Qualifications?
08-20-2008, 12:41 PM
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Qualifications?
Hi I'm 15 i'm in my final year at school now and i am currently taking my PPL and i was wondering what Qualifications and in which subject are needed to be a commercial pilot.
If you could help me out that would be great
If you could help me out that would be great
08-20-2008, 01:08 PM
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Welcome to the forums! You have to be at least 16 I believe to solo an airplane and at least 17 to get your PPL ticket, 18 to get your commercial. Qualifications for the private are I believe 40 hours total time, 250 for the Commercial. Lessons out of your local airport will probably run around $100-ish an hour. As far as education goes, start with graduating HS, then worry about college if you want to do that. My biggest regret is that i wish I had started when I was your age, but this is a great decision for somebody your age. Good luck and keep up with the questions!
08-20-2008, 01:42 PM
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Awesome! What kind of airplane are you flying out of there? The first few flights were kind of mind blowing so I didn't really learn all that much, but once you get over how amazing flying is (which may never happen for some of us ), things will start to sink in a little bit. I didn't take my checkride until I had about 55 hours. I started flying september of '06 and i'm already a Multi Engine Instructor, which may be an example of what you can do if you set your mind to it. Maybe tomorrow, if you haven't already, you could start buying some books. I would pick up a logbook (obviously), FAR/AIM, Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, and Gleims Private Pilot written exam book to get you on your way. Doesn't have to be all at once though 
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), things will start to sink in a little bit. I didn't take my checkride until I had about 55 hours. I started flying september of '06 and i'm already a Multi Engine Instructor, which may be an example of what you can do if you set your mind to it. Maybe tomorrow, if you haven't already, you could start buying some books. I would pick up a logbook (obviously), FAR/AIM, Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, and Gleims Private Pilot written exam book to get you on your way. Doesn't have to be all at once though .
08-20-2008, 03:01 PM
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Books are a great start and your best friend should be the FAR/AIM. If you know the stuff in there than you'll have no problem passing any of the written exams for sure, let alone being a very knowledgable pilot.
Deciding on where to go to become a commercial pilot is different for everyone. You can chose to go to an aviation college, you're local FBO, or even a devout pilot training center. Usually the decision boils down to cost. It can be very expensive no matter where you go, but sometimes you can find extra grants and what not to help you out.
Whatever you do be sure to do your research before you jump head over heels into something. Good Luck!
Deciding on where to go to become a commercial pilot is different for everyone. You can chose to go to an aviation college, you're local FBO, or even a devout pilot training center. Usually the decision boils down to cost. It can be very expensive no matter where you go, but sometimes you can find extra grants and what not to help you out.
Whatever you do be sure to do your research before you jump head over heels into something. Good Luck!
08-20-2008, 05:52 PM
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08-20-2008, 05:55 PM
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Why hurry with the flight lesson, since your student license will expire before you can take your check ride. So sit back and relax until you're 16. If you want want to study to be a commercial pilot study the written test. But first study the private.
08-21-2008, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Riverside
Why hurry with the flight lesson, since your student license will expire before you can take your check ride. So sit back and relax until you're 16. If you want want to study to be a commercial pilot study the written test. But first study the private.
08-21-2008, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Riverside
Why hurry with the flight lesson, since your student license will expire before you can take your check ride. So sit back and relax until you're 16. If you want want to study to be a commercial pilot study the written test. But first study the private.
