Was wondering actual Cost and Time to get one. Anything I can do to get ahead of the game?
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Thank you.I have my single, multi engine and instrument rating. Though a lot of fun and very rewarding, aviation is very demanding and requires a significant commitment of time and money. The “easy” part is getting your license; staying “current” requires a commitment to flying (at minimum) several times a month and preferably once per week. The ramifications of not doing so are obviously egregious. You have to decide whether you are ready to make that commitment long term - it’s not a hobby, really.
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Of course. I have many stick hours and love to fly but have never pursued a license, have a ridiculous amount of aviation and aerodynamic knowledge. 2.5 hours of (stick)time in a B-17.I have anxiety when I fly with others. But I think it's due to not knowing what to do if something happened to the pilot. I guess this is something that goes away with time and training?
The end result will be flying my family. I don't take my Family's safety lightly... so I want to be proficient. But then again.... driving is getting dangerous nowadays.Sounds like you have a good mission in mind for a private aircraft and I don’t want to discourage you at all. Just be aware that general aviation is significantly more dangerous than commercial (statistically); pilot error and weather are usually the culprits. Accordingly get trained well and stay trained and current. Though not the least arduous route (or least costly) I received my training at Flight Safety Academy in Vero Beach in one block of time. I don’t know if you have the ability to take off from work to do it that way, but it actually makes your training more efficient since you fly a lot in a short period of time.
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Thank you.
So let me explain. I have Family scattered all over Texas. These 5-6hr drives are getting old. Last time I flew with FIL it took us 1.5hrs. I was thinking about a Cherokee 6 for the family and just flying. I know you have to stay on top of it, but I think i'd use it a lot.
I have anxiety when I fly with others. But I think it's due to not knowing what to do if something happened to the pilot. I guess this is something that goes away with time and training?
Be aware, airplane ownership is not for the weak of heart or wallet. Light aircraft require an annual inspection.
..when he retired he ended up getting a part time job @ the municipal airport where his plane is angered just to fray the cost of hanger & fuel.
...I think it's more about not being stuck around the wife, kids & grandkids.
See my post above for numbers. Don’t go by the airport until after you know if you’re medically eligible. I can talk with you in depth on that subject, but generally speaking a healthy individual with no alcohol related incidents, or no SSRI usage, or no cardiovascular events should be a smooth process.
You can’t solo without the medical and the FAA isn’t processing initial medical during the shutdown. This may impact you if you have any significant (to the FAA) medical events. Realize the FAA philosophy is you’re unfit to fly until you prove to us you’re fit.
Post #12 is sobering....80hrs of getinsmart, $10K here, $40K there . . . seems like a lot of fuss.
Have you considered stealing/hijacking as an alternative?
Good luck if you go for it, having a PPL would be cool.
No doubt, but that is for individual ownership. I've looked into full scale sailplanes and there are clubs wherein the members own a fleet of craft and share the costs & usage. My guess is that applies to powered flight as well, something for you to look into.Post #12 is sobering....
Post #12 is sobering....