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My dad used to fly a lot. I remember him flying the family to Possum Kingdom lake to seee my grandparents. I’m not sure what kind of plane he had then, but I do remember his 172 and flying to New Mexico to elk hunt in his Cessna 210. He moved to Kerr county and got in on. Mooney for awhile before losing his license due to medical reasons.
I’m not much on flying, even commercial. The super cub flight in the NWT in 1995 was a little scary too. But, I survived.
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I finished my private pilot certificate in 2011. I started with a flight school but ended up buying my own plane (65 piper Cherokee) to train in once my instructor quit the flight school. Once you find a good instructor that you like, stick with them. Now I own a 64 Cessna 210. If you ever make it down to Port Lavaca, give me a ring and I’ll take you up for a quick flight. My good friend took me flying once and I was hooked. Pm me for my number. Good luck.
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I got my private license from a local instructor. I liked it because I could go when I wanted... which was quite often.
It seemed to me that I had an easier time and less instruction needed because I flew several days a week. I probably averaged 4-6 lessons a week. Some people that used the same instructor maybe did 3-4 days a month. It seemed like the extra time between lessons didn’t help them. I believe that it helped me to not have to catch back up after laying off several days. I did my solo about two and a half weeks after I started. After that I did my cross countries and night flights within about three more werks and I was ready for my check ride.
I know that everyone has a different financial situation and other obligations. If at all possible, my main recommendation would be to have the money needed ready to go and the time to get on it. I was working straight night shift back then and could literally go 7 days a week. I think it requires less training if a person doesn’t drag it out over a long time and that saves money in the long run.
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Originally posted by elgato View PostWe have a lot in common. I've done several 'halves' plus a bunch of shorter distance tri's and I've been passionate about aviation for a long time. The link to all the private pilot threads above is good and educational reading. Take a look. I'll repeat what I say every time I see one of these threads and that is do not stop till you get an instrument rating!!! Beyond that I can elaborate ad nauseam.
I fly into KCXO all the time. Maybe our paths will cross.
Would love to sit and visit sometime when you come through, stay safe, Ken
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Definitely continue on to get your instrument rating once you get your PP license. For those of you looking at planes, the 150/172's will be limited on your range/alternate airport flying IFR because they do not hold enough fuel. Just something to keep in mind. For example most 172's hold about 38 usable compared to 55ish in the 182.Last edited by -HIC-; 09-14-2018, 07:46 AM.
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Originally posted by -HIC- View PostDefinitely continue on to get your instrument rating once you get your PP license. For those of you looking at planes, the 150/172's will be limited on your range/alternate airport flying IFR because they do not hold enough fuel. Just something to keep in mind. For example most 172's hold about 38 usable compared to 55ish in the 182.
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Originally posted by Luckyhunter View PostThat's good info for sure, do you think the cost of a 150 vs 182 would be worth it though to get my IFR or would I be better off just renting a larger plane to get my rating?
I think the decision would need to be made based on intended use after training. Just throwing out three models and something to consider when flying VFR.
I guess it all comes down to funds, like most things in life! That 400 pictured above will get you close to 270 mph over ground with around 1200 mile range on 100 gallons!
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