How Often Should You fly while in training?

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Bluehen

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Just wondering if anyone had ideas, I keep hearing only 3-4 days max per week. I thought the more the better?
 
I tried flying 5x/week but I was burned out, but personally for me, about 3x/week is good so you can relax and absorb the information.

But it depends on you, the curriculum and your ability to retain information. Me? I'm a slow learner.
 
I flew 2 or 3 times a week. 4 times was pushing burn out with a full-time job and a home to take care of.
 
I flew twice a day, four days a week for four weeks when I did my PPL.

I loved it, everything sank in & stayed put, not going days/weeks between study sessions and lessons really made everything stick.

On the other hand, for those 4 weeks I had no life, my friends thought I had been sucked into a black hole, and I did *nothing* but fly and study.

It totally depends on your personality and how much of your life you're willing/able to give up.
 
I personally like to have at least one day off between flights while training. That lets you absorb the last lesson and prepare for the next, and every-other day is plenty in terms of retention between lessons.
 
I agree with a maximum of 4 when you're just starting out. Keep in mind that you may be able to handle more, or even less than that. Just start out slowly, and see how you do. Keep in mind that ground lessons can wear you out as well, so don't just think about the flight aspect. I've been pushing 8-10 activities (flights and grounds) per week prepping for the CFI ride, and I'm 100% burned. Don't do that.
 
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Just wondering if anyone had ideas, I keep hearing only 3-4 days max per week. I thought the more the better?

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Well back in the old days we flew more. But now they want you to not fly on your drinking days, so you have to do less.
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I'd say 2 maybe 3x/week, it all depends on YOU! me personally i can handle 3x/week before it really starts to wear on me. I managed to go 2x/week during finals weeks at school and part/full time work with 2 groundschool sessions per week this was only for like 3 weeks but I am still recovering from it.

On the flip side I'd recommend a minimum of 1 per week, I had to break this recommendation due to wx and $$ and I regret it all the time.

Gotta do it when you can do it!!

Good Luck & Have Fun!!!
Ryan
 
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