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Originally Posted by brocoli
On a side note, i'm going for a my discovery flight this weekend to see if I want to take my private pilots license. Does any one have some questions that I should be asking the flight school about the planes they use, flight time or random things that they have learned in getting their license? Any help would be appreciated.
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Congratulations on getting started. You'll want to ask about what types of aircraft the school operates and the hourly rates, the number of instructors they have and availability.
You'll probably see these same tips everywhere, but here is some general advice:
1. Fly regularly. Gaps in your training will lead to time and money spent re-learning skills.
2. Study the training materials. Watch youtube videos posted by flight schools. If you have a good understanding of the concepts before a lesson, it will tend to go much smoother.
3. Make sure you have a good relationship with your flight instructor. Some are more suited to instructing than others, and some personality types don't mesh well. Don't hesitate to try another instructor if you are struggling.
4. Don't be too hard on yourself. Everyone has flights that didn't go as planned or landings that you would like to forget. Persevere and learn from those challenges.
Good luck!