Jeff Szlauko
Pre-takeoff checklist
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- Jul 8, 2016
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ChopperJeff
Currently I'm about 40 hours into training for my private pitot's license, having soloed at the 24 hour mark, and close to being able to solo cross country. For numerous reasons, I took a one month break at 36 hours, then did three lessons with a new instructor and airport. My last lesson was in early December. I'm wondering now what the best way to get back into it would be.
I haven't taken the FAA written test yet. So, one idea I have is to study, and pass the FAA test before moving forward with the in-flight training. Doing this would also allow me to get some money saved up so that I can afford the lessons. However, doing this would also add a month or more of downtime with flying, and I have already not flown for about a month. Would this be a factor?
Was also thinking that when I do get back into flying, that instead of doing it once a week like I did last year, that I'll jump into it at twice a week, maybe more.
I guess my main concern is the time off from flying, and will being away from it for another month or more be a major factor. Also, due to the higher cost of the place I lastly took lessons from, I'm toying with the idea of taking lessons from a CFI who does it as a hobby (he's a doctor by trade), but this may involve moving on to yet another airport.
Sorry for the lengthy message. A lot more to this than I thought.
I haven't taken the FAA written test yet. So, one idea I have is to study, and pass the FAA test before moving forward with the in-flight training. Doing this would also allow me to get some money saved up so that I can afford the lessons. However, doing this would also add a month or more of downtime with flying, and I have already not flown for about a month. Would this be a factor?
Was also thinking that when I do get back into flying, that instead of doing it once a week like I did last year, that I'll jump into it at twice a week, maybe more.
I guess my main concern is the time off from flying, and will being away from it for another month or more be a major factor. Also, due to the higher cost of the place I lastly took lessons from, I'm toying with the idea of taking lessons from a CFI who does it as a hobby (he's a doctor by trade), but this may involve moving on to yet another airport.
Sorry for the lengthy message. A lot more to this than I thought.