Aviation101 Josh Flowers & Chelsea Smith at Airventure w/Dan Millican and Christy Wong - InTheHangar

(Please Subscribe!) Josh Flowers and Chelsea Smith from Aviation101 join Dan and Christy at the FlyingEyes booth at EAA Airventure for a talk about how to become a pilot-- the road map for acquiring your certificate, whether you're a teen or older.
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[@GjetoHoti]

Josh Flowers & Chelsea Smith, you two are so inspirational for the next Flyers, same for all of you in this penal for motivating all of us. Thank you for your wisdom.

[@TheHoutexcc]

Great interview that really hit home. I've wanted to fly as long as I can remember. In 1984, I tried to become a Naval Aviator, but couldn't pass the physical (astigmatism). Then, in 1995 I starting training for Private Pilot. I soloed and was close to completing training before life again took me in a different direction (new job, moved, engaged, married, kids...). Then, last year, my wife and I stayed at the Hanger Hotel in Fredericksburg, TX. There, I felt a wave of longing and an overwhelming drive to attain what I have desired since childhood. Now, after 59 years, I've completed all requirements and am preparing for my check-ride. Want to get your Private Pilot Certificate? Endeavor to Persevere!

[@TakingOff]

Please come back and let us know how it went!

[@AutoShieldFtWorthTexas]

I am 50 this year and your story is similar to mine. It is also encouraging and motivating. Thanks for sharing B Cooper.

[@TheHoutexcc]

@@AutoShieldFtWorthTexas Thanks and Good Luck!

[@TheHoutexcc]

@@TakingOff We’ll, I finally had my Check-ride with Pat Brown and passed! He’s a great guy as may of you already know. Thanks to Chad Degges, my CFI, for all the great instruction, patience and support. I’m also blessed to have a wife and family that have supported and put up with me during this process…

[@TakingOff]

@@TheHoutexcc that is awesome! Pat is a great guy. Congrats again and welcome to the skies!

[@1964jray]

For all you young folks out there, do what you can to follow your passions. Don't wait until tomorrow. Otherwise you end up set in your ways and never achieve your dreams.

[@erikherje3414]

Luckily I’m young at heart 😉 I’m 55, but been dreaming of becoming a pilot since I was 14. I’m now almost done with my ground school, and am starting my flight lessons in august.. Never too late! I go for the sport pilot certificate though, since I don’t see any need for more than one passenger. Wife won’t put her feet in a plane, and my kids are grown and have their own interests. Looking forward to fly-ins and golf trips with my buddy.

[@glennwatson]

@@erikherje3414 in some ways those sports aircraft are more fun

[@skyepilotte11]

The passion for flight is all it takes, everything else will fall into place ...

[@jsamsen]

Been following Josh since he was in high school and Chelsea more recently. I wish social media existed when I was 22 and hear their message. I’d be a mandatory retired airline captain today happily teaching in retirement.

[@PilotDiggerdavid]

Wow, I took my Discovery Flight at the age of 50 and got my Private 2 year later. Never too late!

[@michaelfagan2403]

Watching this video has me looking forward to Airventure 2023. We have a great group of friends at EAA 807 that fly up together every year and it's always a great time. It's always great to hear how people actually got involved with aviation.

[@alanmcnamara9155]

Four of my favouritest aviation KZbinrs. Lovely to see Chelsea and Josh. Thank you!

[@MabrysDad]

Thanks for sharing the interview with Chelsea. Very encouraging.

[@terryrutherford2114]

I got my PPL in 2002. Sadly have not flown since 2007. I did enjoy it. I flew a 1973 C172 with 180 HP powerplant, tuned exhaust, constant speed prop, and 40 degrees of flaps. Loved that plane. Thanks for the video!

[@Coops777]

Awesome interview! Everyone who aspires to become a pilot should watch this. My only regret in aviation is not getting into it when I was young like Josh, Chelsea. I was too afraid when I saw the obstacles they mentioned (the big tall fences, having the right contacts, seemingly impossible financial costs etc) Thanks for the video!

[@davidrobins4025]

A very fascinating, informative conversation - thank you Christy, Dan, Chelsea and Josh.

[@keithpearson3947]

My son and I spoke with Josh at a meet and greet. Super nice guy.

[@md4droid]

Thanks for the interview. Josh and Chelsea are always so inspiring. Have safe travels on your way home. As always, great video Dan and Christy!

[@GNashOldJazzDrummer]

Like others have said, y'all are some of my of my favorite aviation KZbinrs. I soloed when I was , maybe 16 or 17 after 7 hours and flew a bit after that. Kids, life and no money took its toll. Now retired, I have lots of time, no money and looking for a flying deal for old farts. Not to be had. I am currently exploring the idea of getting an FBO near NorthEast Florida to sponsor me through PPL everything else to be able to teach at their place for cheap. So far, "Thats not gonna happen" :-) SO. I think I'll continue to enjoy your videos along with all the other popular vids and live through walls experiences. Keep up the good work, you keep me motivated.

[@shaheerpmr2594]

Chelsea Smith ❤️❤️❤️❤️ cuteness overload ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesbergman4917]

Probably one of the best interviews you have had yet for new students or those interested in flying.

[@5128goldenrod]

Great show . I became 55 during the show, 8 years flying From zero, 2 years IFR rated…. Love it too. Doing work with lifeline pilots ( board and volunteer) has me thinking about giving up corporate life , no longer joyful, taking 6 months off …. Then flying for my last 5-10 years of my career. This show helped me down that path.

[@TakingOff]

Wow, that’s awesome.

[@5128goldenrod]

@@TakingOff if you ever want to do a se too. On Public benefit flying …. I’ll fly to wherever you are . Thanks again for making flying so accessible and opening the door.

[@randyf661]

great to see all of you together

[@robdotcom71]

I remember watching one of Josh's first youtube videos... he was doing a preflight check on the 172 he was taking out for a flying lesson..... Josh has come a long way and done very well for himself.

[@john-lb5fu]

Great content to help encourage individuals to participate in avation.. !!

[@kyradray4938]

Chelsea should host the next one !! She is a natural it seems and oh so gorgeous!!

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Hello from Minnesota! Great episode! Love all you guys!

[@schumzy]

LOL, at 4:58 I really thought Josh, should've simply answered "what roadblocks? I've just glided my way to this." Always gave that air of easy access to everything a lot of people struggle to get access to.

[@TakingOff]

Yes, but don’t let the confidence that this young man has earned hide the fact that he had struggles to overcome like many others.

[@easttexan2933]

It's just a matter of how bad you desire improvement in your life. It takes work to achieve. It doesn't happen overnight either. Good interview with Chelsea and Josh. Two of my favorites, for sure.

[@justinburkholder]

Really glad y’all touched on the financial side. Solid video 🤙🏻

[@hillcrestannie]

I came from a very poor family. In High School I had a part time job working for an Ag Pilot and loved it. I didn’t follow that dream because I thought it was a rich man’s hobby. So I was 55 before I got my PPL. Now I tell young people to per-sue there dreams and don’t let anything hold the back.

[@paulmorrisette1581]

Loved it,great interview with Josh.

[@karlwegener7747]

I love the channel , this video was awesome having started my aviation dreams earlier in lif but having to pause. Now just finishing A and P at 45, it was nice to hear all your stories especialli Cheseas make my journey feel less backwards.

[@williamkennedy2069]

Chelsea is so cute! That's a good show guys

[@Anonymous99997]

I understand the roadblocks that an older person faces being a 64 year old student pilot.

[@thebadgerpilot]

Great advice on here! Stay humble, work hard, and chase those dreams!

[@mattbasford6299]

I obtained my ticket in my late 30's. I had wanted to be a pilot since I was a kid, but I had to get to a point in life where I had the wherewithal to get it done.

[@glennwatson]

Started following Chelsea on Instagram, she definitely knows her stuff in terms of the AMP at least in terms of the quality of her posts. To the older viewers, get involved don't let your inhibitions and fears stop you pursuing your passions.

[@Saml01]

This was a fantastic interview. Some great perspectives from everyone. I especially liked everyones story of personal growth. Overall a very inspirational conversation. To add on. Civil Air Patrol also has programs to help get young people in the air.

[@KevinSmithAviation]

Great episode Dan and Christy, thank you. I am currently working on getting my training started for my PPL. Got the group school going and dealing with a small hurdle on my medical. It is difficult to figure out the roadmap to get started. I have wanted to go for it for a long time. Now at 40 I am finally doing something about it. If you have the dream of flying, get a discovery flight and go after it. I truly believe TakingOff and the other big aviation channels have helped motivate me in finally trying to make my dream come true. Great to see Josh and Chelsea on the channel again. Keep up the great work, y'all are awesome. Safe sky's. 🤘🇺🇸🛩️

[@TakingOff]

Where you based at Kevin?

[@KevinSmithAviation]

@@TakingOff Training is at KCXW with Superior Aviation Arkansas. I have a small airport in my town KCCA but no flight schools there.

[@TakingOff]

@@KevinSmithAviation Please let us know how it goes! You using the AOPA resources to get past the medical hurdle?

[@KevinSmithAviation]

@@TakingOff I have signed up with AOPA and have been looking into their resources. I will definitely keep you updated on my progress. I also plan on videoing it as I go.

[@benjaminredmond812]

I walked by when you were recording!

[@bowhuntinoh]

I remember when Josh first started his channel then changed to his new channel.

[@ecossearthur]

Two great folks !

[@gregorywashburn2715]

Hi Dan and Christy. I looked for you two on Saturday. They said Christy has strep and Dan had to go to a daughter thing. I heard Lola was not playing nice as well. Hope you both are ok. I did buy glasses and use your code. If you are ever in Knoxville would be cool to met both of you. That said all the KZbin I watch and seen none of them. LOL

[@donc9751]

Excellent interview! I've been an aviation fan all my many years but don't recall hearing the phrase "killingzone" used, and the context I took it in here as it seemed to be something that applies to brand new pilots, perhaps regardless of age, but when new pilots let their confidence get ahead of their skills there can be dangerous moments when one's over confidence allows them to become distracted and make simple yet possibly dangerous mistakes like flying to slow in the pattern etc? That's how I'm thinking it implies anyway.

[@TakingOff]

There's a book called "The Killing Zone" that many aviation schools require. It's a very interesting study.

[@kasm10]

Great interview

[@0akgrove]

Never would have guessed that Dan and Christy are the same age. Dan said been flying 7 years and started at 32, Christy stated she had been flying for 5 years and started at 34. both equal 39, one seems more believable though....... another good episode.

[@TakingOff]

Yeah, someone is totally not truthful on that age thing. 😉

[@JeremyMyersmusic]

I've been filling out applications after applications for scholarships. Yes, it feels like it's a pointless endeavor especially some of these quick "no essay" sites... that seem a bit sketch... but what else do you do? I don't have contacts beyond our local EAA and MPA (Missouri Pilots Assoc) so I do internet searches and get these sites. But I push on anyway. I start at Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) this fall for their Commercial Aviation program... I have already received my PPC but It's been a few years...so I'm rusty. Money has been the limiting factor and the reason for going the Part 141 route is because I can get financial aid through the college. I remember watching Josh back when he was Mr. Aviation, that was when I was getting my PPC. Chelsea... wow... she's amazing! Gorgeous, driven, and smart! Josh is a lucky dude.

[@joewilliams4142]

Hey Josh. Put a ring on it. Or lose it. Just some age old advice.

[@colinwallace5286]

I’m sorry Josh, but you had nothing to be worried about. Your flying has always struck me as being real world, but always done professionally and safely.

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

Is the Tx university ring always staying on? 🇦🇺🦉🌭

[@Factory400]

"If you wanna fly......go make enormous amounts of money and get back to me......"

[@gregorywashburn2715]

Is Chelsea cool or what. Go Josh.

[@Zalaniar]

Christy, you're wrong. For me, I've been very frugal, sought higher paying jobs, been fighting my ass off for five years paying the minimum I can, saving every penny and life has kicked me in the ass at every turn, so I still can't afford flight training. It's not that I'm "not trying", and it's kind of bullshit for you to say something like that especially after COVID has killed a lot of people's savings. The "prioritizing" for me is paying rent and keeping the lights on and food on the table (cheap food!). And FYI, I HAVE been putting in the essays and applications everywhere I can as a male (there are a TON of scholarships for women but not for men). So don't say "you do have the money" when you have no idea what a lot of people's situations are.

[@pilotchristy]

I didn’t have the money for a long time. I had to wait an additional 10 years to start flying because I couldn’t afford it, so I chose to go into another profession that paid more and worked my way up the ranks there. After a lot of hard work and patience, I was finally able to pay off my debt and afford to buy my airplane. Up to that point I had given up hope after a couple of years and conceded that I’d never get to fly, that it was too out of reach. My message is to never give up that hope. I’m sorry your situation has put you into a corner where you have no choices, and I hope that one day you’re able to realize your goal. Have patience and keep working toward it!