There is something to be said for momentum. When I went back to school, I started with the understanding that I would get my associates degree (and keep myself busy). Once I started taking classes and got into a rhythm, it got easier and I set my sites on finishing my bachelors’ degree. Looking back, it would have been easy during a rough time of balancing family, work and school to take a couple of terms off. I knew that if I did that, I would lose my momentum and maybe my interest in even finishing school. Therefore, I kept my head down and got it done.
If I am going to build an airplane and learn how to fly, I’ll have to apply the same determination…and keep that momentum going.
Flight school is going to be expensive. I’m looking at $6000-$9000 to get my private pilots license. I could go with a lesser license, but there are too many limitations. It’s just like going for the bachelors instead of the associates degree.
The private pilot license is going to get me the following…
- Unlimited size aircraft can be flown (special rating require for larger planes)
- Can take up more than one passenger
- Can fly at night
- Allowed to fly in more airspace and outside the US
- No maximum range or speed
More info here.
So, once I start I’ll be going for the “real” license! This is much more than I need to fly the plane I will be building. However, there are two sides to my desire to fly. One is to build a plane that I can actually fly…something inexpensive and easy. My other desire is to share flying with other people. This means a bigger plane and more training. I can use this inexpensive plane (not only to built but to fly) to log a lot of hours and get some good experience, before I move to the bigger and more expensive planes.
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