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Hi all, i’m Interested in studying my PPL. I’ve done lots of forum reading here and the flyer forum and now have 2 taster lessons booked.
The reason for this is with 2 different flight schools. I wanted to see which I preferred better.
They are a few weeks away now. Is there anything that I could start reading to get myself familiar in between?
Any words of wisdom?
Thank you.
The reason for this is with 2 different flight schools. I wanted to see which I preferred better.
They are a few weeks away now. Is there anything that I could start reading to get myself familiar in between?
Any words of wisdom?
Thank you.
LimaDelta said:
As above. Just enjoy it. Nothing you read between now and then is going to make a huge difference to the process. Trial lessons tend to be primary and secondary effects of controls, and straight and level flight. Nothing too taxing.
Do you know which aircraft types you will be flying?
Not the first but the 2nd will be a cessena 152 Do you know which aircraft types you will be flying?
48k said:
sc0tt said:
Not the first but the 2nd will be a cessena 152
I learned to fly in a 152. Great little aircraft - little being the operative word. They are quite snug, you'll definitely be getting friendly with your instructor 
Nice to have a high wing too, great for sightseeing.
Enjoy and have fun.
Dr Jekyll said:
sc0tt said:
48k said:
sc0tt said:
Not the first but the 2nd will be a cessena 152
I learned to fly in a 152. Great little aircraft - little being the operative word. They are quite snug, you'll definitely be getting friendly with your instructor Nice to have a high wing too, great for sightseeing.
Enjoy and have fun.
ben_h100 said:
I’m a PPL student. Currently on a break as I am out of the country with work but I am aiming to get it finished by the end of the year, weather permitting.
As others have mentioned, currency is key, especially when learning. I’m on about 60 hours due to a couple of work caused breaks, and have found that you spend an hour or so relearning things that you wouldn’t have had to, had the break not taken place. It can also be a bit of a confidence knocker when returning after a break so bear that in mind. My most recent training days were consisting of 3+ hours a day flying (dual navs) and I was doing a couple of these a week, which shows during the latter stages of training it will help to have a nice pot of money to dip into. I’d consider taking out a loan if your circumstances allow.
So far I have found it challenging, enjoyable and exhilarating in equal measure. Flying on your own to another airfield (part of the syllabus) is awesome and has really given me ‘the bug’. So much so that I’m considering it as a career, even at the ripe old age of 33.
Great to hear Ben. Thank you.As others have mentioned, currency is key, especially when learning. I’m on about 60 hours due to a couple of work caused breaks, and have found that you spend an hour or so relearning things that you wouldn’t have had to, had the break not taken place. It can also be a bit of a confidence knocker when returning after a break so bear that in mind. My most recent training days were consisting of 3+ hours a day flying (dual navs) and I was doing a couple of these a week, which shows during the latter stages of training it will help to have a nice pot of money to dip into. I’d consider taking out a loan if your circumstances allow.
So far I have found it challenging, enjoyable and exhilarating in equal measure. Flying on your own to another airfield (part of the syllabus) is awesome and has really given me ‘the bug’. So much so that I’m considering it as a career, even at the ripe old age of 33.
ben_h100 said:
Chuck328 said:
ben_h100 said:
the ripe old age of 33.
Assuming you did go for it and worked even part time in your latter years till 65, that's potentially 30+ years in the sky. I'm almost at the 30 yr mark with a longggg way still to go.
Crack on. Not a bad way to earn a penny.
some parts of the internet would have you think that unless you are 19 with £120k in the bank for an integrated course, don’t bother.The ‘boss’ approves and I have the money to get the PPL, hour building and ATPL theory done. After that I’ll probably take out a loan to finish it off - still a large amount, but the rewards are definitely there to be had.
Sounds as though you are doing well out of it - do you mind telling us what you fly?
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