DO NOT become a pilot if… | My advice for future pilots! #aviation #flighttraining

[manuair]

Some people get into Aviation for the wrong reasons, but end up loving it for the right reasons... consider that.

[emaneasler]

Totally agree. I’m beginning flight school and many different pilots have told me that if I don’t like learning about the mechanics and physics of flight and airplanes. And just enjoy flying in general. This job is not for you. For me flying airplanes is something I could do all day.

[DFYinformed]

This is so true. I took 4 flying lessons back in 2016 at a suggestion of a pilot friend of mine. He said that at the end of 4 lessons, that I either 1) would feel like I couldn’t wait until the next time I could go up, or 2) be totally indifferent to the idea. I was #2. It wasn’t because I hated flying, but because the ONLY reason I wanted to become a pilot was to be able to transverse 600-1000 miles on consulting gigs in half the time as driving, or avoiding commercial air travel. I remember driving to the airfield for my 4th lesson thinking, “it’s such a beautiful day. I really wish I was out on my motorcycle rather than having to do this.” Great advice my friend gave me. I’m glad I did it, and I’m glad I learned it was something I didn’t want to pursue further.

[josue_kay]

I got into aviation because I love getting high.

[ROLEX]

I love that physical feeling of flying, the weightless, and the freedom of being in the air. The understanding just HOW that "crate" with wings really does STAY UP THERE is a bonus.

There is such a difference between gliders and power flight too.

[Apex_Slide]

I got sick of working retail after 12 years and decided "Fuck it" one Friday.. That afternoon I was in the pilots seat in a hands on action flight at YBSU.. I was absolutely terrified.. until we came in to land.. We were landing runway 13.. Seeing the sun set over the mountains as the moon hung low over the ocean, with the glow of the runway and Maroochydore off in the distance.. it just made me feel this was right for me..
Unfortunately, learning to fly is expensive.. I've had to restart my journey 3 times, and I'm still not there.. I'm hoping next year I'll save enough to get it.. I do enjoy it

[LenJNordemanJr]

Completely agree - the fascination with flight is much more enjoyable when you see WHY a two ton aircraft can leave the ground. For thousands of years, mankind has been envious of this magic. I still can't believe I get to be a pilot and stand on the shoulders of the giants before me, who had the guts and the brains to figure out how to do what I love

[joeglennaz]

I agree 100% I’m a private pilot with an instrument rating. I’ve never held a commercial rating, but I have friends who have been airline pilots that have no interest in actually flying and I have friends that love flying and there is a big difference. Some very happy and some are not happy.

[julianprice]

Absolutely agree with you. And if you love understanding weather and human factors, even better!

[BrdTheWrd]

100%. The pay and travel opportunities are great but I am genuinely fascinated by aerodynamics and the way planes and all the instruments work. Not only that but the shear amount of technical info you have to know to fly is information most people don’t know. Teaching it is a blast.

[LailaWilliams-hu]

I’m 17 and am head deep in study for aircraft mechanics and piloting.
Lots and lots of reading but the mechanics and science is so interesting and I love it.

[jakejacobs]

I retired at AA last year after 37 years and a total of 49 years of flying. I work with young people that are interested in the career and did years of career days. I never had the words that you have to put across the same point. The love of the machines and the idea of being as one with them is a key. I was a mechanic at times as well as a pilot and that kind of old school training can keep a young guy alive to fly another day. Very good job and I have shared your video to quite a few young people. Thank you.

[WalkrFilms]

I got into it because I have a severe case of “if you want something done right you gotta do it yourself”

[billcuddyer]

Didn't know anything about aircraft. Joined as a curiosity. Ended up putting in 45 years as a search & rescue pilot for, Civil Air Patrol, USAF Aux. Ended up with close to 7000 hours, with private pl, instrument and glider ratings. The volunteer work with CAP was very rewarding and gave a purpose for flying. Don't know much about mechanics of airplanes.

[mikecunningham]

I fly for the shear beauty of it. The beauty of the sky, the beauty of the top of the clouds and the earth below, the beauty of the machines, and the beauty of a perfect landing.

[Christian-nlcl]

i want to become a pilot because every aviation related just fascinates me. the things you listed in the beginning just seem like bonuses to me

[attackpatterndelta]

The travel, pay and status are all excellent reasons to get into aviation.

I'm into aviation because i love aviation and seeing the world from a completely different perspective.

[lrjvuks]

If you just like the mechanics of the aircraft, you should probably be an aircraft mechanic. One of the reasons so many people are becoming pilots is because of the pay.

[lovetofly]

Absolutely correct.. You need to love the act of flying. Ive always been fascinated with wings on invisible air.. just sooo amazing to me!

[tardis]

I've never been on a plane before, I'm 29. Never went to school because I didn't know what I wanted to do. I always thought about being a pilot but thought I can't do that. Then one day I did some research and thought, I can do this. I bought some books and I've been reading them in my free time, one day I'll go to school and hopefully get a job. The travel and money seems great, but I'm also really excited about being able to fly a plane. Seems like it will be a fun job that I'll enjoy