Originally Posted by
Cloudkicker
As for the instrument, I'm not worried as much about the instruction as am I the timing, starting in a few weeks vs in January. I have actually taken most of an instrument ground School in college, this was in the midst of when I switched things up and decided to no longer, so I don't believe I retained much, no big deal here though.
My schedule did have me wondering and this was something I was going to ask about when I met with my instructor. I currently work 4 10s Mon-Thurs 0730-1730, I swap my off day around depending on what I have going on any given week, but is pretty consistent. I have the option to go to 5 8s 0730-1330, so that was my plan, but as you mentioned I was worried about retaining info after a full work day. The other option would likely be to fly 2 days a week on my off day and a weekend day, I could put in a longer day at the airport, this may be a better plan, thank you.
I'm in a similar situation as you are. I chose to go to a closer school rather than the one I was really interested (1 hour away). I work 8-5pm Monday through Friday and with a kid to support I can't stop working unfortunately. The flight school I chose is 10 minutes from my job so that helps a lot.
I have to train after work but as someone pointed out having a SIM at home helps tremendously, you should invest on it. With almost the price of an hour of flight you can buy most of the equipment (Software, Yoke, Rudder). Also get PilotEdge.net, that has been helping me tons.
I'm a rusty pilot and I haven't flown in 4 years so it really helps you with radio communication. Fly the SIM like you'd fly in real life, for me anyway it has been working, so far. When you want something real bad you make it work one way or another. Good Luck!