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Wizard of Draws wrote
I'm not sure how practical that would be. I rent, not own, and the plane that I fly seems to keep a pretty full flight schedule of IFR students. You might look for a faster/higher performance airplane to rent. Those are usually not too busy. Something like a C-182 might fit the bill. How many people fly Angel Flights in a rental? Not many, I admit - but it is doable. The key is finding a capable and reliable rental - which, I admit, is rare and not cheap. Some other ideas: Get a glider rating. If possible, do it at a place that allows XC flying in a rental (all of them will allow solo rental). There's not much to getting a glider rating, but going on a cross-country flight in one is another story. If you can find a place that trains off the winch, so much the better. Where else can a civil pilot have the experience of climbing 45 degrees nose up, 200 ft off the deck, pulling back on the stick, and accelerating? The tailwheel endorsement is a good idea, but make sure you do it at a place that will rent you the airplane solo. It will take longer to find and be more hassle, but the difference in what you learn is dramatic. The commercial is a waste and not much use, but how about some aerobatic training? Again - make sure it's a place that will rent to you for solo aerobatics. Michael |
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