I think the general idea has merit - i.e. a site that collects opinions,
experiences and "customer ratings" on flight instruction and other services.
In fact, I'd love to see something like this for aviation services (to some
extent, this sort of thing exists in a very limited way on airnav.com, hundred
dollar hamburger.com, etc). Of course, it would need to be used with plenty of
caveats: the internet being what it is, the quality of the information will
vary tremendously, but I think it still could work - initially it would be of
little use, but if it kept going long enough, eventually a critical mass of
information could be built up. And I'd like to see it used for more than just
for CFIs: how about mechanics, FBOs, etc. For inspiration, look at the Hundred
Dollar Hamburger website, look at Amazon.com, things like e-pinions.com - all
places where uses have the ability to give their opinion on something. It
would be an ambitious project, but you could start small with just flight
training, then add other things (the voice of experience here suggest you make
your initial version expandable with an eye towards the future).

My point is that the emphasis should not be on how fast and cheaply you reach
various milestones (trust me, you really won't care about that in a little
while - especially when you start sweating in some situation!); the emphasis
should be on *quality*, which although more difficult to quantify in raw
numbers, it *is* possible to gather and present this kind of info.

Good luck with the project and keep us posted on your progress.

(And thanks for the plug Tony!)

David H
Boeing Field (BFI), Seattle, WA
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MRQB wrote:

I have plenty of domain names to start a site i am just getting input on
what type of data i should be collecting. I kinda want it so that someone
can put their flight conditions and the data base will display an average in
their area + be able to check on instructor and flight school ratings. I may
ditch the entire idea but it may work to give a generality of what's out
there. i may just do instructor and flight school ratings + time to solo
only not 100% sure.

"tony roberts" wrote in message
news:nospam-6DBDD0.20554303012004@shawnews...
Hello, i am starting a new info site that may help with a lot of
questions
here and may help in people chousing a flight instructor.

I agree with the opinions expressed by David and Rick.
David has a site which is very good. You will find several people from
the rec groups frequent it and it may be that you can achieve what you
want to achieve as a member there.
The address is:
http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/pnwflying

Also, if you are looking for your own site, you can start one free on
Smartgroups.

HTH
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Tony Roberts
PP-ASEL
VFR OTT
Night
Almost Instrument
Cessna 172H C-GICE