Originally Posted by
shortone56
I've been doing flight training for a little over a month now. I have 10 hours under my belt. I'm studying for my written like mad. Sometimes though, I just feel like giving up. I don't think I'll go farther than my private pilot and I get SO nervous when I'm up there. Instructor tells me to relax but then starts freaking me out whenever I do something wrong (yelling, making me feel like a complete idiot) which makes me more nervous. Did anyone else go through this?
Should I just give up if I'm starting to not enjoy flying and I get freaked out so easily? Or does it get better and its all worth the trouble?
Welcome to the FBO world...Its in your FBO/CFIs best interest to keep you nervous and slow your training.
Get a new instructor. Maybe that will help. However, chances are the experience will have soured you to aviation. If you do decide to continue I would recommend flight training academies or small family owned accelerated schools for your ratings. Don't waste your time and money at an FBO.
You meet some very shady people at FBOs. That goes for CFIs and owners. Protect yourself and your financial / mental health.
Recommendations for flight training: All Atps, Falcon Air (Atlanta area), and Prarie Air Service.
-LAFF