What is the fastest way to become a pilot?

Question

I would like to learn to fly wan was wondering if anyone knows of a flight school where I can spend a week or two and solo or perhaps get a sport pilot license. Any ideas? I have spent a lot of time in my father's small single engine plane, so I have just enough knowledge to be dangerous.

Answer 1

Jump in a plane and start flying, and you'll be a pilot!

Well, until you crash, anyway.

Answer 2

I assume since you have been in your fathers plane you know of all the particulars to become a pilot. Here is a web site that has a directory of flight schools in your area with contact numbers. There are probably others but this should give you a start. http://www.projectpilot.org There is a tab on the left to find flight schools, Good Luck.

Answer 3

Have a huge pile of cash and fly at least 4 times a week, live and breathe the religion of Aviation, that is the fastest way I know going to a flight academy doesn't hurt either, that is where that pile of cash will come in handy.

Answer 4

there is alot more to being a pilot than just manipulating the controls.. You need to study aerodynamics, powerplant, weather, the regulations, flight planning, radio communications etc. even if you could fly 8 hrs a day for 5 days you would not be ready for a check ride with out doing the book work as well.

Part 61 CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS

Subpart J--Sport Pilots

Sec. 61.309

[Except as specified in §61.329, to apply for a sport pilot certificate you must receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or complete a home-study course on the following aeronautical knowledge areas:

(a) Applicable regulations of this chapter that relate to sport pilot privileges, limits, and flight operations.

(b) Accident reporting requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board.

(c) Use of the applicable portions of the aeronautical information manual and FAA advisory circulars.

(d) Use of aeronautical charts for VFR navigation using pilotage, dead reckoning, and navigation systems, as appropriate.

(e) Recognition of critical weather situations from the ground and in flight, windshear avoidance, and the procurement and use of aeronautical weather reports and forecasts.

(f) Safe and efficient operation of aircraft, including collision avoidance, and recognition and avoidance of wake turbulence.

(g) Effects of density altitude on takeoff and climb performance.

(h) Weight and balance computations.

(i) Principles of aerodynamics, powerplants, and aircraft systems.

(j) Stall awareness, spin entry, spins, and spin recovery techniques, as applicable.

(k) Aeronautical decision making and risk management.

(l) Preflight actions that include--

(1) How to get information on runway lengths at airports of intended use, data on takeoff and landing distances, weather reports and forecasts, and fuel requirements; and

(2) How to plan for alternatives if the planned flight cannot be completed or if you encounter delays.]

Answer 5

Sounds like you are already pretty familiar with flying, but until you go through a formal training program you probably won't realize all the little knowledge "holes" that really exist. Anyway... there are many companies that offer Accelerated Private, and possibly Sport, pilot license programs. Some come to you for the training, but most recommend you make the 2 week-ish commitment and go to them. Being away from home will often keep you better focused on the task at hand, which will be essential in a program like this. See the list of links below for a few examples of these programs, and good luck!

Answer 6

the way I did it was alot of money and an aviation school.  but the air force or navy are other ways to go but that is alot of schooling more than what I went through.  Id suggest going to your local flight school and starting there and making sure they know and understand what your goals are.  Good luck

Answer 7

If you can afford it, the fastest way to get your pilot's certificate is to sign on with a private instructor and fly several hours every day.  You need to log a minimum of 40 hours (dual and solo) for a Private ticket, or 20 hours for a Light Sport certificate.  The actual time your training takes will vary, but most people need about 20% more time than the extablished minimums to be ready for their check ride.

I would recommend going for your Private certificate, because a Light Sport ticket will limit you to flying small, slow two-seater aircraft, while a Private license will open up more advanced options like instrument and high-performance aircraft ratings, and eventually a commercial certificate.

Answer 8

Strap yourself to a 747. LOL hahahahaha, no seriously go air force.

Answer 9

Flight school?  No.  Flight instruction?  Yes.  Schedule often with an instructor and you'll be soloed  before a week.