What aircraft did you learn on?
06-23-2014, 05:35 AM
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Welcome to general aviation!
I would advise you to start in the most basic (and cheapest) airplane. Generally this is the C-152. This will save you plenty of m. oney that you can use elsewhere.
You can do your instrument in a C-152, but it maybe a little too slow for some of the busier areas. Also, in my experience, most C-152s were not equipped for IFR. Much easier to find a C-172 or Cherokee (Warrior, Archer) equipped for IFR.
When you get to your commercial try getting your multi-engine at the same time. You can do all the commercial maneuvers in a C-152 and show competency (to commercial standards) in the twin. Saves you money by bypassing having to rent a complex single (if you're going toto get your multi anyway).
Back in '85 I could rent a C-150 for $23.50/hour. What are they going for now?
GP
I would advise you to start in the most basic (and cheapest) airplane. Generally this is the C-152. This will save you plenty of m. oney that you can use elsewhere.
You can do your instrument in a C-152, but it maybe a little too slow for some of the busier areas. Also, in my experience, most C-152s were not equipped for IFR. Much easier to find a C-172 or Cherokee (Warrior, Archer) equipped for IFR.
When you get to your commercial try getting your multi-engine at the same time. You can do all the commercial maneuvers in a C-152 and show competency (to commercial standards) in the twin. Saves you money by bypassing having to rent a complex single (if you're going toto get your multi anyway).
Back in '85 I could rent a C-150 for $23.50/hour. What are they going for now?
GP
06-23-2014, 06:16 AM
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C150 private, C172 instrument, Trinidad TB-20 (French-built high-performance single) commercial, Seminole multi.
Getting your private at a part 61 op in a C150 will often be VASTLY cheaper, as long as you are diligent to search out the quality of their training beforehand. Pay particular attention to the rigor of their groundschool (or lack thereof). If you find a good part 61 op, I would recommend going that route for private and then transferring to a part 141 university op that can get you a restricted ATP. Above only applies if you are considering an airline career, of course, as the experience mins for an ATP are very different depending on your education.
Getting your private at a part 61 op in a C150 will often be VASTLY cheaper, as long as you are diligent to search out the quality of their training beforehand. Pay particular attention to the rigor of their groundschool (or lack thereof). If you find a good part 61 op, I would recommend going that route for private and then transferring to a part 141 university op that can get you a restricted ATP. Above only applies if you are considering an airline career, of course, as the experience mins for an ATP are very different depending on your education.
06-23-2014, 06:18 AM
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Welcome to general aviation!
I would advise you to start in the most basic (and cheapest) airplane. Generally this is the C-152. This will save you plenty of m. oney that you can use elsewhere.
You can do your instrument in a C-152, but it maybe a little too slow for some of the busier areas. Also, in my experience, most C-152s were not equipped for IFR. Much easier to find a C-172 or Cherokee (Warrior, Archer) equipped for IFR.
When you get to your commercial try getting your multi-engine at the same time. You can do all the commercial maneuvers in a C-152 and show competency (to commercial standards) in the twin. Saves you money by bypassing having to rent a complex single (if you're going toto get your multi anyway).
Back in '85 I could rent a C-150 for $23.50/hour. What are they going for now?
GP
I would advise you to start in the most basic (and cheapest) airplane. Generally this is the C-152. This will save you plenty of m. oney that you can use elsewhere.
You can do your instrument in a C-152, but it maybe a little too slow for some of the busier areas. Also, in my experience, most C-152s were not equipped for IFR. Much easier to find a C-172 or Cherokee (Warrior, Archer) equipped for IFR.
When you get to your commercial try getting your multi-engine at the same time. You can do all the commercial maneuvers in a C-152 and show competency (to commercial standards) in the twin. Saves you money by bypassing having to rent a complex single (if you're going toto get your multi anyway).
Back in '85 I could rent a C-150 for $23.50/hour. What are they going for now?
GP
06-23-2014, 12:32 PM
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DA-20 for private, then some 152 to build XC time. Commercial?Instrument in Seminole, Commercial single in an Arrow.
Go cheapest route you can, I am amazed at the cost these days. 152 is a good trainer if you and the CFI can fit and carry some gas. Those of us on the heftier side of life might find some problems there.
Go cheapest route you can, I am amazed at the cost these days. 152 is a good trainer if you and the CFI can fit and carry some gas. Those of us on the heftier side of life might find some problems there.
06-23-2014, 01:12 PM
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Also, as soon as you get your Private Pilot License, safety pilot as much as possible! Hang around training ops including but not just your own school, see if you can make friends, get right seat PIC time. The sooner you start building those hours the better. Time is money in this industry. Literally.
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