Flying Lessons.

[KK]

I'm taking my first flying lesson tommorrow. I can't wait. Also I don't exactly know much about the process of getting certified. Can anyone taking lessons or who already got their PPL inform me of what to expect. I think it requires 40 hours of flight time, pass a written test, get medical clearance, and a check flight by someone associated with the FAA.

KK

 

[Sluggo]

It takes lotsa money.

Should have joined the Air Force, they teach you for free.

 

[KK]

Well, I put in my 3 1/2 years with them already. I should have done it then as it would have been alittle cheaper.

KK

 

[crab]

<< I'm taking my first flying lesson tommorrow. I can't wait. Also I don't exactly know much about the process of getting certified. Can anyone taking lessons or who already got their PPL inform me of what to expect. I think it requires 40 hours of flight time, pass a written test, get medical clearance, and a check flight by someone associated with the FAA.

KK >>



You've pretty much nailed it....Did you buy a headset? You don't really need one yet, but they're nice because It's loud as hell.

Which plane BTW?

 

[KK]

I would imagine a Cessna 172. Have you flown a wide variety of single engine planes? Sometime in the future I would like to purchase one, but right now I don't know enough about the difference between high winged and low-winged planes.

KK

 

[crab]

<< I would imagine a Cessna 172. Have you flown a wide variety of single engine planes? Sometime in the future I would like to purchase one, but right now I don't know enough about the difference between high winged and low-winged planes.

KK >>



152, 152 Aerobat, 172, 177 (my favorite) and a Bellanca Super Decathlon
low wing is a Piper Tomahawk (deathtrap) and a Piper Seneca I (twin)

I very much prefer high wing....I guess that's because I learned in them.

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[KK]

why do you label the tomahawk a deathtrap? Also how did you like they twin engine piper. What plane can hold 3 or 4 people of regular size? It seems like most of the single engine planes have pretty low weight loads. If I would buy one I would like to be able to go x-country with the family with it.

 

[crab]

<< why do you label the tomahawk a deathtrap? Also how did you like they twin engine piper. What plane can hold 3 or 4 people of regular size? It seems like most of the single engine planes have pretty low weight loads. If I would buy one I would like to be able to go x-country with the family with it. >>



Well it's slow, and just not a pilot's plane...Also it's been said that it's bubble canopy sometimes gets stuck shut after a crash...not good.

The 172 can do that, since it's a 4 seater and the useful load is like 960lbs but it's quite close... I'd feel much safer in a 182.

I loved the twin.. It has counter-rotating props which eliminates toque roll, fast and just very smooth... Downside was the rental price...ouch..

Good luck man!

 

[Keego]

I would love to fly, but damn it's a lot of $ to learn how.. then a plane.. lol not right now.. maybe 20 years from now

 

[aphex]

I took lessons back in high school in a 152.

The first few lessons were with this INCREDIBLY fat dude, i barely fit in the plane with him...
After he quit, i was taken up by some 80 year old dude who was very fluent in yelling at me...

Make sure you get along with your instructor, theres nothing worse than being jammed into a tiny little plane for an hour with someone you cant stand... Just my $.02