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Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
Any private pilots? Either VFR or IFR cert?

Or commercial?

Im doing my VFR cert right now and moving to IFR soon after.

What was it you most struggled with?
 
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
Kevin Locke is one.
 
Posted by John91coupe (Member # 18) on :
 
I have a Private license and also Instrument and Commercial training. I was around 15 hours from getting my Commercial/Instrument rating but stopped. I wanted to be a flight instructor until I realized I couldn't make enough money as an instructor to maintain the lifestyle I wanted.

By far the hardest part is the Instrument Rating, at least it was for me. The Commercial rating training wasn't that bad. Mostly involved added precision flying and knowing the Commercial regulations. Instrument also involved precision flying but a lot of regulations that are needed for IFR navigation, approaches and departures, and airspace routing.

Not sure what your final goal is but for me it wasn't worth all the money I was spending with no possibility of flying for a carrier. Plus today, there are tons of returning Air Force pilots with thousands of hours that are way ahead in line for airline pilot jobs.

Yes, Kevin is a pilot for American Airlines and would have the best insight into an airline career if that's what you are seeking.
 
Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
Nah not looking to work for an airline company. Im perfectly happy where I am and the job is covering the cost. Just wanted to bounce off ideas and open up my network of info.
 
Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :
 
Both my little brothers fly professionally. John flies the Citation X for the Bank of Stockton. He still does some instructing too. I can give you his number if you're interested.
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
I'm trying to get my PPL hopefully this fall semester thru the college.
 
Posted by MUSTTANGUY (Member # 2251) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Fostang:
Nah not looking to work for an airline company. Im perfectly happy where I am and the job is covering the cost. Just wanted to bounce off ideas and open up my network of info.
GREAT ..........
So instead of getting drive bys from you I now can look forward to fly bys ???
HaHaHaHa [Big Grin]
 




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