How quick can you get inst and comm?
10-17-2006, 06:08 PM
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You could get in less. Just depends on money, time, weather, and instructor / aircraft availability. It also depends on how much you study and being prepared for each flight. Of course - you have probebly already heard all of that before.
10-18-2006, 10:53 AM
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TRAVISUK,
One thing that drives me crazy is the race to get licenses. You can accelerate to and through a checkride but that doesnt mean you are going to gain the necessary skills required to operate with your privilages. Many accelerated courses are geared toward passing a checkride with a specific examiner. Make sure whatever path you choose trains you to fly in a way not to get yourself or other killed, not just training for a stage check.
One thing that drives me crazy is the race to get licenses. You can accelerate to and through a checkride but that doesnt mean you are going to gain the necessary skills required to operate with your privilages. Many accelerated courses are geared toward passing a checkride with a specific examiner. Make sure whatever path you choose trains you to fly in a way not to get yourself or other killed, not just training for a stage check.
10-18-2006, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by sigep_nm
TRAVISUK,
One thing that drives me crazy is the race to get licenses. You can accelerate to and through a checkride but that doesnt mean you are going to gain the necessary skills required to operate with your privilages. Many accelerated courses are geared toward passing a checkride with a specific examiner. Make sure whatever path you choose trains you to fly in a way not to get yourself or other killed, not just training for a stage check.
One thing that drives me crazy is the race to get licenses. You can accelerate to and through a checkride but that doesnt mean you are going to gain the necessary skills required to operate with your privilages. Many accelerated courses are geared toward passing a checkride with a specific examiner. Make sure whatever path you choose trains you to fly in a way not to get yourself or other killed, not just training for a stage check.
10-18-2006, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TravisUK
I have 70 hours right now and wanting to get my comm and inst. Is it fesible to get both in 5-6 months under part 61?
10-18-2006, 11:29 AM
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I also recommend http://shebleaviation.com they have affordable housing 2 pilots per apartment with kitchens. Their prices are reasonable and weather is really not a big issue for delays there.
10-18-2006, 12:25 PM
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Travis
I didnt say that you were racing to get your licenses. I meant in general in regards to lots of people. You can do what you want and at least you are thinking this out. I was just giving you some insight so that you are not the next accelerated grad that flies a perfectly good aircraft into a mountain.
I didnt say that you were racing to get your licenses. I meant in general in regards to lots of people. You can do what you want and at least you are thinking this out. I was just giving you some insight so that you are not the next accelerated grad that flies a perfectly good aircraft into a mountain.
10-18-2006, 08:44 PM
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I've found that it depends on the pilot. Youc an go to ATP and knock them out fast however if you don't use the skills right away that shot to the brain of info won't stay in there too long. Then you're no better coming out then you were going in.
10-23-2006, 05:14 PM
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Well for me, flying on a full time schedule is better then flying a few days a week or every other week. It keeps me more proficient and I learn better. I did my instrument in 10 training days. Spread out over 3 weeks cuz I took a few days off to study and give my brain a rest. Before I started my training I studied on my own all the ground material, used the jepp text and the gleim for the written. I also lucked out on weather and got a little over 5 hours of actual time. Back when I started my private training I was flying twice a week and sometimes every other week ( bad weather). This ended up stretching the course out way too long cuz I would forget what I learned from the last flight.
With that being said I have found that yea like toilet duck stated, it all depends on the student. I think it all depends on how much you put into it. I find students who let their instructors hand feed them all the information usually take a long time getting anywhere. If you study on your own you can progress a lot faster and save money.
With that being said I have found that yea like toilet duck stated, it all depends on the student. I think it all depends on how much you put into it. I find students who let their instructors hand feed them all the information usually take a long time getting anywhere. If you study on your own you can progress a lot faster and save money.
Last edited by Puppyz; 10-23-2006 at 05:22 PM.
