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Flying Lessons
I'm considering taking up flying as a hobby. It's something I've been wanting to do since I was a kid. The ultimate goal is to learn how to fly lear jets or should I say private light jets. What flight training classes would I have to take and how many hrs would I have to perform. I can pretty much fly as many times a week as necessary to get the training my job schedule is highly flexible. I have noticed that most courses run from 5 to 7 k. To get a private pilots license. But what would it take to have the licensing to fly a lear. And can those courses be taken right after getting my PPL. I saw where I could get a PPL for 8,000 and get instrument training for another 6,000. Is there another course needed to fly a lear and can all the classes be taken concurrently. |
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I'm considering taking up flying as a hobby. It's something I've been
wanting to do since I was a kid. The ultimate goal is to learn how to fly lear jets or should I say private light jets. What flight training classes would I have to take and how many hrs would I have to perform. I can pretty much fly as many times a week as necessary to get the training my job schedule is highly flexible. I have noticed that most courses run from 5 to 7 k. To get a private pilots license. But what would it take to have the licensing to fly a lear. And can those courses be taken right after getting my PPL. I saw where I could get a PPL for 8,000 and get instrument training for another 6,000. Is there another course needed to fly a lear and can all the classes be taken concurrently. As long as you've got the time and the aptitude, all it takes is money, Steve. Lots and lots of money. Getting type-rated in a Lear won't be cheap. I have no idea how much -- but I'll bet a bunch of people here know! Good luck! -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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"Steve" wrote: ...But what would it take to have the licensing to fly a lear. You will need an Airplane, Multi Engine Land rating and type rating for almost any jet you want to fly. Both require instruction, written tests and check rides. And can those courses be taken right after getting my PPL. Yes. In fact, you could do it all at the same time, but it would most likely be impractical. -- Dan C-172RG at BFM |
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On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 06:36:01 GMT, "Steve" wrote in
:: I'm considering taking up flying as a hobby. Actually, flying is a bit more than a hobby like Chess or wood working, as an airman commands the public trust over those whom he flies and whom he carries as passengers; flying is a life and death matter after all. It's something I've been wanting to do since I was a kid. The ultimate goal is to learn how to fly lear jets or should I say private light jets. Whose Lear jets are you planning to fly, you're own? Or are you considering commercial operations for your hobby? You should be aware they require two flight crew as well as a type rating and recurrent training. Some light jets only require one pilot. What flight training classes would I have to take and how many hrs would I have to perform. Flying jet aircraft is probably going to require a minimum of 500 hours of flight time and an instrument rating before an insurance company will consider you. I can pretty much fly as many times a week as necessary to get the training my job schedule is highly flexible. A minimum of two 1-hour lessons a week is required for good progress in flight training, in my opinion. There are cram courses that guarantee you a certificate in only a matter of days, but I have no experience with them, and personally wouldn't recommend them. I have noticed that most courses run from 5 to 7 k. To get a private pilots license. But what would it take to have the licensing to fly a lear. It depends. Do you plan to do that commercially or privately? You might want to peruse the FAA licensing regulations: http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text...14cfrv2_02.tpl And can those courses be taken right after getting my PPL. While it is not contrary to Federal Aviation Regulations to receive that training concurrently with your Private Pilot training, it would require significant time and effort. I saw where I could get a PPL for 8,000 and get instrument training for another 6,000. Is there another course needed to fly a lear and can all the classes be taken concurrently. Why are you in such a hurry? |
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Well, once you get your PPL and IR, you just move on to the
multi-engine by renting a Piper Seneca and working your way up to the LJ, or go directly to the LJ. I hear they are not all that hard to fly. I have no idea what the rental cost would be, but fuel alone for those babies costs a mint. You'll probably have to rent from a flight school, and they charge more than your local FBO who might have a twin available for training. As others have said, just a matter of time and money. I might also add aptitude, since some people turn out to have no ability to fly. |
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If you can fly when ever you want, also meaning that you can pay what ever
it takes, you could realistically knock out your PPL and your Instrument rating in 6-8 months. I'm sure others will say it can be done faster and they'd be correct, but starting with 0 time you need to give yourself enough time to actually learn and build experience. Multi-engine can be done in a long weekend for under $1500. From there you can go to one of the specialized type rating schools for the Lear work, however they may require a minimum number of hours before you qualify to enroll. My question would be who's Lear will you fly? With minimal hours in type, you won't be able to rent one. If you buy your own, you will have problems finding insurance. Best case scenario... you are independently very wealthy and you can just buy a Lear and not worry about insurance. And you can also afford the BEST training and you'll make recurrent training your top priority. Be careful. Do some self examination and understand your motivation. It can be done, but learn how to do it safely and correctly. Do not let your need for speed surpass your capabilities. Thurman Munson, the Yankee catcher, had 516 hours TOTAL flight time, 33 total hours in Citations, and had owned 4 different airplanes during the 18 months that he was a pilot. Too much money. Too much airplane. Too much speed. Too little experience. Touch and goes in a jet. The last one he didn't use his checklist. First forgot to lower his gear, then he forgot to lower his flaps. Way behind the power curve, too slow on final with the flaps up, they sank into the trees. 516 hours TT 18 months more money than experience. Please be careful. Jim |
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I"m not sure if you are saying "Lear Jet" because that's the jet that
comes to mind or if you like the Lear better than other jets. However, there are several schools out there that have programs that get you some jet time. All ATP is one example. For $43,994.50 you go all the way from where you are today to having some jet time. However, if you plan to earn back your money flying jets, it could take quite some time. You'll likely spend the first 10 years or so of your professional life teaching in single engine trainers before you have enough hours to get hired flying jets. -Robert |
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Steve wrote: I'm considering taking up flying as a hobby. It's something I've been wanting to do since I was a kid. The ultimate goal is to learn how to fly lear jets or should I say private light jets. What flight training classes would I have to take and how many hrs would I have to perform. I can pretty much fly as many times a week as necessary to get the training my job schedule is highly flexible. I have noticed that most courses run from 5 to 7 k. To get a private pilots license. But what would it take to have the licensing to fly a lear. And can those courses be taken right after getting my PPL. I saw where I could get a PPL for 8,000 and get instrument training for another 6,000. Is there another course needed to fly a lear and can all the classes be taken concurrently. How flexible is that schedule? You could go to an ab-initio school that feeds people into the regional airlines in 12-18 months and get all the ratings, and if you really want, you could get a job with a regional and get line-qualified as a copilot (FO) in another year maybe, and quit. They'll probably want you to pay for your training after that, but if you've got Learjet kind of money that won't be a problem, and the insurance companies will take you real seriously. If you don't have quite that much time, you could pay to get a type rating at FlightSafety and look for work flying right seat for check couriers, that sort of thing, that don't require such a permanent commitment, though it's still not going to be a cakewalk. You'll build hours and get paid almost as much as you might make as an assistant manager at a hot dog stand. Also, you might want to consider whether you really need a turbojet airplane... A Lancair Columbia will cruise over 200kts which makes 500-mile trips go plenty fast, and will cost you a hell of a lot less in fuel and maintenance, and you can order one new from the factory for half of what you'd pay for a clapped-out jet, and you can get insured in one even as a VFR student if you're willing to pay out the nose. Of course, if you're talking about 1000 mile trips in real weather, nothing beats a jet, but even the brand-new very-light jets don't all live up to that, especially when you put a couple butts in the seats. -cwk. |
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Just for comparison:
I was talking to a friend of mine who is a corporate pilot. I spend $200 to fill the tanks in my Cherokee 140. His company spends $7,000 to fill the tanks in his Hawker. "Steve" wrote in message . .. I'm considering taking up flying as a hobby. It's something I've been wanting to do since I was a kid. The ultimate goal is to learn how to fly lear jets or should I say private light jets. What flight training classes would I have to take and how many hrs would I have to perform. I can pretty much fly as many times a week as necessary to get the training my job schedule is highly flexible. I have noticed that most courses run from 5 to 7 k. To get a private pilots license. But what would it take to have the licensing to fly a lear. And can those courses be taken right after getting my PPL. I saw where I could get a PPL for 8,000 and get instrument training for another 6,000. Is there another course needed to fly a lear and can all the classes be taken concurrently. |
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"Steve Foley" wrote in message news:CkWXe.8108$LV5.2992@trndny02... Just for comparison: I was talking to a friend of mine who is a corporate pilot. I spend $200 to fill the tanks in my Cherokee 140. His company spends $7,000 to fill the tanks in his Hawker. The difference is that the $200 is your money. Mike MU-2 |
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