What You NEED to Learn Before Your First Flight Lesson

There is SO much to learn in the process of becoming a pilot, but what do you need to know before you start your training? We cover a few basics that will definitely help you prepare for your first lesson in the sky.

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[angelozollo]

I could never afford flight training. I joined the Army and after I served ( 72-75 ), I got my PPL . The GI Bill paid 90% for the rest of my training. I am soon to retire after 48 years of flying. It has been fantastic.
Thank you Uncle Sam and God Bless America 🇺🇸

[charlotte-anne]

I’m 21 and I’m a girl. I was a flight attendant at age 18 but I loved flying since I was a kid and always wanted to be a pilot, the only thing that has stopped me is the cost of it. Now I know there’s ways around it and I can get a loan if I’m studying a course (which I know isn’t necessary as such) but it sure will help. I’m doing my first flight lesson next week in about 5 days! So excited!!

[richard-fymu]

The thrill of my first glider flight is indescribable. I got to handle controls and without funds never followed up but it is addictive! My uncle was a duster and WWII pilot, Dad Radar gunner Navy, and cousin CAP. Get going!

[lawrenceshdow]

Good info thanks!! My first lesson is next Tuesday. My groundschool classes start tonight. Been wanting to fly for many years but never felt I had enough time. Gonna be awesome!

[vaviation]

Great video! Lifting off into the sky is a feeling that nothing else can bring you, I suggest anyone who is thinking about it to do it!

[jplacroix]

I started flight training almost 40 years ago. I passed the medical, and ground school and was just about to solo when I had to stop for financial reasons (READ: starving student). I always promised myself I'd start again from scratch someday. Your videos are inspiring me to take another run at it as I approach retirement and will have the time and resources to really commit to completion of a PPL. I hope that I get a CFI as positive and inspirational a pilot as you are Charlie. Thanks for the great videos, and keep them coming !

[jasongreen]

This is awesome. Taking my first lesson soon as a lifelong ground dweller. Thabks for re iterating that everyone starts from roughly the same point.

[thenerv]

Before my first flight lesson I read Stick and Rudder, The Art of Flying. So much good information I read it twice.

[TJ_Jacquemin]

I'm 15 and have my first flight lesson tomorrow morning, I'm so hyped. Great video!

[lexazell]

Taking off on my first fly lesson in an hour! Thank You so much☺️

[CTSH]

I’m 14 and have my first flight lesson in a few weeks, thanks for the tips

[Ka_Gg]

Going for my discovery flight in a few days. I like how you communicate and the way the video is. Feels like I'm in the plane and you are talking directly to me. Good video.

[av]

Great video Charlie. Really enjoy watching your lessons and picking up all kinds of great information. Starting training soon for my PPL

You rock dude!

[jonapple]

My demo flight is in 3 hours, thank you for this video :D

[glenicekyle]

Really appreciate I come to this video of yours!! I’m going to start my first flight lesson next Tuesday. I’m kind of nervous, but excited at the same time. I will surely remember this day up till I went to succeed in the future. Thanks for creating such an inspiring videos..

[thejaydoctor]

Great video. I’m in high school and I’ll be starting my first lesson tomorrow starting on a scholarship. This video is quality, no more or less than it needs to be to give as much helpful knowledge as possible. Thanks!

[themiddleones]

Got my discovery flight next week
Super pumped

[Kansasavation]

thanks i know most of this and want to learn to fly i bet i will be a good fit

[Dinkysweg]

I'm going on my first flight on Tuedsay, super excited!

[alonbortniker]

First of all, awesome content keep it up!
Second, could you tell me please which camera are you using? The quality is amazing