Originally Posted by
skylover
Got it. So maybe I'll enroll in the Private course now, and then just take my time with it. I'm just excited that I finally "got the ball rolling."
As you should be.
I still remember my first instructional flight too. It is a very exicting time.
I also remember my second even better because I got so sick I threw up on my instructor's arm on short final
I felt so bad that I thought I might give up flying altogether!
Starting too early is a waste of money too. If you progress quickly and are ready for your checkride months before you are able to get your license, then the time spent to keep your skills sharp will be wasted effort too. You should look into the soaring that has been mentioned recently. The time counts towards PPL I believe, its cheaper, it helps with the basic stick and rudder skills, and you can solo and get your license earlier than with the ASEL.
USMCFLYR
PS - I thought you were 'done' with this thread a long time ago!?
