The best way to get 250 hrs.

[heavy_d]

I just finished my instrument and need about 130 more hours to get my commercial. I'm only 18, so I don't have much money. Are there any other ways to build hours other than flying safety for people?

 

[Kream926]

if you can see it, log it.














j/k

i cant think of any

 

[minitour]

Get your ground instructor certificate(s) and teach ground schools for the local FBOs in exchange for hours.

Clean planes for hours.

-mini

 

[Goose Egg]

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[aucfi]

Do like I did and get a part time job working at a shop helping out with 100 hour and annual inspections. The knowledge you will learn is extremely beneficial plus there are usually possibilities to ferry aircraft.

Also you will meet a lot of owners who just might be looking for someone to fly with them on trips or whatever. Also if you get your CFI, you will know a lot of owners who will need flight reviews or IPCs.

good luck


au

 

[350DRIVER]

Just a few ideas that come to mind>



1) Network
2) Network
3) Network
4) Network
5) Network
6) Network
7) Network
8) Network
9) Network
10) Network
11) And finally, "network", probably one of the biggest single most important things that a low timer can do to obtain the time, contacts, references, future stepping stones, etc.

 

[chperplt]

350

What do you think about networking?

 

[350DRIVER]

350

What do you think about networking?

I miss those early on networking days)

How is the 80 treating you?. Probably glad those commuting days into the buckeye state are over. Seems like the growth potential (equipment), shorter upgrade times should all play in your favor. Glad you got the gig....

3 5 0

 

[JediNein]

Dr. DeBakey is chancellor emeritus of the Baylor College of Medicine

350,

Besides chancellor emeritus of Baylor, who is Dr. DeBakey? Your hero? Friend? Ride? What??

Fly SAFE!
Jedi Nein

 

[350DRIVER]

350,

Besides chancellor emeritus of Baylor, who is Dr. DeBakey? Your hero? Friend? Ride? What??

Fly SAFE!
Jedi Nein

Who is Dr. DeBakey?. He is an internationally recognized and respected physician and surgeon, noted for his pioneering work in the field of cardiovascular surgery, as well as for his innovative research into this and other fields of medicine. He is credited with inventing and perfecting scores of medical devices, techniques and procedures which have led to healthy hearts and productive lives for millions throughout the world. Dacron arteries, arterial bypass operations, artificial hearts, heart pumps and heart transplants to name a few. A web search could probably give you more detail should you have aquired the "thirst" for more information

Hero?. nawww... I really have none that I can recall but with age supposedly comes memory loss so I am not really sure I can honestly answer that with regards to whether or not I had "any" in my younger years since the memory seems to only go back so far present day.

Friend?. Some would call it that, I have met him on numerous occasions, functions, charity benefits, etc. Is he a close friend?. I would have to say no.

Ride?. I never knew he was in the automobile industry, hell, I guess I learn something new every day.

What?. What is What?.

3 5 0

You fly SAFE too!

 

[chperplt]

The 80 is a blast to fly and sitting reserve at home (and not getting called) is even better!

Upgrade should be quick and hopfully growth will continue.

Chp

 

[350DRIVER]

The 80 is a blast to fly and sitting reserve at home (and not getting called) is even better!

Upgrade should be quick and hopfully growth will continue.

Chp

Good news then, seems like the company has a strong financial plan in place for growth, equipment, expansion, etc. Glad you were able to get onboard and be able to be "home".

 

[chperplt]

I think they've positioned themselves for success... Only time will tell.

Take it easy.

 

[TonyC]

I just finished my instrument and need about 130 more hours to get my commercial. I'm only 18, so I don't have much money. Are there any other ways to build hours other than flying safety for people?

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[A Squared]

I really have none that I can recall but with age supposedly comes memory loss so I am not really sure I can honestly answer that with regards to whether or not I had "any" in my younger years since the memory seems to only go back so far present day.

Uhhhhh, you're 26 years old, if you're experincing memory loss, you need to see a neurologist.

 

[350DRIVER]

Uhhhhh, you're 26 years old, if you're experincing memory loss, you need to see a neurologist.

The comment had a sarcastic twist to it, actually that entire response was intended to come across that way.

 

[sopdan]

Also if you get your CFI, you will know a lot of owners who will need flight reviews or IPCs.

Doesn't really help him out right now, though, as he's trying to build time to get his comm.

 

[A Squared]

The comment had a sarcastic twist to it, actually that entire response was intended to come across that way.

Ahhh, OK I missed the sarcasm

 

[aucfi]

Doesn't really help him out right now, though, as he's trying to build time to get his comm.

Also if you get your CFI, you will know a lot of owners who will need flight reviews or IPCs.

No it wont help him now but if he gets his CFI he will know these people and they will know him.

 

[sopdan]

Yeah, bud, I saw the "if."

 

[onthebeach]

250 hours and a commercial ticket? That's easy.

Just go see your Army recruiter. 18 months from now you could have OVER 250 hours, AND a commercial and instrument certificate.

Oh....you wanted an AIRPLANE commercial?

Never mind.

 

[W.S.C.O.D.]

You could work as lineman at the local fbo (make contacts)

Hookup with someone who does angel flights, ride along

The flight school were i teach, has a person who sits at the desk a few days a week in trade for flight time.

wash planes

steal a plane

get a large school loan

If your still in high school see if there is a charter magnet school around that provides flight training (they do exist)

Good luck

dont give up!

 

[W.S.C.O.D.]

oh yeah

Dont forget that 50 of those hours can be in a sim! (part 61)

Thats how i did it!

 

[cforst513]

I just finished my instrument and need about 130 more hours to get my commercial. I'm only 18, so I don't have much money. Are there any other ways to build hours other than flying safety for people?

where do you live? i'm in the same boat. get my instrument on thursday (hopefully). i'm gonna time build w/ 3 others, i think

 

[Almerick07]

part 141, you only need 190hrs

 

[chperplt]

You can always buy a cheap ticket on Southwest... Take a window seat and say "clear left" and "clear right"... Log it as safety pilot.

Do the regs actually say you have to be at a flight station to log time????

 

[cforst513]

part 141, you only need 190hrs

yeah, but how much of that is dual? a LOT! it comes out cheaper not to do it part 141. i've already done the math for my own situation.

 

[minitour]

part 141, you only need 190hrs

...or less depending on the school's syllabus.

-mini

 

[BushwickBill]

You can always buy a cheap ticket on Southwest... Take a window seat and say "clear left" and "clear right"... Log it as safety pilot.

Do the regs actually say you have to be at a flight station to log time????

Haha.

Get a job pumping gas at the local FBO. Worked for me.

 

[heavy_d]

You can always buy a cheap ticket on Southwest... Take a window seat and say "clear left" and "clear right"... Log it as safety pilot.

Do the regs actually say you have to be at a flight station to log time????

Maybe that might work if I could get a 737 type with 130 hrs. and convince the co-pilot to switch seats with me.