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Finishing up mine now, couldn't get the checkride done last week but got the oral portion done. Just need to fly with the examiner. Not sure what I'll do with
by dh303 6y ago
Finishing up mine now, couldn't get the checkride done last week but got the oral portion done. Just need to fly with the examiner.
Not sure what I'll do with it, it has cost a lot, but I enjoy flying and I've enjoyed learning a LOT along the way. You'll learn a little of everything: aerodynamics, systems, airspace, weather, etc.
Note this is NOT a cheap hobby. Not trying to discourage anyone, but I'm not sure I would do it all over again. I'm glad to be done, I'll have fun with it, but there aren't a lot of practical applications for a private (you'll need a commercial license to work for hire, plus a whole lot of flight hours).
- gbacon 6y agoWhat motivated you to get started?
- dh303 6y agoIt is something I've always been interested in... I had a few friends involved in general aviation, and it seemed like a good group of people. Now that I re-read my OP, it sounds pretty negative. I really enjoy it, and am looking forward to learning about mountain flying and instrument flying. I should have done it 20 years ago (I'm 45 now). One of the benefits to waiting until you're older is you probably have more money to spend on it (plan on $10k to $15k). One of the downsides to waiting is I think it gets tougher to learn when you're older, as you have a lifetime of car driving to overcome and you're more fearful (at least I was) than younger "kids".
- account47t83 6y agoOutstanding, good luck on your checkride
- idanman 6y agoGood luck on your checkride!