3 days ago you posted this video. 3 days ago I did my very first discovery in Schaumburg and confirmed that I am definitely going for my PPL now. Nice video man !
Awesome to hear! The discovery flight is such an exciting step to take in your flight training process, it makes everything seem so real. How much flying did you get to do? And good luck in your training!
Agreed! An awesome perk I didn’t even know existed. But once I did, had to jump on the opportunity. Great financial assistance. Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed.
It’s a great work perk! I didn’t know about it at first, and it definitely helped push me to finally start flying lessons. As far as I know, once you purchase the Sporty’s Learn to Fly course you have that content for life. Which is cool in case you ever want to go back and do any review.
Almost no one will finish with 40 hours. You did great finishing with 52 hours with the current average in the 60-70 hour range today - especially in a towered, complicated airspace
Agreed! It’s very hard to finish at the minimum requirements. Just not feasible unless you’re doing some sort of accelerated program. I was proud finishing at 52 hours! It’s important to remember it doesn’t matter how long it takes you, everyone learns and retains at a different pace. Getting your PPL is an accomplishment no matter what!
@@StingrayAlex For sure! The 40hr minimum never really considered the need to learn ATC and radio work that's essential in most of the country today. I had 81hrs going into my checkride, but I also couldn't take the checkride until my 17th birthday
@@planeplaces that’s a good point! I really appreciated doing my training at a busy towered airport, makes you super comfortable on the radios by default. Would suggest a towered field to anyone! And congrats on the 81 hours, that’s a ton of great experience.
Hi, thanks for watching and thanks for the question! On average, I’d say I flew every week and a half to two weeks. Sometimes it was a couple times in a two week span, sometimes maybe 2-3 weeks in between depending on work and other things going on. Also, lessons were probably 2-3 hours start to finish. Between maybe 30 min of ground school, and then preflighting and flying, I was typically at the flight school for a full 3 hours.
3 days ago you posted this video. 3 days ago I did my very first discovery in Schaumburg and confirmed that I am definitely going for my PPL now. Nice video man !
We should connect. I will do my discovery on Sunday.
Awesome to hear! The discovery flight is such an exciting step to take in your flight training process, it makes everything seem so real. How much flying did you get to do? And good luck in your training!
@@JenniAviation Did you do your Discovery Flight? If so, how did it go?!
Gotta love the LTP benefits!
Agreed! An awesome perk I didn’t even know existed. But once I did, had to jump on the opportunity. Great financial assistance.
Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed.
that is awesome that boeing does that!
Also when you purchase the sporty course how long do you have access to that info...does it expire?
It’s a great work perk! I didn’t know about it at first, and it definitely helped push me to finally start flying lessons.
As far as I know, once you purchase the Sporty’s Learn to Fly course you have that content for life. Which is cool in case you ever want to go back and do any review.
Almost no one will finish with 40 hours. You did great finishing with 52 hours with the current average in the 60-70 hour range today - especially in a towered, complicated airspace
Agreed! It’s very hard to finish at the minimum requirements. Just not feasible unless you’re doing some sort of accelerated program. I was proud finishing at 52 hours!
It’s important to remember it doesn’t matter how long it takes you, everyone learns and retains at a different pace. Getting your PPL is an accomplishment no matter what!
@@StingrayAlex For sure! The 40hr minimum never really considered the need to learn ATC and radio work that's essential in most of the country today. I had 81hrs going into my checkride, but I also couldn't take the checkride until my 17th birthday
@@planeplaces that’s a good point! I really appreciated doing my training at a busy towered airport, makes you super comfortable on the radios by default. Would suggest a towered field to anyone! And congrats on the 81 hours, that’s a ton of great experience.
Thanks bro
No problem! Lmk if you have any questions. Thanks for watching.
so awesome
Pretty cool Boeing gives you bonuses!!😊
Agreed! It’s an awesome incentive. Curious if any other companies offer anything like that.
How often per week did you fly? How long were your lessons?
Hi, thanks for watching and thanks for the question! On average, I’d say I flew every week and a half to two weeks. Sometimes it was a couple times in a two week span, sometimes maybe 2-3 weeks in between depending on work and other things going on. Also, lessons were probably 2-3 hours start to finish. Between maybe 30 min of ground school, and then preflighting and flying, I was typically at the flight school for a full 3 hours.
@@StingrayAlex
Alex come fly helicopters 🚁
Ha idk about that, might stick to airplanes 😜
@@StingrayAlex alright