Sling Pilot Academy San Diego

Posted by subatomicminotaur@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 5 comments

I’m looking to get a Sports Pilot certification and/or Recreational Pilot Cert. purly from a hobby standpoint. Any feedback about this academy? Instructors? And aircraft conditions?

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TxAggieMike@reddit

Read the federal air regulations about the privileges afforded sport and recreational pilot certificates.

You’ll quickly see why hardly any recreational certificates are applied for.

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subatomicminotaur@reddit (OP)

Thanks for the tip! Do you think a sport is the better way to go here? Or is it worth looking into private options as well?

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x4457@reddit

The FAA issued about 184,000 airman certificates last year. Of those 184,000, two were recreational pilot certs.

Two. 2. Not a typo.

You're not getting a recreational cert.

If you are able to hold an FAA medical certificate, get a private pilot certificate.

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I would recommend private. Far fewer restrictions. I also do not recommend Sling...they don't have a great reputation. Feel free to private message me if you would like some more info. I am a CFI in San Diego and can help you get going in the right direction.

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