Rishy
24th May 2010, 21:41
Folks,
I'm after some of your thoughts/experiences.
Quick overview of my situation:
PPL in March 2009, now studying ATPL with BGS part-time. First 8 exams done and passed, on with second lot. My question concerns currency.
For various reasons I am compelled to finish my ATPL studies before the end of the year. This takes up a lot of my time during evenings and weekends. I haven't flown since the beginning of December and I'm now really starting to miss getting up and about over Northumberland.
I know, however, that safety ultimately boils down to currency (and a few other things, obviously). Should I try and maintain my practical skills at least, say, once a month by doing a skills check with my CFI or be patient and wait until I have the time to fly more regularly?
I'm open minded on this one folks so I'd like to hear as many differing opinions as possible.
Thanks in advance
Tim
I'm after some of your thoughts/experiences.
Quick overview of my situation:
PPL in March 2009, now studying ATPL with BGS part-time. First 8 exams done and passed, on with second lot. My question concerns currency.
For various reasons I am compelled to finish my ATPL studies before the end of the year. This takes up a lot of my time during evenings and weekends. I haven't flown since the beginning of December and I'm now really starting to miss getting up and about over Northumberland.
I know, however, that safety ultimately boils down to currency (and a few other things, obviously). Should I try and maintain my practical skills at least, say, once a month by doing a skills check with my CFI or be patient and wait until I have the time to fly more regularly?
I'm open minded on this one folks so I'd like to hear as many differing opinions as possible.
Thanks in advance
Tim