Gary Stern Passes 5 Day Accelerated Commercial Program
I
decided to get my commercial rating a few days after successfully
passing my IFR check ride. I started the program but I was short of the
250 hours of PIC time needed, so flew some X-C flights to accrue the
required time. My check ride was scheduled and we used the same
examiner we used for the IFR check ride. I made it through the 3 hour
oral then took the flight portion and passed. I now have my commercial
pilot rating. Thanks for your help Dave, your style of instruction
worked well for me and I would recommend you to anyone looking for a
fast and effective way to earn their ratings.
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Ant Bilsev Passes 7 Day Accelerated Instrument Program
I was introduced to Dave in
June, while I was finishing my private certificate. I travel a lot for work
and because I live in Germany, I looked for a way to
finish my Instrument rating in the shortest possible time. Being a Plus One member, I was able to train in a great
G1000 equipped C172. As I work in IT, I wanted to use the newest and safest technology around. Besides learning on "Glass", I also used an
electronic flight bag for approach plates, AFD, FAR/AIM and checklists. Dave was a bit
skeptical about the electronic plates, but really liked the use of them in the
end. The first and only time I needed to carry paper was during my
checkride, as the examiner didn't like the electronic device as much as I
did!
The training itself was great fun
and very professional. Dave taught me procedures in an easy-to-understand and
-remember way. We flew many hours and approaches every day and used the longer
cross country flights to work on IFR planning, ATC procedures and on learning the finer points of the G1000. Even a PAR approach was part of the training. After 7 days and about 35 flight hours
later, Dave signed me off for my checkride, which I took the day before I flew
back to Europe. The oral and flight test were very tough but I was able to fly all approaches to PTS
standard and travelled back to Germany with the rating in my pocket.
I not only enjoyed the way Dave was
able to crunch so much information into 7 days and still keep it manageable and
fun, but also his open minded approach to new technologies. If you like the idea of fast training, I highly recommend Dave's
accelerated courses. Thanks Dave, it was a pleasure!
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