NJ Flight Training
Hi Paul,
Going to an airport to get flight training from the city will involve some drive time anyway so perhaps he should check out airports in NJ. Both Morristown (KMMU) and Caldwell (KCDW) are both easy to reach from the city and have flight schools. I started my flight training at MMU but with it being under the NY Class B and it being a larger towered airport, I spent a lot of time waiting on the ground and driving the 152 around the taxiways. MMU was great however once I had my ticket and I was in a flying club there.
Somerset (KSMQ) is my alma mater and is just off of Rt 78 and out from under the Class B. Flight training at a little airport in rural NJ where things are quiet just can't be beat. It's easy to get to and worth the little extra drive from the city.
Perhaps take a look at these options.
-Craig