[Aerobuyck]

Flying with a family can be difficult. I have two fairly young children, 7 and 3 and know that the desire to fly is a wonderful addiction.

I started to fly after being in a car accident. I realized that I always wanted to do it, I wasn't getting any younger and that I might not be here tomorrow. I hope to get my children envolved in something I love and spend some great family time as well. My husband has always loved aviation as well, but realized his wife would probably get her license first. While this may sound great to you, its still hard to justify spending the money when the extra cash isn't around. My husband has realized that this is something that I really love and we have found a great way to make it work.

The suggestions of time frame that others have given helps you to make a more informed decision about how much time is required. Having the support of you family helps and will be a key in your success. It's certainly possible to be a "safe pilot" whether you have a VFR or IFR rating. Everyone has personal minimums about their flying conditions and situations. The family doesn't have to all fly from east to west coast with you piloting.

Good luck,

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"To want in one's head to do a thing, for its own sake; to enjoy doing it; to concentrate all of one's energies upon it-that is not only the surest guarantee of its success. It is also being true to oneself." Amelia Earhart