As its pointed out in the comments the official term is Private Pilot Certificate. I used license in this case for those who are starting to look at what it takes to become a pilot. Thanks to everyone who has enjoyed the video!
The FAA does not issue "licenses". With some examiners or with an FAA Inspector, you will fail your oral exam. (The question is, "Under which part are you given privilege and authority to fly, and what is proof of that privilege?" Say "license and you are done.) A pilot certificate issued by the FAA will not expire and any type ratings will remain on the certificate until surrendered. Be proud of your certificate. We are NOT EASA (Europe), Transport Canada, or DGAC (Mexico and most of South America) all of which issue "licenses" that expire. Pilots from those places are quite envious of the U.S. system. "PPL" is a throw back to the JAA which preceded EASA.
Wtf is up with all these assholes selling shit. All these random people saying the same thing, and I quote ""(just Google it)?"" I've seen this on 5 different videos now
Would it be better to get your pilots license in high school or college because I am deciding when it would be the most convenient because the college I want to go to has a really good flight school.
♧ Thanks for a great video. Here are a few questions for anyone who's a pilot. Can you help me understand? On the FAA Knowledge Test I know there are 60 questions and have 120 Minutes to answer them. What about the oral questions during the check ride? How many questions are there? What are the topics? How much time do I have to answer them? What materials can I use to answer these questions if any? 🛩
Check rides 'suck' as they say. Stresses me out to the max.No more for 18 months. Airline pilots take them every 6 months ..career days they are often called. '
Took my ground school in the winter of 1963, and went to the FAA testing site, and took my written before any flight time. I lucked out and passed my test. By the time August of 1965 came around. I had passed my flight test, and received my Certificate, at about the 65th hour. It was a childhood dream of mine, and I finally did it with another friend. Three of us bought a Stearman in the winter of '64, and learned to fly it. Had no problem flying any other tail dragger after that! I bought a 1948 Bonanza in the winter of 1965, in New Jersey, and was locked there by weather for nearly a week. I flew it every day, until the trip back home to NE Ohio. Never had training in a Bonanza, but found it very easy to fly. In the Spring of 1966, six of us bought a Republic SeaBee, and kept it at Sudbury, Canada, by permission. My friend had an island in the SouthEast arm of Lake Tamagami. Had about 250 hours in the Bee, and never got my Seaplane rating. I did take two hours of instruction at Miami Seaplane Base. I was lucky to have an FBO that let me fly anything, anytime, he had a lot of trust in me. I sure enjoyed the twenty years of flying I did, and would not trade it for anything. Hope someone enjoys my story!
You my friend lucked out! You are the exception not the rule! I have respect and admiration for your accomplishments! You knew what you wanted and went for it!
I was indoctrinated with News reels, and radio news of combat pilots and aces, during the second world war. They often showed dog fight films in the movies and that really put the seed in me. The time came where I wasn't working, but had saved, and saved over the years, and winter of 1963 was the time, out of work with a lot of time to learn to fly! The Bonanza was like flying a fighter plane, with the great maneuvering she had. The Stearman was another thing, I learned aerobatics with it, and tried to destroy it in the air, to no avail ! I loved that airplane 13 G's positive and 11 G's negative. It had the standard 220 Continental radial in her, but I wished it had a 450 P&W! I'm 81 now, and still dream of flying. I heard of an ultra-light, and went to a couple shows, but these things were junk, held together with baling wire. I should have kept up, because they came out with real airplanes after a while. I know I would have built one, but like I said, I didn't keep up with the progress! My Loss!
BesteKanaal1 that is way over what it usually costs in the US if you’re being smart. The cheapest you can go is 5k. On average is 9k. I have no clue where you got 20k.
I turned 16 this month, I have saved up and my parents are onboard! now I just need to find time to get it done. I might try to do as much online as possible for the convenience alone.
Trey Middleton lots of teenagers get jobs at local airports to get more exposure to the industry. Might also be helpful to set up a sim at home with rudders, yoke, and throttle quadrant eg. Saitek brand. Great practice, especially with procedures.
Why not join the air force and have them pay for your classes and pay you so you can purchase your own small plane? Believe I've seen some as low as 38k usd
I live in the UK and therefore gained my PPL under Civil Aviation Authority rules. When I did my two-hour practical flight test with a CAA examiner I felt I was doing reasonably well. The examiner must have sensed my satisfaction as three-quarters of the way through he hit me with a wobbler by exclaiming "fire in the cockpit! fire in the cockpit!". I knew all I had to do was to find the fire extinguisher but could I remember where it was? No! He then pointed to the little red cylinder under my seat. What a chump I'd been. When we landed I taxied to the parking area. We both sat in silence for five minutes while he completed his paperwork. I even recall the windows were starting to mist up. Eventually he spoke and said "congratulations - you've passed". I could hardly believe it.
Sounds daunting, difficult and hard. Looking back to the beautiful day on 5/5/65 it was worth all the work. I really did well, even better than I thought. With that signature in my flight log book I walked out to the Cessna 172. My dream had come true and my head must have been a big as the airport until...the 172 wouldn’t start! After a number of tries the Examiner came over to and said, “You might try going full rich on your mixture.” OOPs - he was right and my head suddenly shrunk to the size of the head of a pin! That memory is still fresh and and painful, but it taught me a lot.
My mother's check ride, the examiner told her: "Engine failure, pull the throttle" She pulled, knob came off and she handed it to him as the prop stopped :p
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It all depends on what you want to do in aviation! If your aspiration is just to fly for pleasure, and get a PPL (and maybe even the other ratings and certificates: Instrument, multi, commercial, CFI, ATP), you can do it at *ANY* age! Even if you're in your 70s, provided you're in reasonably good health and can pass the required medical! Even if you aspire to pursue aviation professionally (that is, become an AIRLINE PILOT), the unprecedented pilot shortage now, means that you can still do it at a pretty late age! I would say, even all the way into your late 40s to early 50s, because of the mandatory retirement age of 65 for the airlines. But professional aviation is much more than just the airlines. One could be a corporate pilot, flight instructor and a hundred other such things, and there is no mandatory retirement age for those things. So you could get into aviation at any age, to pursue a career in those!
747-pilot your comment was so informative and very helpful, I am 33 and was wondering if I could still do this, I am an engineer and have always had a passion for airplanes so I will definitely be looking into this, thank you very much for taking the time to explain.
And don't get side-tracked thinking you'll pick it up again when you're in a better position. I started when I was 20, ran into a rough patch in my life, postponed it till it got better,got a job working offshore oil patch, making good money with 6 months a year off, spent those off days chasing pussy, hunting, and horses, and the beach. Got married, started a business, and kids, more horses. 62 now with a bad heart and slow reflexes. No chance of getting my certification now. Old man advice for anyone who will listen.
Kevin Young As much as I love learning about flying and would want to own my own LSA to fly. Not someone else’s plane. I too have heart problems, a back that’s slowly disintegrating and I wear glasses. I’m 61.
First flight lesson was when I was 15, had about 10 hours by the time I was 18. Of course college and being broke kind of ended that. I'm 43 now and just now in a good enough spot to think about starting up again.
Yeah. I took my ground school at 38, got 4 hours in a 172, and ran out of money. Got divorced, lost more money, and now I have hypertension and diabetes.
@@jons3226 As long as you have your health you're in a good spot. If only an hour a month,or even 2months. 43 is a lot closer to bad health than you think. I had my first heart cath at 43. Good luck to you.
I’ve been trying to wrap my head around a bunch of online articles trying to explain this exact thing only to get more and more confused/overwhelmed, but this video perfectly answered everything I needed to know. This settles it, I’m saving money and applying for my certificate! Thank you for the clear and concise video. You earned yourself a sub.
I am a Ph.D. Aerospace/Computer Engineer who works for a large American defense contractor's Aero company and have worked on the the most advanced flight dynamics sensor software in world but have never had the desire to myself fly (after DQ'ing from AF/Naval flight selection due to my eye sight back in the late 70's), but now that I am retiring I am considering getting my PP license. Thank you very much for such a concise video summarizing of the requirements.
These comments are so helpful because my son has about 35 hours and he hasn't flown in several years.I don't know where he's getting his information but people have been telling him that he has to start all over again. I'm glad to find out that he can continue with the hours that he has already logged ✈️👍
YEP! Once you've logged hours in a log book they always count. Now depending on how long its been since he's flown, he may theoretically be "Starting Over" in that he'll have to relearn some things. I would say that he could pick it up again really fast.
I remember those days. I got my private pilot certificate in 1993, trained in St. Joseph Mo. at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. "FLOOD OF 93" Had some good pictures from the air. The airport was flooded to.
With that Engineering Explained shirt on, your credibility is immediately sky high. This is a perfect video to help me navigate my elaborate mid-life crisis plans. Thanks!
It should be said that the 40 hours is the FAA minimum, but the average student will take 50-55 hours. This way students can better estimate what it will cost. You should also mention in the initial requirements, you must be able to obtain at least a 3rd class medical. Those with diabetes will have particular challenges getting one without a Special Issuance.
It's hard work but well worth it. No TSA hassles, no waiting in lines, and no sharing a seat with obnoxious passengers. Get to the FBO, file your plan, then kick the tires and light the fires!
awesome quick informative vid. im turning 30 this week and have had a full time IT comms career and now im ready and have the means available to get my ppl! just flew dual on a GTiger and fell in love. hope to start flight school nex year - spring 2020 ,once i take care few financial pending items on my list!
Checked out a flight school near me that had a flight sim. They fired it up and let me go for my 1st simulation flight. Wow! Then they pre-tested me and cut the engine. I LANDED! No crash - 1st time. It was awesome! Expensive for flight schools though. It was in the 22k to 25k range. Which is over my budget. But I love it. So have to rethink what to do next....
That sounds fun! But expensive for a private pilot certificate. Check out one of our other videos on how much it costs. It goes over getting it privately, rather then at a school.
@@flywiththeguys I just saw it. That is quite a bit cheaper than what I was quoted. Thanks. It's good to know there are options out there. Just starting to see how to go about it all. I've wanted to be a pilot since my dad to took me to Lake Elsinore in the '70s and we went gliding a few times. Great days.
I thought your video was highly informative on the requirements to get your PPC or Private Pilot License as it is referred to in the US! It seems very rigorous and expensive. It is important for any aspiring private pilot to know what to expect as far as length of time, requirements and associated costs! I live in NY and it is very expensive to obtain a PPC! I am not trying to discourage anyone who wants to fulfill their dreams just stating reality!
Hey guys. JJ in glendale. My daughter has made up her mind to be a pilot and leaning very heavily to attending ERAU. I advised her it would save several small fortunes to have her license before she gets there, before her mother and I beging bankruptcy proceedings. J/k on last part hopefully. Ii have learned a lot of knowledge necessary can be completed before actual flight training starts. True? Thoughts. Plenty of opportunities at dv for training correct?
40 hours and 3 months later i had my license, in 1986. I could fly the plane in my sleep. 1990 was the last time since i have flown. I thought the loran was a big deal, cof to tol 814.7 nm at 350 degrees. I would have to spend a couple of hours learning the new navigation system.
This is very helpful I am a real estate investor in Texas but right now, the bulk of my holdings are in Florida, and will continue to be.I drive round trip to Florida each month. I've always wanted to fly a Cessna 172 or a Piper Pa28. This gives me the excuse. Besides, I can write off the training, hangar, the plane, it's maintenance,fuel,ect., as business expenses. I want to also get my IFR training. I will probably have my son in the plane, and I want to be the safest pilot possible. I'm subscribing, hitting the like button, and ringing that bell!
Not to really be picky, but the document may say "certificate", however even the FAA will still call it a Private Pilot License (PPL) as well as a certificate. It's interchangeable in their eyes.
COMPLETELY TRUE! Certificate is the correct term and is what should be used. Honestly though, saying certificate when I did was a accident. I was purposely using license in this situation because most people outside of aviation refer to it as a license. Since the video was mostly geared towards them it made sense in my mind. But a good catch and correction none the less! Thank you Dave!
It is one of my biggest pet peeves. I feel that as a CFI, I am in the accuracy business, and it starts with correct terminology. No one else seems to be too upset about it. Maybe that is a topic for another video. :)
When I took my CFI check ride, the FAA examiner was quick to correct me about that. Before it all started during casual conversation and introductions, I mentioned when I got my private license.... he sternly corrected me that the United States does not issue pilots licenses, they issue pilot certificates. Needless to say, I will never forget that. I did pass, despite the stern correction.
Hi, great video, packed jammed with information! I still have a few questions/ confirmation to ask if you don't mind: 1) Are the requirements (age, English, medical, eye-sight, etc) the same/similar all over the world? 2) To start as a student licence and work towards your PPL, you can just go to a flight school or instructor, right? No need to take an entrance exam, get selected by your school, etc right? 3) What are the subjects that I should focus on in school in order to have a slight headstart in working towards the PPL? The answer to this question is probably quite obvious, but just in case... 4) Yeah, I know this channel is about general aviation, but do you guys have things to share on how to get a commercial pilot's licence? I could really use some. Thanks for taking the time to help answer my questions. This video was very good nevertheless, thank you!
Everywhere is a little different as far as age and medical standards. I don’t know them all off hand so you would have to check in your area. Most flight schools don’t have a entrance exam, to my knowledge. You can start training in the US and log time without a student pilot certificate or medical. You need them before you can solo though, and obviously before you take the checkride. Last, the PPL has its own knowledge set, in my opinion. But subjects that help with critical thinking and risk management would be great.
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I’m not sure if this is state based but I believe there is no requirement on how long you need to spend with an instructor before you can solo. It’s more when you are ready. The person that got me into flying did his first solo at 7 hours
Depends on the student, and the area in which the training is conducted. If out of a large airport, you'll burn Hobbs time just taxing around. I was signed off for solo at 9 hrs, check ride for Private at 55, out of KABQ. Spent a LOT of time on the ground. Rentals don't care if you're airborne or not...you pay by engine time.
You will see all kinds of "averages" bandied around. The REAL average is around 75 to 80 hours (I read it at some official place, but can't recall right now). Like you stated, virtually no one does it in 40 hours and there is nothing "special" about doing it "quickly". At the end of the day, it all depends on what your actual skills are! I've seen a couple of people who got it done in 50-ish hours, and one of them was a terrible pilot (I would NEVER fly with him, if my life depended on it - and BTW it does! 😂 ). And then, I've seen people who got their PPL in 90 to 100 hours, who's piloting skills are outstanding. So it means jack, either way! Same thing applies to how quickly one solos! I know of one experienced 777 captain with a major airline today, who not only took over 100 hours to get his PPL, but FAILED both his Private and Instrument checkrides on his first attempt. And he is a Safety and Training Captain (Check Captain) at that airline, to boot!!! How many hours one takes depends on tons of factors, one of the most relevant being *_HOW OFTEN_* one trains. If someone does it in "stops and starts" over say 2 years, then I wouldn't be surprised if they take 100 to 150 hours. On the other hand someone who trains 4 times a week, and finishes their training in 3 to 4 months, has a high likelihood of finishing at the lower end of that national average!
My grandfather on my dad's side of the family in Panama City Beach, Florida was a pilot and he flew airplanes and after a few years later he and my grandmother had a seaplane business that first opened in 1995. In 2011, they sold the business because he had a heart attack and the doctor said he wouldn't be able to fly anymore which made him sad. After that he got a part time job at Pier Park keeping the grounds clean and about 2 years ago, he had surgery on his hip because he was on a ladder and he fell.
This year is the 50th anniversary of the design of the Australian plotter, the Nav-Aid Rule that simplified in-flight VFR navigation using map, clock and compass. Handy to have when the GPS fails. Check: www.sifeba.com.
@Andrew Matlock Not sure about US but there is so many extra fees other than school, examinations, medical, equipment... and it is quite possible you will get more hours than is the bare minimum, better be prepared it will cost bit more.
Question! I have ~25 hours from over 10 years ago. Of course I still have tons to learn and don't expect to obtain my PPL at 40 hours, but can these hours "technically" be used towards the requirements? They are logged in a flight book by a CFI with details as to time spent, landings completed and other flight maneuvers. CFI can be contacted to confirm if necessary. I'm really just looking for a technical answer. Thank you!
I'm not a technical person, but officially logged hours never expire! As long as your instructor signed each entry you're good to go! The technical explanation can be found by googling 14 CFR 61.51.
And since those hours never expire, they can come in real handy, if you, later, plan to pursue a commercial certificate, which requires 250 hours of flight time!
It's not nearly as daunting as some think. Got my private in '68, followed by my commercial and then CFI. If you really enjoy it and you can spend a lot of time at the airport, a few hours a week, you won't have any trouble. Hardest part is finding a good CFI and the money.
WHY IS NIGHT FLYING A REQUIREMENT ?IF I WANT TO ONLY FLY DURING DAY TIME NOT IFR BUT VFR FLIGHT RULES?HAVE NO PILOTS LISCENCE AM OVER 50 YEARS OLD AND HAVENT FLOWN IN OVER 30 PLUS YEARS .
It's the same reason we do a little instrument practice. Even though you may not plan to get an instrument rating knowing the basics of how it works is helpful in case you find yourself in a position you need it. Even though you may not plan to do night flying, you may find yourself in a situation where you are. Such as you planned to land at dusk, but the airport is closed because of an accident and you have to land at your backup airport, which now requires you to fly at night. A lot of your training is to prepare you for what could happen. Also, you can fly at night under VFR, its not strictly and IFR thing.
You may obtain a sports licence and it won't require the night time flying. You would only be able to have 1 passenger and prohibited from flying at night. Also restrictions on the type of planes you can fly. Also costs thousands less than the PPL or PPC.
Can I pass the medical exam if I can only hear in my right ear. Hearing aid is not an option because for a hearing aid to work you have to have some hearing to hear the sound being amplified . I hearing is normal in my right ear.
Daniel, it depends on how the medical examiner you use administers the audio test. Here are their guidlines: www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/ame/guide/app_process/exam_tech/item49/et/ The best advice I can give when it comes to the medical test is to not volunteer information unless you're directly asked about it. BUT, if it helps, I know some airline pilots who are deaf in one ear.
I really desire to become a pilot. I have for a long time but never made it happen. Im 34 now and feel it may be too late for me to get started. Can someone at my age still have a career as a pilot?
There are tons of people who are in their 40s and 50s who do it all the time. And even people in their 60s and 70s! I, myself, am just about to turn 39 and got my PPL last year, when I was 37, and am finishing up my instrument training right now. At the flying club in California, where I trained, there were 2 student pilots, one was in his late 60's and the other was 75!!!
Of course you can its never too late. Im 38 years old and im trying to save the money now so i can get my pilot certification. I've wanted to fly a plane since i was 15 and im finally getting in gear to do it.
You are correct! The oral test is part of the checkride and we could have done a better job at making that clear, or calling the last test the practical test. We do cover the pre-solo test in the video, but we were trying to stick to what was outlined in 14 CFR 61.109.
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Very informative video. Too bad I just turned 60 two days ago (8/23/19). I'd love to still be able to fly in my small town area of Missouri. VFR is all I've ever really been interested in. I was signed up to begin training in the fall of 1979, but met my now Ex-wife in January of that year and my focus got changed. So 23 years with her, 3 kid's, and life, I never had time or could afford it. :( RC's and Flight Simulators is as close as was able to come.
I'm so glad I got my PP license in 1969 after doing my first solo at age 16 one week before my 17th birthday. It cost $16.00/hr for the C-150 and $6.00 for the instructor. I soloed in 12.3 hours and got my PP license in 42.3 hours. This was in the New York metro area before there were Classes of airspace. In fact, when I was training there wasn't even a TCA. Does anybody recall what a TCA was? I went on to get my commercial at 200 hours and my flight instructor about 30 hours after that. Then I got my instrument rating with another 40 hours. When did I truly learn to fly? After about 500 hours of teaching other students. And that was only the beginning. I feel sorry today for people who want to learn to fly. I learned in C-150s which are slightly overweight to be considered what was once called "ultralight" aircraft. If I were a young kid today, I would wonder If I'd want to spend the money to become a private pilot just to fly around the local area. But at least the FAA has seen fit to allow the ability to obtain a license for ultralight aircraft where only a driver's license is enough to fly. But if you don't need to fly in a congested area, go move out west and fly where it is uncongested. Spend a lot less money to get your certificates then go get some training in a congested place. To me, why spend all that money to get your PP license in 150 hours in a congested area, when you can do the same elsewhere? Get your certificates first, then expose yourself to the congested areas. All my humble opinion.
No idea! We have a video on getting your medical though. For sure do an AME consult first - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P7X_uCY48XE.html
6 minute video to say MONEY ! Hilarious. Seriously though, great video and lots of info. In 1964 it wasn't as intense as it is now. I quit flying in 88. Just no fun anymore.
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Check out www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/ Its an official handbook. There are other things you can look at on RU-vid as well. If you really want to get a jump start on it, take an online ground school course and take your written exam. That will get you all kinds of ahead.
You can really do it at anytime. I didn't complete my written until the last few hours of my training. (I took the slow route) If you're going to hammer out your training, getting it done up front is great. If your on a slower track, you can do it as you progress. All depends on how you learn best really.
Everyone starts out with single engine. Multi Engine is an add on. Jet engine aircraft use a type rating. This video kind of explains it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DkNLzoBh9w8.html
well the medical exam isnt "just to make sure youre healthy enough to fly" they also look at your criminal background and if you have anything the faa examiner or the faa doesn't like they can deny your license like a weed possession charge from 10 years ago etc
I haven't heard of the medical examiner doing a criminal background check. That's all done through the FAAs system AND you can still become a pilot if you work with the FAA on some of those things, just takes time.
Thanks for a great video. Here are a few questions for anyone who's a pilot. Can you help me understand? On the FAA Knowledge Test I know there are 60 questions and have 120 Minutes to answer them. What about the oral questions during the check ride? How many questions are there? What are the topics? How much time do I have to answer them? What materials can I use to answer these questions if any?..🛩
The oral questions will be separate from the checkride and not happen at the same time (because that would be intimidating as all get out). The Oral goes over things from the written, and things that may not be. It's more about applying the knowledge you learned. The oral is more like a discussion and you'll most likely have to come prepared with a flight plan for a cross country trip with all the information required to complete it. A good resource for questions would be this book: amzn.to/2T9aD7u You may find it very helpful.
I'm 80 now but I have about 50 hours of flight training and solo flying, even flew with a friend to Catalina, great trip and certificate for cross ocean trip. But that was about 50 years ago. Does any that count to getting my license now? I have my Logbook with my instructor signatures etc. I have a boat in Mexico and tired of the long drive often. So I want to buy a small plane. Thanks. Very good video. . .
Flight time never expires. =) Get connected with a CFI for details on what it would take to get flying again, but you may have a lot of retraining to do.
I got my VFR license. It was an expensive hobby that my guests soon got tired of. It was exciting, but as I look back, a giant waste of time and money.
Hey question reguarding eyesight requirements... I have 20/10 vision overall.. Basically with one eye. Other eye, 20/80.. Pretty much crap. I read monocular vision (Using one eye) Is alright as long as you are able to see with an at least 20/40 vission.. Is this true?
For a Private Pilot you need to have 20/40 vision. The key worlds they use are “with or without correction.” In your medical exam they will test each eye to see where your at. If you need corrective lenses or contacts to meet the requirement, they simply put that on your medical certificate. When you go to get your medical exam, do not wear contacts and bring your glasses.
About 15 years ago, I went to an aviation medical examiner for a medical. I had cataracts as a toddler, so without my glasses my vision is non-existent. With them, my worst eye was about 20/40. The glasses were super thick with bifocals so I never thought to mention the cataracts. The last test he did was without the glasses. At the end of the appointment he just said that I was legally blind and then he left the room. I never saw him again, never got an aviation medical of any type, and lost $200. It was very heart braking.
I'm 20 and turning 21 in 6 months ( December ) And i know alot of stuff about Communicating on the comms and to ATCs. Including of altitude, speed, maps and flight paddern maps and all sorts of stuff and what the lights mean on runways and you gotta be on the center line and be slow when taxiing and at a certain other things aswell. I been into aviation since i was like 7 or 8 Years old and today i'm 20. Turning 21 on December ( 6 Months from now ) And i'm 15 or 20 minutes away from my airport. I got Aircraft and airports and ATC stuff on my flightradar24 app and i can watch private plane owners fly around and even view / watch them in the skies from some viewing stuff on the app. I've been thinking of getting my pilot's licence and what if a co pilot got hurt or passed out and they needed another experianced / trained pilot that's in the passengers cabin in a plane? I might be able to help get to the co pilot's seat and help out to get where we need to go and try to get the co pilot to get bac kawake but it's taking him/her awhile? Ye' know? Just an example about this part. BUT AWESOME INFO VIDEO! Very helpful! I'm gonna share this onto my facebook posts aswell. Including some of my friends.
Yes. Jets operate in Class A airspace, or anything above 18K feet. In order to do so you have to have a instrument rating. Most Jet aircraft have two engines so a multi engine add on would also be needed. After that, you have to become certified for the type of Jet aircraft you're wanting to fly. That should be it. But, if you want to fly for hire, you would also need your commercial rating.
What I meant to include. Do you have to have a regular pilots license before you can advance to flying a jet engine aircraft, or can you start out flying a jet?
Kenneth Wood Yes. The progression is typically: Private, instrument Rating, then multi engine rating. Then you could fly a jet. But I do t believe you can get a private in a jet.
We have that one on our to do list. It was part of a series we had to push off because of COVID, but you'll need a 3rd class medical certificate and a CFI to help you through the application process.
@@alricfernandes6547 Its actually required to have before you can solo the airplane. Its a step in getting your PPL and is limited in function as in your solo flights have to be approved by your instructor in order to fly. You can get one before you start training if your planning on getting your PPL quickly, so there are no road blocks. Or, you can do it as you progress through your training, picking it up before you solo.
Is the ground school, testing etc hard? My problem is with that because i am bad at maths and stuff like that and i heard a guy saying that it is needed for the tests, i thought it was more like getting a license for the car(on my country) like know the articles, rules etc not a written test. thank you nonetheless.
didn't you miss the most important requirement? The medical license? You can spend thousands taking instruction, passing tests, and then find out you can't fly because you can't get your Class 3 medical. That happened to me. When I went to get the medical, I was refused because I take a prohibited medication, an antidepressant.
Well, we didn’t go into detail about it but we mentioned it at 3:29 ish. We go into more debt here though - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P7X_uCY48XE.html
Miguel Sanchez unfortunately you can’t make any money from flying with Private pilots license as it is against the law, you would have to complete your commercial rating as well.
did you get your private at a part 61 or a part 141? New pilot here, began my training last saturday. Here for tips and everything else while reading the pilots handbook
