Im 13 wanting to become a airline pilot what should i do?

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should i go to the military if so what

and if you where a pilot or still is a airline pilot what did you do

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Answer 1

check what kind of entry requirements the airforce has so you can work on it now, and if you can afford it, get some flying lessons at a local airclub, there are a lot available.

The Airforce will train you for free, but will expect service, too, but you can then go on to become a civilian airline pilot too.

Answer 2

Learn to fly as soon as you can. Look into flying a sailplane/glider you can solo at very young age teaches the disciplines that all pilots need to learn .When you become proficient in a glider step up to power planes you will be more comfortable knowing that you can always fly even without an engine. The sooner you learn to fly the more time you hang around airports very knowledgeable people will steer you in the right direction

Answer 3

NO military! Do it at your local airport and go to a community collage. Save money dont do the big school thing. They look good thats it.

Answer 4

Change to being a mechanic....It is simpler to get in, more fun, and you don't have mandatory retirement at age sixty....It also pays well. It is not like working on cars.

Answer 5

Your best bet after you finish school is to get your training through the private sector. Just because you join the Air Force doesn't mean you will get to be a pilot.I'm willing to bet a very small percentage of the people in the Air Force are pilots.

Answer 6

The main thing you need to give your attention to right now is just doing a good job of the tasks that are on your plate today.  You will be old enough to consider the technical details of your training and career development sooner than you think.

Right now, concentrate on being a person of good character and achievement.  Stay out of trouble:  no drugs, no alcohol, no trouble with the law like stealing or assault.  A reputation as a person of good character and social skills will work in your favor.

Take the courses you want to take, and talk it over with your school guidance counselor and your family.  Make sure you do well in mathematics and sciences, and also spend some time on civics and government, and also on geography.  A professional pilot has to have a really good understanding of law and regulations, and has to know where things are around the planet.

At the same time, do well in some physical pursuit.  You can't be a couch potato.  Do okay in Phys Ed, and find a personal sport that will help you develop strength and coordination.  This is important.

Also, read everything you can get your hands on about airplanes and aviation.  The more detailed knowledge you have, the easier it will be for you to learn the things you need to know to pass your aviation tests when the time comes.  Spend time in the library and read all the books and magazines about aviation and related subjects.

If you want to go by way of the military (and that's the most certain way of getting into the flight deck of an airliner), see your Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps recruiter.  You can go to see them any time, even at age 13.  Your recruiter will advise you what college to go to and what to major in to maximize your chances of getting into military flight training.

When you are about 17, find the nearest flight school and go talk to the instructors.  Sign up for an introductory flight, and see what it feels like to fly a real airplane.  Do it that way, and avoid computerized flight simulators like FSX.  The simulators will teach you bad habits and give you a mistaken impression of what it's like to fly a real airplane.  Get some experience in the real thing before you mess with simulators.  This is important.

Get your private pilot certificate as soon as you can.  It will get you a head start on whatever additional training you need, either civilian or military.

Good luck, and have fun!

Answer 7

i started when i was 15 and about 6 months. i did this becuase i worked out taking one lesson each fortnight would get me to the solo in 6 months and at the age of 16. Also, im not a mega big neard i just love aeroplanes and what to be a pilot. Also, should probas get a job too 'ey.

Answer 8

Visit your local airports and begin instruction.  There is no minimum age for flight instruction.  If there is glider instruction you might fly solo when you're 14.

Answer 9

first finish high school and then research schools that offer the airline pilot classes.     maybe by the time you finish high school you'd know more of what you'll want to do and if you still like piloting,   research and go for it

Answer 10

As mentioned, joining the Air Force is no guarantee of flight training.

In order to work for a major airline, you will almost certainly need a four year college degree and it can be in almost any endeavor; it does not have to be aviation related. While in college, you should work on your private pilot's certificate. After graduation, you can then attend a commercial flight school and obtain the necessary ratings, namely Commercial multi-engine instrument. You may also want to obtain your instructor's certificate as many new pilots work as instructors to build up their time so they can be picked up by an airline.

You could also attend an aviation based university such as Embry-Riddle or the University of North Dakota. You can graduate with both your degree and your ratings.

Just be aware that either route will be expensive. You can obtain student loans to help with the tuition.

In the meantime, study hard, get good grades in school, and read all you can about aviation. If you are able when you are a little older, you can obtain your private pilot's certificate when you are 17.