19 years ago I sold a car to a flight instructor. We hit it off and he asked if I was interested in flying. The next day he took me up in a small plane. We spent hours in the air, landed and refueled to do it again. Ever since I said I wanted to get my lic. I never really had time or money. Well....my son is 22 and doesn't depend on me. My wife finished her school and the last few years has made more money then me. So today I finally walked into a school and asked what's the next step. I'm actually gonna go do this. After 19 years of would of could of should of excuses and stalls.
As a former instructor I can tell you there is one “Exam” you all forget about that sometimes makes a big difference to some people who want to get a licence. That’s the Medical that is required to maintain a licence. Some people don’t realize it’s important as many people find out that they are Color blind or some other health restrictions may not allow them to even get a licence! First thing I would suggest anybody do before throwing down the money to get flight time towards a licence is book the medical exam first.
Yeah, fuck color blindness. I was obsessed with aviation as a child and found out in my teens that my dream of being an airline pilot was DOA. Maybe I could pass the OCTV test and get a private pilot certificate, not sure, but no way I'd pass more than a class 3 medical.
@@scottwalthour558 I’m colorblind. I passed the OCVT and currently hold an unrestricted first class medical. Got an airline class date here in a couple months. Plenty of airline pilots are “colorblind” according to the stupid ishihara test. If you can see a stoplight, you can pass the OCVT and be a commercial pilot.
@@scottwalthour558 wanted to be a fighter pilot. I'm also colorblind, currently looking into a sport pilot license and then will expand onto a PPL if feasible
@@kaijohnson5033 just sucks knowing that the FAA can change their rules and obliterate your whole career if they decide they don't want any form of colorblindness anymore. Also if you fail the OCTV test, your chance at getting a class 1 medical is 0
On my 16th birthday my parents gifted me a discovery flight before I even had my driver's license, had a few more training flights after that but real life hit me hard and I decided to join the Navy. Now back in the civilian world and at 33 years old I still have my old flight log and have started back on the path again, wish me luck
@@BrandyHoelscher ty, a year has come and gone and i ended up not being able to afford the training needed. so i ended up becoming a truck driver instead lol
$7k is pretty cheap for a private license. However, those who want to pursue a private pilot license, please note that the cost varies depending on the flight school but you also must consider how well you perform on each session. If at any moment you fail to keep up with your flight studies the cost will increase each time your flight instructor feels like you need to repeat a flight activity. It has happened to me a couple of times in my flight training. Study study study please!
He also mentioned he kept up a moderate pace. A lot of people, for either financial or time reasons, might do short lessons or have a lot of time in between lessons. Especially early on, skills fade and they might have to spend more of their time refreshing skills, which can add hours.
@@coolguythatscool7567 I know about the inflation cost. I'm saying if I got my PPL for $1500 with today's money. Although I am spending about $10g on flight school sadly
The order is: 1. get your medical if going for Private Pilot (if Sport then all you need is a DL). 2. pass written (at any time during your flying lessons) but remember, you will have to pass an oral portion on the Checkride so taking it closer to that helps you remember your written material. 3. no one does it in 40. some lessons last longer on a given skill. It is also smart to fly some hours on your own before your checkride to get muscle memory down pat...the checkride is COSTLY...$500 or more and if you fail it, you have to pay it all over again to take the checkride again. 4. solo is not the half mark...but its a major milestone. you will still fly dual with a CFI after it (for example the night cross country). 5. you can fly your cross country without a dry run with the CFI...its up to the CFI to allow it (they usually want you to call from each airport you land at to check-in) 6. usually do a final mock checkride with your CFI to make sure you are good to pass the real thing. 7. the Checkride requires an appt. and a flight plan and bring your AROW and aircraft logbooks and your written test results. 8. pass the Checkride 9. Once you get your Orville and Wilbur Wright card with your few hours you are at your most dangerous phase of your flying experience. You are free to take others up and to make mistakes...and in the first 200 hours you will make plenty of them.
And, as an aside, it is not a license. It is a certificate. Actually an Airmen Certificate. Even though the FAA, on their internet site, does write: "FAA's rules for getting a pilot's license (certificate)..." it truly is NOT a license. It's disappointing that the FAA is so lax on its website and yet so extremely specific in its regulations. Words have meanings.
@@berndog3 I know the terminology. I have one. I used the terms this video used. The public is not aware of the technical terms. The public also does not know that you cannot fly a seaplane without a rating, or fly istrument conditions without a rating, they do not know the difference between a rating and a certificate. Most pilots do not understand the regs either, they will say license routinely, may even think their cert is a license.
I'm Brazilian and was born into a poor family, but I have a dream of flying, of course, it was impossible for me to do this kind of thing when I was young, 5 years ago I did something to fly that was parachute, I got my license and had around 40 jumps as professional parachuter, the dream of being pilot is still in my heart and today living in Montreal Canada I guess I can start planning that, hopefully in one year I'll be back here to share with you guys the recording of my dream achieved! Congrats on the achievement Bro, it was a very inspiring video! ❤
I watched this video about 3 years ago when I was 14 and thinking about aviation for a career and found myself watching it over and over during my training to see what I had left and understand the process. I just passed my checkride today and want to say thank you for inspiring me to partake on this journey!
Sadly so true. I've been fighting with banks for about a year now, trying to become an airline pilot, but the 100.000 euros cost is just insane. I don't make enough to pay for it nor have a loan, same for my parents. And I have all qualifications, the school already accepted my application, medical certificates etc.
i think getting the written out of the way before you started training was a great idea. congratulations... i soloed on july 4th, 1981. still in the game.
Been thinking about getting a pilot's license, your video was inspiring! I felt so excited for you when you landed after your first solo flight, I wanted to give you a high five
It’s far less than most pay because he was so well prepared, and because he and his CFI were so deliberate about the efficient use of the hours. Most part 61 students take around 60-70 hours so their costs are much higher.
This is how google track us down(our taught is not personal anymore my friend)When you said your wife, you might have done some google search and you end up getting recommendation. Same thing happen to me, i did a couple of searches, now i end up seeing back of to back recommendations🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
People over think these things. You probably have apps on your phone which when prompted to allow access to your cell’s microphone you agreed. Those apps pick up on key phrases you say and then cater ads to you based on them. Typically this arrangement is described in legalese when agreeing to terms of service. It’s legal, but the propriety as a marketing approach is up for debate. Either way it’s pretty innocuous but if it makes you uncomfortable just go to your phone’s settings and disable microphone use for apps, take note that some apps require access to the microphone to record audio for instance
Officially started my training a week ago, already couple of classes in. This has been the dream since I was a kid. After so many should’ve/ could’ve excuses, I decided to give a try! I know it will be a long road ahead of me, but I can’t wait to get my license and take my girlfriend and parents out to the sky!
Im starting a 141 school in March. I was also accepted to D225 after going through their process. I'm a former cop, just turned 28, 3 kids and a wife. Its never too late or too much. I'm about to give a check over to a school with more barrowed money than I've ever had in order to make this happen. I know it will be challenging which is why I want to do it among other things, but I also know that I'm basically barrowing money from my future self. Do not waste your potential in life because you're worried about the 'what ifs'. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to be the best version of yourself and make the most of the time you have. God bless.
I won't tell you I soloed on day one at 1.5 hours and finished my license in 14 days at 35 hours for under 1K. Well it was 1979, been flying with my dad for 4 years and had ground school nailed long before starting. Good on ya. You did well.
One of the best videos I've seen of a person getting their PPL. I am sure you inspired many people and made them feel more confident about going through the same journey. Thanks for your efforts in creating this and sharing it.
I have never liked/enjoyed watching a video like I have this one. My flight instructor and his wife were friends of ours for many years of the family. He bought a Piper PA 28 Cherokee 140 and I can remember when he flew it in from Florida (we lived in Ohio). She was gorgeous. I took my first lesson when I was 12 years old. And when I was 17 I finally got to solo her. By that time she was ours. So I was there where you were. What a feeling. Whenever you can, get a Piper/rent/buy/ stay in aviation the possibilities are astronomical. The love of flight is still in my heart.
This is an awesome video man. When I was around 13 I took 35 hours of ground school and by 15 had been on a few orientation flights. Getting my drivers license turned me to cars but now 21 videos like this make me want to go after flying
97 Foxtrot, be sure to always say the name of the specific runway when reading back clearances, even if the controller has neglected to do so. Ambiguity kills. Examples: "Roger, Piper niner seven foxtrot cleared takeoff runway two eight left, right traffic." "Piper niner seven foxtrot cleared for the option runway one fife." "Piper niner seven foxtrot will taxi runway three three left via alpha and echo, hold short of three three right." Also, when reading back clearances, I think it is important to read them back in the same order given. You will likely appreciate the importance of this practice when you go for your instrument rating. All clearances have a specific order of items. Doing them in the same order helps both the pilot and the controller speak and hear with fewer opportunities for errors. Being professional on the radio is who you are in the eyes of other pilots and of the controllers. You will get respect and better ATC handling. Blue skies and tailwinds, my friend.
Studying for, and passing the written early during the training process, is huge! Well done! All too many students fail to take that initiative and they lag behind throughout the early phases of the training process. As a CFI, I urge (almost to the point of insisting) all students to pass the FAA knowledge test prior to solo. It is not required by the FAR's, but makes the training process so much more meaningful. I like to tell my students that flying is like a 3-leg stool. In order to stand, three things are needed: first, basic stick and rudder aptitude. Second, good judgement. And last, but not least, COMMITMENT. Flying is not a casual undertaking. As a pilot you have to immerse yourself in the training process (which goes on forever but is especially important in the beginning). All too often primary students fail to make the appropriate commitment to study. That is the biggest problem most CFI's I know see when training primary students. I applaud you for your commitment! Great video!
As a kid i wanted to become a pilot. Tried to get through air force but didn't selected. Now earning good money. Planning to save enough to get trained and buy a small plane. Your video is such an inspiration.
Before I took my ckeckride I had more solo hours than dual. Whenever I had he chance I would just fly around to other airports I was signed off at. My solo xcountries I went to different airport I had never been to just to practice figuring out a new airport, the taxiways and runways by myself without any help and it was some of the most fun I’ve ever had
Dude, I loved this. I've dreamt of this for years and after seeing this, it reminded me how much I want to complete such. It seems daunting, but you somehow made it seem doable. Congrats!
I really like the comment to "trust you can do this in your solo flight" it's really cool that you mention that and that your hard work is what gets you there.
LOVE THIS !!! I know you already KNOW this, but there's not another video out there like this on TH-cam at this moment like YOUR VIDEO! Keep up the great work...
Amazing! You must have had the perfect CFI and flight school. Sounds like your CFI used the training syllabus and didn’t milk you for redundant lessons. Good job. Out here in Los Angeles expect to pay at least double that amount, easily.
Congrats! I started mine years ago. I went to a wonder school down in Lakeland FL to get my license but didn't achieve it. I had an issue passing the written. I used Gleims for ground school. During my time, you had to pass the practice exam with and 80% 3 times before you could take the test. I kept getting a 78%. Finances cause me to drop it. My flight was going to cost 12K to get my 40hrs and check ride. So 7.5K is good deal! Your video makes me want to get back in it. Owning and leasing a private jet would be neat for income and flight hours. I hope you enjoy your new world and brotherhood.
Congrats! I got my PPL back in December and am now in the middle of instrument training. You will love it. Super technical but imo even more fun than PPL training haha
no way, that is what i was told by a school as well. That is what they charge for the flight, then you also have to pay for the insrutctor, then the fuel surcharge plus the pre and post ground instruction... every time i flew was around 340 dollars for only 1.3 barely 1.4 hour time. So to get your license you will have to pay at least 2o grand if you are good.
It’s possible but extremely unlikely. You can get your license after a minimum of 40 hours but most people don’t take their check ride until 60-70 hours. Realistically, you’re most likely gonna pay double that, if not more
If you find the right instructor, yeah. I go with a CFI that flies his students out of his personal airplane, so it's cheaper than most flight schools and a lot more genuine.
Been looking all week for a a video to help me with the steps I’m a truck driving so rn it’s hard for me to just stop working just to learn the basics fundamentals of flying now I know it’s a website I can get on to study for the written part is a big help thank you
Great video. You did everything so efficiently, makes me wish I could go back and not make the mistakes I made. Congratulations! Instrument rating next?
Living in the Northeast with bad weather and less than spectacular flight schools it took me years to finish it up. I highly recommend anyone interested to go to Florida for two weeks and enroll in accelerated program that some flight schools offer. It may cost you more initially but in a long run it will save you ton of money.
Thank you for making this. I’ve been beating my head off the wall trying to figure out what all I need to do. I have my first flight scheduled this weekend.
Super awesome stuff, I needed something like this to put it in perspective. I’m currently stationed in Italy, but once I get to the states, I’m hitting the ground running to get my pilot’s license. I can’t fathom the idea of free soloing one day; it must be a great feeling! See you in the skies!
I will be starting mine here in Arkansas this January I’m super stoked man watching your journey just now only got me more into it great video and great explanations on everything I saved this video for reference going to start my written exam training online at the end of October thanks for the great video again!! I will let you know when I am finished!!
I was fortunate enough as a Senior in High School to take what they called "Aviation Science". The teacher was a certified pilot instructor (CFI) and the course covered all aspects of the ground school as well as some time in a simulator. This was long before GPS and fancy apps, where you had an old fashioned flight computer to determine weight, fuel, distance, etc. The course lasted 6 months and ended with the written exam. Unfortunately the flight training was way out of reach for my family's budget.
The school and instructor you had seems so passionate and invested. That must have been amazing. I can only hope to get an instructor as good as yours. Also you and him knocking things out in single days is amazing. This whole video is amazing an informational. Thank you so so much as someone who is currently going for his part 61. Edit: I liked, commented, AND sent this to my best friend who is also interested in flying so. 👍
Update! I have completed ground school through Sporty’s. I am in the middle of scheduling my FAA written. I am still going strong! I have my IACRA up with my student pilot certificate application on my end done. I am set up to take the written and then visit my flight school to start training!
I Used your video to improve my english and, at the same time, to understand how dificulte is grabbing your pilot's licence in another country, out of Brazil.... Congrats, man !
So I lost my other comment on here but have an update. From originally watching this video I now have my student license, went through sportys. Completed my ground school plus written test, and have about 7 hours of flight training. Again. Thank you for this video. 👍
Kudos for going for it and achieving it!! I've been dreaming about this very thing for years and you literally knocked off all my questions in this video!! Thank you and wish you safe flights and clear skies!!
Cheers for the video content! Apologies for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Rozardner Flying Bird Reality (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a good one of a kind guide for how to get pilot license without the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my BF finally got great results with it.
Great ideas: the exploration flight with your spouse, (I deeply respect how she was included in your decision) and second great idea: taking the written exams first means you are learning everything you can learn without doing.....getting the best value from the lessons etc. Congratulations on getting your license and thank you for a great video - I am considering getting the license - so you can imagine how helpful this video has been for me. BIG THANK YOU. G
Man I’m so happy for you! I just went up with a buddy the other day and it was the most incredible experience! I’m going to start working on getting my license and your video just gave me a ton more motivation to do it! 👊🏻
Thanks for this! This is such a thorough and concise video, and you made the process seem so compressable-that it’s helped me decide that I want to do this (although-permit me to say with overkill that the goal will be to eventually go electric, as I know it’s completely and homicidally irresponsible to joyride in combustion engine vehicles any longer-as we know that the non-contested, unequivocal and iron-clad monumental fact of-global warming destroying our only biosphere-is weighing down on every intelligent, compassionate and considerate honest mind. Thanks for making this seem non-complicated (something a lot of flight videos have trouble accomplishing-either because of bad English or a host of assumptions, made on the part of the pilot-videographer, that speak to the choir instead of to an audience of beginners through experienced pilots). I have saved the video and already have watched it three times and taken screen shots of your “to-do lists.” Great job!
This dude is cool and humble about the entire experience, those crying about detail about the money - its regional different and use google asshats. This dude was humble and even took his girl out for his first solo flight. Great video bro.
😂 Lucky you. My cfi never ever thought i was ready to solo. By the time i soloed i was confident i could be a private pilot. no convincing had to take place. It seems in the US it is easier to be sent for a first solo
@@Somethingisntright64 in fact. I ended up going to another flight school to have a cfi with a fresh mind who wouldn't judge me from the past. Send i was sent solo almost immediately after joining
Great video man, I took a intro fight on my birthday back in January, I’m doing all I can to get my license and go commercial since there’s a pilot shortage, plus it just seems fun to do something most people never get to do
I’ve wanted to get my private pilot since before I can even remember. I’ve loved flying things my entire life - I’ve had pet birds, enjoyed flying kites and LOVE traveling via airliners. I wanted to get my license when I was younger but money held me back. Now I’m 26, make a great salary and I’ve booked my intro flight next week. :-) I thought it was finally time to make my dream come true!
Thank you for posting your flight training experience...This has been on my to do list for a long time...I will be paying for online ground school today to begin my journey...
This video doesn’t explain all of the extra costs such as materials, medical exams, testing costs, etc. so much more money goes into this hobby/profession.
So, you have bought a drone now ? :-) "Living a dream" can be expensive but if this is your true passion, you will make it happen. We have to get to the top of our own "peak" and possibly leave from there early if we have to, that's OK, that's Life. We will always remember that we've been there, and if not, we might regret the choices we made not to follow our dream while we were younger - HDscreenerX
After watching this, it motivates me to try and get my pilot license for planes. Was working on my rotorblade license but the cost trippled after my second flight and no longer could afford it. Seeing how flight training is a ton cheaper, I might try to get my license for planes. (I checked the prices locally to me and it is 70% cheaper)
I don’t know the terminology to the equipment but I like how your avionics computer displays airport information on it at (7:31) ... real encouraging video for us to get off our couch and accomplish something .... awesome job dude
If you can find a non-profit flying club that allows non-licensed pilots to join you are golden. I know a place in Pennsylvania that charges $55 an hour with $45 for the CFI. If you do 65 hours with an instructor and 10 hours solo cost is $7050 - doesn't include test fees, headset, ground school, etc 501(c) non-profit flying club is the way to go
19 years ago I sold a car to a flight instructor. We hit it off and he asked if I was interested in flying.
The next day he took me up in a small plane. We spent hours in the air, landed and refueled to do it again.
Ever since I said I wanted to get my lic.
I never really had time or money.
Well....my son is 22 and doesn't depend on me. My wife finished her school and the last few years has made more money then me.
So today I finally walked into a school and asked what's the next step.
I'm actually gonna go do this. After 19 years of would of could of should of excuses and stalls.
But you are a horse?
sounds nice, good luck
Lee Buco i identify and a horse 😂
Congrats, good luck. I hope to do this someday
Congratulations!! Pretty happy for you. I recommend do as the OP did and pass the written first, that way you enjoy the flight lesson.
Started flight school about a month ago... been hooked since
Edit: December 2020, I PASSED I PASSED!!!!
July 16th 2024 United Airlines
Good luck!!
@@shantanu925 thanks!
yeah good luck dude -
Good luck bro hope it goes well
how's stuff now
As a former instructor I can tell you there is one “Exam” you all forget about that sometimes makes a big difference to some people who want to get a licence. That’s the Medical that is required to maintain a licence. Some people don’t realize it’s important as many people find out that they are Color blind or some other health restrictions may not allow them to even get a licence! First thing I would suggest anybody do before throwing down the money to get flight time towards a licence is book the medical exam first.
Yeah, fuck color blindness. I was obsessed with aviation as a child and found out in my teens that my dream of being an airline pilot was DOA. Maybe I could pass the OCTV test and get a private pilot certificate, not sure, but no way I'd pass more than a class 3 medical.
@@scottwalthour558 I’m also color blind and the same thing happened to me :(
@@scottwalthour558 I’m colorblind. I passed the OCVT and currently hold an unrestricted first class medical. Got an airline class date here in a couple months. Plenty of airline pilots are “colorblind” according to the stupid ishihara test. If you can see a stoplight, you can pass the OCVT and be a commercial pilot.
@@scottwalthour558 wanted to be a fighter pilot. I'm also colorblind, currently looking into a sport pilot license and then will expand onto a PPL if feasible
@@kaijohnson5033 just sucks knowing that the FAA can change their rules and obliterate your whole career if they decide they don't want any form of colorblindness anymore. Also if you fail the OCTV test, your chance at getting a class 1 medical is 0
On my 16th birthday my parents gifted me a discovery flight before I even had my driver's license, had a few more training flights after that but real life hit me hard and I decided to join the Navy. Now back in the civilian world and at 33 years old I still have my old flight log and have started back on the path again, wish me luck
I wish you all the luck
I hope it has gone well for you
@@BrandyHoelscher ty, a year has come and gone and i ended up not being able to afford the training needed. so i ended up becoming a truck driver instead lol
You’re never too old!!!!!
@@blitzer090909gg
Im 13, and i want to continue my family's tradition of becoming a pilot. Never to early to start! Hopefully i can train in a DA20.
$7k is pretty cheap for a private license. However, those who want to pursue a private pilot license, please note that the cost varies depending on the flight school but you also must consider how well you perform on each session. If at any moment you fail to keep up with your flight studies the cost will increase each time your flight instructor feels like you need to repeat a flight activity. It has happened to me a couple of times in my flight training. Study study study please!
this might sound dumb, but what do you study?
He also mentioned he kept up a moderate pace. A lot of people, for either financial or time reasons, might do short lessons or have a lot of time in between lessons. Especially early on, skills fade and they might have to spend more of their time refreshing skills, which can add hours.
I spent about 900 so far for my class 3 medical and first 10 hours of flying. But I may have to relearn a lot of those skills cuz of covid
@@jonahwilhelm8409 - How on earth did you only spend $900 so far for 10 hours? Where are you doing your lessons?
What a fucking scam
I did it for $1500. Of course, that was in 1970.
WOW..
I can only dream of that cost.. That covers 10 flight hours for ms :')
@@pvtdipwad2944 inflation sir, $1500 in 1970 is about $10k today
@@coolguythatscool7567 I know about the inflation cost. I'm saying if I got my PPL for $1500 with today's money. Although I am spending about $10g on flight school sadly
Willard 10k for me
The order is: 1. get your medical if going for Private Pilot (if Sport then all you need is a DL). 2. pass written (at any time during your flying lessons) but remember, you will have to pass an oral portion on the Checkride so taking it closer to that helps you remember your written material. 3. no one does it in 40. some lessons last longer on a given skill. It is also smart to fly some hours on your own before your checkride to get muscle memory down pat...the checkride is COSTLY...$500 or more and if you fail it, you have to pay it all over again to take the checkride again. 4. solo is not the half mark...but its a major milestone. you will still fly dual with a CFI after it (for example the night cross country). 5. you can fly your cross country without a dry run with the CFI...its up to the CFI to allow it (they usually want you to call from each airport you land at to check-in) 6. usually do a final mock checkride with your CFI to make sure you are good to pass the real thing. 7. the Checkride requires an appt. and a flight plan and bring your AROW and aircraft logbooks and your written test results. 8. pass the Checkride 9. Once you get your Orville and Wilbur Wright card with your few hours you are at your most dangerous phase of your flying experience. You are free to take others up and to make mistakes...and in the first 200 hours you will make plenty of them.
And, as an aside, it is not a license. It is a certificate. Actually an Airmen Certificate. Even though the FAA, on their internet site, does write: "FAA's rules for getting a pilot's license (certificate)..." it truly is NOT a license. It's disappointing that the FAA is so lax on its website and yet so extremely specific in its regulations. Words have meanings.
@@berndog3 I know the terminology. I have one. I used the terms this video used. The public is not aware of the technical terms. The public also does not know that you cannot fly a seaplane without a rating, or fly istrument conditions without a rating, they do not know the difference between a rating and a certificate. Most pilots do not understand the regs either, they will say license routinely, may even think their cert is a license.
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This is so informative thank you did learn alot from this brief information
I'm Brazilian and was born into a poor family, but I have a dream of flying, of course, it was impossible for me to do this kind of thing when I was young, 5 years ago I did something to fly that was parachute, I got my license and had around 40 jumps as professional parachuter, the dream of being pilot is still in my heart and today living in Montreal Canada I guess I can start planning that, hopefully in one year I'll be back here to share with you guys the recording of my dream achieved!
Congrats on the achievement Bro, it was a very inspiring video! ❤
I watched this video about 3 years ago when I was 14 and thinking about aviation for a career and found myself watching it over and over during my training to see what I had left and understand the process. I just passed my checkride today and want to say thank you for inspiring me to partake on this journey!
Yoo! Congrats king 👑
At some point during the process, you learn the most important lesson: Money is what makes airplanes fly.
40 years ago, I had everything in me to become an aviator but lack of finance was the major stumbling block. Sad.........May be in my next life......
At some point during life you realize that nothing works without money
Sadly so true. I've been fighting with banks for about a year now, trying to become an airline pilot, but the 100.000 euros cost is just insane. I don't make enough to pay for it nor have a loan, same for my parents. And I have all qualifications, the school already accepted my application, medical certificates etc.
@@Exorion1er that saddens me.. sorry to hear
AMEN
As a current airline pilot, this brings back great memories! Thank you for the insightful video, and I look forward to seeing your progress!
Is it true that you need a bachelors degree to be an airline pilot
i think getting the written out of the way before you started training was a great idea. congratulations... i soloed on july 4th, 1981. still in the game.
Been thinking about getting a pilot's license, your video was inspiring! I felt so excited for you when you landed after your first solo flight, I wanted to give you a high five
Same! Something about the way he explained that made me feel his excitement as if I had done it myself!
The bit of you and your wife smiling together was wonderful. Cheers.
Thank you! ☺️
$7000 is pretty cheap, you must have had great rates on the plane/CFI :)
hefeibao thats exactly what I was thinking, I’m at 60 hours and about to take my Checkride, but haven’t spent at least 15k
It’s far less than most pay because he was so well prepared, and because he and his CFI were so deliberate about the efficient use of the hours. Most part 61 students take around 60-70 hours so their costs are much higher.
For fixed wing I think $7k is about half of a realistic budget in a bigger city, and for rotor less than a third.
Well, yea, he soloed after his first lesson. SMH
rocky rabalais bro can you please guide please😔
No lie I just told my wife I want to be a pilot like 2 weeks ago now this is recommended 😱😱😱
This is how google track us down(our taught is not personal anymore my friend)When you said your wife, you might have done some google search and you end up getting recommendation. Same thing happen to me, i did a couple of searches, now i end up seeing back of to back recommendations🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
People over think these things. You probably have apps on your phone which when prompted to allow access to your cell’s microphone you agreed. Those apps pick up on key phrases you say and then cater ads to you based on them. Typically this arrangement is described in legalese when agreeing to terms of service. It’s legal, but the propriety as a marketing approach is up for debate. Either way it’s pretty innocuous but if it makes you uncomfortable just go to your phone’s settings and disable microphone use for apps, take note that some apps require access to the microphone to record audio for instance
I believe it. I took some flying lessons, and suddenly flight stuff has been coming up on my TH-cam.
I was talking about this during a phone call and I've also started receiving this, well worth the watch
Na it is probably because you have searched about airplanes and stuff
Algorithms
Getting your PPL in 45 hours of flight time is fantastic, definitely high percentile on that one! Beyond well done!
Officially started my training a week ago, already couple of classes in. This has been the dream since I was a kid. After so many should’ve/ could’ve excuses, I decided to give a try! I know it will be a long road ahead of me, but I can’t wait to get my license and take my girlfriend and parents out to the sky!
How is it going bro?
How did it go?
Im starting a 141 school in March. I was also accepted to D225 after going through their process. I'm a former cop, just turned 28, 3 kids and a wife. Its never too late or too much. I'm about to give a check over to a school with more barrowed money than I've ever had in order to make this happen. I know it will be challenging which is why I want to do it among other things, but I also know that I'm basically barrowing money from my future self. Do not waste your potential in life because you're worried about the 'what ifs'. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to be the best version of yourself and make the most of the time you have. God bless.
I appreciate your comment. Reading this is opening my eyes further on pursuing aviation. Much respect to you as well, I hope it all goes well.
I won't tell you I soloed on day one at 1.5 hours and finished my license in 14 days at 35 hours for under 1K. Well it was 1979, been flying with my dad for 4 years and had ground school nailed long before starting. Good on ya. You did well.
One of the best videos I've seen of a person getting their PPL. I am sure you inspired many people and made them feel more confident about going through the same journey. Thanks for your efforts in creating this and sharing it.
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I have never liked/enjoyed watching a video like I have this one. My flight instructor and his wife were friends of ours for many years of the family. He bought a Piper PA 28 Cherokee 140 and I can remember when he flew it in from Florida (we lived in Ohio). She was gorgeous. I took my first lesson when I was 12 years old. And when I was 17 I finally got to solo her. By that time she was ours. So I was there where you were. What a feeling. Whenever you can, get a Piper/rent/buy/ stay in aviation the possibilities are astronomical. The love of flight is still in my heart.
How did he like you calling his wife gorgeous?
@@carlosrodz1 yeah, I also thought at first he was referring to the wife
@@l3k21 it was a joke. If you're reading quickly that's what it seems like.
When I clicked replies I knew that TH-cam wasn’t gonna let “she’s gorgeous” go 😂😂😂😂
This is an awesome video man. When I was around 13 I took 35 hours of ground school and by 15 had been on a few orientation flights. Getting my drivers license turned me to cars but now 21 videos like this make me want to go after flying
That storm in the distance at 8:48, Scary! Well done and congrats! Great stuff, 4 years later
97 Foxtrot, be sure to always say the name of the specific runway when reading back clearances, even if the controller has neglected to do so. Ambiguity kills. Examples: "Roger, Piper niner seven foxtrot cleared takeoff runway two eight left, right traffic." "Piper niner seven foxtrot cleared for the option runway one fife." "Piper niner seven foxtrot will taxi runway three three left via alpha and echo, hold short of three three right." Also, when reading back clearances, I think it is important to read them back in the same order given. You will likely appreciate the importance of this practice when you go for your instrument rating. All clearances have a specific order of items. Doing them in the same order helps both the pilot and the controller speak and hear with fewer opportunities for errors. Being professional on the radio is who you are in the eyes of other pilots and of the controllers. You will get respect and better ATC handling. Blue skies and tailwinds, my friend.
Thank you for this! Searched high and low for a straight forward track to PPL and this is the best I've seen. Happy flying!
Studying for, and passing the written early during the training process, is huge! Well done! All too many students fail to take that initiative and they lag behind throughout the early phases of the training process. As a CFI, I urge (almost to the point of insisting) all students to pass the FAA knowledge test prior to solo. It is not required by the FAR's, but makes the training process so much more meaningful.
I like to tell my students that flying is like a 3-leg stool. In order to stand, three things are needed: first, basic stick and rudder aptitude. Second, good judgement. And last, but not least, COMMITMENT. Flying is not a casual undertaking. As a pilot you have to immerse yourself in the training process (which goes on forever but is especially important in the beginning). All too often primary students fail to make the appropriate commitment to study. That is the biggest problem most CFI's I know see when training primary students.
I applaud you for your commitment! Great video!
As a kid i wanted to become a pilot. Tried to get through air force but didn't selected. Now earning good money. Planning to save enough to get trained and buy a small plane. Your video is such an inspiration.
Bro this video is highly underrated atm.. Not only is he getting it done correctly but his story telling and editing is top notch 👌
Before I took my ckeckride I had more solo hours than dual. Whenever I had he chance I would just fly around to other airports I was signed off at. My solo xcountries I went to different airport I had never been to just to practice figuring out a new airport, the taxiways and runways by myself without any help and it was some of the most fun I’ve ever had
I don't think that's legal. Your CFI needs to endorse you for every airport away from home.
Thank you for making such a concise video on private pilot training. This will be useful to so many aspiring pilots!
Dude, I loved this. I've dreamt of this for years and after seeing this, it reminded me how much I want to complete such. It seems daunting, but you somehow made it seem doable. Congrats!
I really like the comment to "trust you can do this in your solo flight" it's really cool that you mention that and that your hard work is what gets you there.
All the averages I've read and seen are $10-12k and about 1yr. So nice job being prepared and doing it for 75% of the cost and time!
LOVE THIS !!! I know you already KNOW this, but there's not another video out there like this on TH-cam at this moment like YOUR VIDEO!
Keep up the great work...
WHYTHEHELLNOT G where is that video ?
Amazing! You must have had the perfect CFI and flight school. Sounds like your CFI used the training syllabus and didn’t milk you for redundant lessons. Good job. Out here in Los Angeles expect to pay at least double that amount, easily.
At least double that amount for sure.
Any CFI recommendation in Torrance or Long Beach?
@@cesarorozco5121 None I can recommended.
Thank you, really nice to see a beginning to end Piolet certificate video and done in a reasonable amount of minutes.
Congrats!
I started mine years ago. I went to a wonder school down in Lakeland FL to get my license but didn't achieve it.
I had an issue passing the written. I used Gleims for ground school. During my time, you had to pass the practice
exam with and 80% 3 times before you could take the test. I kept getting a 78%. Finances cause me to drop it.
My flight was going to cost 12K to get my 40hrs and check ride. So 7.5K is good deal!
Your video makes me want to get back in it. Owning and leasing a private jet would be neat for income and flight hours.
I hope you enjoy your new world and brotherhood.
I need an instructor like this. Some schools will milk you literally.
Literally milked? 😏
@@AndrewUSA hot
@@AndrewUSA Yes lol
amazing video and I love the ending when you talked about ur favorite passenger
keep flying safe and stay positive
I began my online ground school on sporty about 3 weeks ago and am on the practice tests getting close to taking the FAA exam
Glad it’s free to become a pilot in Canada
Just started, have 7 hours so far. And I love flying. Can’t wire to reach my first milestone doing solo flight.
How’s it been so far bro ?
Always wanted to do this... But now at 71, I don't think it's gonna happen. Kudos to you... This was fun.
Congrats! I got my PPL back in December and am now in the middle of instrument training. You will love it. Super technical but imo even more fun than PPL training haha
Are u a pilot yet ?
So 7,000$ after all fees, exams, etc? Is this correct? This is motivating.
sounds pretty low
no way, that is what i was told by a school as well. That is what they charge for the flight, then you also have to pay for the insrutctor, then the fuel surcharge plus the pre and post ground instruction... every time i flew was around 340 dollars for only 1.3 barely 1.4 hour time.
So to get your license you will have to pay at least 2o grand if you are good.
It’s possible but extremely unlikely. You can get your license after a minimum of 40 hours but most people don’t take their check ride until 60-70 hours. Realistically, you’re most likely gonna pay double that, if not more
If you find the right instructor, yeah. I go with a CFI that flies his students out of his personal airplane, so it's cheaper than most flight schools and a lot more genuine.
No school would ever tell anyone that if it were a reputable school..
Congratulations on getting your wings. Great inspirational video for new aviators. Thank's for sharing worth watching it...!!
I’m just starting my road to Private Pilot cert. Thank you for your video.
Been looking all week for a a video to help me with the steps I’m a truck driving so rn it’s hard for me to just stop working just to learn the basics fundamentals of flying now I know it’s a website I can get on to study for the written part is a big help thank you
Great video. You did everything so efficiently, makes me wish I could go back and not make the mistakes I made. Congratulations! Instrument rating next?
WHOA WHOA WHOA, CLEAR OF CLOUDS BILLY😂
Gets license, immediately busts cloud clearance on first flight
What happened to the 3 152
The video I’ve was looking for before starting my private pilot training thank you 😃
You’ll pay about double what he did keep in mind before you start
How did it go?
Living in the Northeast with bad weather and less than spectacular flight schools it took me years to finish it up. I highly recommend anyone interested to go to Florida for two weeks and enroll in accelerated program that some flight schools offer. It may cost you more initially but in a long run it will save you ton of money.
BEASTMODE VIDEO!
Thank you for making this. I’ve been beating my head off the wall trying to figure out what all I need to do. I have my first flight scheduled this weekend.
Who's it going with training ?
Super awesome stuff, I needed something like this to put it in perspective. I’m currently stationed in Italy, but once I get to the states, I’m hitting the ground running to get my pilot’s license. I can’t fathom the idea of free soloing one day; it must be a great feeling! See you in the skies!
You're getting your PPL while military? Please tell us how that works out with your busy schedule!
I will be starting mine here in Arkansas this January I’m super stoked man watching your journey just now only got me more into it great video and great explanations on everything I saved this video for reference going to start my written exam training online at the end of October thanks for the great video again!! I will let you know when I am finished!!
Right on!
Wow man this has really boosted my confidence in becoming a pilot.
Thanks a lot
I was fortunate enough as a Senior in High School to take what they called "Aviation Science". The teacher was a certified pilot instructor (CFI) and the course covered all aspects of the ground school as well as some time in a simulator. This was long before GPS and fancy apps, where you had an old fashioned flight computer to determine weight, fuel, distance, etc. The course lasted 6 months and ended with the written exam. Unfortunately the flight training was way out of reach for my family's budget.
This is the video I've been wanting to make. Glad you did it for me, editing all that footage is painful. Great job man!
4:47 what a moment of joy, this video makes me want to get my own license!
DO IT! So glad it makes you wanna fly; that's why we made the video!
The school and instructor you had seems so passionate and invested. That must have been amazing. I can only hope to get an instructor as good as yours. Also you and him knocking things out in single days is amazing. This whole video is amazing an informational. Thank you so so much as someone who is currently going for his part 61.
Edit: I liked, commented, AND sent this to my best friend who is also interested in flying so. 👍
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Update!
I have completed ground school through Sporty’s. I am in the middle of scheduling my FAA written. I am still going strong! I have my IACRA up with my student pilot certificate application on my end done. I am set up to take the written and then visit my flight school to start training!
I Used your video to improve my english and, at the same time, to understand how dificulte is grabbing your pilot's licence in another country, out of Brazil.... Congrats, man !
So I lost my other comment on here but have an update. From originally watching this video I now have my student license, went through sportys. Completed my ground school plus written test, and have about 7 hours of flight training. Again. Thank you for this video. 👍
Kudos for going for it and achieving it!! I've been dreaming about this very thing for years and you literally knocked off all my questions in this video!! Thank you and wish you safe flights and clear skies!!
Your journey is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
Amazing video! The production quality is so good.
Cheers for the video content! Apologies for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Rozardner Flying Bird Reality (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a good one of a kind guide for how to get pilot license without the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my BF finally got great results with it.
I did my training in 1996. I soloed at 50 hours. My total cost with ground school was $4500
Great ideas: the exploration flight with your spouse, (I deeply respect how she was included in your decision) and second great idea: taking the written exams first means you are learning everything you can learn without doing.....getting the best value from the lessons etc. Congratulations on getting your license and thank you for a great video - I am considering getting the license - so you can imagine how helpful this video has been for me. BIG THANK YOU. G
This is awesome! I'm on my journey to grow up and be like you!
Wonderful, I just took my Discovery ride last week, and I begin formal training (1st lesson) in THREE days!! Thank you for this video..
6:15 “whatcha doin there?.... I’m sailin! Weeeee!”
Hahaha
Congratulations on getting your license and thanks for sharing the journey. I learned some things.
Seeing you land after what you said genuinely made me smile and happy
Man I’m so happy for you!
I just went up with a buddy the other day and it was the most incredible experience! I’m going to start working on getting my license and your video just gave me a ton more motivation to do it!
👊🏻
Great info. Exactly what we were wondering.
thank you for this video! although im 14, this made everything much easier to understand, thanks!
This video is an inspiration to those looking to fly. Thank you for taking the time to map out your journey.
I felt that excitement for you when you brought on your first private passenger. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for this!
This is such a thorough and concise video, and you made the process seem so compressable-that it’s helped me decide that I want to do this (although-permit me to say with overkill that the goal will be to eventually go electric, as I know it’s completely and homicidally irresponsible to joyride in combustion engine vehicles any longer-as we know that the non-contested, unequivocal and iron-clad monumental fact of-global warming destroying our only biosphere-is weighing down on every intelligent, compassionate and considerate honest mind.
Thanks for making this seem non-complicated (something a lot of flight videos have trouble accomplishing-either because of bad English or a host of assumptions, made on the part of the pilot-videographer, that speak to the choir instead of to an audience of beginners through experienced pilots).
I have saved the video and already have watched it three times and taken screen shots of your “to-do lists.”
Great job!
This dude is cool and humble about the entire experience, those crying about detail about the money - its regional different and use google asshats. This dude was humble and even took his girl out for his first solo flight. Great video bro.
😂 Lucky you. My cfi never ever thought i was ready to solo. By the time i soloed i was confident i could be a private pilot. no convincing had to take place. It seems in the US it is easier to be sent for a first solo
Nope. CFI's in the US are skittish to sign- off on a students first solo.
@@Somethingisntright64 in fact. I ended up going to another flight school to have a cfi with a fresh mind who wouldn't judge me from the past. Send i was sent solo almost immediately after joining
This video went so quick I was so surprised it took you 9 months. Longer than I expected. Congratulations
Great video man, I took a intro fight on my birthday back in January, I’m doing all I can to get my license and go commercial since there’s a pilot shortage, plus it just seems fun to do something most people never get to do
I've always wanted to do this since ever. I'm reaching my mid life crisis.... Might do this soon
On that same boat with ya. Dont give up. I got faith in ya good luck 👍
Same here also
Congrats well done, and yes your wife is beautiful. be safe.. I did mine back in 1984 at 40 hrs.
Mike
Had to watch this again. Thank you again for posting. This is the way to learning how to fly and get your PPL.
I’ve wanted to get my private pilot since before I can even remember. I’ve loved flying things my entire life - I’ve had pet birds, enjoyed flying kites and LOVE traveling via airliners. I wanted to get my license when I was younger but money held me back. Now I’m 26, make a great salary and I’ve booked my intro flight next week. :-) I thought it was finally time to make my dream come true!
That’s awesome, good luck!
Thank you for posting your flight training experience...This has been on my to do list for a long time...I will be paying for online ground school today to begin my journey...
This video doesn’t explain all of the extra costs such as materials, medical exams, testing costs, etc. so much more money goes into this hobby/profession.
you're a profession
Well he doesn't go into detail about the costs, but he does say he spent about $7,000
So, you have bought a drone now ? :-)
"Living a dream" can be expensive but if this is your true passion, you will make it happen.
We have to get to the top of our own "peak" and possibly leave from there early if we have to, that's OK, that's Life.
We will always remember that we've been there, and if not, we might regret the choices we made not to follow our dream while we were younger - HDscreenerX
@The Oracle this was about the cost of OBTAINING a pilot's license, not about keeping it or to stay flying afterwards. That said, thanks for the info
Thank you for your advice Sir
So cool to see your journey! I’m signed for my initial lesson in a couple weeks. I’m so nervous but also very excited!
How has it been so far.. I have plans going for one aswell soon
Finally a video that accurately explains each step thank you dude
After watching this, it motivates me to try and get my pilot license for planes.
Was working on my rotorblade license but the cost trippled after my second flight and no longer could afford it. Seeing how flight training is a ton cheaper, I might try to get my license for planes.
(I checked the prices locally to me and it is 70% cheaper)
I don’t know the terminology to the equipment but I like how your avionics computer displays airport information on it at (7:31) ... real encouraging video for us to get off our couch and accomplish something .... awesome job dude
One of the best videos on TH-cam.. you’ve got me all inspired to go flying now 👌🏼
really one of the best how, why?
Congratulations on your PPL 👏 i can't wait to start my training 🤗
Jayyy Jay goodluck ! My check ride is coming up soon 🤑
9:35 I hope you had SVFR clearance, looks like a lot of cloud about.
I knew someone was gonna point it out.
If you can find a non-profit flying club that allows non-licensed pilots to join you are golden. I know a place in Pennsylvania that charges $55 an hour with $45 for the CFI. If you do 65 hours with an instructor and 10 hours solo cost is $7050 - doesn't include test fees, headset, ground school, etc 501(c) non-profit flying club is the way to go
That’s awesome that your wife is on board! My kids are interested in flying with me but my wife is pretty much an intransigent stone.
Yea it’s normally one extreme or the other!