How long to build hours..
06-23-2006 | 09:52 AM
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From: high speed taxi driver
I'd have to say that depends how much you have to repeat from prior lessons before moving onto a new part of the lesson. Also, how much practice and work will it take for you to get that. That really depends on how fast you can pick it up.
06-23-2006 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Brav989
So ok, If I did one lesson per week approx. How long would it take to get private license? From there, how long til I could get certified as an instructor?
As far as the CFI part, I can't answer that one as I'm not a CFI. . .
06-23-2006 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
The required training for the instrument rating, plus some required flight evolutions to qualify for the commercial should get you somewhere around 140-160 roughly...the rest can be solo x-country or local practice area flights. I would recomend that EVERY solo practice-area flight also be a x-country flight...just zip out to the nearest patch outside 50NM, do a stop-and-go, and then go practice your manuevers. This allows the ENTIRE flight to count as x-country, which is helpful for insurance, part 135, and your ATP certificate down the road.
06-23-2006 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Brav989
"4-8 hours a week (2 hour sessions) would be the best (IMHO),"
How much money would that cost weekly then? I know it varies from place to place, but on average? Around your area?
How much money would that cost weekly then? I know it varies from place to place, but on average? Around your area?
As you can tell, flying out of FDW is significantly cheaper. 4 hours would cost 420 bucks, plus tax.
I would highly suggest you open up a phone book, or visit aopa.org, or airnav.com and take a look at local airports and find a CFI. Don't just call, spend a couple minutes driving to the airport, take a look at the facilities, talk with the instructor(s), ask them about their future plans, where they have been, etc. Get as much information as possible. Then after looking over the numbers you have generated, make your decision.
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06-23-2006 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CL65driver
Wow... 105 with an instructor is DIRT cheap nowadays!!
I'm not going to complain, or make him charge me more. . . lol
06-23-2006 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Brav989
Lol another question for ya! So, what is the different between the different 'parts' i keep hearing about?
Part 141 = Structured training (syllabus requirements from the FAA that have to be met)
And for added FYI
Part 121 = Scheduled air carriers
Part 135 = Commuter and On Demand Operations (Unscheduled)
I think I got those right. . . lol. Flipping through the FAR/AIM now to make sure. If you want more information on them just look through the online version of the FAR/AIM and you shall be rewarded.
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