rdarby

I'm on about 30 hours and not solo yet, starting to land myself now. 10 years ago I was solo and had 10 hours solo but hadn't flow since. So it really depends. One thing I like about taking longer is that I get to experience a lot of different situations with an instructor so I feel I am building experience, even if really stuck on the landings! I have seen several students drop out when the money runs out, as they try predict their budget based on averages, and that doesn't work. Ryan

Sorry, I don't know anyone there and wanted to know. I did circuits there on Sunday and found it the tightest runway I have ever flown into, but it did get me taking off again properly! Poor instructor. Anyway the length isn't in ERSA as it's not registered, but I feel it's a lot shorter than Redcliffe. Does anyone know the length please? Ryan

Maybe do a lesson in thick socks, so you can feel the pedals. I found that helped as my large clod hoppers were making me too insensitive on the pedals. Ryan

I have called finance companies and they will finance such planes for 5 to 7 years, but you may need security other than the plane. It's more or less a personal loan. You may want to look into equity on your mortgage instead, it's cheaper and you have longer to pay for it. $80,000 over 7 years is a lot per month compared to renting! Ryan

Is there any recommended brand, one that is more life like that specifically for games? I see this one for $399 - Logitech Flight System G940, it's a joystick, throttle and pedals combo. There is also one by Saitek I think it's called? Ryan

Hi I'm training in a Sportstar and have tried to get a flight simulator that includes it, but can only find discussions about it but no actual simulator that has one. Can anyone recommend a simulator that has it or has it as an add on, and where I can get the add on? Thanks Ryan

I won't stand near the window in a high building but flying is fine. I am in control and that seems to take the fear away. Ryan