Learning To Fly

Learning to fly is much simpler than most people think. Basically you can get out to an airport and just do it. If you are a US citizen there are no problems all you need is a valid passport or an original birth certificate. If you don't live in the US you will have to get approved by the TSA.

Once you find a flight instructor that you get along with, You start your training.

Before you solo you will need a medical certificate. You should get a first class medical just to make sure there is nothing wrong with you. You do only need a Third Class Medical for a private pilot certificate. Remember this medical must be done with an approved FAA Examiner not your family doctor. Here is a link to find Examiners http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/

There are two parts of your flight training that is required

Aeronautical Knowledge- This is all the home work that is required. Most people are afraid that there is a lot of rocket science involved. This is not the case. The most difficult parts include some simple math and that is it.

Aeronautical Experience - This is all the flight time required to be qualified to take the practical test at the end of your training The FAA Requires the Following

40 hours of flight time. 20 of that must be with a certified flight instructor
10 hours of solo flight time

I have found over the years that most students who stick with it will end up with about 35 hours with me and 15-20 hours of solo flight time.

Cost - you can plan on spending about $7000 once you are all done. I will have more complete breakdowns of this is upcoming posts

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