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Old June 14th 04, 12:40 AM
John Gaquin
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"Gen" wrote in message
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1) Is it possible to take lessons 5 hours a day and become a private
pilot in time frame of 2 weeks or so?


Theoretically, yes. Practically, no. Ill-advised, in any case.


2) If not what's the fastest pace you would recommend?


Start with two lessons per day, maximum, separated by several hours. You'll
be trying to absorb an awful lot of three-dimensional physical data, and
develop "muscle memory" at the same time. Spending more than a couple of
hours in a small aircraft without break can be tiring even for those
accustomed to it. It can be exhausting for those who are not. Information
overload is also a very common problem in flight training. You will reach
the point of diminishing returns very quickly.

I am an engineer and am confident of clearing the written exam.
However I need your advice/comments about the actual flying.


Your engineering background may or may not be of benefit in the flight
portion of your training. Have you ever had the opportunity to find out if
you are adept at operating complex motion machines in three dimensions? Do
you know for a fact that you are *not* susceptible to motion sickness?
Acrophobia? These are not necessarily show-stoppers, but they are factors
that could slow your training schedule.