jpower
Cleared for Takeoff
Hi all,
This summer, I plan to have a job and to be able to upgrade from my SPL to private. I figured a while back that there actually isn't too much to do. The stick and rudder flying is the same, and all I'd have to do are a couple of longer cross countries, night flying, more practice under the hood and more unusual attitude practice, and I'm golden. Is there anything else I've forgotten?
Also, how would I work the student pilot certificate? Will I need one, considering I'll most likely be training in LSAs to get my private? If so, how does that work? I know the FAA doesn't like to pilots to hold two certificates at once, and the most recently issued certificate voids any previously held certificates. Would I then not be able to exercise SP privileges? That doesn't make any sense.
I'll obviously need a medical, but I'm 18 with no health issues, so I'm sure I will be fine. Of course I'll check to be certain...but I don't foresee any problems.
Is there anything else I should know about the process?
Thanks!
This summer, I plan to have a job and to be able to upgrade from my SPL to private. I figured a while back that there actually isn't too much to do. The stick and rudder flying is the same, and all I'd have to do are a couple of longer cross countries, night flying, more practice under the hood and more unusual attitude practice, and I'm golden. Is there anything else I've forgotten?
Also, how would I work the student pilot certificate? Will I need one, considering I'll most likely be training in LSAs to get my private? If so, how does that work? I know the FAA doesn't like to pilots to hold two certificates at once, and the most recently issued certificate voids any previously held certificates. Would I then not be able to exercise SP privileges? That doesn't make any sense.
I'll obviously need a medical, but I'm 18 with no health issues, so I'm sure I will be fine. Of course I'll check to be certain...but I don't foresee any problems.
Is there anything else I should know about the process?
Thanks!