S.T.Aviator
Well-Known Member
The purpose of this thread is to brainstorm and come up with ideas to save money on the ever increasing cost of flight training. If you have any ideas or tips please share them here so that this knowledge can be dispersed to those who may need it. Thank you
1) Join a flying club.
-The rates are typically lower than the fbo's in the area and
lot of clubs use tach time rather than hobbs. This can add
up to substantial savings especially during taxing and airwork
when you will be in the lower RPM range. 1 Tach= 1.2 Hobbs
-You will be named on the insurance policy resulting in a very
low deductible and negating the need for renters insurance.
-Most clubs have a 1hr per day cross country
minimum.
-You pay the instructor directly and they get 100% of the
pay resulting in a happier CFI/II/MEI that will most likely give
you great service.
-Nice variety of aircraft to choose from
-Link to a website listing flying clubs by State:
http://flying-club.org/fc/default.htm
2) Split time. Log safety pilot time during commercial buildup.
3) Chair fly. Use a cockpit poster and go through emergency procedures
etc..
4) Use a sim at home to practice instrument procedures.
5) Be thoroughly prepared for every flight so your instructor does not
have to waste time teaching you stuff that you should already know if
you did your hmwk.
6) Fly at least every other day so you don't have to re-learn lessons.
7) Knock the writtens for each rating off before beginning the flight
portion.
8) Your tips please...
1) Join a flying club.
-The rates are typically lower than the fbo's in the area and
lot of clubs use tach time rather than hobbs. This can add
up to substantial savings especially during taxing and airwork
when you will be in the lower RPM range. 1 Tach= 1.2 Hobbs
-You will be named on the insurance policy resulting in a very
low deductible and negating the need for renters insurance.
-Most clubs have a 1hr per day cross country
minimum.
-You pay the instructor directly and they get 100% of the
pay resulting in a happier CFI/II/MEI that will most likely give
you great service.
-Nice variety of aircraft to choose from
-Link to a website listing flying clubs by State:
http://flying-club.org/fc/default.htm
2) Split time. Log safety pilot time during commercial buildup.
3) Chair fly. Use a cockpit poster and go through emergency procedures
etc..
4) Use a sim at home to practice instrument procedures.
5) Be thoroughly prepared for every flight so your instructor does not
have to waste time teaching you stuff that you should already know if
you did your hmwk.
6) Fly at least every other day so you don't have to re-learn lessons.
7) Knock the writtens for each rating off before beginning the flight
portion.
8) Your tips please...