Thu Mar 17, 2022 1:50 pm
#1904120
Big Question - still 50/50.
I have a new LAPL and Night Rating with enough hours to go for my PPL GFT anytime.
The sole purpose of the PPL would be to do the IR (R). This is becuase I want to be able to know how to fly in IMC. But...I don't think I wish to fly in IMC overmuch, just to be able to know what to do and also to learn how to do it.
The LAPL is already getting me great flights with pilot friends and UK only flying is ok for now. I think the LAPL might allow EU flights at some point too but for the next few years I think I'll be fine in the pax seat on Euro jaunts.
So...with the medical costs, QXC, non-lifetime ticket, exam and training costs (mock test etc), I could just ask one of our syndicate FIs or even my 'official' FI teach me IMC on the LAPL. Not NBD holds etc just the basics. That would tick the boxes for now and I could look at the PPL next year. This - as I type it - seems the obvious choice but...have others done the PPL then IR (R) and love it? Am I missing something perhaps? I do think I'll do the IR (R) later but for now perhaps wiser to wait or - simply because it will make me a more capable flyer - should I get it squared away early doors?
Thank you,
TW
I have a new LAPL and Night Rating with enough hours to go for my PPL GFT anytime.
The sole purpose of the PPL would be to do the IR (R). This is becuase I want to be able to know how to fly in IMC. But...I don't think I wish to fly in IMC overmuch, just to be able to know what to do and also to learn how to do it.
The LAPL is already getting me great flights with pilot friends and UK only flying is ok for now. I think the LAPL might allow EU flights at some point too but for the next few years I think I'll be fine in the pax seat on Euro jaunts.
So...with the medical costs, QXC, non-lifetime ticket, exam and training costs (mock test etc), I could just ask one of our syndicate FIs or even my 'official' FI teach me IMC on the LAPL. Not NBD holds etc just the basics. That would tick the boxes for now and I could look at the PPL next year. This - as I type it - seems the obvious choice but...have others done the PPL then IR (R) and love it? Am I missing something perhaps? I do think I'll do the IR (R) later but for now perhaps wiser to wait or - simply because it will make me a more capable flyer - should I get it squared away early doors?
Thank you,
TW