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Originally Posted by fanaudical
Very cool. The Grumman Goose is my all time favorite aircraft. I have always dreamed of owning one but have never acted on that. Don't even have my pilots license. This is a great thread and has been inspiring me to look into going after at least my sport license. Any advice for somebody getting into flight "late in the game"?
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Great! It’s “NEVER” to late, by the way.
There are several option but what you could check out would be your local EAA Chapter. Ours in Placerville and I know the one at the Auburn airport offers ground schools during the week at certain times of the year. Here at KPVF, they do not charge to take the course, but you will need to buy the material. They just want you using whatever material they will be using to teach. Sometimes there are CFI’s helping and you just might hit it off with one. There are online courses and study material from Sporty’s or King, and many others too.
Another option is to visit your nearest flight school. Many offer an introduction flight and a brief mini lesson in either a light sport or other platform, you know, to sink the hook.[emoji2]. You could make a good contact there as well. One thing to keep in mind regarding your actual flight lessons. To get the most out of it, you will need to find an instructor you mesh with. You could fly with the most knowledgeable flight instructor but if there isn’t chemistry between you two, your wasting your money and time.
You are spending your hard earned cash so you call the shots on who instructs you the way that works best for you. I know everyone on the forum has a story, good and bad regarding instruction. All I am sayin is just keep that in mind.
KNS said it best, stay small and local to meet your needs....Good luck and please keep us updated on your journey.
Cheers
Bugs
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