Plans Change

[cignaguy]

Howdy Howdy Folks. I haven't been on this forum in quite some time. Just wanted to chime in too and say that I chose the FBO route as well. I am working on my Instrument rating here in Denver. I fly at Flights, Inc. out of KAPA. It is a great school located at a great Class D airport (2nd busiest gen av airport in the U.S. I believe) and it is under some sweet Class B, so lots of learning opportunities.

I considered the academy route, but figured I didn't want to drop that kind of dough and will hopefully get it done cheaper than $50K. I quit my cube job at the end of August, took a little time off and just started my Instrument rating last week. I have flown 3 times thus far, with another flight tomorrow. I am trying to fly 3-4 times per week, as that is what my instructor recommended. I told him that I was thinking of 5 times per week and he said that retention decreases after about 4 times. I try to keep up with the homestudy ground stuff on the other days.

I am still actually deciding if I want a career in law enforcement or aviation, but I figured it couldn't hurt to go ahead and work on the instrument rating at the same time I am applying to police departments.

Hope all is well, and good luck with the flying, PGA and everyone else!