Sure - I have friends in Columbus - just drop me a PM sometime when you're going to be out and about and I can pop over. I've no issues helping to cover fuel etc.Mike DVB
You have the enthusiasm and interest. Dont let anyone talk you out of it. There are various ways to go about it, none will be easy or cheap, as you probably already know. I keep a plane, but I also drive old clunker cars.
You mentioned using someone else's plane. I have known very few pilots with their own plane that will let a new student pilot use it to learn in. The insurance issue is not so easily overcome. One reason pilots choose to own is the knowledge that they know that no one else has been out playing monkey on a football with their plane. When you hop in a rental, you have no idea what kind of abuse the plane has been subjected to. Just a thought.
If you are near Columbus anytime, stop by BAK. We can get you a ride for sure in something.
Yes Sir, it isHey ratfortman, is that a Cessna 195 in your avatar?
will doSure - I have friends in Columbus - just drop me a PM sometime when you're going to be out and about and I can pop over. I've no issues helping to cover fuel etc.
I'm fairly busy for most of January but February+ I should hopefully be free.
I've been wais ting to tis good information even if you ke some flying lessons to work on getting a fixed-wing pilot's license but haven't really gotten around to it [been busy busy busy]... The wife got me a short/basic class and some flying time locally and I was just wanting to know if anybody has any specific advice before I attend. I have a year to attend the class [I just have to call and schedule it] but would like to make sure all of my ducks are in a row.
That said - hopefully I'll be able to afford everything required to actually become a licensed pilot. I have numerous friends that own small planes and it would be nice to be able to make short trips and/or fly for fun and pleasure every once in a while.