Old 09-21-2015, 04:36 PM
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2StgTurbine
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At this stage, you are probably wasting energy trying to figure out how to go from zero to ATP. So much can happen in that span of time. You might realize flying a plane is not for you, you could run out of money, you could have a bad instructor, you might not like the book work, it might be difficult for you to schedule lessons do to plane/instructor availability, and most commonly, by the time you are ready to apply for jobs, the industry can be in another downturn.

Step one, take an intro flight (same as a discovery flight). After that, actually go to some flight schools in the area, look at their planes, talk with a few instructors, and find a place that meets your goals. A good CFI can save you a lot of time, money, and stress, but it can be hard for students to evaluate an instructor when they themselves are just starting.

As far as worrying about the "Bay Area winter" I learned in New England and flew all year round, so I think you will be fine.
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