
Millennium has a Cherokee 140, 160(I think) and a 180, some Cessna 150/152s, and a Twin Comanche. They used to have access to a Mooney, and not sure if they still have access to a Cessna 170 for taildragger training. The Cherokees are only insured for Pilot +2.
At the end of the day - it's going to cost a good chunk of money no matter what. At nearly 200/hr for a 172/Cherokee 180, I would recommend finding the school that will commit to finishing the flying in the shortest span of time.
I think I have rented an equal amount between the two, and will likely continue to do so. It's 6 of one, half dozen of the other.
Best of luck to your friend,
Anti
They have different approaches; Mitchinson's runs like a business, Millennium like a hobby.
This is illustrated by my experience renting. Sometimes I pick up an airplane early in the morning to take for the whole day. I expect the airplane to be ready when I show up for my rental.
Mitchinson's has their plane in a heated hangar, they have someone there to meet me in the morning when I take it. It is fueled, oil is in it, extra headsets, whatever I need and I depart on time.
Millennium has more than once left the plane without wing covers, unplugged, unfueled and no one is there when I show up.
That said - Mitchinson's has a 30 day currency, Millennium has a 90 day currency. Mitchinson's will not allow you to take a plane solo at night unless you are completing a night rating. Once you are rated, you cannot rent their aircraft at night. I believe they also will not let you take the 300 solo.
Millennium will rent to you for night and I believe you can take the Twin Comanche solo.
Mitchinson's has 172, 150s, 182, 177, and a 300
Millennium has a Cherokee 140, 160(I think) and a 180, some Cessna 150/152s, and a Twin Comanche. They used to have access to a Mooney, and not sure if they still have access to a Cessna 170 for taildragger training. The Cherokees are only insured for Pilot +2.
At the end of the day - it's going to cost a good chunk of money no matter what. At nearly 200/hr for a 172/Cherokee 180, I would recommend finding the school that will commit to finishing the flying in the shortest span of time.
I think I have rented an equal amount between the two, and will likely continue to do so. It's 6 of one, half dozen of the other.
Best of luck to your friend,
Anti
