student pilot

One of the tips that I got for aviation job networking was to hang out at small airports. Has it ever been awkward for any of you doing that? Or is that an actual thing that people do? The local FBO I'm training from has a rather small lobby and I'd be around any pilots from charters that come...

Hello everyone! This post is for a friend whose goal is to be a fixed wing ATP pilot. He has one DUI on his record. It is less than 5 years ago with a BAC of less than 0.15. Does he have to jump through all the hoops? Does he need a psych eval? Does he have to be abstinent from alcohol for 90...

I never really post anything but I needed to get this out. I am 25 hours into my PPL training and had my second bad day. Unfortunately, my second bad day was during my Stage 1 check and I was flying with a different instructor for the first time. I've been trying to schedule my Stage 1...

As a CFI what are the things your students can do to make you not want to work with them? My schedule changed and I've already ****ed off one, and might be on my way to inadvertently annoying another. All relating to work and schedule alignment. If you're a student please share, if you're a...

Instrument Training: A. Would you fly Part 141-35 dual (21/14) hours for $10,000 at a towered airport? B. would you fly Part 61- 25 dual hours and 20 hours xc safety pilot $10,000 at a non-towered airport? I’m torn between experience at a towered airport or the higher amount of hours for...

Hello! New student pilot here and I have pair of BOSE QC45 headphones I would like use with a Mic setup for flying until I get my hands on a pair of A20's. I searched around the forums and I didn't run across anything that seemed up to date. I am looking between these two addon's and am...

Today I passed my private pilot knowledge test with a score of 90%. I've used Gleim's online test prep, I've gotten that subscription trough my flight school. In the weeks after I've gained access to Gleim's test prep, I've been studying a few times a week. For the last two weeks, I've been...

Hello Anyone from PR or know of a decent place to fly with an instructor for an intro/ sightseeing flight? I am a student pilot and headed there in a couple weeks for TG family vacation and thought it might be fun to check it out. I believe we will be in the Rincon area and i know there is an...

Hello My name is Ryan I'm a Junior in high school about to turn 17 I want to make it to the majors but I am trying to decide the best path for me currently I found a flight school that would do my PPL part 61 at 11 grand full costs but I feel like this will add up quickly with all the upcoming...

Hello - I am a new member and thought I would just jump in and say Hi. I am a student at the moment on the sport pilot track, I am training at 10C, at least for now. My wife and I just bought a house in Arizona so I will be moving to either AVQ or RYN, depending on the school. One other...

So I am a prospective student pilot. I recently graduated college and with my new found time and resources I finally have the opportunity to start working on my PPL. I recently discovered however that my ADHD diagnosis would be a major hinderance. During college I sought a diagnosis for ADHD...

Hello, Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a fresh new private pilot as of last week. Just had my first instrument lesson today and hope to become a commercial pilot in the near future. I'm training out of Palmer Alaska (PAAQ) and I'm in love with the aviation community up here. I recently...

Ever since I was a student, it's been drilled in me to use a checklist. But recently I was flying with a more experienced test pilot, and he tells me that paper checklist can do more harm than good because you're not thinking when you're using it. You simply become a robot and just go through a...

I’m a commercial student with about 180 hrs TT. I’m working towards my 250 for commercial. I jumped right into instrument after private and now I’m jumping straight into commercial. I know I’m a good pilot, the CFIs tell me that, but I can’t help but constantly doubt myself or come up with...

Hi, I'm Adan, a student pilot. I fly at a small airport in Snohomish, WA. I'm 17 and I was wondering if there were any other young pilots on this website. If so, make yourself known! Adan :)

Good evening and Happy New Year. I just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. My name is Jayson (Pittsburgh native but currently living in Colorado) and I am brand new to the world of aviation. I have decided to take a step into the unknown and pursue the path of obtaining my PPL. I...

I tried to answer my own questions from the FARs, but can't find anything conclusive. Can the owner of an aircraft--who holds a student pilot certificate--move said aircraft on the ramp for reasons that don't involve flying? For example: My plane needs fueling before my CFI arrives for a...

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is looking forward to the day full of festivities with friends, family and guests this Independence day. As I get closer to my private pilot check ride, I have begun to look into complex aircraft training *For personal experience before advanced endorsements*. To...

I had a student recently ask me, "If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself before starting flight school?" I never thought about it until I had been asked. While there are several things I would advise, I would certainly have recommended that I finish ground training...

I just released my second book, "CFI! The Book," a comical take on what its like to be a flight instructor. If you like aviation and you like to laugh, pick up a copy on Amazon. An underpaid, overworked Certified Flight Instructor cheats death while attempting to teach a cast of incompetent...