Private pilot's license

[Straight Arrow]

As a pilot who initially flew small planes, then flew US Army helicopters for twenty years, I encourage and commend someone wanting to aviate. However, keep in mind that it is not like riding a bicycle or driving a car. Proficiency as a pilot is a skill and ability gained through practice after practice, constantly and continuously. Often you see aircraft practicing touch & go's. Soaring with delight above the landscape, challenging the grip of gravity is the easy part. Take-offs, landings, and emergency procedures are a different realm and require study, thought, and lots of practice. Rules, regulations, and helpful knowledge are gained and maintained through constant study, update, and implementation.

 

[Hem]

I came pretty close to taking flying lessons back in '87. Talked with a guy at that airstrip North of Gardiner right above the Yellowstone. Its pretty windy there.
I realize now I'd rather not lawn dart.

 

[Straight Arrow]

I am the only non-male pilot in my family including uncles and cousins. Even my mom had her pilots license.

??? Confusing.

 

[Nuts]

??? Confusing.

all my male cousins and uncles are/were pilots. My mom had her pilots license. I see how that was confusing especially in this day and age

 

[Straight Arrow]

all my male cousins and uncles are/were pilots. My mom had her pilots license. I see how that was confusing especially in this day and age

You are female? Is that correct? It's the "non-male" expression that confused me.

 

[338win]

Do a sport pilot license first. Flying has become increasingly expensive. Make sure you learn about risk assessments and make objective go/no go calls for flying. Too many people burn in.

 

[Nuts]

You are female? Is that correct?

Ok. I will go back and correct it. It should have read. I am the only non-pilot male in my family. Good grief. lol

 

[Straight Arrow]

Ok. I will go back and correct it. It should have read. I am the only non-pilot male in my family. Good grief. lol

Good grief! How else could one interpret the phrase "non-male pilot"?

 

[Deez Nutz]

I bought a cub and got my ppl a few years ago. It's been a blast. It's the coolest thing I've ever done. My interest is in "backcountry/bush" flying so I've been flying around landing anywhere I can find. No interest in landing on pavement although sometimes it is necessary.

 

[Straight Arrow]

I bought a cub and got my ppl a few years ago. It's been a blast. It's the coolest thing I've ever done. My interest is in "backcountry/bush" flying so I've been flying around landing anywhere I can find. No interest in landing on pavement although sometimes it is necessary.

Where? What state?

 

[Deez Nutz]

Where? What state?

I'm over in Dillon.

 

[Straight Arrow]

I'm over in Dillon.

SW Montana ... what great country to fly, especially in a Super Cub!

 

[Deez Nutz]

SW Montana ... what great country to fly, especially in a Super Cub!

Its a blast, lots of BLM 2 tracks which are legal to land on. I've got a j-5 currently but hoping to sell and get into a super cub in the somewhat near future.