AM1212 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hello. I've been researching a couple different flight schools, and Group 3 is one of my top. I've gone twice already to go check out the school and ask questions and it seems great. Does anybody recommend, have info, or have any experiences from this school. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemicat Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 My only experience with Group 3 is that I took the FAA written exam there. They are super nice and I've heard a lot of good things about them. I looked into them when I first started training, but I decided on Twin Air instead because the cost was quite a bit lower and I found a great instructor who I got along with. When I started I trained out of Van Nuys and one warning I would say about taking lessons there is no fault of the school but just due to the location you will spend a lot of your flying time just getting to the practice area. Twin Air has now moved to Camarillo and in my opinion it is worth the drive because there are heli pads right on the airport for training. When I flew out of VNY it would take 20 minutes of flight time each direction to get to the practice area- that really eats into your budget if you care about that. The most important thing though is to find an instructor you groove with- having mutual trust with someone who isn't constantly grabbing the controls out of your hands and will let you learn to recover from your mistakes is the most important thing in my opinion. I've never flown with any of the teachers at Group 3 but I've seen them at the practice area and heard them on the radio and seem good from what I can tell at arm's length. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apiaguy Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm sure you'll find people with both positive and negative experiences...Heck, it's a flight school, go and fly a few hours with them and make your own decision... it's not like you are stuck there for a semester if you start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam32 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm sure you'll find people with both positive and negative experiences...Heck, it's a flight school, go and fly a few hours with them and make your own decision... it's not like you are stuck there for a semester if you start. Yep, in my opinion people put WAY too much time and thought into picking a school... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksvendsen Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Yep, in my opinion people put WAY too much time and thought into picking a school... Sorry but I have to say when you are spending $70,000 + there is no such thing as to much research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helonorth Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I can't say enough about finding a good instructor. It can mean all the difference between wasting a bunch of money and reaching your goals. I have heard good things about Group3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotor91 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Good school, flew there awhile ago. Only left because of moving to the S.Bay. Peter and Claudia run a good operation! Good luck! RobR91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hello. I've been researching a couple different flight schools, and Group 3 is one of my top. I've gone twice already to go check out the school and ask questions and it seems great. Does anybody recommend, have info, or have any experiences from this school. Thanks. Is the R22 a great helicopter? Ask 10 pilots and you will get a lot of different answers. The only input I would have is make sure your instructor is going to stick around awhile. The only complaints I have heard are based on CFI's coming and going and not finishing off their students. I also fly at Twin Air CMA, feel free to give one of us a call and stop by to check it out. I can say one thing....we have the best airport restaurant in So Cal just a few yards away ! Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jehh Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Sorry but I have to say when you are spending $70,000 + there is no such thing as to much research. That is true, but you're not married to the school either. If there are several schools in your area, fly at several of them, you'll learn something new at each place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM1212 Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 thank you all for all the advice and info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helikriewall Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Goldy you’re exactly correct on the café it is excellent AM1212 I'm a flight instructor at Twin Air so if you have any questions feel free to PM me. Good luck on your search for a flight school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 AM1212 I'm a flight instructor at Twin Air How cool does that sound !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helikriewall Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 How cool does that sound !!! Goldy I'm not going to lie it sounds awesome P.S. we need to go flying some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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