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First time flying a plane? Smooth sailing
It's one thing to jump on a commercial airliner and fly from place to place. Hopping on a puddle jumper, as many folks call them, is an entirely different experience. But rather than just riding in one of these tiny planes, I opted to take a flight lesson and actually fly a plane for my first time at Tampa North Flight Center in Lutz. (www.tampabay.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I got my PPL about ten years ago. It was great fun and well worth the money. I used Microsoft Flt Sim many times during my training to help with my flying technique and especially with learning to make use the radio correctly. I agree with the previous post- get all the help you can from outside sources and it will greatly enhance your experience.
Mark: Get Microsoft flight simulator 2004 or FSX and get control stick and rudder pedals then practice, practice and practice some more - before and between regular flight lessons. Pilot training gets tough - so it's smart to augment your lessons. Home study using Gleim or other flight training books are very important sources for flying techniques plus all the rules and regs. The bottom line is stay ahead of the instructor.
My first flight I won in a Auction for free was a Cessna 172 Skyhawk which is in my profile pic N53020. It was also my first pilot lesson as well and keep in mind the floor of the Cessna vibrates and can make your feet fall asleep haha!
The 11AC is a metal tubing frame with wood spars and ribs, covered with a cloth and doped up to make the cloth shrink tight. My brother nad I bought a very used one, befI had even taken a lesson, in which I acquired my SEL. We spent the first winter totally rebuilding it.
It is a 2 seater with no back seat but a luggage area for 120 max #.
It is a 2 seater with no back seat but a luggage area for 120 max #.
FYI the back seat is roomy and comfortable. its got better seats then most airlines!
I FLEW THAT PLANE BEFORE!