motospeed9058
Pre-takeoff checklist
Let me preface this thread by stating that I'm not looking for the high wing vs. low wing argument, or the versatility of each plane? I've gotten that research out of the way.......as painful as it was...
Here is my idea, I'd just like the thoughts of the community to tell me if I'm nuts or if something I have come up with is not realistic.
So, every thing I have read up to this point, and everybody I have talked to up to this point has led me to a couple of conclusions.
1. Every student pilot should have a basic understanding of the 6pack instrument cluster.
2. The 6pack instrument cluster is going away by virtue of the all glass cockpit (granted this may be a time in the distant future)
3. Make your initial training as cheap as possible, then transition to something more expensive when ready.
4. Ultimately learn in the aircraft you want to fly.
Now, I'm not afraid to admit that my wife and I aren't exactly the smallest people in the world. Me 6'3" 280lbs, and wifey 5'7" and if I had to guess, somewhere between 150-175. So as I said, I'm not looking for high vs. low wing, I'm looking for reality and utility. What can I get for the best bang for my buck. Not to mention, I have two kids, combined, would prolly get me another 100lbs. Obviously, the Cessna 172 won't give me the weight limits I need for this in the long run.
So what I'm thinking is that I will do my initial training in the Cessna 172, so I have that fundamental knowledge of the 6 pack cluster, and because it's by far the cheapest option at the local field. Once comfortable with that, maybe after a few solos, then grab the CFI and switch over to the Diamond and ultimately get checked out in the diamond. It's got the higher max weight capabilities, I will have learned the 6 pack, as well as the glass cockpits, and it seems to provide a bit more passenger comfort as well, and it will provide a little more "family use" over the long run until I can get the Multi-Engine completed as well.
Am I nuts or unrealistic in this thought?
Here is my idea, I'd just like the thoughts of the community to tell me if I'm nuts or if something I have come up with is not realistic.
So, every thing I have read up to this point, and everybody I have talked to up to this point has led me to a couple of conclusions.
1. Every student pilot should have a basic understanding of the 6pack instrument cluster.
2. The 6pack instrument cluster is going away by virtue of the all glass cockpit (granted this may be a time in the distant future)
3. Make your initial training as cheap as possible, then transition to something more expensive when ready.
4. Ultimately learn in the aircraft you want to fly.
Now, I'm not afraid to admit that my wife and I aren't exactly the smallest people in the world. Me 6'3" 280lbs, and wifey 5'7" and if I had to guess, somewhere between 150-175. So as I said, I'm not looking for high vs. low wing, I'm looking for reality and utility. What can I get for the best bang for my buck. Not to mention, I have two kids, combined, would prolly get me another 100lbs. Obviously, the Cessna 172 won't give me the weight limits I need for this in the long run.
So what I'm thinking is that I will do my initial training in the Cessna 172, so I have that fundamental knowledge of the 6 pack cluster, and because it's by far the cheapest option at the local field. Once comfortable with that, maybe after a few solos, then grab the CFI and switch over to the Diamond and ultimately get checked out in the diamond. It's got the higher max weight capabilities, I will have learned the 6 pack, as well as the glass cockpits, and it seems to provide a bit more passenger comfort as well, and it will provide a little more "family use" over the long run until I can get the Multi-Engine completed as well.
Am I nuts or unrealistic in this thought?