Fly Your Way To A Homesteading Experience

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November/December 1977
By the Mother Earth News editors 
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Having said that, I'd now like to offer some advice of my own to the person just beginning to take flying lessons:

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[1] Find an instructor you're comfortable with, and don't be afraid to switch to another if you feel a loss of rapport. Pick a person who is 100% professional in attitudes and demeanor.

[2] Even if you're completely happy with your instructor, take a lesson now and then from another. You'll learn more.

[3] Don't worry about how long it takes you to solo ... it just isn't important. If your instructor makes a big deal out of early solos, find another instructor.

[4] Remember that no matter how strongly you're motivated, you will have some bad days ... days when it seems as if you'll never be able to put it all together. This happens to all student pilots. Don't dwell on it... believe me, you'll pull through.

SEE YOU IN THE "WILD BLUE"!

If what I've said here has in any way helped convince you to become a flying homesteader ... terrific! I don't think you'll ever regret your decision.

Once, a f riend of mine -a man who's earned his living in the skies for some 20 years (and who's logged even more time as a homesteader) - was asked in my presence what he thought of flying for a living, after all those years. He replied, "It's still better than having fun! "

My sentiments exactly.

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