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Joined: May 2007
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From: Winchester
Quite First_Principal that was my experience too, was told about 5hrs as a ballpark figure but in reality it took about 7hrs before the actual signature. As Chuck and others say, it is frustrating but the answer to 'how long does it take?' really does have a 'how long is a piece of string?' answer.
I commented on the 10hrs suggested in the book because a lot of clubs state (like mine for example) on their websites 'five hours training' which is often unrealistic.
I commented on the 10hrs suggested in the book because a lot of clubs state (like mine for example) on their websites 'five hours training' which is often unrealistic.
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Vancouver Island
First_ Principal I have been checking out pilots on conventional gear airplanes for over fifty years on everything from Cubs to the C117 and have learned that some of those who had the most difficult time getting comfortable with it ended up safer than some of the hot shots who did it in a short time.
The best benchmark for each of you is keep learning and then someday you may look back and be satisfied that you never let one fly you.
By the way my dream would be to someday own my own Stearman.....started my commercial career flying them crop dusting....
The best benchmark for each of you is keep learning and then someday you may look back and be satisfied that you never let one fly you.
By the way my dream would be to someday own my own Stearman.....started my commercial career flying them crop dusting....
