ajmarks
Filing Flight Plan
Hi,
I'm considering earning my private pilot certification (airplane). However, before I start the process, I wanted to make sure it made sense from a practical perspective. I'm hoping that you all can help me make an informed decision to proceed or not…
1. I've done a bit of exploration into what it would take from a time and money perspective -- looks like ~60hrs at about ~$150/hr to earn a private pilot cert. Seem about right?
2. From a practical perspective, what are my options for recreational flying *after* I get a license? Do most recreational pilots rent a plane when they want to fly or do they purchase a "group" plane and timeshare? Do you have to fly often to make getting the cert worthwhile? Can you rent planes "one-way" (eg, fly a rented plane to a destination, stay a bit, then rent another to fly back?)
I guess my general question is..what do most pilots do with their cert?
I'm considering earning my private pilot certification (airplane). However, before I start the process, I wanted to make sure it made sense from a practical perspective. I'm hoping that you all can help me make an informed decision to proceed or not…
1. I've done a bit of exploration into what it would take from a time and money perspective -- looks like ~60hrs at about ~$150/hr to earn a private pilot cert. Seem about right?
2. From a practical perspective, what are my options for recreational flying *after* I get a license? Do most recreational pilots rent a plane when they want to fly or do they purchase a "group" plane and timeshare? Do you have to fly often to make getting the cert worthwhile? Can you rent planes "one-way" (eg, fly a rented plane to a destination, stay a bit, then rent another to fly back?)
I guess my general question is..what do most pilots do with their cert?