Sat May 19, 2018 6:50 pm
#1612538
Having been interested in flying from a very young age, and with aspirations of going into an aerospace-engineering career, I'm considering taking flying lessons in order to gain my light aircraft pilot's license.
Currently have only 2 dual flight hours from flying on air experience flights as part of the combined cadet force, and though I presume they wouldn't, am just curious as to whether or not these would count towards the stated necessary flying hours to gain the LAPL.
Have no medical problems so I don't think getting the medical certificate would be very difficult at all.
I'm only 16 right now and while I understand that the minimum age for acquiring an aeroplane LAPL is 17, I've read several stories of similar situations where people have taken all the required lessons, but had to wait until their 17th birthday to receive the actual qualification.
What other things should I consider if I go for this? Would likely be doing the lessons in either a Cessna 150 or a Piper Cherokee - which would you recommend I go for?
Currently have only 2 dual flight hours from flying on air experience flights as part of the combined cadet force, and though I presume they wouldn't, am just curious as to whether or not these would count towards the stated necessary flying hours to gain the LAPL.
Have no medical problems so I don't think getting the medical certificate would be very difficult at all.
I'm only 16 right now and while I understand that the minimum age for acquiring an aeroplane LAPL is 17, I've read several stories of similar situations where people have taken all the required lessons, but had to wait until their 17th birthday to receive the actual qualification.
What other things should I consider if I go for this? Would likely be doing the lessons in either a Cessna 150 or a Piper Cherokee - which would you recommend I go for?