| For many people, taking flying lessons is more about a | | | | a few flying lessons before, then you maybe you |
| dream come true than just another qualification for a | | | | need not start on the most basic of lessons. On the |
| specific profession. However, with the sheer glut of | | | | other hand, if you’re a complete newbie then you |
| flight schools available, choosing the right one can be | | | | may want to start slow and list up with a mail order |
| daunting, especially without any guidance. You can | | | | course first to cover the basics before you actually |
| begin to research each school separately but this can | | | | start to fly. |
| take a substantial amount of time. You can travel to | | | | · How much time do you have now? |
| the different schools to check out their orientation | | | | Can you devote a lot of time to the flight school or is |
| classes. However, this too, can be time consuming and | | | | this something you would have to squeeze in between |
| may end up costing quite a bit of money. | | | | a full time job and your daily activities? |
| The good news is there are ways to help make your | | | | The above will hopefully help you narrow down the |
| search for the perfect flight school much easier. Read | | | | flight schools you want to visit or short list as your |
| on! | | | | flying school of choice. Of course, the selection |
| How to Select the Right Flight School for You | | | | process does not stop there. |
| So where do you start? As in most things in life, it all | | | | You would have to visit the flight school so you get a |
| starts with you. Go ahead and check your own | | | | feel of how the school operates and of course to see |
| answers to the following questions. | | | | their selection of planes and, perhaps more importantly, |
| · What exactly is your reason for | | | | how these planes are maintained by the school. |
| entering a flight school? Do you want to become a | | | | Talking with the school’s flight instructors is also a |
| pilot; meaning you want to make a living out of flying? | | | | good idea. |
| Or do you just want to indulge a passion for flying; | | | | Feel free to ask for referrals from friends and family |
| meaning this is just a hobby. Your answer to this | | | | or even ask the school to name a few former clients |
| question helps determine the type of flight school you | | | | you can contact. |
| need. | | | | Finally, check if the school is accredited with any |
| · Do you know anything about flying | | | | reputable flying organization and if it has received any |
| now? If you grew up surrounded by pilots or have had | | | | awards or citations. |