Building Time For Commercial??
05-27-2008, 08:38 AM
#11
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Unlike part 141, if you are under 91 there are no rules about how/when/where you build your commercial time. Go to an FBO and rent an airplane, and go have some fun. The school may not be thrilled, but under 91 flight time is flight time...it all counts.
05-27-2008, 12:21 PM
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Whatever you do, enjoy it! This is probably the MOST fun you will ever have in your training...you HAVE to fly....how fun is that? Go anywhere and everywhere. I went all over SoCal, NorCal, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Nevada etc.
05-27-2008, 02:09 PM
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Ask around and do a search on this forum. You might find other pilots in your area that want to share flight time, especially if one or both of you are instrument rated you can take turns acting as safety pilots and building your CRM.
Most importantly, as stated previously, HAVE FUN DOING IT.
Most importantly, as stated previously, HAVE FUN DOING IT.
05-27-2008, 03:18 PM
#15
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I used a Frasca FTD to build 30 hours or so. Can use up to 50 for the commercial in a 61 school. I also did some rental flying doing the $100 hamburger thing or tried to fly into open houses, airshows, or festivals. Might as well have some fun and enjoy a town rather than do a touch and go and leave. Sometimes when I rented and I tried to pick cloudy days so I got some enroute IMC time. I also would recommend Lambert's cafe in SIK and Moonlight BBQ in OWB.
05-27-2008, 04:59 PM
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I used a Frasca FTD to build 30 hours or so. Can use up to 50 for the commercial in a 61 school. I also did some rental flying doing the $100 hamburger thing or tried to fly into open houses, airshows, or festivals. Might as well have some fun and enjoy a town rather than do a touch and go and leave. Sometimes when I rented and I tried to pick cloudy days so I got some enroute IMC time. I also would recommend Lambert's cafe in SIK and Moonlight BBQ in OWB.
What's the cost difference between frasca and 172 time? The frasca requires an instructor, while the 172 can be flown solo for comm time building, so I'm guessing they are about the same cost. Even for $10-20/hr more, the airplane is a better deal.
05-27-2008, 08:04 PM
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I joined a flying club. We had keys to the airplanes and 24 hour access. I then gave my phone number to just about everyone I knew and told them, "Call me anytime you want to go for a ride". They "helped" me pay for the time they used sightseeing.
05-28-2008, 06:40 PM
#19
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The frasca was included in my tuition and basically had unlimited use. The university wouldn't refund it if it wasn't used. Plus I was on a budget so it made the most sense.
I consider being a CFI as my time builder. It is some of the best quality time I have earned. But thats a different topic...
I consider being a CFI as my time builder. It is some of the best quality time I have earned. But thats a different topic...
05-30-2008, 05:18 AM
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In going along with buying the block time, I'd recommend finding the cheapest, slowest airplane available (C-150, Cub (if you can find a rental), or something of the likes). You're trying to build time, so it doesn't matter if it takes you longer to get to a destination, and no need to pay for the extra performance or bells and whistles of a brand-new airplane. This will help save you some money and, as everyone else has said, it's just fun cross-country flying...
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