Author Topic: Any private pilots here? (Read 6255 times)

jim in anchorage · « **on:** June 13, 2015, 01:42:53 PM »

I got my single engine land license in 2005. About 500 hours logged since. I don't own a plane I have to rent at $140 per hour so it's some thing I do only after saving up. A hell of a lot of fun, but expensive to be sure.

Anyway do any of you have the flying bug?

Boomhauer · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2015, 01:58:52 PM »

Got my private pilot in 2006

jim in anchorage · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2015, 02:33:53 PM »

Quote from: Boomhauer on June 13, 2015, 01:58:52 PM

Got my private pilot in 2006

Any flying since?

Battle Monkey of Zardoz · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2015, 02:50:34 PM »

How long does it take to get you license. I am afraid of flying, and was tossing around the idea of confronting my fear by getting my pilots license.

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2015, 02:58:17 PM »

Quote from: Battle Monkey of Zardoz on June 13, 2015, 02:50:34 PM

How long does it take to get you license. I am afraid of flying, and was tossing around the idea of confronting my fear by getting my pilots license.

There's been a running article in the last few Popular Mechanics about that very subject: getting a license in spite of the fear.

eta here: http://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/a15172/learning-to-fly-part-one/

jim in anchorage · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2015, 03:38:31 PM »

Quote from: Battle Monkey of Zardoz on June 13, 2015, 02:50:34 PM

How long does it take to get you license. I am afraid of flying, and was tossing around the idea of confronting my fear by getting my pilots license.

Lots of things come in play in how long it takes. Go to your local flight school and take What they call a "introductory flight." You will learn basic flight controls and that will help stop your fear of flying.

cassandra and sara's daddy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2015, 03:49:29 PM »

Oldest joined civil air patrol to start learning

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Boomhauer · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2015, 03:59:57 PM »

Quote from: jim in anchorage on June 13, 2015, 02:33:53 PM

Any flying since?

Some. Been too busy with work and seldom have time and money to go flying nowadays. Planning to get more back into it after I get done with school next year.

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2015, 04:45:26 PM »

Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on June 13, 2015, 03:49:29 PM

Oldest joined civil air patrol to start learning

I didn't know the C.A.P. still existed.

cassandra and sara's daddy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 13, 2015, 04:56:46 PM »

Quote from: Hawkmoon on June 13, 2015, 04:45:26 PM

I didn't know the C.A.P. still existed.

The local wing is good. I am very impressed with the young folks and how they conduct business
The adults impress me as well

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tokugawa · « **Reply #10 on:** June 13, 2015, 10:15:28 PM »

SEL in the era of E6B and paper study guides....
Have not flown for years.

freakazoid · « **Reply #11 on:** June 13, 2015, 11:17:12 PM »

I would like to get a pilots license some time.

Fly320s · « **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2015, 05:58:04 AM »

Not Private anymore, but I do have Commercial and ATP.

Earned my license on January 5th, 1988 and been trying to quit since.

Fly320s · « **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2015, 05:59:40 AM »

For those of you thinking about flying lessons, look into the Recreational license. It is a ~~cheaper~~ less expensive option to the Private license.

Edited to fix license name.

230RN · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2015, 06:14:28 AM »

"ATP"

All-Terrain-Plane?

Fitz · « **Reply #15 on:** June 14, 2015, 09:16:34 AM »

Quote from: Fly320s on June 14, 2015, 05:59:40 AM

For those of you thinking about flying lessons, look into the Recreational license. It is a ~~cheaper~~ less expensive option to the Private license.

Edited to fix license name.

or light sport, now.

ANyways, I have some hours. Tryin to get finances and time situated to complete.

I have a fantasy about building a plane

Fly320s · « **Reply #16 on:** June 14, 2015, 09:51:45 AM »

Quote from: Fitz on June 14, 2015, 09:16:34 AM

or light sport, now.

ANyways, I have some hours. Tryin to get finances and time situated to complete.

I have a fantasy about building a plane

LOL. I wrote Light Sport first, but that didn't look right.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2015, 09:56:29 AM »

Quote from: Fly320s on June 14, 2015, 09:51:45 AM

LOL. I wrote Light Sport first, but that didn't look right.

There is, or at least was, the recreational certificate but it was pretty restricted and I don't think I have ever come across anyone who got one. Pretty much superseded by the Sport Pilot, which is a better deal IMHO.

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"ATP"

All-Terrain-Plane?

Airline Transport Pilot.

230RN · « **Reply #18 on:** June 15, 2015, 06:20:59 AM »

Quote

Quote
Quote
"ATP"

All-Terrain-Plane?

Airline Transport Pilot.

I was just being a wise guy. Actually, I figured it was "Airline Training Pilot."

Terry, "World Class Anti-Acronym Guy," 230RN

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #19 on:** June 15, 2015, 10:01:34 AM »

ATP doesn't carry with it private pilot privileges? I'm genuinely surprised. I would have presumed anyone rated to fly other people around for money would automatically be qualified for private aircraft.

Brad

Fly320s · « **Reply #20 on:** June 15, 2015, 10:49:18 AM »

Quote from: Brad Johnson on June 15, 2015, 10:01:34 AM

ATP doesn't carry with it private pilot privileges? I'm genuinely surprised. I would have presumed anyone rated to fly other people around for money would automatically be qualified for private aircraft.

Brad

Yes, it does. I can still fly single-engine and multi-engine land aircraft just like a Private pilot can. I have to have the ATP for the airline job. It is the "highest ranking" certificate, but it is backwards compatible, so to speak.

As the license is upgraded, the old license is surrendered. So, I am legal to fly the bug-smashers, but I no longer have a Private Pilot Certificate.

jim in anchorage · « **Reply #21 on:** June 15, 2015, 11:09:01 AM »

Quote from: Boomhauer on June 14, 2015, 09:56:29 AM

There is, or at least was, the recreational certificate but it was pretty restricted and I don't think I have ever come across anyone who got one. Pretty much superseded by the Sport Pilot, which is a better deal IMHO.

Airline Transport Pilot.

I thought LSP was the same training as PP just no medical?

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2015, 11:23:27 AM »

Nope. I just boss them around.
Seriously though if you have ATC questions while getting your license just speak up.

Fly320s · « **Reply #23 on:** June 15, 2015, 11:51:17 AM »

Quote from: jim in anchorage on June 15, 2015, 11:09:01 AM

I thought LSP was the same training as PP just no medical?

Very close, but more restrictions on what, where, and when you can fly.

Ben · « **Reply #24 on:** June 15, 2015, 11:52:16 AM »

Quote from: jamisjockey on June 15, 2015, 11:23:27 AM

Nope. I just boss them around.
Seriously though if you have ATC questions while getting your license just speak up.

Question: Can I just tell you I have ATIS without telling you which one?

Follow up question: There's hardly anyone around. Can I do a runup on the numbers?

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