where to do an instructor rating in hamilton, ON and area?

DirtyBird · Post by **DirtyBird** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 3:17 pm

Im doing an instructor rating in the near future and havent decided on a school yet. I want to do it in the Hamilton area within a half hour drive of the city.

I know of the following schools:

peninsulair, Hamilton flying club, spectrum in burlington, and I think there are schools in York, Stoney Creek, Grimsby, Brantford.

Does anyone have any good/bad comments based on experiences youve had at these schools and are there any other schools in this area that i didnt list above?

thanks

desksgo · Post by **desksgo** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 3:38 pm

If it helps narrow your search I am pretty sure the Hamilton Flying club is no longer around. Grimsby is actually a pretty fun place to go, a bit of a drive for you though.

hazatude · Post by **hazatude** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 4:29 pm

Peninsulair is a good choice. Top notch staff there.

PA31 Driver · Post by **PA31 Driver** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:21 pm

What's so fun it Grimsby ?

headin north · Post by **headin north** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:24 pm

THats a great little clip there hazatude, I just caught myself watching it for like 2 minutes with a big dumb smile on my face

water wings · Post by **water wings** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:43 am

you do realize that once you get started in aviation, staying within 30 minutes drive is not going to be an option... i'm sure you do... don't limit your options with geography. good luck.

LostinRotation · Post by **LostinRotation** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:31 am

hazatude wrote:Peninsulair is a good choice. Top notch staff there.

I'd have to second that...and no I don't work there

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DirtyBird · Post by **DirtyBird** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 7:08 am

water wings wrote:you do realize that once you get started in aviation, staying within 30 minutes drive is not going to be an option... i'm sure you do... don't limit your options with geography. good luck.

I am aware that pilots have to move alot, i have relocated for an aviation job before, its just more convenient for my current living/financial situation to do a rating somewhere close.

Anyone have any comments about Brantford flying club?

thanks for your replies

LostinRotation · Post by **LostinRotation** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 4:24 pm

See if you can get any info on Pass / fail rate of their students. That should tell you all you need to know.

If the pass rate is high or low, you'll have your anwser

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Thair81 · Post by **Thair81** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:31 pm

PA31 Driver wrote:What's so fun it Grimsby ?

No, there's not much fun in Grimsby, but the instruction at Grimsby is top of the pile. If you get your rating there you will not be disappointed.

PA31 Driver · Post by **PA31 Driver** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:34 pm

And once you get your rating there, where are you going to work ? I'm sure it wouldn't be Grimsby .

Northern Skies · Post by **Northern Skies** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:51 am

LostinRotation wrote:I'd have to second that...and no I don't work there

me too.

pianodude · Post by **pianodude** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 8:10 am

did my rating at peninsulair and instructed there for many years. the maintenance was top notch as were the people to work with.

hazatude · Post by **hazatude** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 11:51 am

pianodude wrote:did my rating at peninsulair and instructed there for many years. the maintenance was top notch as were the people to work with.

I don't know who you are but I'm adding you to the Peninsulair Private Forums. I hope you are not easily offended...

pianodude · Post by **pianodude** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 6:11 pm

hey hazatude. i have a long history at penair. i did my commercial, multi, instructor, and atp ratings there in the late 80's/early 90's(I also worked the ramp there during the mid 80's. i instructed there till around '93 then left to fly charter. i flew till 2001 then chucked the whole thing and became a piano technician(way more money than i ever made flying). do i miss it? constantly... do i miss the b.s? nope. P.S. love this website!

hazatude · Post by **hazatude** » Sun Aug 28, 2005 6:15 pm

You must have great Peninsulair stories!

Go to the Peninsulair forum and let us enjoy some of them please