g'day all

[eliassmith02]

Hi,

 

My name is Elias. I live at Eagleby Qld (about halfway between the Gold Coast and Brisbane). I'm a mad Flight sim Fan (addict - hehehe) and have been since i was 12 yrs old (now 29). I have just received the opportunity start my RA licence and still deciding where to do it. I'm going for a fly with a mate on monday out at Boonah, but there is also Heckfield (Jacobs well) which is a lot closer to where I live. Just wondering if anyone else has been flying around these 2 strips, or knows of any others in my local area. I've been to the RA website and these 2 seem to be the closest. Also, what is the average cost (per hour) for lessons. I've been quoted $180 per hour. Does this sound about right? Thanks in advance and look forward to chatting with you all..

 

Elias

 

 

[Guest dilojem]

Hi,Also, what is the average cost (per hour) for lessons. I've been quoted $180 per hour. Does this sound about right? Thanks in advance and look forward to chatting with you all..

 

Elias

Hi Elias... welcome aboard.

I can only quote you on 3 pricing components (schools) that I know of... one was $180/hr (SA), one $145/hr (SA) and another $162-175/hr (QLD) all DUAL (with instructor) but I know prices vary according to the aircraft you are learning in as well... so price seems to be on par as they say.

 

Good luck with your lessons!

 

Diana

 

 

[eliassmith02]

Cool thanks... I've decided to fly wtih Airsport Qld out at Boonah ($170/hr) training in a tecnam echo. I actually do my first lesson tomorrow (WOOHOO) and so excited. Will let you know how I go.. thanks for the reply..

 

 

[Guest dilojem]

Yes it IS very exciting!!!! I KNOW you will have a fabulous time!!! Enjoy and report back!! cheers! d

 

 

[GraemeK]

I actually do my first lesson tomorrow

I hope you realise that this will be the start of a lifelong obsession which will leave you absolutely penniless but with an incredible smile on your face! :thumb_up:

 

 

[Guest dilojem]

Yep... pretty much there right now!!!!!

 

 

[eliassmith02]

Well.. it was my first lesson and it was great.. We actually got through half of the second lesson as I picked up everything pretty quickly (probably all those years of practice on flight sim-LOL). I'm doing the lessons on a weekly basis but it seems like forever away.. can't wait till saturday to get back in the air !

 

 

[Guest dilojem]

Good on you! Oh let the FUN begin.... just watch this bug... it's worse than the swine flu!!!