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My purpose in coming to the United States was to sit for my FAA ATP.
I initially contacted around twenty schools that advertised via the
web to do ATP's for international students. The Career
Pilot School was one of a very small number that even
bothered to reply. The information and advice that I got from
Michael proved to me that this was the place to go.
My instructor, Mark George, looked after me above and beyond the
call of duty. I cannot recommend Mark highly enough, both in his
skill as a pilot and instructor but as someone I now call a friend.
Ron Albertson the ATP examiner is a very highly regarded aviator and
I concur with that. We had weather problems for a few days which
delayed the flight test and Ron went out of his way, at a
significant personal cost to himself, to ensure that I was able to
complete the flight test and pass my ATP. Thanks again Ron.
The
area has many airfields to fly to and do approaches at. For those of
us from an ICAO background, the not so busy airspace makes
understanding what the controllers are saying that much easier, thus
reducing flight stress all around.
Liberty MO is also a great little town. I stayed at the Days Inn
just 100m from the schools office and the immediate area is awash
with restaurants and shopping. Plus there is a great little bar down
the road called "The landing". Any Kiwi's going there
would be welcomed. They now know who the All Blacks are!
I would certainly recommend the Career Pilot School to
anyone wishing to convert their ICAO CPL and sit for the FAA ATP.
- Craig R.
NZ/PNG
Going
into the accelerated Private course, I was optimistic, but
skeptical. I was skeptical that a person with little or no flying
experience could receive training and demonstrate the skills
required to obtain a Private pilots license in two weeks. After
flying for 13 days and passing my check ride, I can enthusiastically
say that it can be done! The laid back atmosphere at Career
Pilot School made
the training a lot of fun. Also the professionalism of the flight
instructors pushed my limits and caused me to grow as a budding
pilot. Overall, the experience was awesome. I whole heartedly
endorse this school to anyone with the desire and dream to become a
pilot.
—C.J.
P.
I
just went through Career
Pilot School’s CFI
training program. I am writing this review to let people know how
great the school is. I will say that as a flight school it has its
kinks, but show me one flight school that doesn’t. I have now
been through three flight schools and out of all of them I would rate Career
Pilot School with
some of the best instruction you can get. The amount of ground
school that I received was amazing. You could tell Michael Siegel
is one of the very few instructors that actually takes an interest
in his students. I did my previous CFI through
another school, which when I went into my check ride my head was
all screwed up because of how nervous I was, just because of the
fact my ground school training was all self based. At Career
Pilot School the
ground was so detailed by the time I went for my check ride I have
never been so calm and relaxed before. While I was with Career
Pilot School I
did my CFI and CFII which
I went 2 for 2. My main point is just to let people know if your
looking for a one on one flight school where the instructors go
the extra mile, go to Career
Pilot School.
—Tyler
F.
Career
Pilot School helped
me achieve my IFR rating
quickly and economically without sacrificing training. In fact,
I’d say I’m a better IFR pilot
following their accelerated program than I would have been if
conventionally trained. With accelerated training, little is lost
between lessons. The curriculum is intense and demanding … but
then, so is IFR flying!
—Larry
H.
I
am currently a Private Pilot, and I am now beginning my training
for my instrument rating. As I have realized my dream to become a
pilot, it has been a pleasure flying with Michael Siegel as my
instructor at Career Pilot School.
From the moment I began my Private Pilot flight training,
Michael’s passion and knowledge in flying has always been
present. I have benefited greatly by his focus on individualized
training and development. Michael has always had the ability to
recognize areas of improvement and the determination to focus on
them until I reached proficiency and confidence.
What I like most about the training at Career Pilot
School is their commitment to safety. Because of the
training I received, I feel prepared and confident to deal with
any situation that may arise.
I
can’t imagine getting better instruction than what I received
from Michael Siegel and Career Pilot School!
—Dave
B.
I
earned my private rating in 1971 and flew about 250 hours during
the early 70’s. With the press of professional duties as an
earth scientist and the desire to spend an appropriate amount of
time with my family, I did not fly much until January of 2006,
when I decided to enroll at Career Pilot School.
At that time I decided I would like to work on the instrument
rating and to ultimately buy an airplane. First of course, I had
to take a Biennial Flight Review. Michael Siegel worked with me
over the next few hours of airplane time to make me comfortable
doing the standard things one must do to fly safely and
intelligently. Once the Biennial Flight Review was completed, we
started on a rather standard curriculum for the Instrument Rating
using the Gleim books as guides. Being a university professor, I
understood how to study and soon passed the written exam. During
the spring and summer we typically flew twice a week for about 1.5
hours at each outing. Michael was well prepared for each of these
sessions and we did a critique of each flight afterwards. Michael
would typically go over the more important aspects of what we had
done, what needed improvement, and what we would do next time. I
had no particular time line and was not in a hurry to finish up.
My progress during this time was good, but sometimes I would lose
my edge because of not flying for an extended period due to other
commitments. Michael was always encouraging and positive about my
ability to finish the rating, but was persistent about doing
things correctly.
We did the required cross country to Salina, Kansas in actual
instrument conditions. I am very grateful that Michael gave me the
opportunity to finish the rating with several hours of actual
instrument conditions, but of course that also depends on the
weather cooperating. At Michael’s suggestion I decided to
concentrate on finishing up quickly by flying most days leading up
to the check ride. We had ground school at various times
throughout the course when needed; and, Michael was to be a very
good and knowledgeable teacher. In particular, we thoroughly
discussed material necessary for the cross country and for the
oral part of the instrument practical test. Michael encouraged me
and assured me that I was ready for the check ride. I confess that
I had some doubts. The oral exam and check ride were successful,
Michael had prepared me well.
—Carl
McElwee
Professor of Geology, University of Kansas
Just
a quick note on how much I appreciate you and your accelerated
flight school program in preparing me for and ultimately receiving
my instrument rating. It is a given that the chances of me
becoming an instrument rated pilot were minimal if I had not
attended your class.
By enrolling in your school I was given your full attention. I
return I received the skills, knowledge, and confidence that
enabled me to pass both the oral and flying portions of the exam.
Your instruction not only helped me get my rating, but also taught
me how to become a much better pilot.
I would highly recommend your school to anyone.
—Hugh
Kelly
I would highly recommend your school to anyone.
—Hugh
Kelly
After
completing my PPL and
accumulating about 120 hours, I wanted to get my instrument rating
for the additional flexibility it offered and the skills I would
develop. Accelerated training was my only option given a demanding
job and busy schedule. Career Pilot School offered
a curriculum that worked for me and access to an airplane that
would have been more complicated using other vendors.
Michael’s approach was exceptional. He taught me new skills and,
the moment I was comfortable, added complexity. It was a continual
stretch that, though often unsettling, developed my competency as
quickly as possible. I also appreciated the pragmatic approach to
flying. In addition to meeting the
PTS standards,
Michael encouraged me to learn to use different autopilots and
built comfort with my hand-held GPS just
in case it was all I had on a dark and rainy night.
After the training the checkride was a non-event. And in addition
to a new IR, I built better piloting skills, earned a complex
rating, improved my decision-making, and even made a friend. I’d
recommend Career Pilot School to anyone
who’s looking for an accelerated program with the highest
standards.
—Anand
M.
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