Top 10 Roadblocks to Becoming a Pilot
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- The top 10 roadblocks to becoming a pilot and how to overcome them!
What do you think? Has one of these barriers to aviation prevented you from becoming a pilot? Did we miss one? Let us know in the comments!
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No matter what you do.... Never stop smiling.....
Do R/C! 😂
Until it gets borderline uncanny...
OMG top comment and rightfully so, because it got obnoxious to me 1 minute in. Just so unnatural and creepy.
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And also be sure to stand overlapping each other
You inspired me to brush my teeth more often.
lol
Haha
:D
Cause they were smiling all the time hahahaha, what a way to make a presentation!
Lol, good one😂
I’m not afraid of flying, I’m afraid of suddenly not flying
SinfulRanger 21 You’ll just glide
dont be afraid of flying, be afraid of crashing into a large mountain
Imma remember this quote as I become a Pilot.
@@JBidensucks Or a small mountain.
Teksal1 or any mountain
Dude she looks baked AF! Lol
Truuuuuu🤙🔥👌💥
Flying high! lol
Lmfaoooooooo
Damn! love her smile. Now i'm high. lol
Now that you mention it...
When people hold a forced smile for more than a second or two they look like they're trying to squeeze out a fart that they're pretty sure is gonna be hella loud but they're gonna yolo it anyway.
Twisted Pixel This is the kind of stuff they teach you for public speaking and business interactions. Some people are naturals and others less so but even the ones that are less good at it are better off than most people’s baseline style of talking.
10. Location- ask around for good instructors
9. Age- you aren't to old
8. Health- get healthy before the medical
7. Negative Experiences- Don't give up
6. Family Disapproval- Get air-frame parachute
5. Schedule- Find one that works for you
4. Anxiety- Gets better with time
3. Self-Doubt- Get it Done!
2. Intimidation- Everyone was a beginner once
1. Cost- there is affordable options, do your research and make it worth while.
Roadblock No.1: Money
Roadblock No.2: Rich Parents
Roadblock No.3: Permanent Smile
Top ten roadblocks to becoming a pilot: Money, money, money, money, money, money, money money, money and......money.
Try going to college. Flying in the end is much much cheaper.
Darrin Nunyah don't forget money
Why isn't MONEY the number one roadblock????
Beat me to it
@@john.pereyra it is
Started at 52. Working on Commercial now.
That's awesome, Jerome! Because you didn't believe anyone who said it couldn't be done or it was "too late" (That's crazy talk!) you can now enjoy the incredible world of flight! Thank you for sharing!
Wow.It's awesome. I was worried that I am 32.
Passed my Commercial checkride Oct 2nd. Working on CFI now.
Jerome Cannon, all the best dude. I too decided to start my cpl soon. CFI is also my plan to build min hours. No one can set an expiry date for our dreams to fly.
Wow, that is fantastic! Keep it up man! Start your own channel to keep us up to date!
They're walking in unison together, so you know you can trust their information.
It's so annoying to see them smile while not talking 😑😒
But all the information they provided is so help full. Thanks ☺
sneha gupta lol im glad im not the only one who noticed
I think that things are happening behind the camera that are making her do that. It's all she can do to keep from busting out laughing. If you have seen their other videos you can tell they are always goofing around when filming these.
As long as they are not flying after they smoke all that weed, its all good.
It’s really freaking annoying!!🙄
Fire the videographer! Those forced smiles are creepy!
5:47 She's like lol wtf am I doing with my life?!??
Hahah! So true
I noticed that too right there!
She's trying to keep herself from laughing out loud while he's talking about fear of crashing. Probably somebody off-screen was trying to make her screw up.
yep is kinda creepy "engine failures" -> Laughing? XD
Stop being so stupid. Judgemental and rude. U arent successful
I’m doing mine part 61. There are always flight instructors around. For those of you looking to become pilots as a career. You can definitely find can find flight schools roughly around:
Private pilot - 6-10k
Instrument -5.5k
Commercial - 8-20k (lower end if splitting time, higher if solo time)
Multi engine 5k
Do this right and you can get cost down to around 30-35k. Much cheaper than 70k like some other flight schools. Do your research but also make sure you find the right fit for training and how you learn.
Great videos guys, love the humor! I wanted to fly my entire life, but grew up with a severe stutter. At 46 (this year), began flight training and you do learn that ATC is your friend - Stutter or not. Nothing should stop you. Checkride will be in Sept.
Amazing! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for sharing your story! Keep up the great work and good luck in September!
I'm a little late, but good luck! I wish you the best :)
This is a good story. I have a stutter, and have always wanted to learn to fly. I'm glad to hear this hasn't affected you. I'm doing my trial flight at then end of march. Hopefully I will go on to do my PPL
Any updates?
@@americantrailrider7031 yes sir. I am a pilot.
I knew after a couple of minutes watching this video that all the comments would be about their constant smiling.
I actually just started flight school and you did mention all of my concerns so thank you for the encouragement.
Great video guys. Much appreciated. Really inspired me to continue to follow my dream of becoming a flight instructor. I am already a private pilot but seriously hesitated to continue down this path. At 46, no better time than now. Only getting older and don't want to pass this by. Thanks again.
Lately, the primary problems are recurring high expenses ---- the training and currency afterwords.
This is compounded by lack of aircraft availability and tight currency requirements to maintain rental accounts.
((side note: guys, don't force your smiles. A natural face will do you just as well))
Wow! I seriously thought I was the only person that had some of those issues. You named literally every single thing that has prevented me from doing it since I had my discovery flight in 1988. Thanks for sharing the information. I’m definitely going to start looking seriously for a place to learn. 👍😀
This is a well produced and very informative video. Thank you!
Great video - You nailed the reasons so many I've met haven't pursued their dream.
I've followed your videos along since I began my training, and now awaiting my Transport Canada PPL. Thanks for the encouragement - You guys absolutely rock!
YOU rock, Isaac! Congratulations on your Transport Canada PPL! We're glad you've been enjoying our videos - thanks for watching!
These guys taught us how to smile for no reason,kidding,such a great piece of knowledge..really helpful,thanks
Awesome list. Thanks for posting!
Thank you for sharing, love to talk about this video and your message!
His sketchy smile is creeping me out
What sold me wasn’t your list but your smiles!
Fantastic video that pretty much addressed my concerns. Nice work!
So smiley... Loved it!! Thanks
So well done. I've been talking about it, playing flight sims, and dreaming for way to long.
THANKS GUYS! I flew Helos in the 80s. I am now 60 and going for my fixed wing. You video was very helpful to push me along.
Great Video, just about to start my PPL, im 53, Health seems to be the constraints with NZ CAA approvals, yes they do need to know everything. You can still get a Medical Cert 1 with restrictions. Give it a go you will never know unless you try. Can't wait to start training.
The most professional video I've seen in a long time. Good work.
Just going into flight school and these videos are very calming to the nerves, thanks guys and gals.
Your videos helped inspire me to start my flight training, currently 14 hours into private pilot training in Illinois. I sure wish I lived closer to US Sport Flight Academy, though, as I would definitely be training with you!
That's awesome, Matthew! We're so glad to hear we helped inspire you - that's exactly what our goal is with these videos! Keep up the great work!
Matthew Hendrickson I'm in Illinois as well. Can you recommend your flight School?
Yeah I live in Chicago. Can I ask where you went for training?
Incredible and very informative video!! Thank you both. :)
FANTASTIC INFORMATION, MANY THANKS!!!!!!!!
Thanks for this great informative video.👍✌👌👏
Great positive video!!! Very informative!!!lots of smiling .....
I love this!!! I am going to get started in flight school!!!
Great information. ....thanks
Good info. I'm a veteran and thank to the info in your video looking into Hazlewood to see if it will pay for a flight school.
I'm a teenager, 17 years old, and I want my future career to be a pilot and I always wanted it to be while I was a child.
This video helped me prepare for the upcoming schools I'm willing to go to soon and become a professional, young, pilot!
American Airlines has a cadet program that will get you into the regional flights and eventually into the long-haul flights. A friend of mine is an instructor there: www.aacadetacademy.com/CadetAcademy/Index
hey! where are you now
Good info. Thank you. But my issue has always been time and money. But now I'm ready.
Wow - what a perfect video! You nailed it! Sorry I’m nowhere near Dallas!
Nice! I never thought I'd see Bristell's elsewere. Lovely aircraft
Thanks for the vid!
Nathan, Thanks for sharing your experiences as a new pilot having nausea for the first ten flights.
Hi mikerossscuba! We're glad you appreciated his sharing of personal experiences with anxiety and nausea. We think things like that should be shared to new pilots more often, because it's much more common than you think! If you suffer from nausea or anxiety when flying, just keep at it and it WILL get better! Thanks for watching and good luck!
I have about 18 hours but haven't flown in 6 years. I was getting extremely nauseous every time we practiced stalls, so I stopped flying.
The smiling has made me feel incredibly uncomfortable. I now need to take a shower to wash the unknown fear off.
Cost will always be the biggest road block, here is why.
Cessna 172 rental = $150/ Hr
Instructor cost= $50/ Hr
Fuel cost= $20/ Hr
Avg flying cost= $220
Books and Supplies = $500
Ground school cost = $50/ Hr
FAA medical = $120
FAA requires Min 40 flight hours
Avg time is usually 60 Hours
Flight/ Ground/ Supplies = $13,000 plus
FAA examiner fee= $500 Avg
All the above is ONLY to become a Private Pilot.
Keep all this in mind before getting into flying. If you quit half way you've wasted a lot of money and time.
NY, NJ and several Flight schools in Tri-State area give you both options. Call KTEB, KMGJ or KCDW and see how their prices are??
Tariq Khan Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained. In life, the best doesn't come easy. In every human endeavor, we are bound to sacrifice. Don't look at the cost, look at the benefits after the sacrifice.
Tariq Khan Didn’t FAA increase the amount of flight time needed? Or is that for instrument rating?
Why lost time? Do you have to do the ~60 hours in a certain amount of time?
Tariq Khan
Am 47 just getting started with my PPL lessons in Tacoma, if you quit drinking, smoking and gambling and sure you can save enough to go through your PPL
Very helpful video great job made me feel like going to this school tomorrow
Thank you so much for the very encouraging video, even though I am 60 yr old still my great desire to become a pilot.
That was awesome, thank you so much....
Great information. It has been one of my dreams. Now my son is in the Air Force and my daughter is in college so I have the time to fulfill my dream. Thank you
Thanks for this video, aspiring commercial airline pilot here. :)
Omg u guys smiled enough for a lifetime
I think the only thing I worry about is situational awareness. I took at Discovery flight several years ago and became concerned when at the end I couldn't seem to find the airfield amongst the several buildings, etc. on the ground, even though the instructor kept telling me where it was. All that, and it was a clear day!
Now I believe with training this can be mollified, but it did give me a nervous moment of pause. The other was something you mentioned about ATC. Their speech is very rapidly delivered and spiced with lots of unfamiliar terms. Again, I think with work this can be dealt with. But it is a cause for concern.
You guys are the best!!
YOU'RE the best, CaptBrando!!
Great video!
Great Vid ....Thanks
Hi, thank you very much. I just started my flight training and this is very encouraging.
Hi RMCN GLOBE! We're glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching, and good luck with your flight training!!
great video it made me smile
Nathan thanks so much it's so incredibly it's encouraging thanks so much.
This is awesome. It makes we want to fly.
I’m currently 13 years old, and I’m really glad to see videos like this. My dream is to one day fly for a big airline like Delta or American. Many of these fears I have overcome because my dad is a flight instructor and because I have been in planes since I was 4 months old, but this video was very helpful and reassuring.
Start your private pilot license now, and when you are 18 go here: www.aacadetacademy.com/CadetAcademy/Index
I want to be a pilot but I’ve never been in an airplane
@@benshaffer3369 Schedule a 'Discovery Flight' with a local flight school. It will give you a good idea of what it takes to pilot a plane, and if you like flying those hours will count towards your goal. OR it may save you a lot of grief if you hate it! :)
How about now? Still want to be a pilot?😅 best of luck to you bro
I went through ground school at the Hickam Aero Club around 1990. I passed the FAA written exam and had 9 hours of flying with instructor. I really enjoyed it but couldn't get past the communication obstacle.
I love flying so much and want to be a pilot, but I always felt nervous about turbulence, so I thought I could never be a pilot. I didn't know new pilots would feel that way. Now I think I should give it a shot :]
Hi TheTravelProductions! That's great to hear! Everyone gets nervous every once in a while but don't let that stand in your way! Thanks for watching!
Another honorable mention is fear of heights...I fly an ultralight and it took many hours to become comfortable. Like many other fears folks have experience and flight time will help. My own fear of heights is still there but it is now part of the thrill of flight.
Thank you, yes you mentioned quite a few. Starting with my age👍
I wish your school was here in new jersey, most of the schools here in nj that i have visited are so full of it
Yes, this video is very inspiring, thank you.
We're glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
Very good video !!! Well made and very professional !!! What a gorgeous young woman, beautiful smile !!!
Great video
I appreciate this video SO much! All of the topics hit me and some more than others. I found it really encouraging as opposed to other informational videos I've watched to gain more knowlegde about aviation as a career. A professional comercial airline pilot has been eye candy for me for a while now and I'm figuring out how to get there. Thank you, both of you, for taking the time to create this video. I'm sure there was a lot of takes, retakes and edits to get it just right. By the way, I saw you gigglin girl hahaA!
XOXO,
Nadia
Hi Nadia! We're so glad that you're enjoying our videos and we hope that all your dreams towards becoming an airline pilot come true! You can do it!
hey! where are you now
Lovely!
Great video! I started the journey towards my PPL about three weeks ago. I have either had or have all of those thoughts or fears.
That's amazing, Coleman! Congrats on starting your journey to make your aviation dreams a reality! We're sure you're going to do great and overcome your fears!!!
don't worry about it, the only thing you need to do is not giving up
Thank you
Excellent
I like to smile! Smiling's my favorite!
You guys inspired me a lot and I want to become pilot
this video inspired me to start flying, do you guys have a video about getting over my fear of heights?
Thanks for covering these topics, I'm 25, and taking my introductory flight on Wednesday. FYI... I've never been in an airplane before.
Nathan and your friend thank you much
If you are afraid of the wings falling off or aircraft failure, consider aircraft maintenance for a while to build your confidence
she has a wonderful smile
I am 42 with 20 years at my current career that I hate. Wanted to be a pilot since I was 8 and saw my 1st airshow. I have all these worries about a career change but not so much after this video. So thanks for sharing. Also I want one of those cool shirts you guys are rockin. ;-)
Hi James Smedley! Don't let your dreams be dreams! You can do it!
Go for it James! I have a friend that wanted to be a Helicopter pilot years ago. He tried it for awhile until he met a woman who introduced him to cocaine. He said it was very expensive but nothing compared to the coke!
Excellent information, addresses my concerns. I flew gliders and actually did worry about the wings coming off the old bucket. Too bad you couldn't find good looking people to present in the video.........that's sarcasm if you didn't catch it.
We're glad you enjoyed our video and it was relevant to your experiences! Thanks for letting us know!
Great video! This was so helpful! I am worried that I am going to spend all this money and not be able to become a pilot.
thank you so much for this video as I am 41 and aplanning to get a private pilot license, I thought its too late to get it
Great video, very encouraging. It’s been my dream forever to fly and I’ve been putting it off for my whole life, but like they said it’s never to late and it’s not a huge upfront investment just do a pay as you go few hours here and there over a few years and tones of sim time. Thx guys!
I love how they make it sound like if you want to get a pilots license you can with out any problem. I wanted to get my license and after returning to the US from Duty in Vietnam, and being turned down for WO school, I joined the Army flying Club...Just as I was about to get my license I was sent to another base (one without a flying club) Over 20 years later I decided I was going to finish.....Had to start from scratch. 9/11 happened and my flying was on hold again. 3 months later and several retraining flights and I was back flying...6 more months and I took the written and passed it and began preparing for my Oral (check ride) as the oral reached 7hrs..I messed up the landing...the examiner said My instructor could take me up an "rake me over the coals and I could try the landing again...by I was tired and opted to try another day. 6 month of snow and Ice I went back but had to get signed off by the instructor to take the test. The meant some more solo time. I was flying gliders, and on my second solo flight the tow pilot crashed and died. The airport blamed me..but the FAA said i did nothing wrong but because I am honest Flight schools don't want me. I was a member of the AOPA, tried to get them to help me get a flight school....the didn't even send me a response to my letter, but they did want me to stay a member and give them money for my membership. And SSA was no help either.
For you veterans don't go running to a flight school with the idea you can get your pilots license and the VA will pay for it. You have to first get your Private License and Instrument rating, the pass a second or 1st class physical...then they will pay if you have entitlements left.
Al Mcallister That's not true, it depends on the school. The post 9/11 GI bill is paying for 100% of my professional pilot program.
@@theoriginaljackal8196 Really? I keep hearing the same thing about having to get your private license first. May I ask what school you're going to and where? And will the G.I. bill also pay for my college after that too or is it just one or the other?
sorry but lol you have had the most unfortunate life ever
im very sorry
I really want to be a pilot
Go for it M P! Don't let your dreams be dreams!
M P Try gliding
Thrust Flight Academy same! But I’m only 11 :P.
She can teach me how to fly any day
😍
My dad taught me to fly when I was thirteen, passing a pilots licence was a piece of cake. I fly my dad's c182 hand me down. He's now teaching me to fly a dual power plant beech super king. Which is his favorite aircraft. Theres a lot more to learn on a twin, but unbenounced to him, I could fly it. It's a hell of a lot faster than a c182.... it's like you have to stay that much more ahead of the aircraft. But it's a blast ! My father flew the f-4 phantom in the military but never wanted to talk about it. He became a test pilot when I was born so he was always leaving really early in the morning and I didn't see him until late at night. Most of this was a blur, but he would tell me about aircraft engagements where he made an underwear stain out of the enemy. He gave me an undercarriage wheel display from a f-4 phantom that spins around kinda weird for a display. At any rate, I had a real military living experience. Now he's a retired business owner flying his beech.
I am interested in finding more information of acquiring Flight Training through the VA benefits. Where I can find more information regarding this subject?
Yes i sure did hear a few thing that prevented me. But i am also a vet and would like to know how to use my benifits
Great video wish I lived in Texas
thx for this nice vid, im planning on starting my training soon, actually almost none of these are my concerns, however at the end of the vid u gave me 1 concern, although i know i have what it takes to become a brilliant pilot, i know deep down i can do it, but from what i hear most of the parts are done in real planes rather than in a simulator, and as u mentioned, instructors build up their hours to become a commercial pilot, this implies instructors are not highly qualified professionals? during the time i learn, its my time to make mistakes, and if my instructor is only a 1st officer level, not a captain level, that worries me.
further concerns:
1.VFR, im not so comfortable doing visual nav, i have a feeling i d only do hi-performance aircraft with fully instruments operated flights, meaning TCAS, transponder, radar assistance, landing glide path/localizer, auto landing (in an unlikely event of pilot incapacitation) all warnings incl stick shaker stall, proximity etc all functional.
2. two-men-crew cockpit only, 2 pilots, me and my captain(in my career)/instructor(during training) both complement in the cockpit during take off and landing.
please enlighten me in any way u could, many thanks in adv i d deeply appreciate your advice Nathan.
I'm 20 and honestly I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by all the things you must do and all the money that's needed to be a pilot. Hopefully my engineering career succeds and i get to fly in the future.
Hi Ronald! We hope that you succeed in pursuing your engineering and aviation dreams! You can do it!
I'm doing my ground course now but when I get ready for my flight training ill get financed through the va
I have a simple question. I have 3 current flight hours training. I have passed my ground school. I have my medical cert. I wanted to know how long before a CFI sends for my student flight card? I am currently in the process of moving to another state (MT from WA) so I am going to continue my flight training there. But I wanted to know because I noticed some students from other flight training programs from tech schools etc.,have received their student cards and have never stepped into a plane?