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Learning to fly is an exhilarating experience and it is important to know how to pick a flight school so you can ensure your experience is as good as possible. My name is Scott Morris. I am a CFI/CFII at Ace Flight School. Below you will see my 3 crucial tips on picking a flight school.
- Equipment - The equipment in which you will be training is probably one of the most important areas in picking your flight school. Cessna 172's are the most common training aircraft, but just saying Cessna 172 is like saying, "I drive a Toyota Corolla." Ok, that's great, what year? What condition is it in? What features does it have? I've seen too many flight schools that use 1960's Cessna training aircraft that do not have any form of modern instruments and look like something out of a wrecking yard. There are many different types of aircraft that schools are using as trainers. For example, at Ace Flight School we use new Diamond aircraft as our trainers, both of which are newer than 2001, have a color moving map GPS and use a newer airframe design that saves fuel and increases speed. Bottom line, do your research and don't get stuck with a piece of junk!
- Flight Instructors - There are two breeds of flight instructors and flight schools: flight instructors who are teaching to build hours and there are flight instructors that simply like to teach. As yourself this question - "Would I rather have an instructor that cares more about hours, or an instructor that cares more about me?" Simple, right? A flight instructor that is there to build hours won't hesitate to move on to the next big flying job when he has the hours necessary to do so, leaving you mid-training to find a new flight instructor that knows nothing about you, where you are in your training or your personal flying characteristics. This will significantly slow down your flight training and cost you a lot more money. Ace Flight School has two instructors who are dedicated to your flight training, not the hours they receive from it.
- Cost - Cost will vary between flight schools depending on where the flight school is located, the type of airport used and equipment used. A flight school at a large airport in a big city that uses nice aircraft will cost more than a flight school at a small airport that uses junkers - or will it? This is where your research will come into play. Some flight schools try to charge top dollar for substandard locations and aircraft. Look around the area in which you want to learn to fly and weigh all the factors to see if they are charging a fair price. Also, be very aware of hidden costs. With fuel prices going out of control it is very common to see a very fair hourly rate for an aircraft with fine print that specifies a 20% fuel surcharge on top, making is a not so fair rate. Ask about landing fees - some larger airports charge a fee for every landing done at that airport, which will obviously add up. At Ace Flight School, be operate out of an airport less than 10 miles outside of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport that does not have a control tower (meaning less time to get into the air = saving money), no landing fees are charged, fuel is always at a competitive price and our bottom line aircraft rental rates are always clearly known (no surcharges of any kind).
If you would like more information on learning to fly or about Ace Flight School, please visit http://www.aceflightschool.com
Author - Scott Morris (CFI/CFII). I work for Ace Flight School, where I enjoy teaching. I am not there just to build hours, so you will not be left mid-training. Ace Flight School has a unique fleet of Diamond aircraft which are faster and burn less fuel than traditional training aircraft. Feel free to take a look at our website and let me know if there is anything I can do to help. http://www.AceFlightSchool.com
Used Lycoming Engines
Used aircraft parts are a great way to economize maintaining or upgrading your present aircraft. Many folks also choose used aircraft parts on their homebuilt style kitplanes. Many people have found over time that not only can you get a used Lycoming engine or a second hand avionics system, you may get airframe parts and even landing gear.
There are a few reasons to buy used aircraft parts over new. Price is the clear concern first. When looking at replacing the engine on your Cessna or Piper, or when selecting one for your Vans Airforce RV-7, RV-8, or RV-10, youwill find that by purchasing a used Lycoming engine you are able to save up to $15,000 or more!! When faced with these prospects many folks just can't pass up the savings they find in used aircraft parts.
The 2nd reason is availability. The factory may not have any of the part you're looking for in the year you're looking for. When this happens, you are forced to look elsewhere to find the mandatory part. I suspect the general public will go about checking a salvage company or the likes for used aircraft parts if they're first unable to get it from the manufacturer, but often times it's a secondary source. I am here to tell you, more often than not, this is going to be your first source of parts for your aircraft. Whether you are flying the proven Cessna 172, or a Piper Cherokee, you will see savings and you'll almost always be in a position to find a used aircraft part for the right make and model.
Because of these two reasons you will find it awfully helpful to use an organization like Wentworth Aircraft for your used aircraft parts shopping due to the size of the outfit. There are some others out there but Wentworth is the largest and in my book that suggests they went and did something right.
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About the Author
Vito Blair is an author and flight enthusiast in the twin cities area. If you would like to contact Wentworth Aircraft for used aircraft parts or for used Lycoming engines feel free to click on the links.
What type of aviation fuel is used for Reciprocating engine aircrafts?
I wonder what type of fuel this reciprocating engine aircrafts (i.e: Cessna 172, Piper Seneca V etc...) used. Do they use Jet A-1, Jet A and Jet B as well just like turbine engines?
Reciprocating engines (unless diesel) all use gasoline, also called "petrol" in UK...
In the old days, there were a lot of "grades" in aviation gasolines...
From 80 octane - to 145 octane for some high power engines.
Nowadays - aviation gasoline (petrol) is generally 100 octane low lead.
Diesel could use Jet A or Jet A-1, plain kerosene - even heating oil...
Near misses and close calls in the air
With more planes flying than ever before, the number of incidents has risen. Should nervous passengers be worried?
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