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Mar 24^th, 2005 at 9:44pm

Hawkeye313 Offline
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Okay guys, I need some opinions. Due to financial reasons (house and vechicle payments, wife in school, and my overpaid government position Roll Eyes

) it's gonna be a while before I can swing getting my private ticket. I started thinking about maybe trying ultralights. I figure it's gotta be cheaper and easier to start out on. Can anyone give me a idea about the cost and requirements? I live in the Southeast United States (I figure the U.K. will have different figures). Thanks

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Reply #1 - Mar 25^th, 2005 at 7:52pm

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You might also consider the Recreational Pilot certificate- can't remember the details, but it's basically a pared-down version of the PP. More limitations, but probably a lot cheaper to acquire.
On the other hand, ultralights look like fun, and even owning one is more within reach for the average person. Also will probably give you a better grasp of the basics of flight.

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Reply #2 - Mar 26^th, 2005 at 12:32am

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Actually, the rec. license costs about the same as a PPL.

You may want to look at this though: http://www.sportpilot.org/

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Reply #3 - Mar 26^th, 2005 at 12:35pm

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Don't get a rec. license. Get the Sport Pilot license. Very cool... Grin

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Reply #4 - Mar 26^th, 2005 at 2:41pm

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Here it costs as much as 4000 dollars CAD cheaper getting a recreational than a private. Though im thinking it would probably be more worth while getting your private ticket... as you get to fly pretty much any single piston powered aircraft. Wink

I mean I have financial troubles too, and you do have to do a lot of math to balance the costs. But hey, theres schools where you can pay as you go, and you are not obligated to fly so many times a week, thats really up to you. Of course if you only fly once a month, you better be putting your time in Flight Simulator!! Grin

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Reply #5 - Mar 26^th, 2005 at 6:50pm

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Im getting my rec liscence at the Brampton Flying Club. Its gonna cost about 4300 CAD to get, but still quite a bit cheaper than the 6500 for a private. Also, thats if you train in a C-152. I plan to get the licence on the 152 and then convert to taildragger and fly nothing but. Theres a great little Supercub there that will do nicely.

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Reply #6 - Mar 27^th, 2005 at 6:21pm

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For the long term if you are planning on following flying throughout your life, save and go for the PPL. As said, MUCH more worth it in the long run.

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