Howdy folks, posted a thread in the Career Questions section but figured this would be more appropriate here. I'm trying to do accelerated training from zero to CFI. I found a school here who has an accelerated PPL program (6-8 weeks) but they're using light sport aircraft (the SportCruiser) instead of a traditional Cessna 172 or something similar. Couple questions...
My biggest concern is the SportCruiser has a "joystick", not a yoke. (
http://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/...9110.jpg?v=v40 ) ... will it be difficult to fly with a yoke down the road instead of a joystick? (My initial PPL will be done in this aircraft but it's not IFR rated, so after PPL, I'll be in a traditional Cessna.) I'm just worried it's gonna throw me off...
Any downside to training in a LSA rather than a 4 seater Cessna or something?
The SportCruiser has an all glass cockpit. Should my initial training be done with traditional gauges? Will going from glass to gauge be difficult versus the other way around?
Do airlines care if initial training is done in a light sport aircraft?
Any other thoughts or advice appreciated. This forum is a great resource. Thanks again fellas.