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[MFRskyknight]

Thats about 1600 at most FBOs, thats a LOT to manage for a 16 year old even with 2 jobs.

I seriously doubt I (15 years old) could make over 1000 per month with 2 jobs, even if I was 16. Right now I'm getting by with 2.5 hours a month paying half of it from savings (not college savings or anything, I actually started a savings account for flight training kinda). But, I'm going to get a job as soon as I am 16 and can solo, $70 an hour is much better than 110, so I can manage more.

I am referring of course to time without an instructor. 15 hours a month @ $60 for a 152 runs me about $800 (block time discount), usually less 'cause somehow it always ends up that I don't get to fly that much. Stupid Oregon weather for ya.

If I was 15, I'd get whatever job you can and save up some cash for your private. Even if you make as little as $500 a month mowing lawns or something (don't laugh, there are CFIs out there that would envy you), and your 16th birthday is at least a few months off, you would have a couple grand on hand to get your solo and well into your training.

Just try not to spend it all on penny candies and wiener whistles.

MFR