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XYou get familiar with the airport environment and anticipate to an extent what control is going to say. It is not random information...
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XOP, Take an intro lesson or two and go from there. I’ve been plagued by the flying bug since childhood. Make sure to report back on...
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XI did when I was…35, I think…and went from first lesson to certificate in hand in 99 days and about $11k. I had just come back from a...
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XIf you can talk on a phone, you can talk to ATC. Unless you have severe hearing or speech impediments, and I'm sure there are work...
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Xxgener replied to the thread A question for pilots?.thank you so much for the response. I am not an older gentleman looking to fullfill a dream. I am a guy, who is poor, but has the...
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XSame here and I look at my own family as the perfect example. My grandfather had a RR pension, did not draw SS, and he lived very...
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XThe neighbor I grew up flying with was in his 80’s when he quit. I’d hate to guess how many hours I spent as a kid and young teen flying...
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XGo for it! I learned to fly in my mid fifties, chose a taildragger to learn in because I figured if I learned in a more difficult type...
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XHaving flown helicopters as an Army aviator for twenty years, it is clear to me that the key to being a competent and accomplished pilot...
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XAs you well know Alaska is unique when it comes to flying. I’m with Bambi stew on this one. We contracted all our flying for 20 years...
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XI say go for it. I worked with a guy (who I thought was rather dumb at times) who got his pilots license later in life. I don't think...
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XMy guy, if you have the drive and resources, go for it. I got my license in 2015 and loved every second of it. Learning the skills and...
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XLearn to fly! There isn't anything more fun to do with your clothes on. I earned my airman certificate at 51, IFR and glider ratings at...
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XI moved to Anchorage in 1990 and worked at a place that was close to Merril Field. I have never been more broke in my life. After a few...
