What To Do BEFORE You Start Flight Training!

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Step 1: Obtain An FAA Medical
03:30 - Step 2: Start Ground Training
05:19 - Step 3: Choose Your Flight School (Part 61 vs Part 141)
09:06 - Step 4: Plan Financially
10:26 - Step 4.5: TSA Requirements
11:12 - Step 5: Schedule A Discovery Flight
12:19 - Conclusion

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[sebasto]

I wish I saw this! I should've started Ground School before flying but well!

[travis-geis]

Can't emphasize enough that you should start your medical early! Great advice. Don't get halfway through your training and then find out you have to wait a year for a special issuance from the FAA (ask me how I know).

[danbuffington]

You should do a video on "special issuance" medicals. It is an adventure to get through it.

[hjr]

Good video my man - thanks and love from the UK!

[matthewtorres]

The info was very helpful, and I like the way you explain the different steps in detail!!

[MIA]

Great video, Clayton.
The only thing(s) I would have went into more detail is about the validity of the FAA written exam - which is 2 years. That is very important to understand.
If the training is not completed by that time, the test will need to be retaken. That translates into more money being spent, of course.
Now, in my instance, I started flying before 2020, however, as everyone knows, Covid decided to do an unwelcome visit which caused delays, then financial hardship set in among other things.
I decided not to take the written exam because along with the aforementioned with me, I find it easier if I can apply some things now, so that when I take the exam, the test questions will be more visual understanding. To each their own in listening / learning aspects, I'm sure.
So, my theory is, make sure the financing is readily available, get some idea of what it will be like to fly (discovery flight), BEFORE spending the few hundreds of dollars only to find out that either A) you couldn't complete training during the 2 year period meaning taking the test multiple times, or B) as you mentioned with medical, you find out for whatever reasons, cannot be approved to fly in the first case.
So, all that being said, I'd take the discovery flight first, then medical, then ground school (I used Sportys also), then the exam....only with after having about 5 hours logged in.
Continuing with my case, I have to pause my training because there are some medical issues that are being looked into that could potentially disqualify me from my training.
But, I'm staying hopeful in that if I cannot get the Private, perhaps I can at least receive Recreational.
Thank you for your thoughts and continue doing the great work of training the rookies😊
Take care.
-- Matthew A

[jefferyfirth]

Extremely helpful and informative video. Great presentation skills, and technical quality. Looking forward to viewing your other videos. Thanks for your guiding lessons.
Hope it helps our new breed of upcoming pilots.

[maritestaylor]

Awesome thanks for letting me know what to expect.

[nealsandy]

Just started my journey here in charlotte. Thanks for the video!

[PastorMike]

I purchased a $60 asa book with online test and the authorization my FFA test.

[medaviate]

Damnnn, i wish you were my instructor. Very informative, a great video/presentation. i am a 141 type, get it done fast :) Peace out.

[patbrown]

I don't disagree with your suggestion to get the medical 1st. However, if there is ANY reason whatsoever that you think you can't pass a medical exam, I'd strongly recommend booking a "consultation" with the Airman Medical Examiner prior to completing ANY paperwork. Alternatively, join AOPA and ask to speak to their medical people. I'm a long-time flight instructor and Designated Pilot Examiner. I've seen too many folks who've completed the MedXpress form and gone to the AME only to have the application denied or deferred. The FAA is woefully behind on medical evaluations and it is common to wait a year or more for FAA approval. So, get a consultation FIRST if you think you may have an issue. Don't take a chance.

Also, currently, private pilot test is 65 questions. 5 of those questions are questions the FAA is testing for validity and do not count toward your final score.

Nice video.

[LafleurTechYemaya]

Good afternoon. Love this video and thank you so much for the information. I’m trying to apply for a student pilot certificate and it’s asking me for to meet with a Recommending Instructor or Certifying Officer. Where can I find one to finish completing my student pilot certification application?

[LifeVibes-sp]

Do you need to finish FTSP before starting any training and medical?

[andean]

So if I pass all the written before flight school, do I need to take ground school at flight school?

[julioverne]

So, you cannot do it being permanent resident?