Pilot training in Vancouver
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Sad to see CFC now ask for cash upfront, so different from when Ron ran the place.
Re: Pilot training in Vancouver
Hi guys!
I'm staring my flight training in a week. So I have a question, I got two options of planes to start my flight training- "Cessna 152" and "Cessna 172". Which one is better to start training??? Please reply ASAP....
I'm staring my flight training in a week. So I have a question, I got two options of planes to start my flight training- "Cessna 152" and "Cessna 172". Which one is better to start training??? Please reply ASAP....
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Which one is cheaper?Mike23 wrote:Hi guys!
I'm staring my flight training in a week. So I have a question, I got two options of planes to start my flight training- "Cessna 152" and "Cessna 172". Which one is better to start training??? Please reply ASAP....
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Never flown a C-152 but from what I seen, it's slower, smaller, and lower payload. So if you and/or your instructor are/is big bone, it may be uncomfortable. +1 for ahramin's comment, which one is cheaper? Both are basic single engine aircraft so it shouldn't be any difference. It's not like you're comparing a C-152 to a L-29 to start your training.
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C152 for PPL to start. Then transition into a C172 for your CPL and cross country time building. That helped keep the cost low for initial and then gave experience on a slightly larger a/c before moving into the Seneca.
If you are 180lbs or more though you might have problems. At PFC I recall there were only 3 of the 152's that I could fly with full tanks and my instructor.
My advice... don't get into a 172 until you're done your PPL on a 152. Reasoning... once you sit in a 172 you won't want to get back into a 152. Same goes for when I flew a 180. Going back to the 172 was hard because of the size. Again with the PA31 vs PA34. Every time you make a step into something bigger it's ALWAYS harder to go back to something smaller.
If you are 180lbs or more though you might have problems. At PFC I recall there were only 3 of the 152's that I could fly with full tanks and my instructor.
My advice... don't get into a 172 until you're done your PPL on a 152. Reasoning... once you sit in a 172 you won't want to get back into a 152. Same goes for when I flew a 180. Going back to the 172 was hard because of the size. Again with the PA31 vs PA34. Every time you make a step into something bigger it's ALWAYS harder to go back to something smaller.
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Hi Mike23
Which school did you finally choose? I'm guessing PFC.
What do you think about it so far? (I know you just started but I would find very helpful your opinion)
I'm not from Canada but I'm interested in doing my pilot career there and I've seen many flight schools near Vancouver and find PFC and PROIFR very interesting (I don't have the chance to visit any school there and take a decision based on experience so I have to rely on you guys that are actually there and have a personal opinion based on reality).
Have you met any international students? if you have, do you think they are happy there and have been treated the same way as locals?
And to anyone that would like to help me, is it too difficult to get a job at a regional or charter airline there in Canada after finishing your flight training (CPL - Multi and instrument rating) without having a university diploma? If I get the chance to study there I would like to apply for a work permit to gain some experience there in Canada I really love this country.
Which school did you finally choose? I'm guessing PFC.
What do you think about it so far? (I know you just started but I would find very helpful your opinion)
I'm not from Canada but I'm interested in doing my pilot career there and I've seen many flight schools near Vancouver and find PFC and PROIFR very interesting (I don't have the chance to visit any school there and take a decision based on experience so I have to rely on you guys that are actually there and have a personal opinion based on reality).
Have you met any international students? if you have, do you think they are happy there and have been treated the same way as locals?
And to anyone that would like to help me, is it too difficult to get a job at a regional or charter airline there in Canada after finishing your flight training (CPL - Multi and instrument rating) without having a university diploma? If I get the chance to study there I would like to apply for a work permit to gain some experience there in Canada I really love this country.
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upintheair_
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Hello everyone!! I now have 10 hours of flying And I'm preparing to write exam as well. I just want to ask you guys that how did you prepare for Navigation for written exam. It's really hard and don't know where to get help from? How did you prepare for it? And any other comments about preparation for exam will be really helpful. Waiting to hear soon from everyone..
