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Old 10th Jan 2014, 19:55
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Maoraigh1
 
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I instructed for 3years and the only way really is a 3-4 lessons per week. Anymore and you risk being overloaded and the fun goes, any less than 3, you are playing catch up on things you have forgotten.
My first lesson was at 20.15 on 27/7/1964. I completed my PPL course at 19.45 on 21/8/1964. I had previous solo gliding experience, but no cross country. The aircraft was a Jackeroo, at Thruxton. I had 4 instructors, and benefitted from being passed on to the most suitable guy to sort out landing problems.
. No overload, no fun gone - just a sense of achievment.
(I had to give up flying for 20+ years, but then got licence back)
Edit to add. From your video link I take it you're aiming for an ATPL, so it'll be your career, and paying for the immediate post PPL flying will be for your pre-work education.

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