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I don't have an excuse to
2 weeks ago
I want to do this, but I don’t have any good reason to want to. If money grew on trees, I’d definitely do it.
How to become a pilot
It made me
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"Learning to fly challenges you on so many levels. You have to master book learning, rules and regs, the science of aviation, mechanics, procedures, and HOW TO FLY THE AIRPLANE!"
How I did it: I enrolled at a flight school with the intent of taking two lessons a week. This didn't cut it - and it took me a long time before I could solo. I ultimately switched schools, and was able to take lessons 3 days a week, which got me through the process in no time.
I wound up getting my private pilot license in 10 months, in about 70 hours - which is about average in the US.
Lessons & tips:
- Have the money lined up. Expect to pay around $10,000 - $15,000 all in. If you don't have the money, don't get started - because if you have to quit later - it's a big waste of time (and money)
- Make sure you have the right amount of time to devote to this. If you can't make time to get trained 2 - 3 times a week minimum, you'll be wasting your time (and money).
- If you don't like your instructor (or your school) - FIND ANOTHER ONE. Remember, you are the customer here - you should be feeling like you are getting your $'s worth.
- Do your research - meet other pilots, either online - or at the airports. Go out and check out a number of flight schools - don't always go with the cheapest, or the closest school - go with the best.
- Study hard, get through the process, and HAVE FUN!
Resources: AOPA - http://www.aopa.org
Sporty's - http://www.sportys.com
King Schools - http://www.kingschools.com
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if i get this full-time weekend only job, i will attend Vaughn this Fall. because that’s the only way i can balance my schedule, with the 4 nights/week EMT training and a F/T job. IF i get this job!!!!! let’s pray, cuz i really want to attend Vaughn College!!!!!!!
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may 24
1 month ago
i think i’m seriously gonna apply for Vaughn for Fall semester. i was planning of moving out of NY, maybe i’m staying after all. hope i can get a job in NY so i don’t need to move.
- emailed the admission counselor, waiting for reply
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to become a pilot before I'm 30
2 months ago
Anyone knows Vaughn College in NY? I want to apply to the AAS degree for Aircraft Operations.
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4 months ago
Ever since i was little ive been fascinated with planes. Everytime i fly i get this awesome feeling, and now that i actually have the opportunity to get my private pilot license through my AFJROTC instructor who was a pilot in the air force i feel like i can actually do it, i have actually flown once but in a few months i will take the FAA test to get my private pilot license but i feel like im gonna fail…
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6 months ago
I have always wanted to do this since childhood. This is a lifetime goal that i hope to accomplish before my 50th birthday. Since i don’t know any pilots, Angelina Jolie is my role model.
Once a pilot always a pilot!!!!
13 months ago
On January 14, 2002 I got to experience what it felt like to become a Pilot!! I started college at Daniel Webster College enrolled in the program “Aviation Flight Operations,” which is the Professional Pilot’s Degree! 3 years later, I graduated with a BS in Aviation Flight Operations. I then went off flying for Mesa Air, where I was flying the ERJ 145
So… 1 down… more to go!!
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