Low Hour Guy
11-30-2015, 02:55 PM
#11
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Joined APC: Jul 2015
Posts: 155
I totally agree that being a CFI makes you a better well rounded pilot, but it can take a lot of time before you have enough hours to make it to the regionals..took me 2 years.
Another thing to add about aerial surveying, yes 90% of it is vfr and easy work, but there are times when you need fly to your next project and possibly do that single pilot IFR-my friend I mentioned above flew ifr all over the country going from project to project, dealt with changing airspace, etc so I do think it does hold a little more value then most may think unless it's just a local gig. Again, CFI was a blast, and I would personally do it again-but it isn't the quickest way that's for sure.
Just me two cents
Another thing to add about aerial surveying, yes 90% of it is vfr and easy work, but there are times when you need fly to your next project and possibly do that single pilot IFR-my friend I mentioned above flew ifr all over the country going from project to project, dealt with changing airspace, etc so I do think it does hold a little more value then most may think unless it's just a local gig. Again, CFI was a blast, and I would personally do it again-but it isn't the quickest way that's for sure.
Just me two cents
11-30-2015, 07:24 PM
#12
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Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: DiverDriver
Posts: 303
Teaching isn't for everyone. If you don't have the passion or are a crappy teacher you won't be a good one. Dropping divers is a lot of fun, lots of stick and rudder time and if you get on with a bigger dz, will build turbine time. Check out dropzone.com or ask around. I'll be going to the regionals with over 1000 multi engine turbine pic when the time comes
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