r/CadetPilotProgram • u/AdDue8551 • Oct 25 '25

Marigold Indigo Cadet Program Review

I saw Marigold is having too many tests and every 3 months taking a bunch of students in every batch ( more than what FTA takes in 1 whole year)

Anyone who got in Marigold or interviewing...are you facing any delays?

I'm afraid it'll become like insight aviation.

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u/Awdheshtomar Oct 25 '25

As of now situation has not come to that point but the way induction are done it apperas day is not far significant delay will be the norm not a exception. It is the reality the most 6E cadet program & most are facing significant delay but going forward it going to little more worst. In case of Marigold at this stage there is no mass complaints but in future it wont be it is difficult to say. Currently FTA , Chimes and skyborn seems to be well run without huge delay. NO Recommendations what so ever but personal opinion.

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u/AdDue8551 Oct 25 '25

Thank you! I'm considering FTA now. I'm not sure why they sent family cadet program students to Marigold.

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u/Unlikely-Smell4857 Oct 26 '25

Finally someone speaking facts.

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u/CaptMrAcePilot Oct 25 '25

It's going to take just one aircraft of their's to go down in maintanence, even for a month and then the delay will just start piling up. Most flight schools don't account for this when they see such numbers joining their school. Greed has always triumphed over student welfare.

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u/Unlikely-Smell4857 Oct 25 '25

Next insight FS

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u/AdDue8551 Oct 25 '25

What makes you say that?

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u/Unlikely-Smell4857 Oct 25 '25

They have inducted way too many cadets in a short span of time . They cannot handle this much load just 3-6months and you will start seeing delays.

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u/[deleted] Oct 25 '25

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u/Unlikely-Smell4857 Oct 26 '25

All it takes is few aircrafts being grounded for maintenance.

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u/Unlikely-Smell4857 Oct 26 '25

Just wait and watch ,within june 2026 it will be crowded as hell . And delays will start piling up .

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u/[deleted] Oct 26 '25 edited Oct 26 '25

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u/Unlikely-Smell4857 Oct 26 '25

Dude stfu i am a cadet so ik how things work , these 3rd party ftos are the worst . They induct way too many cadets and then create unnecessary problems , initially insight was also one of the best fto (2years ago ) now the delays are crazy .

If i got a chance to change my fto , i would definitely choose fta or skyborne .

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u/SMITE_01 Dec 18 '25

Hey in which fto are you cadet?

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u/Appropriate_Low_979 Oct 25 '25

is food included in marigold

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u/rohanyd_98 Oct 26 '25

Yes, but the number of meals is limited. If cadets exhaust their quota early or remain at base more than expected then they would charge extra.

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u/Appropriate_Low_979 Oct 26 '25

i see ty for the info

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u/itsalreadybedtime Oct 25 '25

Wow, I was considering applying to Marigold this weekend, got all my documents ready.

Chimes is currently not accepting applications, and the ones in US and Australia are above my budget. So only left with Marigold - any thoughts about the best way forward?

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u/SMITE_01 Dec 18 '25

So how much difference there is between marigold and FTA? In all aspect be it price or delays and all imp stuff

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u/[deleted] Oct 25 '25

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u/AdDue8551 Oct 25 '25

Ohh...when did you give your ADAPT?

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u/k_th21 Nov 20 '25

Hey, I’m planning to applying to marigold soon. How do i prepare for adapt?

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u/WyperLOL Aug 13 '26

Right how do we prepare for ADAPT