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Old 20th Apr 2008, 09:49
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A Very Civil Pilot
 
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Citation 500
Cherokee 6
Aztek
Seneca II
Robin ecoflyer
PA28
B200
Jetstream 31/32
Merlin III
Chieftain
Cheyenne III

Over the past year, the list of aircraft that you have asked us to help you decide which to buy is impressive.

I am about 10 weeks away from having my first aircraft , a sweet little pa28 to learn to fly in.
As you posted this on 30 Jan 2008, you should have it by now, and will probably be JUST STARTING TO LEARN TO FLY!

Although it's encouraging to see students aim for more that a SEP rating, for the time being concentrate on what you need to do - flying a PA28. I've seen students in the past, with big aspirations for what they'll be doing next, not bother with all the requirements for flying a light aircraft, as when they're finished, they'll be flying a complex twin, turboprop or jet [privately]. As a general rule, they have been the harderst to teach and check, and were the less safe or competent pilots.

Enjoy your PPL.
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