Originally Posted by
de727ups
I don't see a problem with using two instructors. I did it pre-solo.
Switching between a Cherokee and 172, though, especially pre-solo, doesn't sound good. Post solo, maybe, but it will take you longer in the long run to be equally proficient in both airplanes to a PPL standard. The 172 and the Cherokee land a lot differently and the panel set up is different. Not a big deal post PPL, and even pre-PPL, it would benefit you to see two types. If you are trying to do it in min time at min cost, though, changing planes isn't going to help your goals.
You're probably in a very remote area with few choices, plus, you really limit yourself by only being able to fly weekends.
Minimum time and cost - no, all the hours count right? and shoot I am not rich but in the big picture a few thousand isn't going to really be a factor - at least that's how I see it. Don't get me wrong I don't want to throw my money away but I'd rather spend a few extra hours here and there perfecting my skills!
Very remote area - no, but very few choices yes! - my part time instructor lives in the same town as me and we fly out of the local FBO so that is cool, out of the five or six schools in my area however only one has openings - the others either have lack of instructors or waiting lists. Same goes for the plane I can continue in a 172H at the "new" place but its a popular choice while the Cherokee is more readily availible.
I didn't think switching planes would be a good idea thanks ya'll for confirmation. Roger out, Jeff.
PS - I'd love to train full time but that isn't going to happen right now or even very soon!