I have been working on my PPL for 4 months now. I have 28 hours and have not soloed yet. I don't think I am ready to solo but my instructor says I am. My 141 school requires that I take a stage check with one of the senior instructors before I solo. I do not think I will pass this stage check, my instructor thinks I will. The average estimated cost from this school was $7,200. I have already spent $7,730.
My original intention when I started flying was to be a professional. Things have changed for me and I only want to do it as a hobby now.
My problem is I am a full time student and have a part time job. I don't have the time or money to keep putting into this. How difficult would it be to stop flying now and pick it up later in life, when I have more time and money? Would I have to start over because of loss of proficiency? Would this be more costly than finishing up cross country stuff now?
Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated!
My original intention when I started flying was to be a professional. Things have changed for me and I only want to do it as a hobby now.
My problem is I am a full time student and have a part time job. I don't have the time or money to keep putting into this. How difficult would it be to stop flying now and pick it up later in life, when I have more time and money? Would I have to start over because of loss of proficiency? Would this be more costly than finishing up cross country stuff now?
Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated!