by Micah Sanchez
Now more than ever, money is tight due to the global pandemic. The airline industry has taken a hard hit but I’m certain it will rebound stronger than ever before. In fact, the FAA agrees and predicts the pilot shortage (currently 21,500) will be even greater once the industry bounces back to normal, rising to over 40,000 pilots needed by 2028. With these points in mind, and even though it may seem counterintuitive, now is the perfect time to start flight training. By the time a student pilot has all of their licenses and ratings the industry should be back to normal. Here at Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) you will save up to a 1/2 hour in flight time and fees compared to Daniel K. Inouye Airport (HNL), every time you fly. Training at a busy international airport increases your costs because it takes longer to get clearance to depart. Our airport’s main function is for training which means less congestion and less money wasted sitting on the tarmac.
We are a self-paced, self-study school with the most modern fleet of aircraft in the state. All of our flight instructors are top-tier, our maintenance department is not outsourced like some other flight schools, and everyone here appreciates the “mom-and-pop” feel of the business. Come and schedule an intro flight with one of our instructors to see if flying is the right thing for you and we will have you on your way to your first rating, the Private Pilot’s license!