"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
08/06/2018 at 12:15 • Filed to: Planelopnik
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"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
08/06/2018 at 12:15 • Filed to: Planelopnik | 4
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Flew with my father yesterday who is a Flight Instructor. He went and picked up my wife on Friday who got a summer job that’s 4 hours away by car. It’s only an hour and a half by plane. It was a lot of fun. I flew for a little bit. Really enjoyed it. We were flying in a Piper Archer III. I felt a little cramped in there and I am 6ft but also work out was still a blast
Also saw and HEARD a Piper Meridian. So cool
The prop synced up with my phone’s frame rate and looked like it wasn’t turning at all. Pretty cool.
TheRealBicycleBuck
> Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!
08/06/2018 at 13:37 |
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I’m jealous! You’ll have to ask your dad if he prefers Pipers or Cessnas for training. It seems to be a hot topic in the classroom. As far as I can see, e ach has advantages and disadvantages, so it all comes down to personal preference.
I should start flying later this month. I’m excited about it.
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Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/11/2018 at 08:26 |
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I asked, he doesn’t really care. He says the Piper is faster and is less likely to spin in a stall but other than that he doesn’t care. Sorry if that doesn't help lol.
blacktruck18
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/11/2018 at 22:39 |
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If you don't mind what is this costing you? A small plane license is on Mrs. Blackcar's bucket list and I have no idea how any of it works or costs.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> blacktruck18
08/12/2018 at 00:16 |
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Budget somewhere around $10k for a private pilot’s license, a bit less for a sport pilot. The difference between the two is when and where you can fly. Sport pilots are restricted to daytime flying only .
The AOPA estimate is a bit low at $7k. https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/learn-to-fly
The cost will vary by location too. Private pilots have to have a minimum of 40 hours of flight before they can take the FAA exam, half of which must be with an instructor. Planes in Houston rent at $94/hr and up. Most students opt for the ones that cost around $130/hr. Instructors cost $57/hr. While you can get a license in 40 hours, national average is around 65 hours.
I pulled a random school there in Illinois. Yep, about $10k.
https://www.illinoisaviation.com/flight-training/private-pilot-141/
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blacktruck18
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/12/2018 at 12:55 |
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Awesome, thank you.
I am going to have to start looking into this once I find a job.