what should i do?

Caiss · Post by **Caiss** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:12 pm

i was wondering whats the cheapest way to become a pilot, my grandfather has 2 planes wich one of them is a cessna, is there a way i could use this at my advantage. and if i go to a flight school how much money am i looking to spend? thank you

cyyz · Post by **cyyz** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:32 pm

45/hr + gas for your plane.

+ ground school
+ examiner fees

SuperDave · Post by **SuperDave** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:27 pm

Hey,
Great opportunity if your grandfather doesn't mind you using it for training. You can still go to a flight school, but on the other hand it will be way cheaper to do it in your grandfather's plane.
There are a few retired bush/airline pilots out there who have forgotten more about flying than some will learn in a life time, and they are often involved in aviation still as free-lance instructors. Quite willing to teach people how to fly in their own airplane, as long as all the maintenance regs and other things are complied with.
What kind of Cessna is it?...'cause they do make jets...hehe...
What part of the country are you in? I may know someone.
Good luck!

Right Seat Captain · Post by **Right Seat Captain** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:53 pm

Agreed, excellent opportunity. Your first two steps should be to:
1) Approach a flight school, or a freelance instuctor who will teach on your aircraft, and put together a training plan. Make sure you ask around in more than one place (ie shop around)
2) See the insurance company about putting you on the insurance. Make sure your coverage includes a Flight Instructor as PIC, as long as you are present in the aircraft. Flight Instructors would also prefer to have full hull insurance too.

bob sacamano · Post by **bob sacamano** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:14 pm

$60 + gas.

desksgo · Post by **desksgo** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:47 pm

Stay the course big fella, you've got a nice advantage there and you're going to do fine.

Caiss · Post by **Caiss** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:00 pm

can my grandfather train me?
whats examiner fees
and i dont know the number of the cessna i forgot but i know its not a jet

Right Seat Captain · Post by **Right Seat Captain** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:05 pm

Caiss wrote:can my grandfather train me?

Only if he has a valid Instructor Rating.

mellow_pilot · Post by **mellow_pilot** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:14 am

Read some of the threads in the flight training forum. There is a collection on selecting a flight school different thoughts on different schools etc at the top labled 'announcement'. Start there. Lots of people here can answer any more questions, don't be afraid to ask. Also check out: http://www.frappr.com/avcanada to see if any one from the site is near you, most would be happy to meet and talk with you.

Where'd who go? · Post by **Where'd who go?** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:08 pm

Please see the post about "Logging time in your own aircraft".

WWG

Jugnu · Post by **Jugnu** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 10:50 am

Hi SuperDave,

I know this is a very old post...may not reach you or anyone else here. I'm looking for a free lance to get me checked out and then help me with my IFR and CPS. I have a PPL/night. Toronto area...can anyone recommend a freelance instructor?

Thanks a lot!

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