Frustrated Student Pilot About to Quit

"Litwin" wrote in message
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Besides, untimely and tardy CFIs are a
common disease in GA so I hear.

That is not my experience and I have not heard that. One to two hours late?
Unbelieveable!

2. GA seems economically distressed. The aviation company that
employs him has junk equipment, 2 days in a row now two different
planes would not start.

This varies from place to place. However, if the only instructor is
frequently 1 to 2 hours late and this is accepted, I can understand why that
aviation company isn't doing very well.

Even scheduling 2 to 3 times a week, maybe only 50% of my
lessons could go forward, and even those sometimes were marginal
conditions. I am disappointed that this is not more practical.

There are also many great flying days. We've all been frustrated over
weather at times. But, I also like swimming, and there are a good many
months when that is impossible during the year also, but I'm not about to
quit it.

I learned many things, made better progress than I had envisioned, and
really enjoyed the few timely, good days that were available, and
really enjoyed the reading and learning. I had wanted to get my
private pilot certif. For business and pleasure purposes. The best of
luck to those of you who have better circumstances, I am really sorry
to have to give it up.

If you like it, and there is nothing else like it on this space rock, take a
vacation and go somewhere with great weather and get the license. There are
many decent schools down south; think of a location (eg, Florida) and ask
for recommendations, and return home with your PP certificate.

Peter