If you are considering getting your pilot’s license, but you aren’t sure you’re ready for the commitment, a flying experience in Plymouth may be just what you’re looking for. It’s a great way to try things out to help you decide whether becoming a pilot is something you want to aim for. If it is, this one-off lesson will count towards your total number of logged hours; if it isn’t, then it saves you money on membership fees that you would have had to pay for your lessons.
Learning to Fly
If you decide that you want to pursue your goal of getting your pilot’s license, then you must decide which type of license is best for you. For a career in aviation, consider a full PPL (Private Pilot license.) If you just want a license for fun and sport, then the LAPL (Light Aircraft Pilot License) may be better suited to your needs. Click here to get more details.
Making the right choice at the start of your training is important, so it’s best to talk to one of the trained staff members to help you decide. Ideally, instructors tend to teach each lesson in the same aircraft for consistency purposes. Some of the choices in aircrafts are:
* Cessna 152: This is a low cost solution, and is the ‘standard’ of training across the UK. While it’s very forgiving and nimble, it has a reduced comfort level, and is less able to handle all-weather situations.
* Cessna 172: This aircraft offers more comfort and room than the 152, and offers stronger performance. Its ability to handle high winds makes it a good choice for training in the winter, as opposed to the 152, for just a slightly higher premium.
* Piper PA28 Warrior III: This aircraft offers premium comfort, performance and state-of-the-art instrumentation. This is ideal if you’re looking to enter the field of aviation.
How long does it take to learn to fly?
This largely depends on your schedule and lifestyle, but generally it can take up to a year to gain your pilot’s license. Flying experience in Plymouth and other areas in the UK depend upon weather conditions among many other factors. If you want to become a commercial pilot, the process can take years, and you’ll have to log many hours in several different types of aircrafts.
A great flying experience in Plymouth can be as rewarding as it is challenging. Becoming a pilot is not an easy process, but well worth the time and effort. Get in touch with Devon & Somerset Flight Training today for further information.
