Update

I thought this would be a good time to give an update, as the first page of my log book is filled.  I have 18.8 flight hours, 87 take offs and landings, 1.2 hours of IFR training, and 1.6 hours of solo flight all in 14 flights.  I’m a little less than half way through my training, and the costs should decrease some as I will not be paying the instructor fees when I solo.