Oh by the way don't believe all you read about flight instruction and how long it will take and how much money the average person will spend. On average there are a lot of deal's on good quality used merchandise starting at around $150.00 for a used trainer, usually in good shape and sometimes almost new.
For example, a buddy box instructor just acquired a new trainer from his former student for free but the almost pilot never learned to fly, hmmm I wonder why that went that way?
If you want some free instruction information that is a reality check, look at,
www.lighthousehobby
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