How To Proceed From Here?

Malko

Malko

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Just a few questions: I recently passed my instrument ride and am thinking about how to proceed. I have 140 TT and am trying to figure out what steps I should take next. If I start the commercial training at my current FBO(pt141), it is a 120 hr program which would take me over the 250 hrs req’d for pt61. Some of the ideas I have thought about are:
1. get my multi-rating
2. get a tail-wheel rating
3. get checked out in a couple of different aircraft
4. get as much safety pilot time to get my TT hours up there

I am basically looking at how to best utilize my time to get my hours up for the commercial rating while not pissing away my money putzing around the local fields.

Any thoughts or insight on how others got to the TT req’d for the Commercial.

Thanks in Advance !
 
I would wait on the multi rating until you were employeed as a CFI somewhere. That way you dont buy time in a different type than what you're school operates.

If you are an aspiring airline pilot then tail wheel would be a waste of time IMO.

I would recommend safety pilot time to build hours toward the commercial. Go on a long IFR x-country with someone else. Also, you can begin to fly from the right seat. Get comfortable with the commercial maneuvers from both seats and you'll be that much closer to your CFI. Most importantly, build experience not time.
 
Come on Jim, you'll build up bags of time safety piloting for me! What are you worried about?
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Come on Jim, you'll build up bags of time safety piloting for me! What are you worried about

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Yea, I know. I'm just thinking out loud. I got some numbers from Tbird for their program and it is WAY more than I care to spend and the prices they had are for the TraumaHawk. I doubt I could get very far in those birds.
 
I almost hate to mention it because much of it could be a waste of time, depending on your IFR proficieny, but ATC610 ground trainer time is good for 50 of the 250 under part 61.
 
JEP have you tried looking into general Aviation Services(GAS) its on the same rode you take to get to Tbird, i go there for ground school worth a check
 
Yep, I did go into GAS some time ago and was not impressed from a customer service standpoint. So they are not an option at this point in time. I may go back again just to see how things are now. Do you know off hand their rates for rental and the aircraft they now have?
 
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. . . the prices they had are for the TraumaHawk. I doubt I could get very far in those birds.

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Watch it!
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Plenty of us in the JC crowd did most of our commercial training (And private and cfi . . . ) in Tommies. Darn good little planes, even if they are a wee bit slow!
 
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. . . the prices they had are for the TraumaHawk. I doubt I could get very far in those birds.

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Watch it!
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Plenty of us in the JC crowd did most of our commercial training (And private and cfi . . . ) in Tommies. Darn good little planes, even if they are a wee bit slow!

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I am sure they are fine planes, but the ones my FBO has are real old, and with me not being the smallest person in the world
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I don't know how far I would get.
 
If you are 140TT then don't go Part 141, it will cost ya more. You need to fly with an instructor for 55hrs of the 141 course, that is where the expense tends to equal out, unless you come into the program with less than about 120TT.

I would think about getting your multi private. You will need to have 15hrs of PIC in the multi to become a MEI. If you get your multi private you wil then be able to log PIC and if someone wants you to be safety pilot in their multi, you will be able to do it. There's nothing like having someone offer you an opportunity like that and not being rated to fly the plane. It sucks, I've been there.
 
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If you are an aspiring airline pilot then tail wheel would be a waste of time IMO.

[/ QUOTE ]Yeah. Basic stick and rudder skills are soooo 20th century.
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"If you are an aspiring airline pilot then tail wheel would be a waste of time IMO."

Taildraggers help greatly with your stick and rudder skills. This is something ALL pilots should be interested in attaining. In fact, having some taildragger time in your logbook could help you stand out from the pack at the interview. You won't regret it if you get your tailwheel endorsement.
 
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. Do you know off hand their rates for rental and the aircraft they now have?

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i no its 81 hour-71 hour if your member and 31 hour for instructor. the aircraft they have im not fully sure
 
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