flying more than one make and model?

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Dave Doe wrote:

At what experience level is it generally seen as sensible to regularly
fly two different makes and models of plane? Is this a big deal or not?

I think it's fine - once you have your PPL! ie I don't think it's a
good idea to mix plane types while a student pilot.

My CFI would do that regularly with her students - but normally
after first solo. A 172 and a warrior simply aren't that different.
btw - my CFI would also take up a passenger or two so that that
I (the student) would not get used to the weight configuration and
get surprised when flying solo.

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Bob Noel
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In article ,
lid says...
In article ,
Dave Doe wrote:

At what experience level is it generally seen as sensible to regularly
fly two different makes and models of plane? Is this a big deal or not?

I think it's fine - once you have your PPL! ie I don't think it's a
good idea to mix plane types while a student pilot.

My CFI would do that regularly with her students - but normally
after first solo. A 172 and a warrior simply aren't that different.
btw - my CFI would also take up a passenger or two so that that
I (the student) would not get used to the weight configuration and
get surprised when flying solo.

See reply to Matt.

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Duncan