Originally Posted by
rudestuff
If we're talking FAA here, sportys.com do an online private course for $199 which covers everything and gives you the endorsement to take the written test, so you can turn up at school with the written test in your hand and save a fortune. I knew a lot of people at school who were ready for check ride, but hadn't passed the written and end up stringing out their training unnecessarily.
Step 1 should always be trial lesson and medical.
@rudestuff - Thank you, I looked at sportys.com and indeed a very good website and great package. I think, I would sign-up here soon after my medical. About the trial lesson, I did fly over Acadia from a local airport on Cessna 172 and I must say it made me decision even more stronger to go for flying lessons. Thanks again, very helpful.
Originally Posted by
mary meagher
I've been learning to fly since 1983! ! ! no, seriously, began in gliders and went on to get the power license. Mainly in the UK, but I also visit family in the US a lot, and fly myself to visit them in Florida, Texas, N.J. and Michigan.
I got the instrument rating in Georgetown, Texas.
In which state do you live? and what airfields are near your home? that is the best way to start looking, snoop around and ask questions. O yes, and as Alex 90 says, go see your doctor FIRST, it would be very frustrating to find out some medical condition might get in the way of a license.
Don't spend too much time on the technical stuff, the books and the simulators. It is MOST IMPORTANT to get your butt into a REAL airplane, with an instructor if possible, so the experience of leaving the ground is what matters. Experience the weather, handling controls, finding your way, and learning how to land without bending it! Nothing else matters, that can all come later, and it will make a lot more sense.
So near your home, that matters. Because you will make friends wherever you learn to fly. ( Your other friends won't have a clue what you are talking about any more!)
Thank you Mary?,
Very inspiring words, I completely agree with you and what other fellow responders said; I am taking appointment for my medical examination before I pursue any further.
I live in Vermont and have taken trial flights before; I must say my decision to learn flying became even more firm after those flights. Love the feeling of taking off the ground and aligning back to that blossoming runway!
Thanks again.
Larry
Originally Posted by
alex90
Oh Damn! Sorry! I was on my phone and must have missed the location... Sorry!
Please ignore the books and app bit - doesn't apply to you! I have heard good things about the Sportys series, but I know little else.
Definitely go to your local airport, and shop around the schools to see who you get on with best, and who is likely to be ripping you off!
No worries Alex, what matters is that you replied even when you were busy. Thanks for your input.
Originally Posted by
MrAverage
Alex!
The OP is in the USA - Great as they are, Pooleys will not work for him.
Larry:
You're already showing great wisdom, but as Alex says - take a trial lesson somewhere first.
Thank you.