JDean3204
Well-Known Member
I will try to make this one as short as possible, but I need some good JC advice here!
So I started flight training in the Portland area back in April. Since then I have obtained my PPL and am currently working on my instrument rating. I am utilizing my gi bill benefits for training, taking ground/college courses while flying. So far it has been great, a remarkable learning experience with a few fun stories already!
However, I am about to start the commercial syllabus in winter. For those who have lived in the area, I am sure you will concur that flying VFR in the next 6-8 months will be hard to do with all the "great" weather we are exposed to. With the benefits, I cannot fly the IFR equipped 172 since I weigh under 205lbs. Making the 152 my only available aircraft with the school.
Now should I continue to fly in the NW knowing all of this? Or maybe move down south to Arizona? there are a few schools down there and Arizona State just opened up their program to vets. I tried to make this as short as possible so I left a few things out here and there, but again some advice on making a move or not for training will be appreciated. I am married, however no kids other than the four legged furry one..
I also know that CFI's have a "seasonal" gig here in the area as the wx is a big factor much of the winter. So will being down in AZ will provide a better chance of a good full year round flight instructing gig after my training?
Thanks to all that have read this much...
So I started flight training in the Portland area back in April. Since then I have obtained my PPL and am currently working on my instrument rating. I am utilizing my gi bill benefits for training, taking ground/college courses while flying. So far it has been great, a remarkable learning experience with a few fun stories already!
However, I am about to start the commercial syllabus in winter. For those who have lived in the area, I am sure you will concur that flying VFR in the next 6-8 months will be hard to do with all the "great" weather we are exposed to. With the benefits, I cannot fly the IFR equipped 172 since I weigh under 205lbs. Making the 152 my only available aircraft with the school.
Now should I continue to fly in the NW knowing all of this? Or maybe move down south to Arizona? there are a few schools down there and Arizona State just opened up their program to vets. I tried to make this as short as possible so I left a few things out here and there, but again some advice on making a move or not for training will be appreciated. I am married, however no kids other than the four legged furry one..
I also know that CFI's have a "seasonal" gig here in the area as the wx is a big factor much of the winter. So will being down in AZ will provide a better chance of a good full year round flight instructing gig after my training?
Thanks to all that have read this much...