Originally Posted by WVOtoGO

Frustrated ?!?! What you should be, is looking for a new flight school.

If you’re not 100% comfortable with the aircraft provided, then find someone else to provide the aircraft !!

From day one of this venture of yours, we’ve given you plenty of advice. But none so serious as this.

“I almost came really close to throwing in the towel asking for the rest of my money back and going someplace else.”, you say ???
Well listen up good, girl. This is not an issue or feeling that you can look back on and say “I wish I had done just that.” By then, it’s too late.

And you can love the instructor you have all the way to the ground as well. So don’t sell yourself any crap about “but he’s a great instructor”, etc.

If you are not 100% comfortable with the aircraft you are flying. Move on. NOW!!

It may cost you a bit more in the big picture to get caught up with a new instructor someplace else. But, look at the other possible “cost you” here.

Your stories are not of major life threatening aircraft issues. But they are the big red flags of what’s quite possible there.
Trust me. I’ve seen plenty of this type of thing turn into great tragedy. Plenty.


BTW - “WE ARE GOING” If you were comfortable, fine. But, please don’t forget #1 rule: Take-offs are optional. Landings are mandatory.


I don't mean to sound like your dad here. But I've spent enough time looking into his eyes to feel that he'd agree with all this. And I think you know that as well.