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re: Any of you blokes pilots in the BR area?
Posted on 1/6/21 at 7:18 pm to latech15
Posted on 1/6/21 at 7:18 pm to latech15
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Show up on day one ready to take the written. The entire test bank is available via app. It has the actual questions. Just memorize them. You will undoubtedly learn along the way but there is no need in paying for test prep.
All true, and go ahead and get your medical certificate before you spend any money on flight time.
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Posted on 1/6/21 at 7:35 pm to Desta
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Any of you blokes pilots in the BR area?
Yep! Checking in. What’s up?
Posted on 1/6/21 at 7:43 pm to latech15
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Watch a lot of YouTube teaching type videos. It’s all out there for free. All you need to learn in the plane is stalls - p actor feel, and landings.
I’ll add that you will do it cheapest if you go as often as possible. I would try to fly every day. If you do that then weather, mechanical problems, and scheduling conflicts will eliminate about half of them. If you fly three times a week it will stay fresh and you won’t have to repeat a bunch of stuff.
Posted on 1/6/21 at 7:45 pm to Desta
I’d recommend knocking out all your ground and passing the written before diving into lessons. That might allow you to go to lessons and double stack them for less drive time.
I used that strategy and finished all my instructor lessons within 8 weeks. Then spent another month soloing and prepping for checkride. I had been dying to fly for years before and already knew all the material and mechanics of flight so I fortunately didn’t struggle much outside of boredom on cross country.
I used that strategy and finished all my instructor lessons within 8 weeks. Then spent another month soloing and prepping for checkride. I had been dying to fly for years before and already knew all the material and mechanics of flight so I fortunately didn’t struggle much outside of boredom on cross country.
Posted on 1/6/21 at 7:48 pm to Desta
You mixing up a bloke with a baw. Don't do that to a baws face, he will have no idea what you are inferring and will make you regret it.
Posted on 1/6/21 at 7:58 pm to Desta
You need to do some research and decide if you want to learn under part 91 rules or part 141 rules. Same destination, completely different routes. I did 91 and my instructor integrated the ground work and flying as I went along. My total out of pocket for mine in 2014 was @ 10K. That was plane rental, instructor, written test and check ride. Good luck to you. I’m too far away from there to offer any help on where to go.
Posted on 1/6/21 at 8:56 pm to Desta
You should buy a 150. Learn in it. And then sell it. I have one for sale currently. It is not a beater. Good radio stack and ADS-B compliant. 150 is easy on fuel and doesn’t break the bank. 172 just way too expensive for not much more airplane really if you ask me.
As a CFI I also strongly recommend, as was posted above, that you complete your book work before you start hopping in the plane too much. Bur first do one lesson somewhere to see if you really like the GA the experience.
As a CFI I also strongly recommend, as was posted above, that you complete your book work before you start hopping in the plane too much. Bur first do one lesson somewhere to see if you really like the GA the experience.
This post was edited on 1/6/21 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:01 pm to Desta
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Is this Fagget Guy legit or are you yanking my chain?
I tried to Google it but it didn't turn out well.
If he's legit I guess he has to get business based on, uh, word of mouth.
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:22 pm to Koach K
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As a CFI I also strongly recommend, as was posted above, that you complete your book work before you start hopping in the plane too much. Bur first do one lesson somewhere to see if you really like the GA the experience.
I’ve done a lesson and have flown a dozen times with friends. I also have over 1000hours of flight sim “experience” and follow a dozen aviation channels on YouTube and have been following aviation pretty consistently for well over a decade. I also listen to LiveATC while I drive...I guess it’s fair to say I enjoy the GA experience. Just looking for the most optimal and cost effective route. Should I do an online ground school or can I just study and take the written before even contacting a CFI?
This post was edited on 1/6/21 at 9:25 pm
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:25 pm to Desta
Huffman Aviation in Venice,FL if you aren’t particularly interested in learning about takeoffs or landings.
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:33 pm to soccerfüt
You have to have a cfi sign off that you are ready for the written, so you can’t do it before. I would go the the school and let them know that your plan is to study for written before anything else and that the next time they see you that you will be ready. That way when you show up and ask them to sign off that you are ready for the written, it isn’t out of the blue.
I don’t disagree with buying the plane for training either. You won’t have to deal with other students and scheduling etc. hopefully, you won’t have bug maintenance issues while you own it. If not, you will sell it for what you paid and won’t be out any of the rental fees.
I don’t disagree with buying the plane for training either. You won’t have to deal with other students and scheduling etc. hopefully, you won’t have bug maintenance issues while you own it. If not, you will sell it for what you paid and won’t be out any of the rental fees.
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:33 pm to EA6B
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All true, and go ahead and get your medical certificate before you spend any money on flight time.
Appreciate the tips. I’m already working on getting the medical done. Don’t anticipate any issues
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:39 pm to latech15
Oh ok. I’ll get that done. I’ll also do some digging to see if I can find a decent 150 for a reasonable price. My only concern is how long it may take to sell once I’m done with it since it doesn’t really have the utility that I’d want in a keeper plane.
Ultimate goal is to build an RV-10 down the road
Ultimate goal is to build an RV-10 down the road
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:39 pm to Desta
How the hell anyone successfully lands a plane, I have no idea.
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:47 pm to 225Tyga
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Yep! Checking in. What’s up?
Just trying to join the club. Fly out of BTR?
Posted on 1/6/21 at 9:57 pm to Desta
A ground school program will provide the endorsement upon completion of their course for you to take the knowledge (aka written) exam. If you study on your own you will need a CFI’s endorsement to sit for the written exam.
Posted on 1/6/21 at 10:03 pm to Koach K
Gotcha. Is ground school necessary or can I just learn on my own and then prove to a CFI that I’m ready to the written?
Posted on 1/6/21 at 10:20 pm to Obtuse1
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You mixing up a bloke with a baw. Don't do that to a baws face, he will have no idea what you are inferring and will make you regret it.
Sorry baw.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 4:37 am to Desta
Back in the early 80's I was a pilot...my cousin, Dave would cut the wood and I would pilot.
Posted on 1/7/21 at 4:51 am to Desta
I used Gulf Coast Aviation (BR branch) in 2018. They have more planes and instructors available at KNEW, so once you get going you can schedule lessons at either. The 172 in BR is a nice setup with G1000. They utilize the "Cessna" online ground school (king) if that appeals to you.
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