Private pilot license

"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

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.

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.

"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



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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
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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

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
|

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.

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.

In article ,
says...


LOL! I stopped dating years ago...well, at least when I finished college.

You're the exception though!
I don't think a woman pilot has to worry so much about her boyfriend or
husband complaining that flying is too dangerous, or that the money could be
better spent on curtains and lawn furniture!

Greg