Originally Posted by
skylover
I'm not 17 yet, so I can't get a Private certificate yet. I think we are going to sign up for some lessons, not necessarily Private curriculum (it's part 141), but just to get a feel for flying a bit more. My instructor says that if I do choose ERAU, it would be a great idea to get that Private before attending, as I plan on doing. He was also saying that for folks around my age, it's a phenomenal time to join the industry. I know I've mentioned this before, but I told him I'd like to intern during college, and he said "that could be your ticket to a major after college." Fingers crossed!!
I think I have that certain pilot attitude, because I'm beating myself up about that landing right now...
That doesn't mean you should start lessons. Train while you are under the age and time it so you take that checkride for your 17th birthday!
Every dollar you spend on flying from now on ought to be towards a certain goal - not just paying to fly.
I won't even go into the "it's a phenomenal time to join the industry" line.
You have to know something before you beat yourself up about not doing it right. Otherwise you're just a stress grenade type of person - and that is no fun in life!
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