Beefitarian, how do you rent planes ( or even fly your own) if you're not current?

This is exactly my thing: I currently live in a city close to 3 flight schools, so I'm thinking now might be an opportunity to go for my PPL. I think I can dedicate the time to get it done in about 8 months. But I'm really torn. In all likelihood, I will be moving to Newfoundland in the spring. When...

Thanks for the info. And i definitely hear you loud and clear. While I'd like to fly as often as possible, the reality of flying in Newfoundland is between crazy weather and a 4 hour commute to get the plane, I won't be able to fly that often. I just wanted to see what it means to remain current bec...

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but i can't seem to find a straight answer for this: i'm thinking of going for my PPL. What's involved in remaining current? The reason I ask is because i'll be flying out of Newfoundland and there's nowhere to rent a plane within a 4 hour drive, so I wouldn't likel...

But just realize too that lots of people get their license and due to financial and time pressures rarely or never fly again. This is especially true if they don't own an aircraft due to the recency requirements and often very restrictive rental rules. This is exactly what i'm afraid of. Have other...

To answer one comment - I did indeed look into soaring but unfortunately the only soaring club near my place is 40+ minutes away. Since I work 9-5 it would make for some long days I'm afraid. Plus I'll probably be moving to NL in the next 2 years and there's no soaring club there (that I'm aware of)...

Hi all - I've been visiting this form for sometime now, but finally decided to join. I've been considering my PPL for awhile now. I've done a ton of research, checked out books, visited the flight schools in my area, met the CFIs and just took an introductory flight at the school of my choosing. The...