What is the cost of skydiving classes? How long do they take to get a licence?
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You can get some good leads at http://www.uspa.org
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You can get your private pilot's license w/o any training and that would allow you to fly small single engine planes. Typically you need about 40 hrs of flight time (both solo and with an instructor) and then must take several exams in order to obtain it. I work at an airport and its $80.00 an hour for a lesson and then $55.00 an hour for solo time in the plane but the rates are going to vary on where you go. I don't know what you are looking to do as far as flying but my step-sister was going to school to become a commercial pilot down in Florida and the schooling for that was about $75,000.00...Unless you are interested in going into the military though, getting any sort of certification to fly is going to cost money but if its something that you want to pursue for career purposes, then any money invested into it will be worth it. Good luck:)
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hi,\n\nski instructor qualifications are awarded by the governing body i.e. BASI (british system) or CASI (canadian system)\n\nEssentially there are two ways to do it:\n\n1. there are lots of companies which run courses. I did one of these. it was fun but realtively expensive. i.e. you give them money, they will probably sort out food accomodation, training and booking of courses for you.\n\n2. you can just do courses run by the governing body itself. you'll have to sort out the details but might be cheaper.\n\n\nat the start of your careers you are unlikely to be able to work everwhere in europe. it is hard to work in france, you have to pass a difficult race called the speed test but realtively easy to work in switzerland.\n\ngive me an email if you'd like more help. also i especially recommend www.natives.co.uk - it is where people go to chat about seasons.\n\ngoodluck,\n\njonathan
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Well it depends on what kind of pilot you want to be.  To get your private pilots license you need to get an FAA certificate as well as a medical certificate.\nThe FAA requires you to complete a ground course and pass their ground exam and then you must also get a minimum of 40 hours flight time with various check-flights.  It will cost roughly $7000 (depending on where you go, what deals you get, how long it takes you to complete all the check rides, etc) to get your license.\nThere's certifications after that as well...  Instrument ratings...  Instructor...   Commercial...  Etc.
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Being a pilot is fun, especially if you love to travel. There is always someplace new to see and the view is great. \nAn aspiring civilian pilot can do their flight training and earn their licenses & ratings via these routes:\n\nA university aviation program (career track)\nAn aviation academy program (career track)\nA local flight school or flying club (career track OR recreational pilot)\n\nIf you simply want to be a Private Pilot, you should go to your local airport and investigate the schools or clubs on the field. Then get PPL course and rate info from each. Not all schools or clubs charge the same prices. Some are much more expensive than others.\n\nTo become a Private Pilot in the USA you must:\n1)meet the physical/medical requirements\n2)pass a written examnation*\n3)log a minimum of 40 hours of flight time (10 alone as a student and at least 20 with an instructor)\n4)pass an oral exam*\n5)pass a flight test\n\n*study for these tests can be one on one with an instructor or be taken via a 'ground school' course.\n\nMy flight training and pilot career website addresses How To Become A Pilot, espcially for those on the career track. Visit: http://www.geocities.com/av8trxx99/FAQ.html\n\nGet additional info at these links:\nhttp://flightinfo.com/learntofly.html\nhttp://www.aopa.org/learntofly/startfly\nhttp://www.beapilot.com\nhttp://www.jetcareers.com
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I think this can help:\nCommercial pilot licence:  A student can get the CPL by doing his flying training for 129 hours to complete 250 Hour of flying.\nTraining facilities are available with Flying Clubs in India, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy, Raibarelly, UP, Private Academies or Flying School in USA or Europe, Australia, Gulf,etc.\nEducation eligibility : XII(physics and Maths), Non-Science students who started flying before jan1,1994 were eligible for 1996 admission. Current PPL Licence needed with flying experience in the last 3 year.\nEligible Age : 18 years to 30 years.\nMedical fitness- As granted by AFCME, New Delhi/IAM, Bangalore.\nWritten Exam - Awritten exam in the following subjects is needed for getting the CPL:\nAir Regulations, aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Technical, Planning. These exams are conducted 6 times a year.\nActual flying experience required - 250 hours of total flying time(150 hours of solo, 25 hours of cross country, 10 hours of instrument flying , 5 hours of night flying).\nFurther Growth - CPL licence and training as a particular aircraft leads to a co-pilot assignment. Promotion depends as flying experience and vacancies. Co-pilots must have the required numbers of flying hours and licence. A pilot undergoes a never process of training. Proficiency tests have to be cleared almost thrice a year or more depending on the licence category and age of the pilot. The highest among the category of licences is the Air Transport Pilot Licence(ATPL) which allows the pilot to fly any type of aircraft. Licence has to be constantly renewed through passing medical and other tests every six months.\nhere the link that can be helpful http://www.careerage.com/resources/career_choices/airlines/pilot.shtml
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It will be an intense 5 weeks of learning city codes,medical emergency training,customer service standands,faa rules etc. You will be taking alot of test to show your understanding and you will be required to pass the tests with about a 90% accuracy. You will not have much down time and I recommend that you spend your time studying the materials you are given. Good luck.
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Depends on the type of jump you are going for:\n\n1. A tandem jump is less that an hours briefing as you are basically cargo attached to an experienced jumper;\n2. If you are doing a static line jump you will train for a few hours learning to do PLF (parachute landing fall); emergency procedures; body position; canopy control and the equipment;\n3. If you are doing AFF (accelerated freefall) it will also take a few hours with much the same as 2 but with emphasis on jumping with instructors (signs etc) and the freefall aspect of body position;\n\nThere are variations on the theme but this is the basic format.  Costs vary a great deal depending on which way you want to jump.\n\nI would strongly suggest going to a drop zone and 'lurking' (i.e. watching and talking to folks there).  I guarantee you will be welcomed and folks will be happy to talk you through what is happening and what you can do there.\n\nLet me know if you need any more info\n\nBlue skies =8-)
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Would second the DeLand answer - I did Skydive U there.  There are lots of places ... suggest u find something local that is a big enough drop zone so you can get lots of lifts in a day.\n\nIf you want to do AFF (accellerated free fall) make sure you check they can do that.  \n\nA drop zone with a number of different aircraft can be a blast.  \n\nHave a look around for DZs then go an lurk ... ask the folks and u will soon find if its a friendly place (pretty much all are).\n\nBlue skies friend ...
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Yes go to maya website and you can get the classes there it will cost about 200 or so but you can do it
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Generally, it has been my experience that some places don't require certification. (Those places you might want to stay away from.) And obviously, no, if you're doing it on your own outdoors. (Again - I don't recommend it.) \n\nHowever - the good places will require at the very least a basic certification in things like the art of belay - crucial to rock climbing - and will include introductory techniques in the course. From there, advanced courses with advanced tips, routes, and requirements will follow. \n\nWhen I first started, the local rock climbing gym I frequent required my participation in their Novice Climb course, which required no previous experience. It cost me $25 and a night of my time. Well worth it. From there I was able to climb on my own, with my friend, paying only "admission" fee to the gym. (They offer membership packages if you'd like.) Depending on your location, most cities offer something relatively simmilar to this - check around for your options. Also - places like college gyms, or Y's, might offer rock climbing for free, or at least courses for free or cheaper than you might find at a climbing-specific gym.
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1) HOW DO I BECOME A COMMERCIAL PILOT?\n\n CIVILIAN ROUTE\n1. Get your pilot certificates and ratings via a flying club or school at the local airport, a university aviation program. A newly certificated commercial pilot with instrument and multi-engine ratings usually has about 250 hours. This is not enough for the airlines*. (See note* at bottom)\n\n2. Build up flight experience until about 1,000 flight hours. Most regional airlines require pilots to have at least 1,000 hours of flight time, with 100 of that being in multi-engine aircraft and a Commercial/Multi/Instrument certificate. (An Airline Transport Pilot certificate is not required until you make captain.) Common time building jobs are: banner towing, skydive pilot, pipeline patrol, traffic watch or flight instruction (with the additional Certified Flight Instructor rating)\n\n3. Get a degree. You do not need a degree in aviation, but having a degree in any subject is a requirement to getting hired on at a major airline. The regionals aren't so picky. Many think they must have an aviation degree to have an edge but when or if you are ever furloughed during your career an aviation degree is useless.\n\n4. Upon reaching the magic 1,000 hours begin applying! Hopefully you will get hired. Learn to live on a budget as regional airline pay is not very good. After building up about 2,000-3,000 hours and "paying your dues" at a regional you then qualify for a job with a major carrier.\n\n5. Begin applying all over again at the majors.....\n\n* There are some airline academy programs (Delta Connection Academy, Mesa Ailines Pilot Development, Flight Safety among others) that offer a "quick entry" scheme into the right seat of a regional airline. They are very costly and do not guarantee a job, but an interview only. If you pass their program and the airline interview, you could very well be hired as a First Officer at 300-400 hours. Some are very pro this method while others in the industry are not as they feel it's "buying a job". Some academy grads will face discrimination during their career because of this.\n\nMILITARY ROUTE\nJoin the military and hope to get selected as a pilot candidate for one of the highly competitive openings. Manage to pass flight school (failure rate is about 25%). Become a military aviator. Don't get killed while serving your country. Get out after 12 years and apply to the airlines.\n\nVisit these informative sites for more info:\nhttp://www.jetcareers.com\nhttp://www.flightinfo.com\n\n2) HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?\nIt takes as little as 18 months but more often 2-3 years to get hired by a regional airline as a First Officer (the starting point in the industry for airline pilots) .\n\nThe usual route to the airlines is flight training for the Private license, Instrument rating, Commercial license and multi-engine rating in about 12-18 months. Quite often a person will also get their Flight Instructor certificate and teach as a way to build flight time. The regional airlines hire people with 1,000 hours of flight time. (You don't need 1,500 hours and the Airline Transport Pilot certificate to get hired, although it makes you a better candidate.) Once a new commercial pilot with 250 hours has instructed or built up time via other small jobs, which takes another 12-18 months, they can apply at 1,000 hours and be hired by a regional airline. For about 85-90% of the industry, this is the usual route. It costs about $40,000-50,000. (Sometimes considerably more depending on where you go.)\n\nThere are also some "academy" style programs that will train you for the PPL, Instrument, Commercial, & ME in 12-18 months, plus some airline style ground school, then offer a pilot an interview with an affiliated regional at substantially reduced flight times. This method of training often costs $60,0000-$80,000 and doesn't guarantee a job- only an interview. If the candidate passes it successfully, they will g
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"i need to know what are the best flight colleges or schools in the orlando area..."\n\nThe "best" is subjective. While many schools (colleges or flight schools) have a big brand name in the aviation community, that doesn't mean they are the best school for you. You should visit a variety of places and see which one fits your needs and your budget.\n\nThe larger names in FL are the Delta Connection Academy, Embry-Riddle Aero U, & Flight Safety. Places like this go from $60K to $100K. I suggest visiting the message boards at http://www.jetcareers.com as many schools have name specific folders where you can read about them. Additionally, the boards at http://forums.flightinfo.com have thousands of posts about such schools. Do a search for a specific name or "Orlando" and see what comes up.\n\n"...what are airlines looking for (in terms of education) on a pilot's resume"\n\nThe major airlines look for candidates with a bachelors degree. (The regionals an Associates.) The subject matter IS NOT IMPORTANT! You do not need an aviation degree to become a pilot. In fact, many suggest getting a degree in any subject other than aviation in case you ever find yourself laid off (like so many did after 9/11), as an pro pilot degree is useless to the rest of the working world.\n\nIf you are really interested in an Av degree, you can find schools at the University Aviation Association site- http://www.uaa.aero
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skydiving feels like falling.  It's scary, but once you get past the initial fear, it is a a feeling of floating.  The sights are amazing and you really do feel like you are flying....very, very fast though.  I wouldn't miss it for the world.  Go try it out!
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The answer you seek my foriegn friend is at the hands of those that own and opperate flying schools. Only they may accurately provide price and times as these things are variable from school to school. Try a web search for a school based on a desired location.\n\nAnd may the wind be ever at your back and God(s) your copilot!
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You do not get into parachuting just by buying a parachute.  \n\nYou need to en-role in a class (there are various ranging from static line progression to accelerated freefall - I have done both).  You only need your own gear when you have sufficient qualification to jump without an instructor dispatching you.\n\nIf you get to that level the folk at the DZ will tell you where the best place is to get the gear - I bought mine in DeLand Florida direct from the manufacturer (Performance Designs) - there is also a great second hand market in parachute gear.\n\nThe basic kit you will need is:\n\nA container (parachute harness);\nMain Parachute;\nReserve Parachute;\nHelmet; \nAltimeter;\nJumpsuit\nGoggles\n\nIf you need any other info drop me a message.\n\nBlue skies\n\n=8-)
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There is usually a requirement that you need to take state approved courses to get your insurance license. Each states have its own regulations about insurance. So you might or might not have to take classes.