Cardiff Kook
PATRON
Sisters, OR
I want to go get my PPL training done somewhere with great natural scenery and beauty within the US where I can do training in a tailwheel. Essentially I would go live there for a few months while I train and get certified- probalby out West. I'm in a metropolis now.
I looked at Tac Aero in Hood River. The only issue is they give preference to anyone who books full time week classes. So if my instructor gets a call that someone wants to book them for the following week- I don't fly that week. In theory I could not fly for many weeks if they get booked up. They are also expensive- with plane rental close to $200/hour- less of an issue than not being to reserve instructor time. So if I move up there for 3 months there is no guarantee I could get the flying time I need without going fulltime.
I want to pursue part time. Maybe a few hours a day a few days per week. I have a day job so I can't do 9-5 for 5 weeks straight. Maybe knock it out in 2-3 months.
I'm looking for locations that fit the bill for the following:
1. Nice natural scenery
2. tailwheel
3. Great instructor (name please
4. Backcountry culture- I realize I'm just getting my PPL so it wont be doing anything but basic flight stuff- but I would love to be around an instructor/airport that has some of that culture going on as I would like to explore doing it down the road.
Any input appreciated.
I looked at Tac Aero in Hood River. The only issue is they give preference to anyone who books full time week classes. So if my instructor gets a call that someone wants to book them for the following week- I don't fly that week. In theory I could not fly for many weeks if they get booked up. They are also expensive- with plane rental close to $200/hour- less of an issue than not being to reserve instructor time. So if I move up there for 3 months there is no guarantee I could get the flying time I need without going fulltime.
I want to pursue part time. Maybe a few hours a day a few days per week. I have a day job so I can't do 9-5 for 5 weeks straight. Maybe knock it out in 2-3 months.
I'm looking for locations that fit the bill for the following:
1. Nice natural scenery
2. tailwheel
3. Great instructor (name please
4. Backcountry culture- I realize I'm just getting my PPL so it wont be doing anything but basic flight stuff- but I would love to be around an instructor/airport that has some of that culture going on as I would like to explore doing it down the road.
Any input appreciated.