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Old 11-09-2013, 08:19 PM
usafape usafape is offline
 
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Default Flight instructor near Austin

I am looking for a flight school/instructor in the Austin area. Does anyone have a suggestion? I figured I'd ask here before venturing on my own.

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Old 11-09-2013, 08:28 PM
emuyshondt emuyshondt is offline
 
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I am about to go get a BFR with Ken Wittekiend at ProMark Aviation in Burnet. I was using George Farris before, but he hasn't responded to my voice mail or emails, so I guess he must be gone.

I flew with Ken a couple of years ago, and he was very thorough and knowledgeable. He's a little more expensive than others, but he is dedicated to instruction, and not just looking to build time en-route to an airline job. I intend to continue into his IFR proficiency program to get an IPC and keep current for IFR operations.

I would also consider going to Pilot's Choice Aviation, in Georgetown. I haven't visited with them in some time,but they were a good flight school.
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Old 11-09-2013, 08:46 PM
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Thanks,

I had a flight scheduled with George Farris today and he called yesterday to cancel. KAUS would be best for me as it is the closest. Georgetown could be an option but it will be a haul.
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Old 11-09-2013, 09:32 PM
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Glad to hear George is OK. I like him too.

I have my own plane, and Burnet is a little closer than KAUS.

The last time I got a BFR with George, I picked him up at KAUS. We had to scoot out quickly because the FBO's there want a significant fee even for just picking up someone. This is not an issue if you're flying one of George's planes.
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Old 11-09-2013, 09:42 PM
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Been looking at Ken's website. Lot's of good information there. I'll get in touch with him too. Burnet is not that far for me, so I'd think that could be an option.
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Old 11-13-2013, 05:19 AM
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Default Another vote for Ken

I'll give another vote for Ken Wittekiend at ProMark Aviation in Burnet. I did my tailwheel endorsement with him...he's a great instructor and fun to fly with.
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Old 11-13-2013, 08:21 AM
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I am meeting with him on Saturday. He seems to be very nice.
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Old 11-13-2013, 08:30 AM
don.olandese don.olandese is offline
 
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Default can do FRs and TW endorsements...

Flt Reviews VFR single engine only. TW endorsements in yours or in my Cub. I am near Seguin/New Braunfels if that is more convenient for you. I am retired so available most of the time. 405-488-5488
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Old 11-13-2013, 09:17 AM
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+1 on Ken. I got my tailwheel endoresement with him over a weekend. I had a lot of fun and learned a ton about flying outside the plane.
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Old 11-13-2013, 10:24 AM
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+1 on Ken. I got my tailwheel endoresement with him over a weekend. I had a lot of fun and learned a ton about flying outside the plane.
Flying outside the plane???? Aren't you supposed to be inside it?
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