I started to learn to fly in 1997. I fly at Cambridge Airport in Hobart, Tasmania in a Cessna 172. I usually hire my planes through the Aero Club of Southern Tasmania and Tasair.
I often refer to the newsgroup rec.aviation.student which has been interesting to find out what other students are doing in other places. I was scared witless the first time I went up but my confidence gradually increased with each flight. I completed my student license in 1997 and my private license in May 1999 so that I can fly into wilderness areas in Tasmania and where I wish (within reason). Flying becomes an addiction after a while and life seems pretty boring without being able to fly now and then.
Mantras from the internet on learning to fly
Last updated 17/7/97