My honest advice to someone who wants to be a pilot 

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Took me 10 years to get to the cockpit. After that 15 years of airline flying. Whoever is reading this-Give it a try!

I'm an Airline Pilot at 25, I had the fortune to start my training at 18 and to be honest I wish I started a little older. I was a commercial pilot at 20 and although I had everything I needed to apply for an airline, I know I wasn't mature enough as a person to take on the responsibility and I even failed my first interview process. At 24 I tried again with more experience working at other places and more mature as a man. I got accepted and I've been flying for a while. Everyone's path is different with different difficulties and privileges, I was incredibly lucky to have support from my family but we will all converge in the sky, one way or the other!

Started my PPL at 33, i finished it this weekend just before turning 35! It has been frustrating at times but now motivation is flowing back big time having the actual plane license in my hands!

An advice i can give to new aspiring pilots is things might not go the way you plan it. In example. You wanna knock out 2 or 3 licences in one year and instructors wont reply back to your texts, or you might have to go get surgery, or you go to school and something happen to your rental or someone took it or WEATHER.These things can get frustrating sometimes. Just relax and have fun at getting your licences

I am a First Born 35 year Mexican female, with no husband or children, and no support. The first one to be breaking trauma and all that generational junk and I have been pounding my mind trying to find where and how to dedicate the next best years of my life. I spent 10 years in Production (Hollywood) and it surely is weird but I got the opportunity to drive a female pilot once and for 2 years, it's been in the back of my mind. I was limiting my own self by thinking the only way to serve our Creator is by becoming a nurse or starting some nonprofit but after fasting and pleading with him on what to do next, he directed me back to this. This video was elegantly put together and I will gladly follow. Hopefully, like Ryan, I can update you on my own journey. Thank you!

As a 747 cargo pilot who has been flying for 13 years, you have to remember that the cockpit is a terrible classroom. You have to learn outside the airplane by "chair flying" and use the time in the airplane to demonstrate your skills. I agree you have to hang out with as many pilots as you can at all skill levels. Make sure your instructor provides a detailed debrief after the flight in a room not outside by the airplane or walking to the building. Not every student and instructor are a good match and don't be afraid to get another instructor. I did a lot of studying at the local FBO which meant I got to meet other pilots who were inspirational in getting over things I had trouble with. Make sure you and your instructor have a goal for the next flight.

Just got my Private last month!

I've started to learn how to fly because it hurts not flying.

your video touched my heart.... My father was a b-17 tail gunner in Europe, Crewed C-54s in the Berlin airlift, Crewed B-17's in an artic rescue unit out of Labrador and Greenland, during Korea, and ended his career in Montana with a missile unit during the Cuban Missile crises. He loved anything with wings, and I have lived my whole life at the end of the runway. As for my path, I started at 16 as a line boy at a local airport in 1966 fueling planes, follow me trucks, and opening the FBO at 4 am for $2.30 an hour and one hour of instruction a month. I flew in Wacos, stagger wings, D18, Champs, and Citabria. I rubbed shoulders with American and German fighter aces and saw Bob Hoover do a Dead Stick loop to a landing in his Shrike. After High school, to avoid the Draft I went to my local 2-year college to get a commercial pilot license. Three quarters the way through the private course the flight school went belly up with my log book behind locked doors. I Failed to complete my license in the allotted time and lost my student deferment for the draft, A-1 with a draft lottery number of 12 and they were calling #245, I joined the Air Force, I worked in Photo intelligence in the SR-71, U-2 program at Beale AFB and Hickam tracking Air defenses in north Korea, North Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Russia, and Cuba. I Worked photos of Rolling Thunder, and Linebacker, and participated in the planning of the unsuccessful POW rescue attempt at Son Tay NVN. After my stint in the AF I returned to School, Business, marriage, Home, and Children. To quote Bidden "You know the ..thing." I still live at the end of the local airport and see some of tail numbers I saw as that Snot-Nosed kid Almost 6O years ago. Of all the things that I have seen and done in my life my biggest regret is not finishing my Ticket to fly. Habu68z@Yahoo.com

I did all my training at American Flyers in Addison too. I did my private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine commercial, CFI, and CFII in 102 days. This is doable. Take you goal, break down in to steps, and get busy checking off the boxes.

Man this one hurt at the beginning. All I wanted was to be a pilot as a kid, but my parents talked me out of it. Now as a father with two boys, a house and a decent career I still have that itch, but everyone thinks I’m crazy. It’s so disheartening, and truly makes me question everything.

I’m right on the edge of my commercial. The things you’re saying are what I wish I could’ve told myself months ago when I started “studying” for the written. I took a 3 year break between my instrument and when I started my commercial back up. I thought I could go through and watch some videos to have have all the information just magically come back to me. Hardest lesson I had to learn to date. Aviation truly is its own language and without repetition we forget how to speak it. Thank you for this video, it’s a wonderful reminder that everyone struggles to speak this language!

As someone who is currently in the “middle” of their flight training and feeling like everything is going wrong, hearing your point of view and advice definitely brought back a spark in me that I seemed to have lost. Thank you for sharing

Have the heart to dream and the courage to follow it!

As a person who is just beginning his journey to follow this dream, I remind myself of this - if I am going to take off, I will do it into headwind. If I am going to land the dream, I will land into the headwind. Thank you for your content, it is encouraging.

My advice is for those who just want to get into flying just for private flying, no commercial aspirations...don't do it until you have the long-term finances in order. There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to fly due to finances, your skills get rusty and then when you do get to fly again, you spend your funds knocking the rust off. It can become a situation where you truly never become a better pilot and you're just throwing good money after bad. The bottom line is that flying takes a lot of money. If it's not at or near the top of your financial priorities, honestly, you're wasting your time and money.

My first solo was such a high the feeling of accomplishment was much greater than graduating with my finance degree or even greater than my first start up. It’s really hard to beat that feeling of accomplishment when you realize, shit I just flew a plane all by myself. Go for your dream, you’ll meet lots of support along the way, from other students, instructors or even airline pilots. Anything you do will have challenges along the way, meet them head on. Fly safe my friend! You got this!

I started aviation with gliding which is an incredibly cheap way to learn the basics of flying and managing energy. Now I am extending to powered aircrafts. Not the fastest way, but I gained a lot of valuable experiences and airtime for very little money.

Charlie! This is amazing! I'm 48 and making a 2.0 career change (Lord willing) and I am super impressed with this messaging! Keep it up! You mentioned new muscle memory...my right rudder leg is so strong I can only walk in circles. ;) What an incredible end to the story!

The middle part, you're absolutely correct. I'm in it right now (going to start my cross country training soon). I'm so overwhelmed, but I just met a fellow student at my school. ATC is so so so intimidating in a busy class delta. Fingers crossed, hopefully it all works out! Thank you for the content.

Thanks man. Told my dad in highschool I wanted to became a pilot and he told me "no, my math grade is to low I must go study something else. "" I persuing my dream now at 39

Sage advice man… I pray that your video reaches those who really need to see it

Thank you for such an inspirational video. I was experiencing the problem with 'time' due to adult stuff but finally jumped in and made the effort to fly at least two times a week. Today I completed my first solo flight. Thank you for all your help and advice

I was originally interested in flying my junior year of college. My roommate at the time was a captain for an airline and I asked a ton of questions. Fast forward to my senior year, I was working at Hawaiian Airlines and got to do the 787 sim and that really sparked my interest. Two months after graduation, I did a discovery flight and absolutely loved it. After my discovery flight, it took a year of serious debate on whether or not this is what I wanted and I realized that it was. I just started my PPL and super excited for everything to come.

Being thankful is a great advice. Be grateful of where you are and where you are going. This is the hand you are dealt with. Someone will always do it better than you so do not compare yourself.

I'm chuckling at how appropriate this video is to my current situation. I was wondering how to prevent my portable GPS receiver from getting way too hot as it sits on my Cessna 150 dashboard. That led to me becoming more serious about 3D printing, which I've sort of been wanting to learn how to do for about a year. After a flight last Thursday when I found that the receiver was almost too hot to pick up, I decided to commit. Since then, I've been watching RU-vid videos, purchased a tutorial (book), started believing that I can actually learn how to create useful things with a printer, and yesterday, purchased a printer. It's really a case of there never being a better "right time" than today. Your video here said it perfectly.

You know, it's funny you said that about "the right time." My family always had a saying about waiting "for the right time" to have kids; you'll never have 'em!

10000 hours of flight sim hours have led to my decision to start my journey to acquire my ATP. Some people do it for the money, some do it because they can afford the training, and then there’s people like me who absolutely have a passion for flying and aviation as a whole.

Obstacles are what you see when you take your eye off the prize. If you want it bad enough you will make it happen. Find the way and make it happen. American Airlines captain here.

Just became a CFI and now working at a local flight school and man it's good to hear people like yourself inspiring others to become pilots. You should look into getting your CFI, very exciting work.

Hey Charlie. Thank You I needed this wholeheartedly. I am currently a CDL class A truck driver, married no kids. I have been having this huge itch to fly! I have practically driven everything I can think of. When I look at an Airplane, I just want to take my driving (flying obviously) to another level. It interests me how these beauty’s stay airborne and the mechanics of it which makes up an airplane.I want to get certified and acquire my ATPL license. I’ve always pushed hard in everything I do to be a better me. Like you, my wife has been pushing me as well and telling me my excuses will be my downfall if I don’t go out and do this. I am 36 currently and feel bad sometimes that I wish I could have started earlier. Again, I really do appreciate this video man. I have no support in my corner as well except for the wife. I am just going stop making excuses and DO IT!

Hi thanks for encouraging words & for a great content, i recently got my A&P and becoming a pilot been always a dream to me and watching this video gave me a map on where to start thank you & Godbless bro!

What an amazing 20 minute pep-talk. I'm saving this for later when things get tough.

Tell people you're a pilot, without telling them you're a pilot. Ummm, the prop in the background lol. You are the man Charlie. I'm also working on my ppl. Thank you for your content.

You are your own story. Your journey will not perfectly fit anyone else’s. It is definitely worth your time and money if you are passionate about aviation to go get your pilot certificates. I caution anyone looking to pursue a life of aviation to do so with a mindset that this career field that it is not a life of instant gratification like many pilot social media personalities make it out to be. Not saying this video does this. He is very humble and is voiced by his struggles and achievements. I’m talking about the ones that always post “oh yea, get to be an airline pilot in a year or 18 months.” Or the ones that only post amazing pictures all the time. You have to realize the training takes a lot of dedication, physically, emotionally, and financially. Further, aviation is about learning constantly, and it never stops. Those that think getting a license super fast is safe are too naive to realize the true risks that they live around while flying. Training is a balancing act. You should strive to fly more vs less each week and also study as well. The other piece of this is to make time for yourself. Don’t burn yourself out chasing your dream. I’ve seen people go through that flew too much and stopping loving flying. Or those that did it just for the paycheck once at the airlines. I can tell you, it should never just be about money. If it is, I invite you to seek another profession. You will meet a whole spectrum of CFIs out there. Stay away from the ones that are all about themselves, saying “oh I did my training so fast and I can’t wait to make 6 figures.” They are only in it for themselves, not for your learning benefit. Stay away from ones that will fly into any kind of weather. That’s dangerous. Find the ones that are genuine and truly care about your success, and also those that aren’t afraid to cancel a flight if weather is on the edge of being dangerous. Stay away from the pilots that take to social media in a hurry to show the world every video from the cockpit to glorify themselves. Listen to the instructors that are humble and aren’t afraid to say “I don’t know.” It could save your life one day. Best of luck to your pursuit of aviation.

It's good to follow pilots on their journey hope the best for you . Please keep that mindset!!!!

Currently debating whether to take my PPL up a notch and go commercial. Your video was timed perfectly. Very good insights into your experience.

Great video! You are spot on with being in the middle. I remember how hard it was getting my ppl in the middle. But now I’m 60 hours shy of my commercial and I kinda have the same feeling of being in the middle. It’s hard watching all your friends have tons of free time while I’m always studying and flying. But you are right, what a blessing we have to be upset that flying is taking our free time up. I’m just trying to stay focused and get my next ratings. Love watching your videos for motivation.

Great video. I'm 38 and am thinking of a new career path. Your video is very motivating. It is scary to think of restarting at my age, but aeronautics has always been a passion of mine. I am at a point where I need to make a choice. Same old thing that I'm good at or becoming a pilot. (My passion) this video has helped me decide that my happiness and passion is never the wrong choice. I'm going to start ground school tomorrow. Thank you foe the inspiration.

❤ Blessings from Texas waxahachie..I BELIEVE WHEN A PERSON HAVE BURNING DESIRE... THINGS WILL HAPPEN... !! Everything is possible for those who BELIEVE 🙏

I am future pilot. I will pursue it. my dreams and purpose 🎉❤ thank you brother Amen

Very true … I am also in the middle of my training and I can honestly say that I am also feeling fatigued but I have done too much work to quit now

Dude, that initial email is so sad. I’ve been *supremely* lucky in having parents/family/friends who hear about my pursuits like aviation, fishing, etc. and go “lol that’s awesome”. Having a support system of some kind or another (family or trusted friends) is one of the most important aspects of life. I’m not a crazily social person in the grand scheme of things. I like learning about stuff and I value my “me time”…but you always need at least *someone* in your life who you can just rap to about stuff, get advice, get encouragement and appropriate criticism from, etc. Someone who doesn’t immediately go “you’re crazy” when you tell them you’ve always wanted to fly airplanes…

Thanks for sharing the story...very inspirational. May God continue to support and inspire you.

Great advice Charlie. I spent the past two and a half years watching youtube flying videos wishing I was back in the air. I finally started back a few weeks ago after 36 years. What a great feeling being back on the controls. In hindsight, I now feel like I wasted those two years when I could have gotten back in the air sooner. To quote some sportswear company... Just do it!

This is excellent, well thought out content. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

Your advice is very accurate and helpful, Charlie. A lot has changed in aviation since I started in the 50s, but much is the same. I rented a Champ for $3.00 per hour wet. I don't know what that would be in today's money, but not so much I think. I also instructed for $5,00 per hour. The airplane is just a machine, and a pretty simple one. Primacy of learning and learning plateaus were things, both civilian and military, that leaned toward rapid learning. That helped alleviate that middle ground slump you mentioned. Solo around ten hours and finishing around forty-five was common. Airlines have always been a small percentage of the total number of pilots, and most were military trained. While more expensive now, a higher percentage of non-military go on to airlines. Smaller wars, fewer military trained pilots. My local FBO has been in business all these year because he also had twenty rental houses. Maintenance was the least aviation loss for him back then. Now he trains on four airports and goes through more instructors in a year than he did all of last century. I bought a $10,000 Pawnee in 79 and struggled to make as much as my wife teaching. I flew the pipeline for $20.00 per hour but also flew 25 hours per week. Air Tractor pilots make $300.00 per hour, but that two million dollar airplane must fly all year or the pickup man comes. Like you said, Charlie, we fly because we love flying. If it's about the money and working conditions, we are in the wrong business.

Holy shit. My name is Ryan and I've been debating becoming a pilot as a hobby in my late 30's. Are you reading my mind?

Appreciate it! About to start my training next year! Looking forward to this

Okay so this actually a good sign I found your video. Maybe universe finally wants to show me some support for my dream 🥺

I have always loved flying and been fascinated with being a pilot so I looked into it. I came Across this video and as I was listening I sent a message to my pastor(teacher) asking for prayer in this career change and He messaged me back about having thoughts about a change as well and thought of a pilot but it was odd to him cause he hates heights and then I messaged Him and It made sense that the thought was for me and then right after you mention Proverbs 15:22..... Idk how many signs God could give me to see this is what i need to focus on so i thank you brother!

im going to start taking classes this august im excited.

I’m almost to my checkride and I’m really stressed. Needed this reminder to be thankful that I get to fly. (And that if I fail I can try again 😅)

I’ve had so many road blocks but I’m not very far from the checkride 🙏🙏

Thank you sir, this is encouraging.

Needed this today! Great video

Proverbs 15:22. Thank you, so much. Now I am beyond doubt that becoming a pilot is almost everything I want.

Great stuff! I been training via sim. Learning the ATC communication and ground school stuff.

My name is Ryan and i passed my PPL check ride last week. It has been a 2 year struggle. The flight school I attended was the reason for the 2 years. I had to REFLY my 10 solo hours because my instructor at the the time did not put all of the pre-solo endorsements in my log book. Then I was forced to repay for the flight time. So much money wasted on redo's that I could have spent on fun family flying time. My advise, have more money than you think you will need to finish what you start! Just like having kids, but that is a whole different thing!

I wish you had advice for the people who tried and ran into difficulty and are now plagued with indecision because of it. Like me.

Thanks for sharing this story and for encouraging me with scripture. I feel much the same as the gentleman who emailed you at the beginning. I’m wanting to make a career of it, not just for a hobby. Thanks again!

I’m split on making the decision to do it now or wait. If I go now in mid 40s I might be able to still make a 20 year second career out of flying. If I wait 5-7 more years my finances should be good that even if I don’t get a great position in aviation it won’t matter. The risk will be substantially less at that point without a mortgage or any debt. Won’t probably ever fly for a major if I wait until I’m 50 though. May not fly for a major even if I start now. I could take the slow roll path and get started but spread it out. Seems like that might be a waste of money though as others here have said.

I just want to say that being a pilot is not something to take lightly. Getting your first license will be one of the hardest things you'll ever do. One does not simply get a license to become a pilot, they have to adapt the personality of a pilot. The will, the drive, the confidence, the frustrations of failure or setbacks, the education and intuition, etc it's a lot of commitment and if all you see is "10k to get a private pilot license is a lot of money", then just give up. You don't just stop flying when you get a rating. I didn't stop flying when I got my private pilot certificate. Flying will cost a lot of money and cost you a lot of time. It's a major commitment. If you want to learn how to fly, you better know how to budget. Start with 10k before you do anything and every month after, start putting money into that account. That is your private pilot/flight fund.If you can't do another flight, you do not fly and this fund is only added in after bills/debts/etc are paid off. Hopefuly you can add atleast 500 a month into it..With some luck, you will get your private within 10k. If it took you longer to get anything, the money you add will hopefully be able to cover it. If you managed to drain it completely within 6 months to a year, give it up, you're either being taken advantage of by the school/flight instructors or you have no business being in a plane. More than likely the problem is the cfi/flight school, but there are people who really shouldn't be behind an aircraft. it is better to waste 15k realizing you have no talent for flying than to keep trying to make it work and go into debt due to it. Finally, I will almost guarantee if you are not in a family that is interested in aviation, you will have zero support. You will have to be your own motivator to continue or give up flying.Trust me when I say, there will be a lot of times when you'll think of quitting and there is nothing wrong with that. However, do not go to your circle of friends/family for support, you will not receive any. Instead, look at the aviation community for support. They'll the ones who know what you're going through and they're your best motivators to keep you moving through the rough patches. Also, don't forget the reasons you took up aviation in the first place. It is very easy to get lost in trying to obtain ratings without realizing you don't have the skills for them. Be sure to take a step back every now and then and reassess your goals and reasonings. To give an example, I took up gliding for two reasons. To understand stick and rudder since tail wheel aircraft training planes seemingly don't exist and to learn how to react on power failures during takeoff by simulating rope breaks at 200 feet. I spent maybe a couple summers off and on and tried to get my add on. Failed my checkride mainly due to not completely understanding how he actually wanted me to do the landings because...it's kind of dumb and because I didn't treat gliding the way it was meant to be treated because I wasn't giving it the respect it deserved. I didn't learn gliding to be a glider pilot, I learned gliding for a few potential ideas and I forgot about the main reason I did it in the first place. So have clear goals, have checkpoints to those goals and every now and then, reassess your position you currently are to those goals. Keep that in mind and you'll do fine.Don't be afraid to branch out, but don't forget the main reason you did it.

Great advice! I got into it after my kids were done with college and moved out. Spent the money I was previously spending on their college on flight training and renting. You only spend $20,000 a year owning your own plane? I would love to do the math on that - I don't have "family support" for buying a plane unfortunately.

Thanks for making this video. I have cmel csel, IR. CFII and ATP, or type rating are the ones left to get. I have some experience right seat in KA 200's, cj3, an pc-12 but nothing concrete just yet. I have been trying to network the best I can to no avail. So I have always thought of the CFI route as an option. This makes me more motivated to just bite the bullet and go for CFI. Yes I agree the middle is the rut to get through. MY other option I am thinking of is doing a fractional ownership deal on an airplane to time build. Aviation is a small community, lets help each other out!! Cheers fly safe ya'll.

Amen ✝️😎, seeking what is above in both ways

Charlie! I appreciate you posting this video! Also in the DFW area. I'm about to take my first step into starting my PPL. Liked and subscribed, looking to see more of your content

You're a fun dude. Got my private around 1972-3 because I was a skydiver and we were running out of pilots. My buddy, a Viet Nam combat veteran like myself asked why. I said we need pilots. Dr whatever her name was, is rotating back to the US. Robert said I'll do it also so we can trade off. Well, that dirty dog fell in love. Last I knew he was everything, got helicopter, jet, heck had his own FBO. Flew for the sheriff's department ( I know because they called me for a reference) You never know. Hopefully he is still going. Haven't flown since 1975, 6 kids, career, etc. But thinking about it again. Probably nuts. My wife thinks so, heck, I crashed a 172 with her on board, lol. "cheated death again, welcome to El Porvenir!"...crap, she's right.

I love this video, i genuinely think this video was posted at a perfect time just because I'm starting to look at a new career which is airline pilot, you sir are great and i genuinely hope the best for you. Thank you for making such a great video and you have definitely inspired me to begin this journey my first discovery flight is on Monday and I'm doing my best to research. I would love to stay in touch with you man. Thanks again

I hate to start everything and go through everything just to get declined at the end

8:00 it's quite like when I started karate and had to learn ofc how to fight and basic Japanese, all those names of kicks, punches and positions and counting to 100 haha😭😭😭

Great video . I have the drive , motivation and finance for training but no schools near my city . The nearest school bus like 3 hours away and I still work full time 😢 that’s My only challenge

This is something I'd love to do someday, but not while on a paramedic payroll lol. Everywhere around me up in illinois wants up around 20k just to get a ppl. Until then I'm gonna get back into flight sim, especially with the newer version coming out. Any recommendations on content or things that go hand in hand with flight sim that can help some of the pre-learning learning process until I some day win the lottery or get a lot of workmans comp ;)

I'm have a learning disability. Takes me twice as long to learn as most. Also, I can't wrap my head around radio jargon. Wish I had the money to get a license

It hurts when they told me … gonna be over 30k to get the license. Auch !

Next time I have an extra $15,000 dollars ill consider it

thanks you really opened my yes

Truly a great video!

Excellent video and advice!

I started by getting my commercial drone pilot license. I had to learn a lot more than I thought about fixed wing aircraft and I really got into it. I next bought a bunch of gear for flight sims and I’ve really enjoyed it and it helped cement some of the things I had to learn studying for the UAs general . I’ve been considering going after a pilot’s license now. I’m having a tough time with the danger of it all. I’m trying to get over it and get on with the training, but it’s still a bit of a decision for me. I hope it’ll be like scuba diving. There can be a lot of risk in it, but when I finished the training, I really had the confidence that I had earned the skills to avoid unnecessary risks and the ability to safely navigate around those situations if they were to ever happen. Can anyone speak to that? When you finish the training and have put in the effort, do you gain that level of confidence to overcome those fears?

Wanted to let you know that @12:06 you just changed my whole mindset.

I’m a hobby pilot and will admit the middle training slump was fr

Hi Charlie, I wanted to know at what age do you consider to be too old to learn how to be a pilot?

Do you think taking the ground school before going up is a good idea? And what are some good online ground schools?

Subbed immediately once you referenced the Word of God. Watched a few of your videos before this one. Glad to know you’re my brother in Christ. I’m a 29yo that is looking to make the career change. Being a pilot is something I’ve always wanted but you know, life happens. Taking out a loan seems to be the only way I’ll be able to make it happen. I’ve flown before and it was the funnest time of my life. Pray for me

Ooo, nice Ali Abdaal reference!

Attitude of gratitude! Great advice man, a good reminder. I’m thinking of all this studying as an opportunity to help keep myself safe. Check rides too: here’s a more knowledgeable pilot who’s going to help keep me from hurting myself or my loved ones, what a blessing!

As usual your job was awesome. Thank you. 😀😀😀

Appreciate the great advice!! Thank you. I’m from Dallas Tx I’ve considered this career. Do you have any school you recommend in the Dallas area ?

What to do after high school, plz tell me ❤

what about Jobe as a private pilot

I love the scripture part bro. Keep that up

This is the best ❤❤❤❤❤

Appreciated the excuse counter vs. the wisdom score...apparently you married as well as I did! Getting ready to start back up with a small 50th birthday investment - I haven't flown in 20 years, and I had 46 hours at that point. I have the excuses of 6 kids, recently under-employed, and was previously flying under special issuance. But I'm still gonna get started. Hopefully selling the motorcycle will help wrap it up!

I'm a 28 y/o female going on a discovery flight this week. I would like to study for my PPL if it goes well. In the long run my goal is to fly for a commercial airliner. I can't afford to be in more debt then I already am ($25,000) while taking care of my mom and nephew but we'll see what happens!

i am actually in contact with an airfield to do a discovery flight in a glider.

The reason for me is financial like 13-18 months no pay is just crazy to me

I really want to start a career as being a pilot. Just trying to figure out the financial part of it.

I'd love to be polit. I have plenty of people in my corner.The problem is funds. Every time I attempt to save up, life happens.