Im 14 yrs old and i want to be a pilot (im sure of it) where does my flight training begin....?

Question

im 14 yrs old, where should i start if i want to be a pilot. Is there anywhere in CT that has flight training, even if its just gliders?

Answer 1

Depends on what you want to fly. For basic pilots license to go up in a cessna you need some ground school (think about 10hours). Then about 20 hours training flight with a flight instructor, the rest solo for a total of 40 hours. A quick physical to make sure you have a pulse, then congradulations your licensed. For a commercial license, involves a certified commercial flight school and the rest I'm not sure you'll have to look into it

Answer 2

What i'd do and am doing is look up some flight schools in ur area, go to ur library or phonebook. Then look into the flightschools, for me i am canadian so it's a little different. First of all take ground school. it's not very fun but it helps u get ur interest going. Then if u want get ur gliders license, that'll give u something to fall back on and it lets u get flying, then work on ur private license by contacting the Flight school of ur choice, get an interview and an instructor. Then you have to choose whether u want to go to the Military, College, or continue on in flight school. There are pros and cons to each, but the Military is Free (but ur commited to flying with them) College (get ur license but pay tuition and run the risk of being dropped) and Flight school (very expensive but ur garenteed) Once u get all ur licenses and permits just get hours going by taking up friends/family. Then start applying for bush pilot or something like that. Good luck and keep ur hopes up.

Answer 3

Go to a flight school and say you want to fly for an hour

They hand you the keys and give you an instructor who teaches you the ropes on the first flight, then do more flying and the required ground schooling etc.

might wanna have $150 in pocket when you go ;)

Answer 4

Start out by going to your local airport and seeing what flight schools are there and what they have to offer.Many flight schools have programs to get young people involved in aviation.

Take a look at this website (AOPA) It is a valuable resource for someone just staring out in aviation.

http://flighttraining.aopa.org/

You can find a locat flight school easily by visiting

http://www.beapilot.com/

A degree is recommened once you get to the major airline level, most people get their degree online during their flight training or while working as an instructor.

There is valuable information on becoming a pilot at the FAA website at

http://www.faa.gov/pilots/become/

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/

http://www.faa.gov/pilots/become/

http://www.howstuffworks.com/pilot.htm

A copy of FSX Microsoft Flight Simulator is a great way to learn about the fundamentals and it can build a foundation to build on .....

Answer 5

Go for a private pilot's license. You can do it now.

Start off by being in good physical shape, able to see and hear well. There are physical requirements.

You start off with taking and passing pilot's ground school, and then you can take flying lessons.

You could wait until you graduate from college and join one of the branches of the military service as an officer, and pass their flight schools and all of the other requirements, and get to fly that way.

It is generally expensive, but you might be able to find a high school with a aviation program.

There are many places to get ground school. Most airports have someone who can do it or know who can.

Answer 6

1. Check §FAR Part 61.

2. 16 to solo

3. 17 for Private Pilots

4. 40 Hours

5. 55-120$ a lesson

And alot of time

Answer 7

Dan--ask someone in your family to take you to the closest little airport---they are nice people and may offer lessons---or at least a suggestion or two for where lessons might be given. It is not uncommon for people to start lessons at an early age. BUT--yopu have to have mom or dad agree to all the terms. NO uncles or neighbors can agree to anything. All lessons are expensive. All lessons require a healthy person with a mature attitude. It takes determination and many years of lessons to get really good at it. I flew a gunship in Nam-- I never flew after that---when I got out I figured I flew enough and moved on to being a fireman. More fun driving a fire engine everyday--for free !! legal speeding--whoo hoo !!

Answer 8

Your flight training begins when you get your f***** head out of the d** clouds and not be an f***** pilot. Gosh, what the h*** is wrong with you.

Answer 9

rotorwingflight has great information...I agree with him.

Answer 10

also look up your local Civil Air Patrol. Some CAP have scholarships and basic training.

Answer 11

Flight Training will begin with the size of your dad's wallet

Answer 12

don't listen to these fools. Google it. put in Flight school's in CT. you would be surprised about how many flight schools are in that state. What kind of pilot do you wish to be? Commerical? Private? Glider? Good luck

Answer 13

Your flight training begins at home (so you can become familiar with an aircraft's physics, etc.) on a good flight simulator. Personally, I would recommend Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004/FSX (I'm currently using the 2004 edition) or X-Plane, another flight sim similar to the Microsoft sims. Once you've mastered these, I guess you'll be ready to get your Private Pilot License! Good luck~!

Answer 14

haha, you'll change your mind

Answer 15

flight school

Answer 16

go to the library and read. its free. look up everything. the more you know the better.

Dont wait for someone to explain it to you.