eliassmith02 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dilojem Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassmith02 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dilojem Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Yes it IS very exciting!!!! I KNOW you will have a fabulous time!!! Enjoy and report back!! cheers! d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeK Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dilojem Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Yep... pretty much there right now!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassmith02 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dilojem Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Good on you! Oh let the FUN begin.... just watch this bug... it's worse than the swine flu!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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