4 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING FLIGHT TRAINING

In this video, I will share 4 things I wish I knew before I started my flight training.

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[pork_friedrice]

I’m 49 and decided last week, unexpectedly, to pursue this career after all, good tips, thanks for sharing

[serronserron]

My grandpa just had his 93rd birthday and flew in his Cessna just a week ago. He got his private license when he was 17 when it was a bit easier. He then was a pilot instructor in the Marines and was a biology teacher and restaurant owner.

[abbiedusciuc]

I'm a flight instructor and did it all Part 61, I recommend! (but try to maintain a strict schedule, kind of as if you were training Part 141). Study everyday, and fly at least 2-3 times a week onsistenantly or else you're repeating lessons.

[badgerfishinski]

If you are disciplined, part 61 is the way to go. If you require hand holding thru the process, part 141 is more appropriate. Both produce good pilots. It's just how you approach learning.

[kelvinrivas]

I’m an aircraft mechanic right now for United . I’m thinking of becoming a pilot I’m doing a lot of research 🧐 watching your videos definitely helped thanks 🙏🏽

[mikelima]

" Just enjoy the process" Well said man. Straight to the point. Encouraging words. Thank you. 👊

[jorgeestiels]

In 2006 I went to a part 141 school in Orlando Florida, I had 11 different instructors because they left for the airlines and after 7 months the school went bankrupt. Now I started from scratch in part 61 here in Puerto Rico.

[henrymartinez]

Hey Alex thank you for your insight. This is what YouTube should be used for. I decided to make a career change especially to give my family a secure future. I have a 4 y o son named Alex recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. His care is life long and expensive and I’m looking to a career where he’s taken care off. Most importantly I want to teach him that his condition will not define him and that anything is possible. This is brand new to me as my current career and degree are unrelated but thanks to your videos I can focus in the right direction. Thanks bro!

[Flyguy]

I bought a share of a plane after I soloed, dropped my cost to fly to $10/hour plus gas. It is possible to get your ratings without spending a lot of money, the journey is definitely the best part!

[thomasheepke]

40 years old - I woke up one morning a few months ago and decided to go for it. Flew for the first time the next day and loving it. So much more to it, and so much harder than I could've imagined, but it's something that keeps me engaged. I'm at about 20 hours and ready for the FAA ground school exam.

[DuragVince-]

I love your positivity and enthusiasm. I sensed your positive energy right off the bat. Thank you for this video. Sometimes all we need is a little bit of hope. Appreciate you!

[davidvasquez]

I’m planning on going to flight school next year, this is really helpful especially since I kinda don’t have much of an idea of what to expect

[heliclass]

I agree 100% this is my speech to all my potential student since 32 years

[davidhoward]

Part 61 can get you through just as quickly as a 141, it will all depend on instructor availability near you. Luckily for me my local 61 school is around the Dayton Ohio area so aviation is huge here (I19). I'm never worried about this school closing down.

[amerino]

Thank u! I start flight training next week! Doing it exactly the way u recommended, !!!

[Pralz]

Total cost is around $7, 500 for the basic private pilot's license which is a great start to a bigger journey.

[BROKEN-PILOT]

This comment is not intended as a slight, but Part 61 (pilot) doesn't compare to a Part 141 program. There are no "shortcuts" in aviation. For example, two years of Aviation Weather in a classroom vs rote memorization of the answers to an FAA written exam can/does make the critical difference for a professional pilot. If you want only a private license, go Part 61. If you want to be a career pilot, go Part 141. It will save your life one day.

[edge]

I 100% agree with you when you need to pick a career CFI, during my PPL training I went through 7 different CFIs, and it was super horrible and difficult to understand what I was suppose to be learning. That is kinda why I am leaning twoards a part 141 school for the rest of my pilot training, just so I can get it done with without the headache, but If I had a local flight school then I might reconsider

[erickfish]

I am in Alaska and my son's flight training is 100% covered by his homeschool program.

[TheAstratGameplays]

Tomorrow's the day! I really thank you for those great tips!!