Hmm... think about it. How much you would spend w/ an instructor compared to trying to "teach" yourself. I kinda thought through the cost and compared the 2 below.

Learning to fly w/ an instructor -

Instruction from instructor = $0 (In most clubs)
Cost for a plane (est.) = $150 - 275 (depending on what you buy)
Questions answered & skills learned = Priceless

You spend about $200-ish on a plane to learn from an instructor w/o paying him/her.


Learning to fly w/o an instructor -

Cost for 2 planes = $400 - 575(again, depending on what you get)

So, your about $450-ish in the hole and on top of that you have no more planes

I think the choice is obvious, IMOsave 200+ dollars and find a good instructor - it'll save you money and frustration.


TF96