How long does training for student, sport, recreational, or private licenses "count" toward your license, before it's considered outdated/expired? Can you start the process, intending to spread out the expense over something like 5 years, or in that situation, do you need to "save up" and do it all within a year or two?
Bonus question - My luck that I'm just starting to look into this, and there's a private pilot ground school course starting tomorrow nearby. Is it premature for me to take this class, not having taken any other steps? Would it be over my head, or would I need to take it again if I don't get the private license within a certain amount of time taking the class?
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You can take as long as you like to learn to fly, although spreading it out over multiple years will actually cost more, not less. The reason is that you forget things and take a lot longer to develop the right reactions, muscle memory and feel for the aircraft. So try to fly as much as possible and do your license as quickly as possible, within whatever time and budget limits you have; I know that not everyone has the time and money to learn to fly in one month or even one year.
As for a ground school course, they're often planned to end with you taking the knowledge test required for private pilots and that test might even be included in the price. When you take the test it's valid for two years. If you don't pass your final checkride within those two years then you'll have to do the knowledge test again first. But that doesn't mean you have to do a ground school course again, you can work with an instructor and by yourself to refresh your knowledge.
But if you're not sure about how/when to start training then the best thing you can do is talk to an instructor about your situation and expectations. Any good flight school will be happy to have someone sit down with you and answer whatever questions you have. An introductory flight would be a great way to start, if you haven't already done that.
You can take as long as you want to train with the caveat that the longer you take the more money you will spend and the less progress you'll make for each hour of training undertaken. Aside from all the minimum times, which you are sure to meet and exceed with an extended training schedule, they only time-based requirements when you take the checkride are:
It would be rare to not have at least 3 hours with an instructor before your checkride to do final training and a mock checkride, so this requirement should be easily met. As long as you take your written test when you can envision taking your practical test within the next 2 years, you are fine to take your time training.
Our British Airways flight from London to San Francisco was due to take off at 10.40am. And as with all long-haul flights, we were advised to arrive at the airport three hours before departure. To allow for sufficient time for bag drop and security. And a lengthy breakfast in the British Airways lounge obviously.
Boarding commenced around 10am. As long-haul aircrafts tend to be considerably larger than the standard short-haul aircrafts, boarding does take its time. And our flight from London to San Francisco was no exception. It seemed to take forever for everyone to board, stow away luggage and settle down. Not the least because we had an almost full flight. But it was not just us that took a while to board. Luggage was a little late as well, resulting in a slight delay right from the start. Instead of the planned 10.40 departure time, it was 10.55 when we left the stand. Only to join the rather long queue at the runway. By the time we eventually took off, it was already 11.30. Meaning we started our 11-hour flight to San Francisco with 50 minutes delay.
Thirty minutes into the flight the crew started handing out the first round of drinks, along with a little snack of pretzels. As by now it was already midday, we had the full bar service on offer. Plus, we were offered red or white wine to go with our lunch later.
12.11: Are we there yet? This must be a new record for Mr T. It had taken him a mere 41 minutes to ask the dreaded question. But to be honest, I think he just wanted to wind me up a little. For the rest of the flight he bit his tongue and did not ask again.
As we started the second hour, lunch service started. And first up were the special meals. Up to 48 hours before a long-haul flight you have the option of requesting a special meal, like vegetarian / vegan, halal, coeliac or simply low fat / low calorie. Mr T had opted for the low-calorie option, whereas I decided to chance it with the standard meal. Therefore, his meal came way earlier than mine. The British Airways low-calorie meal option on our flight was a bean salad, steamed chicken with polenta, sauce and steamed broccoli, a bread roll with margarine and a fruit salad.
As the British Airways standard meal, I had a choice of chicken and mash or pasta with pesto (the pasta being the vegetarian option). Along with a side salad, bread roll and butter, cheddar cheese and crackers and a mango and passion fruit posset for dessert. Plus a Graze box, which I kept for snacking later.
As we flew over Greenland there was more snow scenery to be seen. Other than that, the next two hours were fairly quiet, and we were all either watching movies or trying to sleep. Somewhere in the sixth hour we had a round of ice cream, to keep us going.
In the ninth hour it was time for dinner. This time we were served a folded pizza with either pepperoni or mozzarella/pesto filling, along with a pasta salad, followed by a flap jack. Meanwhile, a rather disappointed Mr T was served the same chicken dish as earlier (SPOILER ALERT: for the flight back he changed his meal preference and opted for the standard meal instead).
I was surprised that in the end the eleven hour flight felt nowhere near as bad as I feared. And with a whole week of exploring San Francisco ahead of us, we were in best spirit and ready to hit town.
Using discretion and common sense, I eat and drink whatever I like when I'm on the road. I've stayed healthy throughout a six-week trip traveling from Europe to India. By following these basic guidelines, I never once suffered from Tehran Tummy or Delhi Belly.
Take precautions on the flight. Long flights are dehydrating. I ask for "two orange juices with no ice" every chance I get. Eat lightly, stay hydrated, and have no coffee or alcohol and only minimal sugar until the flight's almost over.
Some people are susceptible to blood clots in their legs during long flights (factors include obesity, age, genetics, smoking, and use of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy). You can reduce the risk by flexing your ankles and not crossing your legs while seated, taking short walks hourly, and staying hydrated; those at greatest risk can wear compression socks.
Mask up. Just like at home, travelers with suppressed immune systems and the super-vigilant may want to wear a face mask in close quarters and crowds, such as on flights or packed subways.
Eat nutritiously. The longer your trip, the more you'll be affected by an inadequate diet. Budget travelers often eat more carbohydrates and less protein to stretch their travel dollars. But protein helps you resist infection and rebuilds muscles. Supplemental super-vitamins, taken regularly, help me to at least feel healthy.
Keep clean. Wash your hands often, keep your nails clean, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Carry and use a hand sanitizer, such as Purell (must contain at least 60 percent alcohol to be effective against coronavirus). Remember that hand sanitizers are an adjunct to, not a replacement for, hand washing with soap and warm water.
Practice safe sex. Sexually transmitted diseases are just as common in Europe as in the US. Take precautions. Condoms are readily available at pharmacies and from restroom vending machines.
Whatever your racket, you'll find ways to keep in practice as you travel if you really want to. Most big-city private tennis and swim clubs welcome foreign guests for a small fee, which is a good way to make friends as well as stay fit.
Give yourself a break. Europe can do to certain travelers what southern France did to Vincent van Gogh. Romantics can get the sensory bends, patriots can get their flags burned, and anyone can suffer from culture shock. Europe is not particularly impressed by America or Americans, and it will challenge many things you always assumed were above the test of reason.
On a longer trip, it can be refreshing to take a break from Europe every so often. Enjoy a long, dark, air-conditioned trip back to California in a movie theater. Loiter in the lobby of a world-class hotel, where the local culture is lost under a big-business bucket of intercontinental whitewash. Or simply stop at a Starbucks. A taste of home can do wonders to refresh the struggling traveler's spirit.
Headaches and Other Aches: Try requesting "paracetamol" to get acetaminophen (Tylenol) when you need to soothe headaches, sore feet, bruises, Italian traffic, and other minor problems.
Fever: A high fever merits medical attention, particularly for children. A normal temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit equals 37 Celsius. If your thermometer reads 40C, you're boiling at 104F. You can use acetaminophen to bring down a fever, along with putting cold washcloths on your forehead for relief.
Abrasions: Clean abrasions thoroughly with soap to prevent or control infection, and cover with a clean bandage. First-aid supplies are readily available at phramacies throughout Europe.
Blisters and Chafing: Moleskin, cushioned blister bandages, tape, or double-layer socks can prevent or lessen problems with your feet. Cover any irritated area before it blisters. Avoid problems by breaking in your shoes in advance and wearing good socks. Many walkers swear by anti-blister balm sold in running shops and sporting-goods stores (apply it anywhere friction may cause a problem). 152ee80cbc
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