Any fixed-wing pilots here?

[Smokepole]

Hey ratfortman, is that a Cessna 195 in your avatar?

 

[MikeDVB]

Mike DVB
You have the enthusiasm and interest. Dont let anyone talk you out of it. There are various ways to go about it, none will be easy or cheap, as you probably already know. I keep a plane, but I also drive old clunker cars.
You mentioned using someone else's plane. I have known very few pilots with their own plane that will let a new student pilot use it to learn in. The insurance issue is not so easily overcome. One reason pilots choose to own is the knowledge that they know that no one else has been out playing monkey on a football with their plane. When you hop in a rental, you have no idea what kind of abuse the plane has been subjected to. Just a thought.
If you are near Columbus anytime, stop by BAK. We can get you a ride for sure in something.

Sure - I have friends in Columbus - just drop me a PM sometime when you're going to be out and about and I can pop over. I've no issues helping to cover fuel etc.

I'm fairly busy for most of January but February+ I should hopefully be free.

 

[Flyingbrian]

MikeDVB

 

[Flyingbrian]

Sorry hit wrong key

Mike DVB I fly out of Eagle Creek almost every week. If you want to go up be more than happy to take you up

 

[ratfortman]

Yes it is!

 

[ratfortman]

Hey ratfortman, is that a Cessna 195 in your avatar?

Yes Sir, it is

 

[ratfortman]

Sure - I have friends in Columbus - just drop me a PM sometime when you're going to be out and about and I can pop over. I've no issues helping to cover fuel etc.

I'm fairly busy for most of January but February+ I should hopefully be free.

will do
have the gear legs off right now but when it's all back together, will let u kknow
how far away are you?

 

[MikeDVB]

I live in Camby / 46113 but the distance is of little importance as I don't mind driving .

 

[StuBob]

What do you want to do with your flying? Do you want to go 1000 miles away for vacations? 100 miles for lunch? Travel for business? Laze around in the sky boring holes?

Look into a Sport Pilot certificate. All of the fun of a Private Pilot at a significantly reduced price, though with significantly reduced utility.

I've had a J-3 Cub and a Cessna 140, but developed a need to make trips to Florida. I bought a Bonanza an I'm having the time of my life in it?

 

[MikeDVB]

Being able to make a trip to Florida would be a huge plus .

 

[crazycatlady]

I've been wais ting to tis good information even if you ke some flying lessons to work on getting a fixed-wing pilot's license but haven't really gotten around to it [been busy busy busy]... The wife got me a short/basic class and some flying time locally and I was just wanting to know if anybody has any specific advice before I attend. I have a year to attend the class [I just have to call and schedule it] but would like to make sure all of my ducks are in a row.

That said - hopefully I'll be able to afford everything required to actually become a licensed pilot. I have numerous friends that own small planes and it would be nice to be able to make short trips and/or fly for fun and pleasure every once in a while.

Hi, Mike. I am new to INGO, but have been a pilot for 20 years. I had stopped flying for about 8 years and took it up again about 3 years ago.

I would focus on the ground school material first. The same applies whether you go for your private pilot license or the sport pilot route. If your offers both, great. Another option might be self-study. I like the Rod Machado materials.
Rod Machado's Private Pilot Handbook. if you have any medical history that might be a hindrance to a class 3 medical, schedule a consult with an FAA examiner to discuss it before you actually apply for it.

Have fun.

 

[MikeDVB]

The only medical issue I have is hypertension but it's well controlled with medication.

I'm hoping it clears up as I lose weight but I have a feeling it's genetic.

 

[Southwind]

I don't believe that the FAA uses "only" and "hypertension" in the same paragraph. If it is controlled with acceptable medication (most are acceptable), you are probably good to go but you'll likely have a few extra hoops to jump through. You should review your status with n AME before you get too much invested.

Meanwhile, this link will provide some insight:

Hypertension - Special Issuance Policies

 

[MikeDVB]

Yeah, before I have too much spent I'd surely make sure I was good to go medically but I don't foresee any problems.