Step by Step Guide To Become a Pilot

To answer some of the questions and comments weabout the school. What is the training like? How much
receive from our blog readers, we propose theflight time do they get? What do they like about the
following step by step guide to prepare you for yourschool and what do they dislike.
aviation career.Facilities
Step 1 - Making The Right Choice.A clean and professional facility means a well- run
You made the choice to fly for a living. You areorganization. What is the ground school like? This is as
pursuing a dream that requires much commitment andimportant as training in the plane. Make sure their flight
sacrifice. Apply the three C's to your studying:simulators are up-to-date. These can vary from
Commitment, Control and Challenge. Commit to yourrelatively simple Part-Task Trainers (PTTs) Cockpit
class schedule, control your attitude during flight timeProcedures Trainers (CPT) for practicing drills and
and challenge your mind by everyday involvement. Bechecks, or Full Flight Simulators (FFS).
prepared, time is not the only thing you need to invest.Student Housing
Step 2 - CostA flight training school needs to have student housing
In addition to time, money is another investmentoptions. Student housing is cheaper than off-campus
students have to evaluate. The cost to attain a Pilothousing. You will be living with fellow flight students and
License can vary greatly from person to person. Athat's a good way to learn. Check the local market for
minimum of 35 hours of flight time is required toreal estate listings and prices for off-campus housing,
receive a license (40 if flying part 61), but sometoo.
students may need up to 70 hours of flight training.Aircraft Fleet
The total cost for flight training and equipment willAre the planes new? If not, how old are they? How
range from $4,000 to over $7,000. Flight training isbig is their fleet? Are the planes properly maintained
expensive and financing may be tough. Don't give upand do you have access to the maintenance logs? A
– there are many options available. Read our blogtraining plane should be serviced after every 100 hours
on financing for flight school training to get started.of flight time. It doesn't have to be new but it does
Step 3 - Find the Right Flight Training Schoolhave to well-maintained.
Location is an important thing to consider when youStep 4 - Physical Exam
are looking for a flight training school. What state theYour actual ability to fly should match your dream of
school is in and what the weather is like is critical forbeing a pilot. It it suggested to get a physical
your getting your commercial pilot license. In addition toexamination as soon as you realize that flight training is
location, there are other important factors to consider:what you want to do. To find a doctor in your area,
Qualificationsconsider this resource link.
Check the reputation of the flight training school youStep 5 - Education is Power
are considering. You can do this through the local FAADon't limit yourself to just your studies in your
Flight Standards District Office, the Aircraft Ownershandbook. The more you know, the safer a pilot you
and Pilots Association, National Air Transportationwill be. There are plenty of resources on aviation
Association, the Better Business Bureau or Chambercareer such as FAA, aviationcareerguide, pilotjourney,
of Commerce.  and apla
Often times, the best information – however - isFind the source you like and refer to it to get industry
word-of-mouth. After your formal tour of the facilitynews and updates.
ask some of the attending students what they think