Another Flight School closes doors

Airtids · Post by **Airtids** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:43 pm

For all you shuttle commanders out there who go on and on about how flight schools are rolling in the cash, a 172 should rent for $95/hr and instructors should be making $50,000 a year because the business is so good; http://www.okanagan-aviation.com/

This is the reality of this end of the business. This particular operation has been around for a long time, in a good location, run by a knowledgable and experienced chap, but a struggle is a struggle, and eventually you just get dragged down. Good luck to all those affected. I know of at least one individual who's counting his blessings right now, and another who's probably regretting his...

evalle · Post by **evalle** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 2:32 pm

Businness is not good for flight schools because there are not good paying jobs!!!

Kids now prefer to spend 50K on a master degree than in a fly license... and i can't blame them

I_Drive_Planes · Post by **I_Drive_Planes** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:22 pm

Pioneer Flight Training in Prince George B.C. shut down last week as well, where I did my licence.

Planes

Doc · Post by **Doc** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:29 pm

The flying club that trained me, after they realized what they'd done shut their doors as well.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:40 am

At this point, Pioneer is only closed for the winter.