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oups.com...
Is there a FAQ that covers all beginning questions?

I need one answer that will require someone just being honest with me.
I am 6 foot and weigh about 260 pounds. I play raquetball and tennis
weekly and coach two softball teams so I am not worried about the
physical aspects but wonder if a cessna 172 trainer will be to tight to
be comfortable in. Are there other 45 year old guys who are overweight
who fly? If the answer is you are too cubby to fly I totally
understand.

yes, there are. 172 will work fine. I'm "over 200", and have flown with a
295lb flight instructor.


Also, what is the first step?

Find a school / instructor and take an "introductory flight" You'll have a
ball.

How do I find a good flight school that I
can trust if I know no other pilots? What if the local school at the
olathe kansas airport are bad and I don;t know enough to know it.

Thanks for any help!!


Google NAFI, National Association of Flight Instructors

see rec.aviation.student, and you'll find someone from your area

Please be advised: Flying is addictive.

Welcome Aboard.

Al CFIAMI (Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane, Multi, Instrument)