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[jerrajerra]

Hi all.

 

Just started flying lessons in North West WA.

 

Have wanted to since 1996 (Yr 12) many years back.

 

I'm 32 year old bloke.

 

Finaly doing it! Totaly hooked! Loving it and Living it!

 

I do one lesson (1hr) per week although I am going to push for 2 / week as it will take me so long to get anywhere otherwise. Training in a Cessna 172R. Nice flying machine, all dials and no "glass". I think it's a great way to learn. Up to my 5 th lesson, at circuits. Cant wait to do Nav cross country..Broome/Tom Price/Newman/Parraburdoo etc.

 

Only going to take it to PPL stage with a couple endorsements or ratings thrown in such as night VFR and perhaps twin turbo ($$ might not be an option for a hobby).

 

Cheers,

 

 

[dazza 38]

Welcome Mate.

 

 

[facthunter]

Welcome JJ...... Consider Private IF rating in lieu of night VMC. Nev

 

 

[Gnarly Gnu]

Good stuff jerrajerra, have fun! I don't think there are any RA schools up your way (I looked when I was working in Broome) so the PPL path seems perhaps the only option.

 

 

[jerrajerra]

Yep I checked that out as well. PPL it is

 

There are a few good youtube uploads from some guys out of Moorabin I've been following. I find it helps along with the textbooks to visualise what goes on and the handling characteristics of the particular aircaft flown. I've found this forum to be very helpful and so informative as well.