How To Become a Pilot (Step-By-Step Guide)

[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

Want to pass your exam on the first try? Use our online ground school: pilotinstitute.com/course/part-61-private-pilot/ 🛫

[@LisoVetman]

Like that

[@nolancarey5409]

See y’all in the sky 🛩️

[@aviationdreammotivation8508]

See you 👨‍✈️👨‍✈️✈️🌍

[@Hurrikai24]

C’ya

[@lalaomxr6485]

Goodluck!

[@Harrison-hg2vs]

Same see ya

[@EmeryE2]

Cya!

[@jamess4688]

Note: A lot of flight schools, especially 141, prefer you to have your written(s) done before flight training. Great video

[@lackability6000]

writtens?

[@KacperMaster26]

@@lackability6000written exam

[@esalenchik]

@@lackability6000Weitten exam. Needed before the final check ride.

[@dr_sasquatch]

What would you write about

[@javierthree2876]

im 21 years old and always been in construction field, i've always been fascinated when going to commercial airlines and seeing airplanes. Definitely never too late to start a new career!

[@battery_wattage]

If you have any significant medical history, it can take up to a year to get a medical. I’m a cancer survivor and I had to come up with an extra $3500 for neuropsychological and heart testing, and that included going through referral loopholes so I could qualify to use my health insurance, otherwise it would have been over 5k in testing. Also the neuropsychological test cannot qualify for insurance. My tests went well and after 8 months I finally got my first class medical with no neuropsychological impairment and no heart issues.

[@yeisonenamorado2451]

Some of us should be blessed because I don’t have the same issue but I have to spend money on fixing my passport that can take 8 months but keep pushing it’s all just fuel dreams are never impossible

[@Cerxts]

Glory to God!

[@javaqueen-iw3hy]

Congratulations my dear. Happy you can fly❤

[@_hmineee]

Does this apply to all cancer diagnosis? I recent got diagnosed with leukemia. I am thinking for pilot school after my treatment?

[@battery_wattage]

@@_hmineee case by case basis. Any form of cancer will pretty much get you deferred no matter how recent you have been in remission. As long as you do not need any medication and do not have any problems after remission, you should be able to get a special issuance first class medical (what I have). For my scenario, I just have to get an after visit summary from my remission doctor saying I am healthy and visit my AME every year until 2029 (after that the FAA will let me know next steps for renewal TBD). No matter what, get your medical before beginning flight school. Us cancer survivors literally cannot predict when we can receive our medicals. Also be prepared for the extra upfront costs of any testing and do not give up. I personally know an airline pilot that survived thyroid cancer and now flies for Southwest. Wishing you many years of remission.

[@DilaraAyaz-t7t]

Don‘t give up! ~just because its hard doesn‘t mean ist impossible~

[@mitchrosario1529]

I’m a trucker, delivered at an aviation school and thought I know I have what it takes to fly these things. Which led me here doing research

[@AhmedAmer-y1s]

I’m a 12 year old and really want to become a pilot. I came to watch this video to get an overview of how I am going to achieve my goal. I really want to start having a small part time job as soon as I start high school because of the cost.Also thank you very much this video was extremely informative

[@corgzy1092]

This is hands down the best KZbin guide I've ever watched. Great job.

[@Charleyt302]

I like how no one talks about building hours, or it’s briefly mentioned and not emphasized. I getting to 250 hours is one thing but to obtain your atp cert you need at least around 1500 hours.

[@dusty_five_2]

Nice paint job on that 172 in the background.

[@FrostFR14]

Ikr

[@Seffers04]

I’ll comment in around 6 years when I am a commercial pilot 🧑‍✈️

[@MuhammedIskan]

I don’t really worry about the jobs because I have citizenship somewhere that practically helps you on becoming anything, the only thing that bothers me is the medical certificate, where to find a good flight school/instructor, and the controls of a plane, but I will try not to worry too much because I have faith, inshAllah I will become a pilot one day and inshAllah for the others that has the same dream as me to become a pilot one day too.

[@anime108amv2]

Bro what country is that? I'd love to move there instead and inshallah you will become a pilot ^^

[@Lost_Hope4]

Finally getting closer to my future

[@CarolyneAli]

I am a grade 8 learner and I would like to became a pilot in future ❤❤❤❤

[@HaregKifle]

Me too😊

[@ghostlumi]

start young bud!!! the earlier you get it started the easier itll be for you!

[@VshnuBondar]

I'm also in the 9th class bro ❤️❤️❤️

[@Bryan_Henry13]

Same

[@GoldHitmanvr]

How do you start early if you’re not even old enough to do even the first few steps?

[@karld17]

i really like how indepth and direct this video is, weither its studying, practical and oral, down to pricing and how to approach going from a PPL to commercial... in just 11 minutes :) nice!

[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alex-726]

What about taking the military route? Can you make a video on that?

[@balintfoldi1648]

It's so expensive, never thought it would cost so much especially when I convert that to my currency it goes up to 8 digits.

[@Master98975ip]

Go to the Philippines, it's cheeper

[@milkenjoyer.2728]

well, in my country (where my currency is weaker) it costs about 9 000$ (PPL), you probably need to check your local flight schools because this guy is mostly talking based on America

[@ojoolasehinde]

See you all in the sky thanks for making me able to achieve my dreams

[@PickledWombat715]

Do you have any tips to keep motivation up? I am currently learning with your ground school however I feel like I’m studying less and less because I feel like I’m not retaining the information and it makes learning not fun if I’m not actually “learning.”

[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

Here are two things that have worked for us: 1. The best way to retain information is to "recall" it. Flashcards are a great way to do this, and we have a dedicated flashcard app for this reason. Quizzes are fantastic, too (we have exciting news to share about this soon). Watch the lessons, but combine other learning methods to keep retention high. 2. If you're struggling with the motivation to start a study session, use the "20-minute rule." Only commit to 20 minutes of studying, with no exceptions. The most difficult part of studying is getting started. If you only commit to 20 minutes, it makes it a lot easier to start. The best part? You will almost always study for more than 20 minutes once you get going!

[@nicksantos1042]

@@PilotInstituteAirplanes there's a video idea right there. appreciating the content and help as always :)

[@favbal2450]

Just keep at it. Repeat lessons. Watch youtube videos on the subjects you struggle more with. It will eventually click. I felt I had gotten at least a 70 but I got a 92 on my written. I really studied on calculations and E6B as well as the cx3 calculator. Turns out I only got 2 calculation questions. Everything was informational. I found that I had retained a lot of info.

[@PickledWombat715]

@@PilotInstituteAirplanes I’ll try all of these things, thank you very much!! 🙏

[@fader1912]

It’s a choice between being a pilot and going into the tech field because this is so expensive to get into yet there’s a demand for pilots. Tech is easier to get into in terms of cost of learning but lay offs are common these days

Amazing!!

[@Merk985]

What are my chances of becoming an ATP when I'm starting at 39? Would a major airline hire someone in their mid 40s?

[@rikusbenecke2122]

They hire people of all ages. Not an issue

[@sub_miat]

I’m 13 and have been in love with planes for many years now, such fascinating works of engineering to thing that hundred-tonne cabins could get in to the air with the use of gigantic jets. I know barely anyone actually gets in to careers with airlines, especially the high reputation ones like QTR or BAW but I dream of flying A320s for British Airways or Easyjet and I spend virtually all my free time on the X-Plane 12 demo using the most realistic mods I can find like the Zibo 737 and I hope to eventually get the ToLiss A320 as I love the A320 dearly. I know it’s super far away but I can’t wait until Christmas as I was told I could get the full version of XP12 and I’ve already planned to do a big 777 flight from America to Taiwan with a connecting flight to VTBS. My grandad and I both love the 777 and EVA Air. I dream of getting the job one day (I would love to fly the 777 and A320) as I love both planes so much. I know the massive sleepover flight with my friends is the closest I’ll get to the real experience as it’s just not something that a normal person like me could achieve, but I hope that through hard work and resilience one day I could end up sat in that seat, 6 curved windows in front of me and another person who tried their best too to achieve such an amazing role. If there’s any airline pilots who are willing to share their training stories, please reply and tell me! Hopefully my passion for airliners never leaves me as I grow up. I had the incredible opportunity to go gliding with Scouts recently and that was one of the highest moments of my life (quite literally!) and hopefully a flying course will appear within my Air Cadets squadron that I could get on. The Air Cadets building is all sort of falling apart and has black mould everywhere but I’m thankful for anywhere that could get me closer to the amazing opportunity of flying. I am so thankful for being able to find such a wide community online that shares my love for planes, albeit with everyone else knowing much more but maybe one day I’ll get to be one of those people. If you have the time, please tell me your stories if you’re an airline pilot!

[@Croissant87]

Im 13 and in the UK as well, maybe we will be on the same flight in a few years

[@sub_miat]

@@Croissant87 that would be so cool

[@Marianoisepicfr]

14 here, I love the idea of getting into flight. I would recommend playing msfs. Its really fun.

[@aakashchristian4609]

Maybe in next life...❤

[@slice9833]

This video is very helpful. If I were to pursue the career of a commercial pilot, what degree should I aim to get?

[@alexjackson1809]

Very informative and well put. Thank you

[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FootballCentralEditz]

I was exited until the costs….

[@bsdontop1000]

This is why I haven't been able to do it in 15 years even though it's my dream job

[@cashk581]

How much was it

[@sahibsingh-se4gj]

⁠maximum 130000 and minimum 80000 but I know someone who has got it for 75000

[@ralphmelvin1046]

I applied for flight School.. 90,000 it's expensive

[@sarasafa7926]

@@ralphmelvin1046 just 90,000 for entire course???

[@imagineworksgreat]

How do people pay for their flying lessons all the way to commercial? Are there federal loans? Anything?

[@Kevin-438]

If you go the degree route like at Embry Riddle, you can get federal loans. BUT! It’s not enough because the government only pays for educational expenses and flying is not the education side. Which is dumb because it’s the most expensive part. Most people will go with private loans. There’s a few out there like Stratus, Meritize, Sallie Mae and others. I’m in a part 141 degree program. So that has more perks. The program I’m in is estimated at 80k inflated costs. But it takes 2 years because there are classes on the side you have to take. Which I don’t mind because they’re relevant. Be careful with estimated costs at some schools. Most list bare minimums and you will most likely go over that. But my program has free simulator time, self check authority and offers a RATP rating which allows you to fly for airlines at 1250 hours instead of 1500. This video is more a guideline but there are many factors. Like DPEs are in high demand and many people especially at part 61 schools wait 2-6 months for a check ride waiting on a DPE. Schools with self check authority don’t have to wait on an outside check instructor. 👍🏼

[@esalenchik]

There are also many aviation scholarships.

[@Youinnerstandme]

@@Kevin-438what flight school do you go to?

[@shafinurrahman9758]

Sir it will be very helpful if you make a video about flight training in USA for International students. Many student of many countries are interested to get their flight training in USA. Can you give a guidelines for those students?

[@Ginfio]

This is well made video.

[@sami_keyd]

Very informative video, exceptional work 👏🏾

[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌

[@pj-rg1bj]

Very helpful tahmks

[@DAZZLER1997]

Very detailed

[@ClearedForTakeoff31]

hello man, I am an aviation fan and every time someone asks me what job I want to do I always answer: "the pilot", but they remember me that I don't have the money to do it. This is my dream, can you help me??? Can you give me some tips. By the way this video is fantastic.

[@NyandongMarial]

I trust you 😊❤

[@ezzaAU]

I'm 44 and wish I started at a young age to become an airline pilot. I can only afford to pay my mortgage and currently, I just fly on my home pc simulator with MSFS2020 and some study level add-ons. Nice video with all very good information. I just subscribed to your channel. 😊👍👍💯👆👆🙏🙏

[@FrostFR14]

Can you make a guide for gliders

[@same5952]

Very informative video. I had no idea it's so expensive and takes so much time. Better start your training early in your youth and have a rich daddy. Or join the military.

[@rahelvarghese5522]

l have a long sight condition

[@Daleon1]

Is it possible to pursue self-study for ground school after obtaining a medical certification and then attend a flight school to pass the written exam and only pay for the flight portion? Or is that pathway only based upon the flight school?

[@PilotInstitute]

Think about the implications of self studying for this big of an exam. Our course, for example, is 35 hours long. At only $199, depending on how you value your time, it's a cheap price to pay to have all the information in one place, easy to study. If you study on your own and go to a flight school to get an endorsement, you will pay $70/hr with an instructor one-on-one for them to verify you have the correct knowledge. If you spend more than 3 hours with an instructor (you will), you will pay more than a ground school study program.

[@roversheikhsadiahamed9301]

What qualifications are required to become a pilot in America?

[@MalcommanyengavanaManyengavana]

Amazing

[@djb1634]

Sadly the biggest thing I took from this is that if you don’t have $200k you shouldn’t even bother.

[@gayaneisrayelyan7631]

Am i the only girl that wants to become a pilot???

[@athenadahm3960]

Nope. Me too

[@bancywangui2607]

That's what I'm doing ...aviation for life❤❤❤

[@MUAAYANA-OBSERVATION]

Hello Sir thnx for this great video. Plz help me by guiding I m currently 34years old female , which subject of aviation sector should I choose at this age? I live in NYC

[@nasty7762]

is there anything else they expect for example gcse results, physics etc..

[@Dum_science]

5+

[@justintimesYT]

Looks like I'm sticking with my flight sims...the cost is insane. Sucks that is such a huge barrier to entry for those of us that want to fly.

[@yamrothailu5943]

The Visio is very helpful Thankyou my son he want be a Poilot so much there is any sponser to hem

[@quintanmosoro1773]

It's all about hard work and discipline

[@CarolyneAli]

True

[@MichaelLivesInIdaho]

Thanks for the great breakdown. Does time in a Part 103 aircraft count toward the 250 needed for commercial?

[@sarfo_]

How many years does it take to learn to become a commercial pilot

[@NarHaykakanXaxer]

About 4-5 years

[@Ava44322]

Just commercial and not ATP can be less than a year

[@NarHaykakanXaxer]

@@Ava44322 really?

[@Dnariobeats1289]

Fuckit I’m Prior military and I’m going for it !!!!

[@melodyn6419]

How much to become commercial pilot to be employed?

[@CharlieHuyett-q3j]

I want to be a pilot

[@supstressed]

Hi guys I want to become a pilot, but I have a concern regarding obtaining a Class 1 Medical certificate. I have mild color deficiency and have previously failed the Ishihara test. However, I heard that even if I fail it, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s over. Instead, I can take alternative color vision tests, such as the Farnsworth Lantern test or the D-15 test. I would really appreciate it if someone could confirm whether this is true, as I don’t want to hold on to false hope. Thank you!

[@marwaramadan6356]

hello i need some advice...my son planning to be a pilot...while he is confused about Flying school , flying degree or a university ( bachelor of pilot technology) Moreover needto know the required flying hours to be certificatified and what are the required license ....do appreciate your time and effort ...thank you

[@MrJony-fv3ev]

No need for a university degree or something. Going for a flight school is enough. The most difficult parts are the price which is at least $75000 and the minimum of 500 hours of flying to be able to land a job

[@RedcombatPlace]

im a pilot and i wanted to see if he were to be correct

[@Melekk-rb8dj]

Was he ? And do you mind if i ask you for the total costs ?

[@nishanbhatta1563]

Hey just to say about to graduate high school so I am planning to get degree on aeronautical engineering and then go to be a pilot for airlines Is it ok?

[@LawiRodgers]

Hi my dream is to be an airline pilot but I have this one problem that is, one of my legs is short and the other one is long.The question is will i be able to pursue my career.

[@CarolyneAli]

Ooh sorry 😢😢😢

[@astrous08]

I'm assuming I need my driver's license before I can get certified to fly a plane???

[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

Nope, a driver's license is not required to become a pilot.

[@Dopeboy_energy]

What if someone fails the private pilot certificate? Or the commercial pilot certificate would you have to pay again or take another loan again to try again ?

[@Pruni-do1vg]

Do you have to go to university before ?

[@Kikibear]

How can I fund the costs involved?

[@COVERTKILLA]

The colorblind thing contradicts in all these videos can someone provide a clear answer on if you can or cannot become an airline pilot with colorblindness. Extension of that what if you get corrective vision glasses does that effect the outcome also? Or is it just give up you have no hope?

[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

The article we linked in the description goes into great detail: pilotinstitute.com/color-blind-pilot

[@kosukeseven8501]

so here's what i get, so overall you spend for about around 2,5 - 3 years with full good experiance that needed to be a commercial pilot right?

[@da4realz]

well if your really good and rich you can prob knock it out in 1.6 year or smt

[@oyack4461]

@@da4realz sounds good

[@cesar.arrano]

I'm 40 years old... is it too late? will an airline even consider me being old and with few hours?

[@ATSK_eDiTs]

Where is y'all guys school?

[@firekid2694]

Hello guys I wanna become a pilot, I am currently a 15 year old and I wanna know what is the process before the flight school stuff. For example do I need a 4-year degree and can I get the degree online or will that make the airlines not fully give me credit due to online degrees? Also after that what is the process between getting your degree in a major and getting your medical certificate? Can someone help me out? Thanks!

[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

We made a video about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXXKmWaGaMSIg6c

[@firekid2694]

@@PilotInstituteAirplanes thank you very much! Much appreciated and I am looking forward to become a potential pilot!

[@tommy.vercetti2003]

I would say best and cheapest way to do it is by going to air-force

[@ShabavizEztarabi]

Is this program it is also for Canada ?

[@ChristopherTracy-vb7jb]

Do your private hours exclude from the CTP hours

[@StevphenFerguson]

What if I don't how anything about aviation

[@FrogenTeh-hu4hy]

one question is it still okay to apply for piloting exam from a different country instead of my country? if it's possible im looking forward to taking the piloting exam test

[@BobbyBrown-v4g]

Does my gi bill cover this

[@nbgarcia]

Why wouldn't you get your multi engine rating before you get your commercial so you can count those hours toward your 250 total hours needed for the commercial?

[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

Very few finish CPL within the minimums so it doesn't really matter all that much.

[@LucianMarcin-em6lu]

wym 250 hrs? don't airlines require at last 1500hrs? what airline only wants 250?

[@edgardbarreno7612]

​@@LucianMarcin-em6lu250 hours for commercial rating. Airlines require the ATP certificate and a minimum of 1,500 hours.

[@Martin-ix9hm]

I thought I have to take the FAA ground test before taking my first flight lessons and not after?

[@esalenchik]

Only before the final checkride. Better to have some experience in the air while doing ground school. Things make more sense.

[@travisdouglas4970]

What about an online ground school??? We just skipping that???

[@farzanabano6406]

It will take how many years ?

[@ezurmnd]

Would the GI bill covered this?

[@Dnariobeats1289]

Yes

[@Youinnerstandme]

That’s exactly what I plan to do with mine

[@filiphlupic1582]

Is it not 1500 hours of flight to become a captain, not to work for the airline as a copilot?

[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

First officers also have the same restrictions.

[@Arson_Bunny-j2f]

yay i cant be a pilot am in air cadets does that mean i skip a few steps?

[@Azfalrizwan]

I am 15 years old now can i become pilot of air canada at the age of 20?

[@yeisonenamorado2451]

Im 24 and I first obtain my cdl to pay off my credit card debt I’m 24 if I use a year to pay everything off and so on by the time I’m 30 I should be done with everything is that an old age or is it to late ?

[@mrbwashington88]

It’s never too late. I’m 35 with a CDL and I take my discovery flight this Saturday! Go for it, the sky is the limit!

[@yeisonenamorado2451]

@@mrbwashington88 how’s it going so far sir I’m ready to do this first I got to pay my debts then save what’s your approach any advice

[@johnmilner6419]

How to leave the mailroom!

[@evaansamsachin2118]

Does this apply to a specific country or are they applicable to every country. i.e. I live in Aussie

[@Ava44322]

US.

[@DaleGribbletheCat]

I've heard that you can't become a pilot if you have bad eyesight (witch I do), is that true?

[@fmboss7276]

If you get the right glasses, you should be fine

[@jesserodriguez1685]

So you can’t get started without the 120k to get licensed?

[@PilotInstituteAirplanes]

You don’t need all the money up front.

[@jacobbesele8713]

And haw long to be a private pilot 🙏

[@fyezmabrouki6661]

Is your flight school in Canada or USA

[@CharlieHuyett-q3j]

Nope

[@MajinGhozzy666]

My dreams crash into oblivion & and sunk in the midst of nothingness

[@markgurley821]

I WAS A TRUCK DRIVER AND NOW LOST THAT JOB DUE TO A STROKE INAPRIL 9TH OF THIS YEAR BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I COULD GET A CAREER IN COMMERCIAL FLYINGAS A PILOT? WITH A PAST STROKE AND ALSO HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES ? I JUSTY DONTWANT TO ACCEPT DISABILITY CHECKS FROM THEGOVERNMENT CAN SOMEONE HELP ME?IM JUST NOT SURE BECAUSE I DONT KNOW WHAT THEFAA MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS ARE

[@jeffbezos1453]

IS YOUR CAPS LOCK BROKEN

[@thehowtostudios1980]

take your knowledge tests before training

[@KandulaLakshmi-w4i]

Iam a job application pilot

[@Airline_Pilot-v9m]

What age do I start this at

[@ImCapriss]

The sooner the better 🤙🏼

[@Azuruh]

welp, considered it before the $80,000+ in fees

[@captain_steawart]

🇫🇷?

[@Cupilot]

A 14 year old dreaming of becoming one from Europe here

[@ParkerPaula-b4t]

Karson Ville

[@BngSna-t8w]

3:55

[@markos1237]

My only problem is money man finding so much money is so hard