Journey’s Aviation
This my friends, is a difficult article for me to write.
Why? Because anytime one has the chance to coast through the skies,
see this amazing world from a unique bird's eye view, become blessed with the
responsibility to preserve life; one's desire is to give it the equivalent of
Three Michelin Stars to any firm that would allow for such excitement is
natural. If I become too sappy for your
liking and you question my man-hood.
Keep in mind the most delicate form I’ve used during acts of
self-pleasure is Celery Salt.
I love to fly, as someone much wiser than myself once stated; "flying an airplane, is the most fun you can have with your pants on." This is a statement that holds true for me today, and I must say the DA-40 that I elected to fly in, was a magnificent piece of aircraft and a testament to the Austrian's ability to create excellence.
While this was a trip with the intention of fun and logging hours in my flight book; I couldn't help once again notice the desperate attitude of Journey's Aviation. I will not bore you with the details regarding the minor bits of unprofessionalism; but I can tell you, there are better flight schools out there. The flight itself, truly incredible, the instructor obviously much more talented than myself, the overall attitude; weaksauce. If you’ve ever stepped foot onto a car lot you will notice some striking similarities. Like a vehicular Sherpa they will guide you around the automobile with military like precision, pointing out the features on the vehicle, the amazing external noise dampening system, and will eventually guide you into the driver’s seat coaxing you into taking the vehicle on a test drive.
It is a blatantly painful fact that the airline industry is struggling, jet fuel prices are 17 miles past retarded, pilot salaries are dropping, and nearly every small aviation school is struggling. That said, this school offers some beautiful aircrafts for rent, a gorgeous/calm airstrip location, and fairly reasonable aircraft rental rates.
Trust me though, you will receive the "used car salesman" push when you finish your flight. They will attempt to get you to sign up for their "flight club" and encourage you to put your initials on a yearly contract.
I love to fly, as someone much wiser than myself once stated; "flying an airplane, is the most fun you can have with your pants on." This is a statement that holds true for me today, and I must say the DA-40 that I elected to fly in, was a magnificent piece of aircraft and a testament to the Austrian's ability to create excellence.
While this was a trip with the intention of fun and logging hours in my flight book; I couldn't help once again notice the desperate attitude of Journey's Aviation. I will not bore you with the details regarding the minor bits of unprofessionalism; but I can tell you, there are better flight schools out there. The flight itself, truly incredible, the instructor obviously much more talented than myself, the overall attitude; weaksauce. If you’ve ever stepped foot onto a car lot you will notice some striking similarities. Like a vehicular Sherpa they will guide you around the automobile with military like precision, pointing out the features on the vehicle, the amazing external noise dampening system, and will eventually guide you into the driver’s seat coaxing you into taking the vehicle on a test drive.
It is a blatantly painful fact that the airline industry is struggling, jet fuel prices are 17 miles past retarded, pilot salaries are dropping, and nearly every small aviation school is struggling. That said, this school offers some beautiful aircrafts for rent, a gorgeous/calm airstrip location, and fairly reasonable aircraft rental rates.
Trust me though, you will receive the "used car salesman" push when you finish your flight. They will attempt to get you to sign up for their "flight club" and encourage you to put your initials on a yearly contract.
Very pushy instructors, providing an overwhelming waft of
sales BS; but overall a very enjoyable experience. If they throw this
spiel in your face and you have no spine for a solid rebuttal; just say that
you are interested in learning how to smuggle parrots. This statement
should wrap things up rather quickly.
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