I want to be a pilot.?

Question

I am 16 and I never really that crazy about airplanes but I think there awesome still. Every time I go on a commercial plane I think it's so cool. I also went on one of those little winged plane rides with my uncle and I thought it was awesome too. Even though I never really flew one I still know I want to fly as a hobby or a career. I always thought helicopters were cool even though I never really was in one. I would love to fly them both but I know that would dedicate lots of time and money(heli cert cost lotsa money!!) So I was wondering if there was any experts or hobbiest that could give me some tips. I figure I should start now(16) if anything. Should I go for an airplane cert.? or a helicopter cert?(ridiculous amount of money ya?) What do you recommend I do? Thanks

Answer 1

well, if you have a family member or family friend that's a flight instructor. It would help. But either way its going to cost you money.

My dad recently bought an airplane $200,000 otherwise you have to rent one. and there arnt cheap. Then you have to hire an instructor about anywhere from $20-40 an hour maybe less or more depending on who what they charge. and you need at LEAST 30 hours to get ur license. im 14 just about 15 and i joined the civil air patrol cadets they let you fly and pay for the flight and plane and stuff but its like the air force starting.. if you join you start at 2 pay scales higher n stuff. you can get ut license though there or when your old enough join the army they will pay for it. you have to be 17 to get ur license but you can solo at 16.

flying is pretty fun

good luck

hope something i said helped.  

Answer 2

You need a cool head and about $35,000

Answer 3

I'd recommend that if you're planning on both and serious about it, start out with airplane. They seem to have more control against more conditions and would likely cause you to pick up helicopter more easily.