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  1. Grapeshot

    Ok, really...WTF

    West Jersey - 140/hr for a 172 with steam gauges, $50/hr for instruction.
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    New Member

    Just want to say thanks to everyone here for your encouragement and advice. I've been a member here for 3 days and already have learned a ton! Oh, and since I am from New Jersey, and before you ask, it's pork roll. Just wanted to get that out of the way. So - PPL it is. Sport is plan B. I'll...
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    New Member

    So, some background, and another question. My color blindness was enough to keep me out of the Navy in the 70's. I can see Red/Green, so am good to drive, but not good enough for subs, which is what I wanted. They would have put me on a carrier, but that was not what I was looking for at 17...
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    New Member

    Local airports to me are Sky Manor and Solberg. I plan on talking to both flight schools in the next month or so to try and make a decision.
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    New Member

    Thanks for the feedback. I have my annual eye doc appointment in a few weeks; I'll talk to him about it and see what he thinks. Worst case I'll need to go for a Sport Pilot license.
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    New Member

    She just rolls her eyes and asks if the insurance is paid up.
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    New Member

    Alcohol, mental health (other than wanting to learn to fly), drugs, etc. shouldn't be a problem. Eyesight, well, maybe... Any color blindness requirements?
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    New Member

    Just starting out. Tried to do this 40 years ago and ran out of money. I'm semi-retired now and thought I'd go for it again. Took a discovery flight in a Cavalon gyroplane last month and that kinda got me thinking about it again. Currently taking ground school on-line (Sporty's). Looking for a...
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    New Member

    Just wanted to introduce myself. New member, just starting my journey to getting my license. Interested in fixed wing and gyroplanes, trying to find a beginner-friendly place to ask questions and learn.
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