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For all you guys that are airline pilots or ex airline pilots....what is/has been your favorite part of your career. And what parts of your career has caused complications and or may have not been what you expected? I am contemplating on pursuing my dream job but feel I could definitely find...

Jeeze sinister...you really went out of your way on this one!! I caint thank you enough!! Peace mate!

I see everywhere and told by a lot of people the min. Hours is 40 but the average is around 60...what would you guys say that the average solo/dual time is for most peope giving the example of 60 hour average. I’m sure it Varys very much due to the students circumstances I guess I’m just kind of...

I agree with that statement as well...I figured for the most part from the beginning to solo is when a lot of the basics and most training will take place so that being said is when I really need to attend as frequently as I can. From what Iv read my best assumption is after solo it’s more...

After some thinking I believe what I will do is have enough up front to cover three times a week for atleast a few weeks then continue on with my weekly income. That way like you said if one gets canceled i will atleast hopefully get in two lessons. I do feel even if at times I had to go back...

I totally agree, I will sit and talk with him more pertaining to his fees and plan lay out to work with me. Thank you for your help I do appreciate it!

I got you now. I will sit and speak with the guy who is possibly going to train me and find out his game plan(s) according to my availability and financial stand point and be sure we are compatible. Thank you for all your help!

I was accounting for paying the plane rental and his fee while flying say (1hour each) but, it diddnt dawn in me till now that I will be paying a additional cfi fee for briefings. His rate 50 a hour the plane is 100 a hour. If he is requiring a 30 minute pre and post....I’m looking at.. Plane...

Very interesting...good to know lol. I diddnt realize till while ago that there’s actual flight training plan templates online that explains the break down of each lesson and “example” time of each lesson....ex: ground-.50 and flight-1 hour. That really helps me understand now how the hours are...

Sweet kath!! Thanks man.

i definitely can save up all the money to pay for my training but it would take several months. Being me, my excitement to start flying is having me wanting to start taking steps now as I have put it off for years due to family issues. I do agree if I had it all I could fly as much as I could...

Could you elaborate more about the AMUs??

Any tips where I’m new on how to tell if an instructor is “pushing” the lessons or training rather longer then needed. How to tell if I’m being took advantage of another words. Sorry new to all this?

that’s good haha

Yes that has been a concern of mine as well were I moved from Colorado to Oregon. I can done tell Oregon is going to have more “off” days where Colorado was sunny and Hott like everyday. But, due to some personal issues it was time to relocate. So mabe shoot for twice as much as I can. Do most...

So I will be starting my PPL training next week. My instructor told me to fly as frequently as I can afford while retaining what I’m learning. I was wondering due to having to pay as I go do you guys think one to twice a week lessons is efficient enough to retain and grasp a good understanding...

I found me a Bose x at a guy from the airport I will be training at for 460. He let me try them on...super comfortable and I’m great shape. Thanks for all the help guys and happy flying. ✌

Very informative. Thanks mate

Ok mate will keep that In mind as I’m looking!

It’s ok mate! Happy flying