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  John Naumov Added August 07, 2017

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  I graduated with an aeronautical engineering degree at Sydney University and work as an engineer at a major Australian airline. I take flying very seriously. Flight training is very expensive and the last line of defence against abnormal events or emergencies is quality flight training. This becomes even more critical the less frequently you fly. My flight training to date has been part time of low frequency and I have moved around looking for that perfect flying school. Changing flying schools is frustrating and very expensive! It makes it easier if you get it right the first time, hence my post and recommendation. Unfortunately, there are not many flying schools left to choose from at Bankstown and Clamback & Hennessy has the highest standard and best reputation for safety and quality flight instruction by far. They have the cheapest hire rates and best maintained aircraft with common avionics across the board. Their aircraft are all IFR certified and GPS equipped, which is a rarity these days. They have their own hanger, engineer and fuel truck and they don't cut corners when it comes to maintenance. The instructors are knowledgeable and closely monitored by Aminta Hennessy, the CFI, who is well known in the industry and she has very high standards.
  
  I have experienced, witnessed and heard plenty of stories of dodgy acts. It amazes me how some reputable schools have kept their AOC for as long as they have. I’m hearing that there are plenty of organisations that will fast track your flight training and accredit you with the licences and ratings, however standards are poor. This may eventually come back to bite you when you're trying to get that first job and your skills and knowledge are put to the test. The industry is screaming out loud about poor standards. My understanding is that Airlines have to re-train pilots which increases their costs. GA is also reluctant to hire pilots purely on qualification and word of mouth. Some GA operators are putting potential candidates in the sim or aircraft for check rides before they offer employment.
  
  I was fortunate to have been instructed by Aminta, who did half of my MECIR training. This provided me with more than a rating. I walked away with having completed a short course on life skills and personal development. We flew in real IFR weather when no other schools were flying. I now have a MECIR that has provided a solid foundation for me to gain experience and use in real IFR conditions, not just a paper licence that never gets used.
  
  The best of luck and safe flying!
  
  

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