I'm doing an Australian CPL (almost there) and just just wanted to put in my 2 cents worth with regard to Hour Building!! I know the system is a lot different over here, but aeroplanes don't know where they are flying!!
I got my PPL in August 2000, and since then I've been flying to build up my hours before I started my CPL. I've heard it said many times that a PPL is a licence to learn, so use it!!!! You shouldn't look on hour building as a chore where you have to get as many hours as possible in as short a time as possible. Use it to challenge yourself, and most importantly maintain your standards.
I've done all sorts of flying, from a half hour hops to nearby holiday island, well known locally for its challenging crosswinds, to a round Australia trip. From international airports to station strips in the middle of nowhere. Learn something from every flight, and at the same time have fun!!!
I guess all I'm trying to say is you will only develop bad habits hour building if you allow yourself too!! And above all have a fantastic time, coz isn't the reason that we put ourselves through this pain and poverty because we want to get paid to do some thing we love!!! <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">
[ 05 January 2002: Message edited by: Capt L ]</p>