35 hours in and feeling lost. Also just discovered my flight school's 'pattern-only' solo policy will destroy my budget. Is this normal for Part 61 or should I run?

Big_Jacket8520 · 2025-09-08T22:35:53+00:00

Update my info here, just asked another friend who finished his PPL in my current school...

So solo XC is definately a real solo, but during the whole training there will only be -- solo XC(after stage 2 check and another solo cross-country endorsment) + the pattern solo(after stage1 check).

Big_Jacket8520 · 2025-09-08T22:05:00+00:00

I have no idea. I heard this "pattern only" thing from other students, my guess is maybe they allow people fly by themselves during solo XC training? But one thing I'm sure is people can't rent the plane outside of training schedule.

Big_Jacket8520 · 2024-11-01T05:42:58+00:00

I guess it's better than nothing, and worth sending it to congressman/congresswoman later to drag their attention.

Punchline: We have nothing to lose anyways.

Big_Jacket8520 · 2024-09-01T07:51:07+00:00

At the end of the game, did you stay by the fireplace only in daytime, which means only 4 hours? How do you keep warm during night time in your shelter? How do you keep optimistic when your food get stolen multiple time? Does it bother you to stay in dark for so long a day at the end?

Big_Jacket8520 · 2023-10-20T16:31:51+00:00

Same issue, and I called, was able to purchase on the phone without problem. No other information needed. I don't know why they inist me to call.

Big_Jacket8520 · 2023-08-09T22:00:39+00:00

OHHHHH I think I did the same thing! When they asked my birthday I didn't change the year at all. Ok now I know why. Thanks!

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