I am learning!! I can make turns and take off, but I am still a long way from solo.


Lining up and throttle control for landing is presenting me with some difficulty. I still tend to over-control and still get crossed when flying toward me. I know that my sim is helping me with these problems, but there is no substitute for stick-time. The real problem is....my busy season for work is here and I will have far fewer opportunities to get to the field.

My question is...:

I work in agriculture. I have many open areas with no risk of damage to people or property. Would it be wise to get an electric plane, like a slow stick or maybe something with ailerons to practice with? I know I would probably crash it (often) in attempts to land, but I just wonder what some of you experienced guys and instructors think of such an idea. I have gotten mixed responses to this question from the people I trust at my field.

I agree that trying to fly without an instructor is a very bad idea, but can a student who has had a few lessons safely practice without one? (pay no regard to the cost of an electric plane when considering your answers)

Feel free to flame me if this is another one of those questions that has been asked over and over.

I already know there will be a diversity of opinion here, and I am not committed to the idea at all, but there are certain members, (the list is growing), of this forum who's opinions carry a lot of weight with me.

Thanks in advance guys....(and gals?)