(Ramapriya) wrote in news:30a8759c.0411080102.78dcdf83
@posting.google.com:

Folks,

At the only flight training center here in Dubai where I presently
live, about 40 flying classes would cost USD 6000. How much would a
similar duration course in the east coast of the US cost? I know costs
will vary, but what can I assume to be the average? Just for
information, a return ticket to NY costs about USD 1300...

I'd be grateful for inputs, thank you.

Ramapriya



Not sure what you mean by 40 flying classes, but if that means 40 flight
lessons, assuming about 1.2hrs per lesson that would come to about 50 hrs.
$6000 is not too bad for 50 hours. You could find it cheaper in the US, but
not by much. Once you add the $1300 travel and anther $2000 for
accomodations, you will definitely be better off getting your training
where you are. Furthermore, you can learn at a more leisurely pace there,
instead of trying to meet a deadline and being at the mercy of weather, not
to mention you will need a student visa to the U.S. and jump through the
TSA hoops, get finger printed by FBI, and get treated like a terrorist.
Definitely not worth it...



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