livitup
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livitup
So something interesting has come up as I work on picking a flight school...
One semi-local school has a DA20 in their rental fleet (steam gauges). I'm really drawn to the Diamond planes in general, I'm going to go spend an hour in it next week, but I have a feeling I'm going to like it a lot more than a 172. On top of that, it's $5 cheaper per hour than the cheapest 172 near me. :wink2:
But... They only have the one DA20, and about 10 various 172s in the fleet. I envision that sometimes the DA will be reserved, or in maintenance, or have some other aviation gremlin, at the same time I'm planning a lesson. If I stick with 172s for training, I've got virtually unlimited access (they have something like 15 total over 3 local airports).
So... Here's the question. Would it be problematic to switch between the DA and a 172 during my training? Or should I stick with 172s for training, and then afterwards check out on the DA and fly it for fun? Or stick with the DA for training, even if it means postponing or rescheduling a lesson?
Decisions, decisions...
One semi-local school has a DA20 in their rental fleet (steam gauges). I'm really drawn to the Diamond planes in general, I'm going to go spend an hour in it next week, but I have a feeling I'm going to like it a lot more than a 172. On top of that, it's $5 cheaper per hour than the cheapest 172 near me. :wink2:
But... They only have the one DA20, and about 10 various 172s in the fleet. I envision that sometimes the DA will be reserved, or in maintenance, or have some other aviation gremlin, at the same time I'm planning a lesson. If I stick with 172s for training, I've got virtually unlimited access (they have something like 15 total over 3 local airports).
So... Here's the question. Would it be problematic to switch between the DA and a 172 during my training? Or should I stick with 172s for training, and then afterwards check out on the DA and fly it for fun? Or stick with the DA for training, even if it means postponing or rescheduling a lesson?
Decisions, decisions...