Flight Training
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Find a local Part 141 flight school, or a local CFI at a nearby FBO.
When I learned to fly I went through a Part 141 school. My recommendations:
1. Have a lot a money.
2. Listen and pay attention.
3. Don't rush anything. Take your time, and learn properly.
When I learned to fly I went through a Part 141 school. My recommendations:
1. Have a lot a money.
2. Listen and pay attention.
3. Don't rush anything. Take your time, and learn properly.
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Hmmm. Money is not something that I have much of. But thanks.
Maybe you can exchange work for instruction.
I painted a older aircraft ( Cessna 140 ) that belonged to a instructor, and that took care of most of the time, but not all.
Back then, early 90's, I think dual time was around $80.00 a hour. That's aircraft rental, and instructor.
It's probably more now.
I painted a older aircraft ( Cessna 140 ) that belonged to a instructor, and that took care of most of the time, but not all.
Back then, early 90's, I think dual time was around $80.00 a hour. That's aircraft rental, and instructor.
It's probably more now.
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Flying costs money period. You have to pay for the instructors time, gas (the plane will not fly without it), the written tests, and the practical tests. I spent thousands to get my license.
Not trying to discourage you, but its not cheap.
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Seems like worth a try.
vikingBerserker
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When I was taking mine 10 years ago it was around $160 an hour once a week. After 10 hours you get to solo but will need a medical first.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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thats more than Ive made in my entire life (its a joke but ut feels true sadly)
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I think I was paying $130 an hour, and I would fly 2 hours a week.
Flying is a serious investment, but it is worth it.
Flying is a serious investment, but it is worth it.
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
Leonidas - I think you're in the Las Vegas area. You have several great airports that offer plenty of flight training. Henderson and N. Las Vegas. I don't know what goes on at Jean these days but I used to fly into all 3 years ago.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I do the same but it's to keep the neighbours away.
Advanced driver training in a high performance car costs more on or off a track.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
These guys are probably the best source of information on flight training. I noticed they pointed out work for lessons. That would have to be a great opportunity to really learn about planes. I imagine there's a bunch of folks who can pay their way through most things and never have to turn a wrench. If you're actually working on planes, even the low down drudge work, that has to a priceless education. Knowing what to clean out and how. Knowing what to keep clear. That has got to be an important skill set.
I never took any lessons. I don't know how to fly other than the pbehn method but if you follow the posts of the guys here who actually fix planes , you have to have a leg up on the competition.
I never took any lessons. I don't know how to fly other than the pbehn method but if you follow the posts of the guys here who actually fix planes , you have to have a leg up on the competition.
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swampyankee
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That's why the neighbors keep talking about you...
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Alas, you are close, (and I have family who live in Las Vegas) But I live in Boise Idaho.
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