On the fence about starting towards my PPL
Posted by BulkyDrag3977@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 7 comments
I have taken a big interest in planes over the last year. I'm not sure why but when I see a plane I just can't help but day dream about flying myself. I'm extremely nervous about taking lessons as I only know a little bit about planes and even less about flying. Would y'all suggest I go after it now or learn more before actually taking lessons? Thanks.
ltcterry@reddit
On the fence…
Starting…
Towards…
Not one of those screams “I want to fly!” Yet you used three(!) expressions saying just the opposite.
80% drop out. It’s a lot of work and you need commitment. Not saying you don’t have, but the words you’ve chosen send a message.
Figure out what you really want before you go spending a lot of money.
grumpycfi@reddit
Everyone who starts learning to fly doesn't know stuff about flying. That's why you're there to learn and have an instructor to teach! As everyone has said, go give it a try. It'll be overwhelming and crazy but hopefully fun. If you like it, you can just keep on going with lessons.
ExpensiveCategory854@reddit
Not much else to say other than if you take a discovery flight be prepared to be hooked and poor (unless you’re already wealthy).
JonathanO96@reddit
Try a discovery flight. If you like it, read the PHAK and AFM.
If you still like it after that - flying is fun, learning to fly is not always fun so make sure you are actually able to learn to fly - get a first class medical and start online ground school. After that, then start actual flying lessons.
If you want to make this a career: Definitely do your research before digging in. It’s not an easy, cheap, or stable career path. 2-3 years and $60k-$80k for a part 61 school PPL-CFI isn’t unrealistic. And that’s just getting you to the point where you can earn money to fly. And not good money either, bottom of the barrel money. You’d still be 2-4 more years full time flying until you’re ready to apply to airlines.
robdabear@reddit
Go on a discovery flight and then if you like it read the FAQ
__joel_t@reddit
Second the discovery flight suggestion. You'll get some actual experience to see if you like flying or not before investing more time and money in it.
rFlyingTower@reddit
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I have taken a big interest in planes over the last year. I'm not sure why but when I see a plane I just can't help but day dream about flying myself. I'm extremely nervous about taking lessons as I only know a little bit about planes and even less about flying. Would y'all suggest I go after it now or learn more before actually taking lessons? Thanks.
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