Oakland Flyers - KOAK - CA
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Stan Cooper
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I have a buddy who did his private pilot training at Oakland Flyers last year, and he gives it mixed reviews. His first instructor was an independent CFI assigned to him by the school, and she insisted on being paid several thousand dollars in advance before his first lesson. She was incompetent and left (or was fired; I'm not sure which) taking his money with her. The school said she was not an employee, so there was nothing they could do to help him get his money back. He continued at the school with a different instructor, and eventually got his license with around seventy hours. He believes the school milked him.
I've flown with him, and they did something right because he's turned out to be a talented, careful and thoughtful pilot. He bought a Grumman Tiger and is now working on his instrument rating with an instructor that was recommended by someone in a local flying club he belongs to.
I've flown with him, and they did something right because he's turned out to be a talented, careful and thoughtful pilot. He bought a Grumman Tiger and is now working on his instrument rating with an instructor that was recommended by someone in a local flying club he belongs to.
He should take her to small claims court.
Stan Cooper
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I suggested that; apparently she moved without a forwarding address and without notifying the FAA of an address change.