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Old 06-07-2019, 07:05 AM
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Thanks guys,

I had a brief lesson yesterday, actually not a lesson per say, we flew around for about 30 minutes just to get me use to being in the air. I wasn't as nervous, but the bumps still got me a little bit.

My instructor suggested we just go slow, and get me use to being in the air, with some training mixed in for now. That makes sense to me, and she is being awesome about the cost, so thankfully that isn't a factor.

I'll keep updating this thread... My hope is to fly 2-3 times per week, and hopefully it will all start to come together in time. At 49, I'm in no rush, and happy to go slow.

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Old 06-07-2019, 09:04 AM
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Early morning is often a good time to go; less traffic, calmer air.
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Old 06-07-2019, 09:28 AM
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Flying every other day, as you seem to plan, is ideal.

I learned that way at 18. The day off was a chance to let the previous sortie sink in, yet still retain some currency and “feel” for what you just did. I finished my Private in three months, and about 43 hours.

Many decades later, as a USAF IP, I saw that same principle worked with military students, as well.

Typically, if an adult starts flying lessons, work and family obligations mean they are lucky to fly once a week. The gaps are too long; they forget much of what they learned, and it can take 70 or more hours to make it to PPL.

Confidence will come with exposure. Dedication and determination (which drives frequency of training, as well as attention to academic study) is often a key factor in determining the training outcome, in my experience.

Good luck, and have fun....that’s why most of us started flying!
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