SC_RedskinsFan Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I decided a few weeks ago to go ahead and do this. I have wanted to for years. I ordered the stuff to help me study for the written test tonight, and i will start with my instructor in about 2 weeks. I am buying into a group of 10 people who own 2 planes. I cannot start my training till i get that done, and that way after i get my license i will have something to fly. Has anybody else done this recently, or have there license? Is there anything i should know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Wish I could help you with this, my dad got his in Pennsylvania somewhere, and then went to Irving,Texas to get his Dauphin helicopter training. Good luck with everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kaos Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I had given alot of thought to learning how to fly a helicopter at one point but lack of funds and motivation stood in my way Wish you luck, the pilots that I know say there is no greater feeling of freedom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'm SO jealous. That's something I've always wanted to do. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 I went up last weekend with my instructor in his taildragger and loved it. He let me fly to see if i liked it, which i did very much. I am looking forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjuster919 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I've been wanting to do that for many years. However, life's duties have got in the way. Best of luck, and I hope that you get your license. Do it for all of us that haven't .....YET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Congrats, I'm jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Congrats, this is on my to do list! I'm jealous as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Thanks everybody! I will keep this updated with my progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Has anybody else done this recently, or have there license? Is there anything i should know? Don't fly upside down in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Please let me know what days you will be in the air so I know not to take any kind of flights during those times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Don't fly upside down in the dark. You don't need a license to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Please let me know what days you will be in the air so I know not to take any kind of flights during those times. Ill be sure to clear it with you TJ:silly: And dont worry ill be flying around the South Carolina, Georgia areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Looks like the cost of all of this is going down fast. My instructor is going to trade me the electrical work that i did on his house not to long ago for my lessons. And the guy who im buying a share of a plane from i just happen to be getting ready to wire his house too. I think he is gonna make a deal for that one. I love it when a plan comes together, or maybe its just better to be lucky then good either way ill take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Just as an update, i bought into a group of 10 people who own 2 planes. I am starting my lessons this afternoon, so hopefully you dont hear about and small plane crashes in the Beaufort SC area on the news today!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Watch out for stray pelicans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 im flying a $30k plane not driving a 2 million dollar car, the pelicans wont be interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 That's awesome man. I would love to get a pilot's license someday. Flying has to be at least twice as fun as driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Nice to hear things coming together for you. Keep the updates coming. I'm living vicariously through you on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Me and SC hung out this weekend, and I had the privilege of photographing his first solo flight, since he got his license Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Like I said on FB, this is so freakin cool! How long is it going to take you to get your license? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Like I said on FB, this is so freakin cool! How long is it going to take you to get your license? It really depends on how long it takes me to log my 40 hours. I am thinking i will have it in around 3 months. I am going to try and get it done sooner, but that is my goal. I put some pictures up on FB a little while ago. And nice pic there Mick Im flying a slightly bigger plane then that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 SC, my kawasaki goes faster than your plane lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 What 2 planes are in your ownership group? I did about 50% of a pilot's license 5 years ago. Had a line on an ownership group too, but life got in the way. A couple of Asian business trips and one engagement later, the window was closed and the dream was over (for now!). Congrats on your new adventure. There's nothing like piloting a plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_RedskinsFan Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 What 2 planes are in your ownership group? We have a Cessna 172, and a Cherokee 180. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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