DO NOT become a pilot if… | My advice for future pilots!

[@manuair]

Some people get into Aviation for the wrong reasons, but end up loving it for the right reasons... consider that.

[@hi.im.natalia]

That’s what I was thinking

[@jorgeanibal8834]

my thoughts exactly. it's tough at first but the more you learn the more you can't help but to fall in love. aviation is wonderful and i'm in wonder every time i'm up in the sky

[@dr0n3droid]

This goes for you too, doctors.

[@Gainsforlife]

And lawyers

[@williammahaffy4642]

Years ago, I had to make a conscious choice between aviation and medicine. To quote the Grail Knight: "He chose....poorly"

[@BigNickPoodle]

@@williammahaffy4642What career path did you end up going down? Why do you feel like you chose poorly?

[@williammahaffy4642]

@@BigNickPoodle Not aviation and I regret it on a regular basis.

[@DD10_OFFICAL]

​@@williammahaffy4642 I decided to do Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics for A-level. I went to EFTA (Emirates' flight school) after graduating. I was working as a pilot for 3 years and then started step 2 of the plan and joined med school this was easy for me to get into because I had already chosen thr necessary subjects at A-Level and now I'm in my second year of med school still going strong. I specifically chose Flight school first because the age limit was 26 whereas there isn't a limit for med school. Because I did this I didn't have to choose between Medicine and Avaiation. I wish this comment had found you sooner.

[@emaneasler]

Totally agree. I’m beginning flight school and many different pilots have told me that if I don’t like learning about the mechanics and physics of flight and airplanes. And just enjoy flying in general. This job is not for you. For me flying airplanes is something I could do all day.

[@strubs16]

Me personally I just love the feeling of flying and the rewarding experience-the perks are just add-ons. How about you

[@Gainsforlife]

I love flying. Feels like surfing but in the air. People drive without knowing how to change a tire. You can’t fly without knowing some basics and that’s for your safety. I love it all

[@MrAviator99th]

Along with the aroma of AVGAS...constant learning! Every day you "clear prop", there's a different experience!!! Blue Skies!

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

Better enjoy doing it all night, too. 😊

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

@@emaneasler For me, flying the airplane was the least difficult part of learning.

[@DFYinformed]

This is so true. I took 4 flying lessons back in 2016 at a suggestion of a pilot friend of mine. He said that at the end of 4 lessons, that I either 1) would feel like I couldn’t wait until the next time I could go up, or 2) be totally indifferent to the idea. I was #2. It wasn’t because I hated flying, but because the ONLY reason I wanted to become a pilot was to be able to transverse 600-1000 miles on consulting gigs in half the time as driving, or avoiding commercial air travel. I remember driving to the airfield for my 4th lesson thinking, “it’s such a beautiful day. I really wish I was out on my motorcycle rather than having to do this.” Great advice my friend gave me. I’m glad I did it, and I’m glad I learned it was something I didn’t want to pursue further.

[@bernardberben4852]

That's kinda how I feel. But at the same time, I still love aviation. Which is why I think I'll go into aircraft maintenance.

[@rooknado]

That truly surprises me, especially your thought to yourself. I understand.

[@josue_kay]

I got into aviation because I love getting high.

[@quibexe]

"I just wanna get high with my lover"

[@ViperBloxReal]

Questionable pun, but I’m still able to understand it 😁👍

[@dbcooper030]

😂🤣

[@gregw8924]

Sounds like you needed an altitude adjustment.

[@Sundog12]

Exactly right

[@Apex_Slide]

I got sick of working retail after 12 years and decided "Fuck it" one Friday.. That afternoon I was in the pilots seat in a hands on action flight at YBSU.. I was absolutely terrified.. until we came in to land.. We were landing runway 13.. Seeing the sun set over the mountains as the moon hung low over the ocean, with the glow of the runway and Maroochydore off in the distance.. it just made me feel this was right for me.. Unfortunately, learning to fly is expensive.. I've had to restart my journey 3 times, and I'm still not there.. I'm hoping next year I'll save enough to get it.. I do enjoy it

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

Beautifully said! Press on!

[@JusticeForTheWin]

He's HIM. You had a main character moment 😂

[@privateplane7823]

How's your journey going now? also the vid on your channel is hilarious LOL

[@TireSlayer55]

@@JusticeForTheWin sounds more like he had an unforgettable experience that led to finding a new passion to me

[@rookiepilot.rp1]

My humble advice, … “Save and fly”!! Then rinse and repeat!!

[@julianprice1587]

Absolutely agree with you. And if you love understanding weather and human factors, even better!

[@LenJNordemanJr]

Completely agree - the fascination with flight is much more enjoyable when you see WHY a two ton aircraft can leave the ground. For thousands of years, mankind has been envious of this magic. I still can't believe I get to be a pilot and stand on the shoulders of the giants before me, who had the guts and the brains to figure out how to do what I love

[@emild2372]

that is exactly waht i think

[@1991ROLEX]

I love that physical feeling of flying, the weightless, and the freedom of being in the air. The understanding just HOW that "crate" with wings really does STAY UP THERE is a bonus. There is such a difference between gliders and power flight too.

[@jakejacobs7584]

I retired at AA last year after 37 years and a total of 49 years of flying. I work with young people that are interested in the career and did years of career days. I never had the words that you have to put across the same point. The love of the machines and the idea of being as one with them is a key. I was a mechanic at times as well as a pilot and that kind of old school training can keep a young guy alive to fly another day. Very good job and I have shared your video to quite a few young people. Thank you.

[@EvanLuft]

Super cool to hear it from a pilot like yourself!! Thanks so much!!! :)

[@B1rdTheW0rd]

100%. The pay and travel opportunities are great but I am genuinely fascinated by aerodynamics and the way planes and all the instruments work. Not only that but the shear amount of technical info you have to know to fly is information most people don’t know. Teaching it is a blast.

[@EvanLuft]

Yes!! And for me a big part is the people meeting people the friendships along the way

[@joeglennaz]

I agree 100% I’m a private pilot with an instrument rating. I’ve never held a commercial rating, but I have friends who have been airline pilots that have no interest in actually flying and I have friends that love flying and there is a big difference. Some very happy and some are not happy.

[@LailaWilliams-h8u]

I’m 17 and am head deep in study for aircraft mechanics and piloting. Lots and lots of reading but the mechanics and science is so interesting and I love it.

[@Christian-nl4cl]

i want to become a pilot because every aviation related just fascinates me. the things you listed in the beginning just seem like bonuses to me

[@mikecunningham7621]

I fly for the shear beauty of it. The beauty of the sky, the beauty of the top of the clouds and the earth below, the beauty of the machines, and the beauty of a perfect landing.

[@Hasshodo]

You said what I was feeling

[@davidhale1862]

Same! But i do also like the mechanics of airplanes too.

[@ANRQAngel]

I know him.. he's me!!😅

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

THAT is the only only reason to fly. That is love.

[@WimOfGnar]

Great reason as well. Personally, I think you just need a passion for some aspect of flying, like the scenery or the machinery. I think this also gives you a better sense to appreciate different aspects of aviation.

[@WalkrFilms]

I got into it because I have a severe case of “if you want something done right you gotta do it yourself”

[@billcuddyer7015]

Didn't know anything about aircraft. Joined as a curiosity. Ended up putting in 45 years as a search & rescue pilot for, Civil Air Patrol, USAF Aux. Ended up with close to 7000 hours, with private pl, instrument and glider ratings. The volunteer work with CAP was very rewarding and gave a purpose for flying. Don't know much about mechanics of airplanes.

[@thereseember2800]

Thank you for being an absolute HERO!!!

[@mamoonahmed9993]

Bro really said "Choose passion over money"

[@Hasshodo]

hes right - the era where being a pilot was glamorous and well paying is loooooong gone. You're better off driving a city bus than being an airline pilot

[@josh-ed7je]

⁠@@Hasshodothis is such a weird exaggeration I don’t know a single city bus driver making what even regional pilots make in the US

[@Hasshodo]

@@josh-ed7je The cost of entry to becoming a pilot, and then an airline pilot, is over 1500 hours of accumulated training to even be hired as a first officer making under 100k a year, and then years of seniority to becoming a captain, just to make over 100k a year - and keep in mind, training costs by this point are over that by a lot... Nah, its better to be a bus driver. American airline pilots are treated like garbage, paid like shit, flying planes held together by tape, for a quarter of the salary they used to make. Airlines overseas treat their pilots much better, which is why most pilots I've met who want to fly for airlines, want to fly for foreign airlines (Emirates for example - Emirates starting salary for a FO is around 5k a month in US dollars)

[@joshparnell7755]

That's easy to say when you're already making comfortable money. When your passion isn't paying the bills, it's time to choose money.

[@danielkantor5693]

@@joshparnell7755 Facts, money is a motivator for any job. Passion is cool but not a necessity. Although I do like airplanes and how they work so there is that.

[@attackpatterndelta8949]

The travel, pay and status are all excellent reasons to get into aviation. I'm into aviation because i love aviation and seeing the world from a completely different perspective.

[@HBSuccess]

Totally disagree. Your attitude will lead to complacency and disaster.

[@davidivaskovic]

@@HBSuccess Idk man... I think everybody values different things. Yeah, most of us love the technology and are fascinated by the machinery, but to be fair, you can't say those three perks don't make you love it even more.

[@lovetofly32]

Absolutely correct.. You need to love the act of flying. Ive always been fascinated with wings on invisible air.. just sooo amazing to me!

[@Free_Bird888]

😊I grew up on an air base, I don't think I had a choice 😅but to love and want to become a pilot. passion was my reason

[@tardis4125]

I've never been on a plane before, I'm 29. Never went to school because I didn't know what I wanted to do. I always thought about being a pilot but thought I can't do that. Then one day I did some research and thought, I can do this. I bought some books and I've been reading them in my free time, one day I'll go to school and hopefully get a job. The travel and money seems great, but I'm also really excited about being able to fly a plane. Seems like it will be a fun job that I'll enjoy

[@sociolocomtsac]

If you don't go to school, you'll be stuck at the regionals.

[@alaskansoybean6297]

If you can, I would suggest saving up some money to try a “discovery flight”. Generally most aviation/piloting programs have some sort of variant, and you can see what it’s like. They are super fun, I would recommend them

[@tardis4125]

@alaskansoybean6297 i definitely plan on doing one soon. I'm still learning and just got a flight sim to get a feel for what it's like flying a plane. I want to get more comfortable on the sim and finish the book before I get in a real plane. How much does a discovery flight cost?

[@alaskansoybean6297]

​@@tardis4125 Good on you, sims are a great way to go into a plane and have a general idea of what/where everything is and become familiar with controls. Discovery flights can cost $100+, but shouldn't cost more than $350. Try to aim for the cheaper side of that If you have the time and money to choose, I would recommend going with a longer flight rather than a shorter one, and see if there's a day that they have less other flyers as well.

[@tardis4125]

@alaskansoybean6297 yeah I'll do some research pretty soon

[@user-lr2jv1uk7s]

If you just like the mechanics of the aircraft, you should probably be an aircraft mechanic. One of the reasons so many people are becoming pilots is because of the pay.

[@phillp7777]

truth Facts

[@BondJFK]

Na i love to up in the sky all the time and flying those machines

[@JoshuaTootell]

"Mechanics" doesn't mean the inner workings of the plane. It means things like understanding lift, drag, how airspeed indicators give you values, etc.

[@paulhough5941]

They’re going to make third rate pilots. Whilst I deserved every penny I earned the money wasn’t what I was doing it for. Professionalism and aiming for perfection. Perfection and the stars.

[@baronvolkov6172]

I absolutely despise flying because being crammed in a tube for hours on end with other people doesnt exactly translate to a good time. I endure flying only for the purpose of the destination. I dont know what the talk is about pay but pilots probably arent raking in 500k+ unless theyve done it for 30 years. Cant think of a number that would convince me to become a pilot really. Plenty of business ventures to make a great living without doing somthing you absolutely hate

[@Jose-we5cj]

Well said!!! To me this is the only reason I would do this....the love of airplanes and how they work. All the other things are secondary things you get for doing what you love.

[@Brandon-218]

Yes exactly. I told my engineering classmates this. My friends always wondered why I studied Mech engineering when my goal was to be an Airline Pilot but I'm just fascinated and obsessed with Airplanes..😂🍻

[@aZ17482]

Totally agree. Sometime we take for granted this amazing innovation. Every time I see a plane in air I can't stop wondering how these machines can fly in air from one point to another precisely. To be a good pilot you need to have appreciation and love for those machines.

[@justinsimpson2335]

Approach controller for 14 years. Also have private certificate. I still look up even if it’s only a training plane that I see every 30 seconds. I hear the engine, I look up. Many controllers are here because of pay as well. They don’t know the difference between aircraft and don’t care, especially in the radar environment where we don’t see the planes

[@EvanLuft]

Interesting perspective! It’s good to hear from air traffic control sometimes when they chime in on Pilot stuff because you sometimes forget that there’s a whole other world down there controlling the airplanes and it’s nice to be able to hear that from you :-) in the controllers, Noah, heck of a lot more about airplanes then some pilots do for sure. Sounds like you need to start using that private pilot certificate a little bit more and hit the skies! :) would love to see what it’s like to be in the control tower at some point!

[@demetrii97]

But do you say “SEEEEEYA”?

[@JB_Hobbies]

Nice. Glad to hear that doesn’t go away. Sometimes I could just watch planes all day. Oh, if only.

[@ferebeefamily]

That makes sense. Like, don’t be a farmer if you don’t like to get dirty. Thanks for the video.

[@GoProXadventures]

I got into aviation for quality of life and fat stacks of money. I have yet to be bored in an airplane.

[@baronvolkov6172]

what exactly is stacks of money? I for example hate flying and wouldnt do it for half a mil. I earn a very comfortable living while keeping my feet planted more or less

[@upholderofgood8516]

@GoProXadventures 😁that’s wassup

[@GoProXadventures]

@@baronvolkov6172 legacy carriers like Delta, United, FedEx, etc all average $200-350k with some higher seniority pilots taking on extra flights for percentage modifiers and whatnot can bag nearly 1mil in a year. The private charter side of aviation can also be just as if not more lucrative than 121 carriers if you know where to look

[@Wings_Leveled]

After going deep inside myself I realized, that I would have gone into commercial aviation because of the status. Of course, the mechanics amaze me every single time, but paying 125k without any job safety (here in Europe) is one more reason not to do it. But here I am, beginning my ppl next year to enjoy aviation as it should be 😁

[@rtbrtb_dutchy4183]

That’s why I moved to the USA. Couldn’t afford it in Europe. That was 3 decades ago. 😂. I’m still in the US, entering my last 17 years of my career.

[@Aviation_Filmography]

I love everything about Aviation, I absolutely love learning about how to operate aircraft and how they operate and I cant get enough, it is my passion, I am training to become a pilot!

[@gendaminoru3195]

YOUR BEST VIDEO YET EVAN!

[@gramparob]

When I built an airplane I thought there wouldn’t be much maintenance because it was new. What a surprise. But I love doing the maintenance. Very rewarding.

[@TemiMG]

100% Accurate. Its the love and passion! Thank you!

[@JetstreamAviation747]

I agree, good pay, travel and everything else are good perks, I want to do it because it is the most enjoyable thing I have ever done, I’m still a student but I love every second of it!

[@markverdun8236]

Can’t agree more. I like the accoutrements you mentioned, but I love the airplane itself the and how and why it does what it does! And because of this, I always think of safety and proper operation of the aircraft. Safe travels brother! ✈️👍😎

[@h2imports212]

bro you are so right , it applies to everything that you do. I love being an aircraft mechanics

[@WindDriftNYC]

You are 1000000% right, Captain! I own a PA28 and I just love changing oil and learning about the engine and stuff.

[@TheGod123Jr]

Absolutely agree! Paired with safety and having common sense. Being a pilot is awesome! Fly safe!

[@pettsnjam]

I’ve loved airplanes and anything that took to the skies ever since I was a kid and never thought I would be able to be a pilot. Living the dream as an instrument rated PPL.

[@mcnelis0234]

The feeling I get every time my landing gear leaves the runway or comes back down and touches the runway. I hope it never gets old.

[@harveymanfrantinsingin7373]

It doesn’t get old.. it just gets faster!

[@jdjackman5150]

Just a heads up.. There are no RIGHT or WRONG REASONS to be a pilot. Motivations are hard to see but becoming a pilot starts with one universal single rule - a love of airplanes..the rest ask fall into place. The more you fly the more you learn about the mechanics of it the more you love it.. Eventually everyone gets to where you're at. Just not initially. The more I learn about flying the more I love it.. For ALL REASONS

[@dan5744]

This is really helpful for me to think about. I'm 28 now (almost 29) and have always had the idea of becoming a pilot in the back of my mind.. I still haven't yet taken a flying lesson, but when I do I will definitely keep this in mind. I do think I probably am unfortunately more drawn to the travel/lifestyle/feeling of flight/status/etc... But I also really love working on vintage steel bikes so maybe theres some overlap there. TBD. Either way, thank you for this.

[@pilot72195]

Understanding the aircraft is so important. I remember practicing engine out procedures and my CFI didn't like to pull the engine. He would then dive towards a field within a half mile of us. I showed him the math of glide ratio and then added in wind. Stay calm in the chaos and there will be no panic

[@LawAbidingCitizen_]

Your instructor demonstrating engine out procedure by diving into a field, and you… teaching them best glide? That’s what I got out of reading this and that is assbackwards.

[@nathanhale6477]

​@LawAbidingCitizen_ This is not entirely out of the realm of possibility. This is especially true if the person being trained already had glider training or even had a glider license. Like every other profession, not every CFI should be. And yes, that's basackwards.

[@LawAbidingCitizen_]

@@nathanhale6477 nah I don’t think that’s what he meant. Reading it back now, it sounds like his instructor put him in an emergency out situation and he simply had to demonstrate his glide capabilities and how the wind would affect that range. Some of the added context made the story confusing.

[@Jayzers_Aviation]

The thing I love about airplanes is the fact that you have this huge metal tube under your control.

[@Hit_or_Miss77_Life]

I love this, I wish I knew this before because I love aviation but I wish I would’ve known more about it before I got into it. The navigation, the meteorology, aerodynamics, air laws, hpl instruments etc. great advice

[@greasemonkeygarage1901]

Retired firefighter, medic who owns an automotive business. But I grew up around aircraft and now I'm becoming a pilot . But I love the mechanics and physics and engineering in aviation

[@shannonprado5765]

I first got a job building airplanes THEN i got into flight school. Aerodynamics was my favorite section in ground school

[@justcommenting4981]

Liking travel is a fine reason. Traveling during for work sucks but the travel benefits are excellent. I don't know anyone that loves work. Why wouldn't you be a mechanic if you just love the machinery.

[@sarahqamar6377]

❤❤❤great advice. I have been really appreciative of the mechanics.

[@malcarson]

have you spoken to Garrett Ray before

[@jackschneider17]

Haha I totally feel this. I still really love the actual act of flying, but even more than that I just freaking love airplanes and am fascinated by how they work. Operating the systems of an airplane really makes me nerd out 😂

[@rtbrtb_dutchy4183]

Same here. I might bitch and complain about FBW and other automation, but at the same time, I love playing with all that. 😂

[@EvanLuft]

Totally man!!! And you’ve got the coolest projects on the go… you’re actually building them haha. Well… building one, tearing cutting up another 😝 (747)

[@MXALOVE]

I love how planes work, I love the mechanics of them, and I am extremely fascinated by them and am eager to learn more about them everyday. But damn, I would be extremely terrified which is why I won't get into it. I'm fine studying from the ground.

[@Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater]

Well the good news is that with the 1500-hour rule, ain't no one gonna become an ATP unless they REALLY love flying. And I mean bouncing around the pattern in a C-172 teaching person how to fly. But the time you get close to the "travel" and the "pay" you'll have had your love of flying thoroughly tested.

[@nicdominus7782]

I'm getting into aviation for the money, travel, and status.

[@girlfromthesixties]

Thank you for this video, I love the mechanics of planes and that drove me to start my aviation journey: I did a pilot for a day flight, then another flight, learned soooo much about planes and how they work. I had a side job as a cleaner to save up money for my PPL and then I spoke to a pilot (a friend of my fiance‘s parents) and he said I could never afford to get a PPL, and if I like aviation mechanics that‘s nonsense and that is not enough to become a pilot... That happened to me 2 years ago and I still cannot get over that traumatizing day. I had even called up the flight academy and booked a place for my ppl course.. but because of that stupid pilot I thought I wasn‘t enough 😢 That‘s why this video has helped me so much 💕 thank you❣️ Greetings from Australia

[@heatherbrennan9190]

Agreed! To be a real pilot, it takes passion!

[@tburn1231]

Spot on man! Agree 100% Get into this industry because you’re passionate about it and the items you described why “not” to get into it will eventually take care of themselves ie. pay

[@WimOfGnar]

I agree with this absolutely! You have to have a passion for flying, airplanes, or the skies themselves.

[@Funtravels1234]

Agreed…I got my pilot's license in 1993 and flew aerobatic planes thereafter as a hobby. No greater love than actually just flying the plane (other than kids & 2nd wife) have I had since then. :D

[@julianmrgl9568]

Those first three are really nice but omg plane go vroom and its insanely cool and thats why im a pilot, because flying is amazing

[@bernardberben4852]

Same thing that makes a good racecar driver, like Ken Miles. When you are fascinated with how something works, you generally operate it very well.

[@jmtaviation1975]

Very true. Been doing this corportate flying for 20+ years, its not glamorous anymore and sometimes the flying life can be brutal. But if you have the passion for it, the moment you strap on your bird, all those worries melt away

[@Timothywartim]

So skuntiet true my lad. You are 100% right!!

[@learningtosuccess3632]

Well kinda agree but you can learn to check that box when the time comes! Me personally i love the engineering side of things mechanical / electrical. It is definitely one of the biggest need to knows for a successful pilot!

[@lntg]

Well I loved it initially for the fascination and passion but as I grew up past childhood I was able to travel with my family. Now I love it for the travel as a bonus.

[@natthaphonnoble2407]

Is t this the same for a lot of industries and careers, gotta truly love what you do to be successful at it.

[@gagewarner6502]

I got into it because I love travel, tbh, but I've fallen in love with the mechanical sides and learning about everything from weather, to systems, even regs.

[@LAchives44]

Thanks for this dude. Spot on

[@LukePennerAerobatics]

Well said!!

[@Jasy-u3s]

I wanna be a pilot because flying a plane loooks sooo freaking fun and it is my dream to fly a plane

[@keithross4511]

As a mechanic for a major airline and been a mechanic in aviation for the last 35 years, I can well agree with you. You better have a love for working on aircraft as well as flying them or owning one.

[@tdawg0858]

I fly for the challenge, I always like to learn new skills and find things I’m not good at. I definitely could have picked a different challenge but I love the control and feeling like being one with my machine.

[@jessesimpson7912]

During A&P School, it amazed me how few were interested in the mechanics of flight, or even the thrill of flight. I wish more people had a fascination of aircraft and flight.

[@misovfb]

Yeah i agree, im 15 now, in quarantine i got a pc where well after time i learned programming simple games, i got the idea of making an air combat game that would be kinda realistic so i started researching for the systems, how do they work etc and i was amazed how everything worked and how nicely they performed, now my main objective in life is becoming a pilot or at least a mechanic

[@Alexcarpevideo]

I m not a pilot but I passionate about aviation and I totally agree with you !

[@michaelbooher339]

Great video, longtime A&P here.

[@allybaw9413]

I hope I can come back here one day and say thank you for pushing me to pursue a career in ✈️😊

[@kevinonthank]

I definitely agree , Ifind the aspect of flying fascinating and love learning about aviation. I don't have the passion to fix a car but a plane interests me ! I love plane spotting at the airport and appreciate all the different aircraft. It's so cool 😎. If you have passion for something in life the money will be there.

[@douglastausch9028]

I agree 100%. I am not a pilot, but a technician. I am thoroughly intrigued by how machines work, therefore I am considering training for a personal pilot license.

[@braino6133]

Went and got my degree in Aerospace Engineering and was the lead on aerodynamics during my senior project, fell in love with the design of aircrafts. Through internships I got to fly with some test pilots and pick their brains and that gave me the bug. Now I’m about 40ish hours through my training and finishing up my PPL and going this route was the best decision ever. I love flying and try to not take that part for granted but continue to find myself fascinated with systems, mechanics, and why certain things on different aircraft’s were designed that way. It’s really fascinating!

[@ryanm.191]

To me it’s purely magical. I know how and why it works, but it’s still just insane that’s it’s something that can actually happen. Humans are able to go up by going fast through something we can’t see. It’s just unfathomably fascinating

[@ahetzel9054]

Im thinking about starting ground school. Travel and money is cool, but im fascinated by aviation. Never thought i was smart enough to be a pilot but i recently moved back with my parents to save up for a house, figured now is a good time to pursue it and even just see if its something i can do. I mean i think anyone can learn anything, it just comes down to how interested, and willing to learn you are.

[@fjohnson9749]

My Dad was USAF Crew Chief on 135s & 52s, then C-130 FE, retired 1970. Grew up going and helping him in hangars and later going to flight line and to ops rooms. One of the best sights was seeing a pair of P-51s land about an hour after a C-5 landed. Great time to be a kid around air force & army bases/posts. Started flying models when I was 12, then eventually the real thing. Flying when one wants to is very different than flying when one is scheduled to. Agree that to be really good at anything one must enjoy the fundamentals.

[@Gryphon1-1]

I've been studying all sorts of makes and models of aircraft since I was 'round 5. I still remember that exploratory FS2004 Flight like it was Christmas morning. I learned not to rely on CTRL+E and start my own dang plane. Eventually, I learned the mixture control, too. Hopefully in a few more years I may even get licensed and I'll be able to appreciate the craft even more than I do already.

[@OkalayaYT]

I'm 12 years old but I love all the mechanical things, aerodynamics, procedures and, in general, everything of aviation. I'm working hard to get to my dream of being a commercial pilot and fly my favourite airplane, the A350!

[@Matty_ice429]

I feel I’m just now discovering how amazing this could be. I love the mechanics of just about anything with an engine. I love cars and learning about them and fixing them and everything involved. I’m deathly afraid of heights. I will fly in planes but am not always the most comfortable. Watching a bunch of videos and reading up on planes and learning about different planes and flying has almost relieved me of my fear. I think getting a pilots license and piloting a plane would be a sense of security almost to show that I have nothing to worry about and to give the freedom of those perks that could come along with it. Honestly, I’m imagining buying an older airplane and being able to fix it up with my kids and able to take them on an awesome adventure with my wife.

[@wackaircaftmechanic2312]

Brother, I love working on these machines and I love flying them. These are what I live for. (Aside from family and cars but mostly aviation)

[@nck3500]

I think you are correct and a good parallel for my aviation life, which is: Model airplanes as a kid, 1960's. Father's interest in mechanical things was passed down that aircraft construction is superior to other mechanical things. Aerospace Engineering B.S. degree, Navy Pilot, now retired airline pilot. Still an aircraft owner(Widgeon). When asked what started you in aviation, I usually say it was the "look" of airplanes. Even as an old crusty captain I thought the B767 was ugly but paid well. B777 gorgeous! A350- gorgeous! My family- why did you buy a Widgeon? It is so darn old! Answer is the way it looks and flies.

[@speedbird3157]

Perfectly said!

[@user-vb8os3sf7x]

I love taking off from 1 area (say, hometown) and landing in a totally different area - somewhere totally different than I've never been before. It's awesome.

[@markfitzgerald1635]

I totally agree I was a heavy equipment operator mostly cranes because I love big heavy equipment and what they can do

[@IDNHANTU2day]

I listen to a lot of streamed Audio books. I wish everyone of the narrators in those books spoke through an aviator's headset. You guys sound so clear with the Bass removed.

[@Free_Bird888]

I do it because I love everything around aviation

[@Coops777]

I totally agree. You should also love the art of flying an aircraft in itself. The need to be humble enough to always learn - To be of the posture that you have never fully conquered the skills.

[@olanderdecastro52]

The whole time you’re on video the old dude in the back was going “ just fly the damn plane kid!”

[@retoplayer3164]

I do it for every reason , absolutely love flying and everything aviation has to offer, it’s all good

[@airtylerb]

I grew up in aviation and fly because I love the process of operating an aircraft and honing my skills.

[@joseamador5785]

Those are good reason to get into it and can find a love for the mechanics along the way

[@MRNO2]

I’m doing it for everything you said. A guy should always do what he loves do it for the Money, For the status of it, do it for the Mechanics of the airplane do it for Respect, do it for Honor, do it because you love it. This is life.

[@AirJoe]

His face after the colombo kill 😂 07:36