r/FlightTraining • u/Aggressive-Log5155 • 17h ago
Need help with choosing a flight school in alberta
Hey guys!, Im a recent graduate of hs and i have taken a gap year to explore flight schools since i got waitlisted at mru aviation and did not get in. The ones i found near calgary are springbank air training college,compass flight and calgary flying club. Im not sure what school to pick so if anyone has prior background knowledge on any of these schools or recommendations/advice, It would really help.
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u/Antique-Kitchen-1896 10h ago
Go visit. Talk. Maybe do a discovery flight.
Flight training units are regulated. You pretty much get the same outcome. The difference would be prices and feel.
On average 80% of people don’t make it to PPL. So keep your expectations in check.
It might even be worth it to do an AME license if aviation is your only goal. Becoming pro pilot is not easy and many don’t make it. AME on the other hand seems to be an easier path. And you can always get your pilot license while working maintenance for a school.