Private Pilot in CT - looking to build time
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Private Pilot in CT - looking to build time
Hello everyone,
This is my first post on this forum, so please forgive me if I sound uninformed or like a "newbie"...
I just got my private back in February, and I currently have 65 hours TT (very low time). I am now in the process of doing Instrument knowledge prep and ground school on my own online. I also go to school online to ERAU Worldwide.
The struggle right now is that I live in CT and work full-time at an airline. I am looking for some advice in regards to just building time. For my instrument, I understand that I do need PIC time, however any time building I can get is fine with me.
I am flexible with taking time off to travel and build time in another state (week or so at a time). However, I am not too familiar with what is out there for less than $130 or so per hour wet for a C172. I am also flexible with learning a low-wing in an attempt to save money on the wet price.
Does anyone have any advice or comments regarding maybe where I can look into just trying to build time for a lower cost? I know that is everyone's struggle now a days, and I am also willing to take out a loan if it helps my progress.
Thank you all!
-Chris M.
This is my first post on this forum, so please forgive me if I sound uninformed or like a "newbie"...
I just got my private back in February, and I currently have 65 hours TT (very low time). I am now in the process of doing Instrument knowledge prep and ground school on my own online. I also go to school online to ERAU Worldwide.
The struggle right now is that I live in CT and work full-time at an airline. I am looking for some advice in regards to just building time. For my instrument, I understand that I do need PIC time, however any time building I can get is fine with me.
I am flexible with taking time off to travel and build time in another state (week or so at a time). However, I am not too familiar with what is out there for less than $130 or so per hour wet for a C172. I am also flexible with learning a low-wing in an attempt to save money on the wet price.
Does anyone have any advice or comments regarding maybe where I can look into just trying to build time for a lower cost? I know that is everyone's struggle now a days, and I am also willing to take out a loan if it helps my progress.
Thank you all!
-Chris M.
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Hey Chris,
I have a 172 in Florida that I rent out to time builders.
We have a summer special offering 100 and 50 hour blocks.
the 100 hour block is $55/hr (dry)
and the 50 hour block is $65/hr (dry)
With an eye towards good fuel management you should be able to get a wet equivalent rate near $75/hr.
If you'd like to know more, you can PM me here or email [email protected]
I have a 172 in Florida that I rent out to time builders.
We have a summer special offering 100 and 50 hour blocks.
the 100 hour block is $55/hr (dry)
and the 50 hour block is $65/hr (dry)
With an eye towards good fuel management you should be able to get a wet equivalent rate near $75/hr.
If you'd like to know more, you can PM me here or email [email protected]
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Hey Chris,
I have a 172 in Florida that I rent out to time builders.
We have a summer special offering 100 and 50 hour blocks.
the 100 hour block is $55/hr (dry)
and the 50 hour block is $65/hr (dry)
With an eye towards good fuel management you should be able to get a wet equivalent rate near $75/hr.
If you'd like to know more, you can PM me here or email [email protected]
I have a 172 in Florida that I rent out to time builders.
We have a summer special offering 100 and 50 hour blocks.
the 100 hour block is $55/hr (dry)
and the 50 hour block is $65/hr (dry)
With an eye towards good fuel management you should be able to get a wet equivalent rate near $75/hr.
If you'd like to know more, you can PM me here or email [email protected]
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Joined APC: Nov 2011
Position: Admiral
Posts: 726
His planned flights were at 2100 RPM, with an average fuel burn of 5.54 gal/hr. If you plan your fuel stops wisely you can refuel for about $3.50/gal. Based on a 100hr block brings my math to $74.39/hr for a wet equivalent.
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