It’s been mentioned but I want to repeat this, as I believe it’s vital: make a good and attractive tracking thread. It’s not (all) about when to open, but having an inviting your tracking thread that triggers pilots to help you.
Write a good header post, at the top of your thread and make sure it:
- stands out - write it well, introduce yourself, explain what your goals are, why you have this thread
- is inviting - invite people to join your thread
- is clear - describe how often you want to open, add any fixed times, etc.
Your top post is fixed, it doesn’t change.
This is why it doesn’t contain any airport specific info, or stuff like that. It’s purely an introduction and a kind invitation. Every time you open reply to your top post with details on where you want to open and for how long
When you do that, your thread will end up on top of the ‘Latest’ search, and get some attention.
Here is some info to check.
And finally: forget KLAX, KSFO and all the other obvious airports. They’re a magnet for noobs and cause you pain. Open airports with parallel runways, so you can practice the ‘exit runway and cross’ procedure. And…the you can worry about when you should open.
Don’t forget: people that will come and fly for you do this to help you. So keep thread’s title up-to-date and set is to CLOSED immediately after you close.
And don’t forget to thank people for their time and feedback.