I last visited Tocumwal 2 years ago and their standard 5 day 'solo' course
cost $1600 for thirty flights, accommodation, lectures etc. You could then
extend over the weekend if you wanted.
If you see solo as a major hurdle or milestone, it is great to get it done
with quickly. The issue comes with people following through so that they
retain some level of skill.
A typical club operation appears to be 2-3 flights per day, one day per week
or fortnight and something like 3 months or more to get the approx 60
flights for solo. 60 aerotows at $20 plus 15 hours flying at $30 per hour
makes $1650. (OK $1000 ON A WINCH). Not a bad comparison from my view. Now
add in 30 days of hanging around an airfield, travel time (and cost) and the
commercial operation starts to look really good.
Then again, chatting at the bar at the end of each day - "Priceless"
Terry
Caleb White writes:
I don't think that it's fair to analyse the economics of a commercial full-time training operation on a cost per flight basis (package options also exist). I believe Terry is correct. If you can train uninterrupted for a full week the number of hours/flights to solo would be significantly less than a 'once a week or fortnight' approach in a pure club environment. When you factor in the skills of a full-time instructor it's hard to beat. While the cost per flight is greater, the total cost of training is much less. It's simple; to train for a solid week you have to pay a premium.
Caleb
KPST
-----Original Message-----
From: "David Lawley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'"
<[email protected]>
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 13:17:52 +1030
Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] sportavia
A real pity from a national perspective. Tocumwal has been
really the last remaining full time commercial operation,
providing excellent training at quite a good price.
Geez I'd hate to see Terrys idea of an expensive commercial operation,
Alternatively,If that's what he thinks, I'd like his income!
$60 for 2000ft tow + 60/hr for a Blanik???? $120 for a one hour training
flight.Hmmmmmm
David Lawley
Computer Manager
Elizabeth Park Primary School
Elizabeth East Primary School
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