RE: ? about learning to fly
I flew an aerobird as my first plane. Flew it for 2 -3 months without and instructor. Then I went to an LT 40. I had many succesful flights last fall . I will agree that an instructor is best if you have one available. This is the part many people can't get throught their heads. Not everyone has access to an instructor.
I don't believe the odds are that bad. Practice with the simulator and give it a shot if you don't have access to a trainer. Don't let negative people keep you from entering the hobby. If you don't have access to an instructor I think you will have a very good chance of sucess if you use the simulator.
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