mjosparky 4 #26 July 22, 2004 The way I did it was to take $2500 out of the credit union,(it was a long time ago) and give it to to the FBO I was training with. That way they had my money and it gave me the incentive to fly every day. Had my license in 6 weeks. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #27 July 22, 2004 If you are looking at it as a hobby, then all you'll need is your Private Pilot's License, about a month of time, 40 hours of flying time and about $2,500.00. As with skydiving, you'll need to decide whether you're going to rent or buy. Renting ain't cheap ~$50-70.00/hr. If you're looking at it as a way to fly skydiver's and have other things to do while hanging out at the DZ, don't waste your money or your time. There is a big difference between coming to the dz as a recreational skydiver and working at one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #28 July 22, 2004 QuoteThird, buy the DVD set of the "King" course. John and Martha King are renowned in the industry for putting out a very high-quality series of videos that take you through passing the written. Great course, but pricey. Ask around at a flight school before you buy new. My son got his new (as a gift), used it, passed the written and oral/practical and then sold the course to another student for $250 - that paid for more than half his checkride. Go take a "discovery flight" or whatever they call it at your local FBO. You'll know before you land if it's bit you or not. I did it and thought it was cool.... my son did it and the hook was set (kinda like skydiving ). As everyone else has said, it's best if you can get the training done quickly but don't give up on it if you can't. It took my kid almost a year to go from solo to license; from first flight to license was almost four years (he flew 10 hours when he was 16 but then he bought a truck and couldn't finish). His goal is to fly for a living. How long it took him to get the private won't matter a bit 15 years from now when he's flying heavies. If flying a plane makes you smile, go for it. Get your wife up there too. Shared passions rock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Flyer2Diver 0 #29 July 22, 2004 You may want to talk to Robin at The Ranch school - he's a CFI and belongs to a flying club with cheap rental rates. I got my license at Mac Dan Aero at Caldwell in NJ, but it was expensive since all they had was the new C172s (and most places near NYC are no bargain). That said, I did enjoy learning at Caldwell - made me very comfortable on the radio which comes in handy flying in the NY area. Before I moved to Raleigh, I was flying out of Panorama at White Plains - a great outfit, but also expensive. Blue Skies_______________________________ 30005KT 10SM SKC 23/05 A3006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brian425 0 #30 July 22, 2004 Thanks for all the replies guys. I appreciate it!! Thanks Flyer2Diver, I'll ask Robin next time I'm up at the Ranch. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dutchboy 0 #31 July 22, 2004 QuoteWell, last year I made the decision between learning to fly and learning to skydive. I am considering giving flying a try in the fall and winter. Could anyone give me a little advice? I know there are a few pilots out there. What would I be looking at in $$$$, and time? What is the best way to get experience? Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks, Brian Costs can vary greatly depending on location and the equipment you are flying. I can get someone a license in one of my brand new planes from $4000-$5500 depending on skill and training frequency. Look at several flight schools in your area. Try and find an instructor who isn't brand new with almost no flight time and little or no PIC time that just wants to build time. In my experience as a flight school owner, these part 141 guys with <250 hrs are worthless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jib 0 #32 July 22, 2004 QuoteQuoteCheck into just what the plane costs an hour. Last I checked an older 172 was $75/hour. Hey Jib ... I'm not sure what the prices are in Joisey, Actually, it's West Palm Beach and may have increased over the last year since I've flown. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #33 July 22, 2004 QuoteActually, it's West Palm Beach and may have increased over the last year since I've flown. Okay not that I'm confusing you with Jimbo. But why did I think you were living in NJ instead of FL? Maybe I was confusing you with Jimbo. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites watchdog2 0 #34 July 22, 2004 The cool thing is you can take chicks up and bang them in the air...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DrewEckhardt 0 #35 July 22, 2004 QuoteCheck into just what the plane costs an hour. Last I checked an older 172 was $75/hour. You may also be able to find deals outside the FBO without their markup- I was flying our favorite skydiving pilot's 160HP 172 for $56/hour wet in 2001-2002 (bought 10 hours at a time). His services as a CFI were also less expensive than if I had to hire him through a middle-man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 4 #36 July 23, 2004 QuoteHis goal is to fly for a living. How long it took him to get the private won't matter a bit 15 years from now when he's flying heavies. As big as that kid is, he needs to get into heavies as soon a possible. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DrunkMonkey 0 #37 July 23, 2004 Quote What would I be looking at in $$$$, and time? What is the best way to get experience? Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks, Brian Click for free pilot training! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brian425 0 #38 July 23, 2004 The free training sounds good. It's just the 35,000 hour commitment after that concerns me. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dutchboy 0 #39 July 25, 2004 QuoteQuoteCheck into just what the plane costs an hour. Last I checked an older 172 was $75/hour. You may also be able to find deals outside the FBO without their markup- I was flying our favorite skydiving pilot's 160HP 172 for $56/hour wet in 2001-2002 (bought 10 hours at a time). His services as a CFI were also less expensive than if I had to hire him through a middle-man. This might be a good option, but make sure the guy has adequete insurance. If something happens to the plane they could be coming after you to fix it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tkhayes 348 #40 July 25, 2004 I have just solo'd and starting my cross-country, have spent almost $3000 already for everything that I incurred and i am at a reasonably priced school. I have about 32 hours now. There is alot to it, most i am told will take 60-70 hours to get their Private license. 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Flyer2Diver 0 #29 July 22, 2004 You may want to talk to Robin at The Ranch school - he's a CFI and belongs to a flying club with cheap rental rates. I got my license at Mac Dan Aero at Caldwell in NJ, but it was expensive since all they had was the new C172s (and most places near NYC are no bargain). That said, I did enjoy learning at Caldwell - made me very comfortable on the radio which comes in handy flying in the NY area. Before I moved to Raleigh, I was flying out of Panorama at White Plains - a great outfit, but also expensive. Blue Skies_______________________________ 30005KT 10SM SKC 23/05 A3006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #30 July 22, 2004 Thanks for all the replies guys. I appreciate it!! Thanks Flyer2Diver, I'll ask Robin next time I'm up at the Ranch. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #31 July 22, 2004 QuoteWell, last year I made the decision between learning to fly and learning to skydive. I am considering giving flying a try in the fall and winter. Could anyone give me a little advice? I know there are a few pilots out there. What would I be looking at in $$$$, and time? What is the best way to get experience? Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks, Brian Costs can vary greatly depending on location and the equipment you are flying. I can get someone a license in one of my brand new planes from $4000-$5500 depending on skill and training frequency. Look at several flight schools in your area. Try and find an instructor who isn't brand new with almost no flight time and little or no PIC time that just wants to build time. In my experience as a flight school owner, these part 141 guys with <250 hrs are worthless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #32 July 22, 2004 QuoteQuoteCheck into just what the plane costs an hour. Last I checked an older 172 was $75/hour. Hey Jib ... I'm not sure what the prices are in Joisey, Actually, it's West Palm Beach and may have increased over the last year since I've flown. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #33 July 22, 2004 QuoteActually, it's West Palm Beach and may have increased over the last year since I've flown. Okay not that I'm confusing you with Jimbo. But why did I think you were living in NJ instead of FL? Maybe I was confusing you with Jimbo. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watchdog2 0 #34 July 22, 2004 The cool thing is you can take chicks up and bang them in the air...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #35 July 22, 2004 QuoteCheck into just what the plane costs an hour. Last I checked an older 172 was $75/hour. You may also be able to find deals outside the FBO without their markup- I was flying our favorite skydiving pilot's 160HP 172 for $56/hour wet in 2001-2002 (bought 10 hours at a time). His services as a CFI were also less expensive than if I had to hire him through a middle-man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #36 July 23, 2004 QuoteHis goal is to fly for a living. How long it took him to get the private won't matter a bit 15 years from now when he's flying heavies. As big as that kid is, he needs to get into heavies as soon a possible. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrunkMonkey 0 #37 July 23, 2004 Quote What would I be looking at in $$$$, and time? What is the best way to get experience? Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks, Brian Click for free pilot training! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #38 July 23, 2004 The free training sounds good. It's just the 35,000 hour commitment after that concerns me. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #39 July 25, 2004 QuoteQuoteCheck into just what the plane costs an hour. Last I checked an older 172 was $75/hour. You may also be able to find deals outside the FBO without their markup- I was flying our favorite skydiving pilot's 160HP 172 for $56/hour wet in 2001-2002 (bought 10 hours at a time). His services as a CFI were also less expensive than if I had to hire him through a middle-man. This might be a good option, but make sure the guy has adequete insurance. If something happens to the plane they could be coming after you to fix it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #40 July 25, 2004 I have just solo'd and starting my cross-country, have spent almost $3000 already for everything that I incurred and i am at a reasonably priced school. I have about 32 hours now. There is alot to it, most i am told will take 60-70 hours to get their Private license. TK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
