Originally Posted by
Kameman
Timeline wise, I'd like to start once I find a good rate on lessons. My availability really falls after 5pm during weekdays and anytime weekends.
So for ground school, I dont necessarily have to take it? I just need to pass the FAA test and am good to go? I would definitely feel more comfortable with formal/informal instruction, but think i can self-teach if the training is expensive.
You have to take SOME sort of ground training, but a self-study course is allowed to count. You will need your CFI to sign-off on your self-study completion, so make sure he is OK with that, and that you have a workbook to show that you actually did something.
The written test is whole different thing, do not confuse this with actual knowledge. For the most part, you just need to review the multiple-choice question bank for a few days, then go take the test. I'd probably do this after you complete your ground training.