Pilot Training
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The Biggest Obstacle in Becoming a Professional Pilot
There is a common perception that becoming a pilot is very difficult. While this is true, it is not for the reason people believe it to be. Becoming a pilot is only as difficult as you make it out to be. What does this mean? Unlike other certifications and license jobs, it is not about the level of competition. Instead, it is dependent on yourself. Sure, you will have to put in...
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Do You Have to Pay for Aircraft Rental When You Get a Flying Lesson?
When you are training to become a pilot at your flight school, do you have to pay separately for the aircraft rental fee? This was asked to me last week by a Korean student of mine, and I thought I would post the answer here, just in case it was unclear for some other people as well. The answer is: Yes, you have to pay for the aircraft rental fee....
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Can You Go On 100 Fam Flights?
OK, so 100 seems a little over the top, but just how many FAM (Familiarity) flights are you allowed to take?For those of you who don’t know what a FAM flight is, it is an introductory flight given to prospective students who want to become a pilot. It allows them to get a real live experience of flying in an airplane before they commit to a series of lessons.Now, considering...
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Prepare Yourself for More Lessons and More Money Spent than you Expected
Tonight a student of mine was forced to quit his pilot training today. He had received his private pilot license in July of last year, 2011 and was training towards his commercial pilot license. Becoming a pilot not only takes your dedication and enough money to finance it, but it takes a lot of planning ahead as well. At the start of your flight training, you may have calculated a...
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What Happens if You Lie About Your Flying Hours? Jail!
Pilot fraud. For people learning how to become a pilot, you should know just how serious your log book accuracy is.What happens if you lie about your flying hours? Well, it’s a lot bigger deal than you may have thought. It is a situation that will have you standing in front of a judge in Federal court and having your matter investigated by the F.B.I.Usually, if you are found guilty,...
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How to Get a Pilot License in Canada as an International Student without Citizenship
I received a question the other day from an international student whether he may be able to become a pilot in Canada without being a Canadian citizen.The answer is: Yes, you can. To study flying in Canada as an International Student, you must receive Student Authorization. A student authorization form is issued by an immigration officer at any Canadian visa office. It allows you, after your admittance, to remain in Canada...
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How Long Will It Take to Get a Private Pilot License
If you’re looking for a flight school to become a pilot, there is one rule:Be wary of flight schools that advertise their private pilot training to be completed in 40 hours. Be wary if their advertised prices are set at 40 hours of training.Why? 40 hours is the MINIMUM number of hours that you need to finish before you can take the license test. However, almost every student takes about 50-60,...
