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  1. valcan222

    valcan222 Rookie

    May 15, 2006
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    #1 valcan222, May 15, 2006
    hey everyone first off I would like to introduce myself seeing as this is my first post, My name is Brian I am only 15 but it has been my dream to fly for a long time and just recently have I taken the first steps that being ground school. Well anyways back to my questions. I am only 15 now and dont know when I should start my flying lessons, is there any age that is reccomended to start lessons? I have takeing the ground school once already and am in the prosses of going through it a second time I would like to start flying lessons now but dont know if I should wait untill I am older or not. can any of you help me out? I just dont know If I should start my lessons in a few months or a year.

    Thanks
    Brian B.
     
  2. joker57676

    joker57676 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 joker57676, May 19, 2006
    Start as soon as you can. You can solo at 16 y/o so 15 would probably be ideal. I started at 12 and flew a couple times a month until I was 15 when I started going once a week. I soloed on my 16th birthday which was a great feeling so I say go for it. You can never have too many hours before your solo or check ride.

    Mark
     
  3. Dr C

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    #3 Dr C, May 21, 2006
    I would add that I think that taking ground school first, if you really take it seriously, is an excellent idea. Once you do start taking actual flying lessons, I think that you will find that you really build upon the info that you learned in ground school..

    Most of us will find an area in ground school that we don't particularly like -- mine was weather. If and when you do identify an area that you don't like, resign yourself to knowing it better than any other area.

    And, when you do take lessons, take them from someone who loves flying and loves teaching. There are untold stories about flight instructors who were only teaching so they could get the hours that they needed to further their careers. You want an instructor, if you can find one, who is really an instructor.
     
  4. SWITCHESOFF

    SWITCHESOFF Formula Junior

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    #4 SWITCHESOFF, May 21, 2006
    Brian, I agree with DRC. Start as soon as you can and solo with a good start under your belt. My son started his dual at 15 with a dedicated instructor and soloed when he turned 16 and he has had quite a career in aviation. Young men like you learn quickly and if you have the opportunity right now by all means take it. Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. Lots of good people in this forum and lots of help available.
    Switches
     
  5. imported_TimN

    imported_TimN Karting

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    #5 imported_TimN, Jun 30, 2006
    I can not agree more. My old instructor wasnt bad, but not great. The one I just started with is awesome. He really likes to instruct, and I didnt get that feeling with the last one. A good instructor can make the difference. I never knew how to properly give a preflight briefing. I know what it consists of but previously i never actually gave one the way i should to a normal passenger.
     

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