2007-07-22 16:24:20 · 9 answers · asked by Dr. Illegal Morphine 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Im not trying to get paid.
2007-07-22 16:39:27 · update #1
ALOT OF OVERNITE PILOTS FLYING FREIGHT ON SMALL TWINS WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE COMPANY. THEY FLY PART 135. ASK AROUND AT THE AIRPORT, THATS HOW I DID IT.
2007-07-23 03:09:46 · answer #1 · answered by steven f 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, if you figure that one out, let me know.... I could use some free flying as well.
Seriously, safety pilot is a required crew member and so it is completely log able. I am not so sure that a bunch of second in command time is what anyone hiring is looking for, but you can sure log it.
A person trying to get a instrument rating can fly under the hood or some visibility limiting device for practice without a flight instructor if there is a qualified safety pilot on board. Of course in instrument conditions that safety pilot becomes Pilot in command, but the guy working on his instrument ticket can also log the time as PIC. You would be the person responsible for the flight, but the rated pilot can log all the time where he is the sole manipulator of the flight control of an airplane for which he is rated, and that doesn't mean instrument rated.
You could even fly instruments with this student and let them fly, even though he/she would not be able to log the time as dual received.
So, go find someone with a nice airplane, plenty of money, and no instrument rating and help them and yourself as well. This will not reduce the number of hours of dual required for them to get their rating, but should help them gain experience.
2007-07-23 01:12:37 · answer #2 · answered by plezurgui 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stephens got the answer. I've not flown since the evacuation in 1975 so I don't know if those other stupid can't do answers are correct or not. I also can't figure why you went with Instrument before commercial. But then I'm old school.
There were too many pilots in 75 for me to stay in the game so I ended up in Oil Patch. But one thing I do remember is you stay in the rules, the sky is the limit. People who say you can't do it are pissed off cuz they didn't. Don't quit your day job yet but keep hanging around.
2007-07-23 14:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by Caretaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on your newest rating. It's one of the most difficult to obtain and THE MOST IMPORTANT. Now you can go out and actually learn to fly.
Unless you have a friend or family member who owns an aircraft, it's difficult to get "free" flight time w/o a commercial and/or CFI rating.
The only thing you could do is go to the local airport and try and make friends with an aircraft owner. You just might be lucky enough to find a lonely pilot looking for someone to fly with.
Good luck.
2007-07-23 00:52:52 · answer #4 · answered by Joe Pilot 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, since you are not a commercial pilot, you cannot be compensated to fly which means you must foot the bill for at least part of any flying you do... you might find someone that needs to fly someplace that would be willing to split the cost with you while you do all the flying and get all the hours...
2007-07-22 23:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by ALOPILOT 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
join your local Civil Air Patrol squadron, and get yourself flying, you won't pay for missions, and often times, renting a CAP plane will be at a cheaper rate. good luck getting missions though...
-pat
2007-07-23 06:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by Patrick P 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think you can, except if you have "connections" with another [experienced] pilot who can assist you in building hours.
2007-07-23 02:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by sυnnỵ 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
My Mentor, (flight instructor), told me, "in aviation, the only thing you get free.......... is bad advice."
2007-07-22 23:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
No.
2007-07-23 03:08:54 · answer #9 · answered by MALIBU CANYON 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋