How Long to Log 1500 Hours?
10-24-2022, 06:28 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by dera
You can call bs as much as you want, doesn't change the facts.
12 hours a day was the goal. 15-16 days a month. It wasn't that bad. Pick a destination, choose your $100 burger joint, fly. And sometimes do longer trips to keep things interesting. I flew everywhere from southern California to Key West in it.
Getting your CFI rating takes away time from hour building. Not the fastest way. Requires solid finances to start though.
I never said its fun, or smart, or useful. I just said it's possible. It's up to you if it's the best way, for you.
I did it in 18 months, but I stopped hour building at 800 and got a 135 job. Was on track to hit 1500 in 10 months at that point.
12 hours a day was the goal. 15-16 days a month. It wasn't that bad. Pick a destination, choose your $100 burger joint, fly. And sometimes do longer trips to keep things interesting. I flew everywhere from southern California to Key West in it.
Getting your CFI rating takes away time from hour building. Not the fastest way. Requires solid finances to start though.
I never said its fun, or smart, or useful. I just said it's possible. It's up to you if it's the best way, for you.
I did it in 18 months, but I stopped hour building at 800 and got a 135 job. Was on track to hit 1500 in 10 months at that point.
I’m debating buying a plane and doing this but I’m worried about not being able to get a job due to not having prior experience. Was it difficult to find a job without experience?
Would prefer to go straight to the regionals instead of a 135 job.
10-24-2022, 08:21 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by Unknown713
I’m debating buying a plane and doing this but I’m worried about not being able to get a job due to not having prior experience. Was it difficult to find a job without experience?
Would prefer to go straight to the regionals instead of a 135 job.
Would prefer to go straight to the regionals instead of a 135 job.
10-25-2022, 04:43 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
In this climate anyone with 1450 hours, from any source, and no major felonies can get hired by the regionals.
10-26-2022, 03:53 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
…..and pass a 121 course of training with 1000hrs in a 1969 Cherokee 140…..
10-26-2022, 04:15 PM
#37
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
Difference between R-ATP and ATP is 250 hrs.
Thats 2-3 months as a CFI or any other entry level job in aviation.
Use the GI Bill for anything after PPL including CFI/CFII
Thats 2-3 months as a CFI or any other entry level job in aviation.
Use the GI Bill for anything after PPL including CFI/CFII
10-26-2022, 05:30 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by tsimmns927
So you’re saying go to the university program instead of wasting Gi bill for one rating every 12 months and then paying out of pocket for ratings and building hours for commercial? I’ve saw through Liberty and the flight school they use in TX that you can get Instrument and Commercial probably knocked out in one year. And then around another 6 months or so for everything else. Of course lots of people here just split time building hours, but as you stated not sure if that’s the best way to be prepared for any training down the road.
Once I get my CMEL, I plan on time-building to 1,000 hours for my restricted. Personally, I don't think I will be any less prepared than an instructor when it comes to entering the 121 world. Instead of flying in the same practice area with students at the controls, i'll be flying to different environments with a co-pilot utilizing CRM.
Most regionals utizile an AQP training designed to get you through training. Obviously that doesn't mean it's going to be a walk in the park, but if you show up, study and give it your all. You should pass.
If you have any questions on Liberty, feel free to shoot me a message.
10-27-2022, 08:30 AM
#39
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Originally Posted by tsimmns927
So you’re saying go to the university program instead of wasting Gi bill for one rating every 12 months and then paying out of pocket for ratings and building hours for commercial? I’ve saw through Liberty and the flight school they use in TX that you can get Instrument and Commercial probably knocked out in one year. And then around another 6 months or so for everything else. Of course lots of people here just split time building hours, but as you stated not sure if that’s the best way to be prepared for any training down the road.
The GI Bill should pay 60-70%(?) of every rating and certificate after the Private.
I think the R-ATP is overrated as the difference in time (2-3 months) is insignificant.
Do the Private as cheaply as you can then use the GI-bill.
Unless I’m misunderstanding what you are trying to do.
10-27-2022, 04:04 PM
#40
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Originally Posted by Evol2Evil
I'm currently a Liberty student working on my commercial. Did my PPL on my own last fall, and started instrument in January. Commercial took me Summer and Fall semester to complete.
Once I get my CMEL, I plan on time-building to 1,000 hours for my restricted. Personally, I don't think I will be any less prepared than an instructor when it comes to entering the 121 world. Instead of flying in the same practice area with students at the controls, i'll be flying to different environments with a co-pilot utilizing CRM.
Most regionals utizile an AQP training designed to get you through training. Obviously that doesn't mean it's going to be a walk in the park, but if you show up, study and give it your all. You should pass.
If you have any questions on Liberty, feel free to shoot me a message.
Once I get my CMEL, I plan on time-building to 1,000 hours for my restricted. Personally, I don't think I will be any less prepared than an instructor when it comes to entering the 121 world. Instead of flying in the same practice area with students at the controls, i'll be flying to different environments with a co-pilot utilizing CRM.
Most regionals utizile an AQP training designed to get you through training. Obviously that doesn't mean it's going to be a walk in the park, but if you show up, study and give it your all. You should pass.
If you have any questions on Liberty, feel free to shoot me a message.
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