Beyond flying my remote control planes and a few short semi formal lessons years ago I have yet to achieve my goal of flying. Since my boy turned 13 on new years day (I made 41 as well) and his dedication to wanting to be a pilot when he grows up hasn't subsided I have decided that now is the time to fulfill both his and my goals.
Given that I work as a fireman and have a roster that suits I feel I would like to become a flight instructor and do some charter work part time.
At around $50,000 for a license and hours to achieve this and the same again plus for my young bloke would I be better off buying a plane (Jabiru or similar) to build hours?
Is there any percentage in approaching one of our schools in Mackay and seeing if they are intersted in cross hiring a plane or does this seldom work out to be an economical way of owning/reducing costs?
looking forward to starting a very rewarding chapter in my own and my lads life.
How to?
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Hi all,
Beyond flying my remote control planes and a few short semi formal lessons years ago I have yet to achieve my goal of flying. Since my boy turned 13 on new years day (I made 41 as well) and his dedication to wanting to be a pilot when he grows up hasn't subsided I have decided that now is the time to fulfill both his and my goals.
Given that I work as a fireman and have a roster that suits I feel I would like to become a flight instructor and do some charter work part time.
At around $50,000 for a license and hours to achieve this and the same again plus for my young bloke would I be better off buying a plane (Jabiru or similar) to build hours?
Is there any percentage in approaching one of our schools in Mackay and seeing if they are intersted in cross hiring a plane or does this seldom work out to be an economical way of owning/reducing costs?
looking forward to starting a very rewarding chapter in my own and my lads life.
Cheers Mick