Flying Schools
 

Guys, I am interested in starting some Flight Training, in Melbourne*. Can anyone reccomend a place, that is a excellent place to learn flying(anyone had previous experience)?? I would like to aim for my SPL (only 18)
Any Help would be really appreciated,


*Would not like to go to Morrabin, as to far to travel (essendon, tulla, avalon, geelong)

Thanks Guys
Lukas;)

Where do you live Lucas?

In Geelong, very easy transport to Melb, and i would prefer to go to Mel anyway, but Moorabin is pushing it a bit

Avalon has no GA traffic, and probably never will. Is there schools run out of Geelong? Or is there something wrong with them. One thing to consider is that schools at busy or major fields (ie Essendon and Moorabbin) ) will have higher fees and charges due to infrastructure. Landing fdees etc may be higher.

Have you tried somehere like Barwon Heads or Geelong, even Bacchus Marsh. Obviously it depends on your transport situation.

Why are you only aiming for your SPL?

You've ruled out Moorabbin so there goes my suggestion!

If your going to try Essendon, try Pearson. A mate went there and reckoned it was pretty good.

Avalon does not have any GA schools so you can take that off your list.

Theres an aero club at Point Cook. Another mate went there, said it was good too- he's now on a Herc in the RAAF.

Not sure on places like Geelong/Barwon/bacchus etc, but im confident in saying that there would be at least one or two places to learn out of that selection of places.


The most important thing for you to do is go and see potential schools and talk to them, see what is on offer and how you feel with them. When you get down to say, 2, a Trial Flight with each might make your mind up for you.
Remember, you are the customer purchasing their product. You have to be satisfied how your money is being spent! You have to be comfortable with whereever you are flying and not feel as though you are being overly pushed.


If there are any specifics, just ask away and i'm sure we can help you out somehow!

Well as this is my final year of school:D:D, and am wanting to do "Bach of Aviaton" or "Advanced Diploma of Aviation"(in 2009), and was told at a session that its easier to get into these courses if you have had experience. So I would at least aim for my SPL first, then progress on:rolleyes:

I have narrowed it down to:
-National Aerospace Training
-Pearsons Aviation
(both at essendon)
As much im dreading the fees, the earlier I get into flying, the better It will be in the long run:)

Isn't an SPL what they give you after you pay your fee to CASA, without any flying experience?

Or are we talking about a GFPT here?

I dont know, im about to do some reasearch into the whole "flying" thing:D

I will offer one piece of advice. Go and get your medical before you get too far in. I was grounded after about 6 miths due to an irroperable eye condition. At least I didnt get too far into the career, but I do miss it.