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"Skylune" wrote (Where was the slam against AOPA, FAA, NTSB in that post? You wrote: I tried that once, and realized I could develop just enough skills to be dangerous, but still legal. BDS |
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by "BDS" Feb 9, 2006 at 03:45 PM
"Skylune" wrote (Where was the slam against AOPA, FAA, NTSB in that post? You wrote: I tried that once, and realized I could develop just enough skills to be dangerous, but still legal. BDS Well, ok, i guess that can be considered a "slam." I think that many people up there with valid PPLs are just not that skilled, and standards should be tougher. Goto AOPA message boards, "Never Again," and you will see a whole big collection of pilots who agree. |
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Have had one for 29 years. Need to fly some more before deciding
whether it's a good thing.... -- Gene Seibel Tales of Flight - http://pad39a.com/gene/tales.html Because I fly, I envy no one. |
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"Skylune" wrote in message
lkaboutaviation.com... The REASON I decided to stop is that I do take responsibility for my own actions, and realized I could get the PPL but only be a marginally competent pilot. Maybe some people can maintain proficiency by flying 1-2x per month. I didn't think I could, and would not subject any passengers to unnecessary risk. I still think it was the right thing to do. If you take responsibility for your own actions, then why don't you take responsibility for your training as well? If you didn't like the instructor(s) you found at FRG, then look for another one. If you think you'll be only "marginally" competent, then take more training. Placing the "blame" on the handful of instructors you encountered is not indicative a person who takes charge. Maybe you're not PIC material and I applaud your realization and decision to stay on the ground. Hopefully one day you are able to grasp the fact that as a pilot, you are as safe as you want to be and go for your PPL--and I'm not saying that facetiously. It's obvious that you are not a total idiot but you put quite a bit of time and energy into all these negative posts. The effect on this "community" is similar. It's an unfortunate way to spend your day but of course you're in command of your own time are free to do so. Marco Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com |
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G Farris wrote in :
In article .com, says... I'm considering going in for a private pilot license. Just wanted general feedback from anyone who has one or is considering opting for one. Sorry - no one here has one of these! Couldn't resist the joke - sorry. Just about the only ones here who don't have one are (like Rachel) because they have a commercial or ATP! I don't have one....but read here because I'd like to get one someday. I'm hoping all the experiences shared here by pilots will make my eventual experience of getting in the air and staying there much more enjoyable. Brian -- http://www.skywise711.com - Lasers, Seismology, Astronomy, Skepticism Seismic FAQ: http://www.skywise711.com/SeismicFAQ/SeismicFAQ.html Quake "predictions": http://www.skywise711.com/quakes/EQDB/index.html Sed quis custodiet ipsos Custodes? |
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"Jim Macklin" wrote You will need a medical exam before you can solo, unless you want to learn to fly gliders or get the new Sport Pilot certificate as a stepping stone or even final goal. You can find which doctors in your area are FAA DME [designated medical examiners] by calling the nearest flight school or looking on the Internet at the medical link on the FAA site, or the AOPA. Be careful with this bit of advise. Be aware that you will need a medical, but also be SURE you can PASS the medical, before you go to take it. If you fail, you will not have the option of going with a sport pilot ticket, without spending lots of money, to try and pass the medical at least one time. After that, you can use your driver's license as your medical to fly on the sport pilot plan. The rule reads that once failing a 3rd class (or any class) medical, you may not use a driver's license to fly SP. You have to get the medical passed, then let it lapse and fly with sport pilot rules. Google sport pilot, or light sport pilot, and you will have some reading for the next little while! g -- Jim in NC |
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Thank you for clarifying and extending my comment. You can
check the requirements for a medical on the AOPA web site and if you see a problem discuss it with the AOPA [member only benefit] or a local doctor, not an FAA DME. The common reasons for a problem are generally diseases of old age or a history of drug/alcohol use. You do not have to be a perfect specimen, you can even get a medical with one eye, and no legs. Some things are more difficult and take time and money. "Morgans" wrote in message ... | | "Jim Macklin" wrote | | You will need a medical exam before you can solo, unless you | want to learn to fly gliders or get the new Sport Pilot | certificate as a stepping stone or even final goal. You can | find which doctors in your area are FAA DME [designated | medical examiners] by calling the nearest flight school or | looking on the Internet at the medical link on the FAA site, | or the AOPA. | | Be careful with this bit of advise. | | Be aware that you will need a medical, but also be SURE you can PASS the | medical, before you go to take it. | | If you fail, you will not have the option of going with a sport pilot | ticket, without spending lots of money, to try and pass the medical at least | one time. After that, you can use your driver's license as your medical to | fly on the sport pilot plan. | | The rule reads that once failing a 3rd class (or any class) medical, you | may not use a driver's license to fly SP. You have to get the medical | passed, then let it lapse and fly with sport pilot rules. | | Google sport pilot, or light sport pilot, and you will have some reading for | the next little while! g | -- | Jim in NC | |
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G Farris wrote:
In article , says... wrote: I'm considering going in for a private pilot license. Just wanted general feedback from anyone who has one or is considering opting for one. Cheers First thing I tell everyone - it's addicting! That's true! First question - are you married? How do you like the prospect of no longer being? :-) GF LOL! I stopped dating years ago...well, at least when I finished college. |
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Morgans wrote:
"Jim Macklin" wrote You will need a medical exam before you can solo, unless you want to learn to fly gliders or get the new Sport Pilot certificate as a stepping stone or even final goal. You can find which doctors in your area are FAA DME [designated medical examiners] by calling the nearest flight school or looking on the Internet at the medical link on the FAA site, or the AOPA. Be careful with this bit of advise. Be aware that you will need a medical, but also be SURE you can PASS the medical, before you go to take it. That advice isn't any different than advice a few years ago. Personally, I would not have been happy with the restrictions on the sport pilot certificate. I would rather have failed the medical initially and not flown at all. |
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