7 things you need to become a pilot

[@lindqvistsandra]

Im 33 and just started my PPL training. Thank you for a great channel.

[@cloudgaming596]

Wow, I'm looking through all these comments and I am amazed at the amazing interaction with your audience

[@MentourPilot]

I’m always trying to answer the comments. Especially on release day when I’m sitting in front of the computer.

[@cmdrjace7370]

I start flight school in 3 weeks to become an airline pilot, very excited.

[@MentourPilot]

Excellent! Best of luck!

[@lrichmondebupper2179]

CmdrJace congrats! What flight school you going to?

[@cmdrjace7370]

CTI Professional Flight Training

[@Migueldmtorres]

Are you taking EASA atpl?

[@diegoarpino2080]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@lucianblignaut6726]

I am 15, and starting my PPL training very soon, and watching these videos are extremely helpful as the amount of focus and commitment is relatively high going through training. Thanks for the great info👌👌

[@MentourPilot]

Great! Best of luck!

[@lucianblignaut6726]

Mentour Pilot Thanks a lot! 👌

[@farhadmirza3030]

Lucian Blignaut Could you please inform me in which institute are you starting your PPL training. It would help me immensely.

[@lucianblignaut6726]

Farhad mirza I am training in Cape Town, South Africa at the Cape Town Flight Training Centre.

[@AdityasEPFC]

@@lucianblignaut6726 How is it going now, Lucian? Hope all is well :)

[@tarkengetefera1560]

I'm 17 and I have always wanted to be a pilot since I was a kid. I really appreciate your motivation and the things you talked about in this video. Thanks again !

[@diegoarpino2080]

I love aviation. I am 14 years old, and sadly, the last time I have ever flown was when was 5. My parents don't want me to become a pilot because they think it is dangerous. I love to watch planes from a distance, fly RC planes and drones, and I love watching videos about airplanes. I hope I can make enough money to pay for flight school myself. This video was enough to motivate me towards my dream. Thank you Mentour! :)

[@soranchaboki6080]

Diegothepianokid03 I am also 14, and my dream is to become an airline pilot, but sadly my mom does not want me to become a pilot because she thinks it’s dangerous. My dad supports me tho.

[@diegoarpino2080]

SC TUBE it can be sad sometimes. My mom doesn’t care when I even talk about airplanes. My dad will listen, but he thinks it is dangerous. Just keep trying.

[@soranchaboki6080]

Diegothepianokid03 remember that we are only 14, and since we have a dream from this age, our dream will most likely come true. Just keep believing in your self

[@diegoarpino2080]

SC TUBE couldn’t agree more. Nice to see someone my age in the same situation. :)

[@soranchaboki6080]

Diegothepianokid03 👍🏻. Where do you live? I live in Norway, and here I have all the possibility to become a pilot. Hope that it’s the same for you.

[@hardy2k11]

He is absolutely correct. You have to the determination and a plan. DO NOT GIVE UP or give in too any unnecessary distractions.

[@raymondkoonce5827]

My own path into aviation was the U.S. Air Force. They agreed with your 7 points, by the way, and taught us to be the best pilots in the world and team players as well.

[@MentourPilot]

Excellent! I’m happy to hear that.

[@KaonashiKobayashi]

As someone who's starting a university/flight school program next week, this actually provided some useful insight as to what's ahead of me. Much appreciated.

[@Julia-eq2jd]

I have never thought about becoming a pilot but these things are exactly my cup of tea 🤔 thank you for putting it into perspective!

[@arieludinovich1569]

Thanks for this video. Im actually 32 years old. Im paramedic and telecommunications technician. And im near to my PPL . Greetings from Argentina .never is too late!

[@MentourPilot]

Excellent! Best of luck my friend!

[@frankynodots]

Not only good advice for this career, but sage advice for life.

[@MentourPilot]

Yes, I would like to think that these advice would work for most things.

[@rockydeo]

very lucid and clear explanations , congratulations to the mentour team. I love airplanes and wanted to become a pilot but destiny overuled and i became a emergency physician , this channel has given me the chance to learn so much about flying . well done

[@saifmohamed1583]

Ur Words are encouraging the aviator inside me ..Thanks a lot sir

[@William93ITA]

"Mentour" ---> No other adjective could be more deserved! The way you explain things is just perfect! Can't wait for the next one!

[@2Fast4Mellow]

8. Being able to sit still for hours doing nothing by scanning you're instruments. That is the one skill I do not have and was the main reason why I was turned down for the KLM flight academy (15 yearsa ago). But I still had my PPL (twin engine certified) and from time to time, I get to fly 'home' aircraft that are time-shared. So a pilot flies to Madrid for a a three week vacation, than I will join him and once he is on his destination, I fly the aircraft back, so the aircraft is available to other members of the time-share club. Sometimes I get to take a commercial flight. The thing I like about this, is that I get to fly a lot of different aircraft..

[@MentourPilot]

Sounds great!

[@FlyingInlines]

Awesome video. I will keep all of this in mind :D Also enjoy your 2 week vacation!

[@MentourPilot]

Thank you! I will

[@SteenPedersen]

1. A LOT of money, 2. Be single or have a understanding family :-)

[@MentourPilot]

That’s good, yes but not personality traits.

[@SteenPedersen]

Haha no, but those two are necessary to become a professionel pilot these days I think :-) Its very expensive and you don't choose you own base. :-)

[@tituslim4648]

MSI Aviation Videography pilot Lisence and TR costs total around 80-90 maybe even 100K euro

[@aviatorpianokraft]

I funded my son all the way through his training to CPL/IR/ATPL theory/MCC/JOC with CTC and Simtech. Total cost GBP150000. He did not get an airline job straight way but after about 10 months was successful in getting a First Officer position with well known UK airline who also funded his type rating on A320/321. Don't let anyone kid you; you and/or your parents need to be aware that it is very expensive to train to be an airline pilot and although we like to believe that we live in a meritocracy you will not get very far without deep pockets. Enjoy!

[@varde450]

MSI Aviation Videography if you have knowledge you will go to work to get money. And then go to get PPL. In my country it's a but 15 000 to 20 000 €. It's like 7 years salary. For avarige. And it's only PPL. Not ATPL or CPL

[@enriqueyague4848]

46 yeards old and studying for the ATPL, with desire and determination everything is possible in this life

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

Your explanation makes these attributes soo much more easier to attain. Other people overcomplicate these attributes

[@MrNikmm]

I have cleared the selection process for a cadet pilot program and I completely understand what you mean by the "Stress test"! A very nice experience, indeed.

[@aviatordube]

haven’t seen one of your videos in a while. wow i’ve missed big time , keep them coming :)

[@MentourPilot]

Great! Time to binge-watch!

[@ZugZugBoi]

Thank you sir . Really helpful and as always we got quality material.

[@deemad2180]

Good video. Nice dose of reality to make it in this business. It’s not enough to have a CPL MEIR or even an ATPL. The soft skills he talks about are more important for an airline pilot than say a accountant. Rejection is hard for some especially when they spend $100k+ on training and can’t get a job and end up working minimum wage as a Uber driver.

[@davidrevesz6088]

Thank you Capt. It was so useful. Good to know these traits. Huge thanks😎

[@MentourPilot]

Thank YOU for watching the video.

[@mashal2567]

As long as you keep going it will happen for sure!

[@antoniocanhandula4510]

Wonderful series

[@torben.u.f4722]

Hi Petter thanks for the video and keep going Hope you have a fantastic evening

[@MentourPilot]

Thank YOU! I wil.

[@torben.u.f4722]

Mentour Pilot do your know Bob Ross?

[@FluffyUnicornXR]

As for video suggestion, what about the opposite of this? I.e “common weaknesses and how to get over them”

[@MentourPilot]

Great idea!

[@Cscs1916]

Mentour Pilot yeah please do this suggestion video :)

[@12tak12]

That would be great to know! Thank you for the great work!

[@izzetyarar9542]

yes we are looking forward to watching that video

[@oddgamer1459]

Not "potential low points" you WILL have low points (and lots of paper work) .but determination is key

[@MentourPilot]

True.

[@noahwilliams8918]

As C.W. Lemoine says - “make em tell you no.” You have to keep asking and force someone to firmly tell you “no” when you ask for that job!

[@sahanjana]

Thank you sir! Really motivating

[@MentourPilot]

Great to hear that you liked it! Go for it!

[@Rafael-lz1sv]

I am 32, started my training in Florida, Lakeland. Thanks for the tips... My wife and son with me, she understands what i wish, supports and folow me.

[@MentourPilot]

Excellent. That is crucial in order to succeed and maintain happiness.

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

How are you now?

[@Pegb51]

I am pretty much sure that a video already exist on the subject but do not forget the medical requirements... Long ago I entered the Sabena Flying School but unfortunately I failed the medical tests due to a problem of stereoscopy at the eyes.. Now train driver and of course still aviation enthousiast.. Thank you for your videos ;-)

[@MrSingh-fu6dz]

We'll keep trying man good luck

[@codygutterman1243]

Thank you your for this video this really helped me figure out what I should major in and some of the steps.

[@timgarrison]

Great advice. Nice channel.

[@jessijacobs8]

Really good sound advice. Can be used across all forms of work actually. Thank you Petter🙏👍

[@MentourPilot]

It’s an old video, but the advice should still hold true 💕

[@jessijacobs8]

@@MentourPilot It sure does 👏👏

[@mikoto7693]

@@MentourPilot An old video perhaps, but currently of more use to me than current ones. I’m curious about flying under normal conditions. The everyday for pilots and cabin crew rather than the disasters where the engines are exploding or the aircraft is being torn apart. Not that I would ever want to become a pilot-there are multiple reasons why, and I’m quite content as ground crew. But I’m curious and your channel is one of the most comprehensive sources of information.

[@brettany_renee_blatchley]

As always, a fantastic post! 😄🌸

[@rudolfabelin383]

As always, excellent video! I think what Petter says about previous work experience is important. Doesn't have to be a doctor.... I would say some years at something like McDonald's/Burger King is good training. You will work in a team under, sometimes, stressful situations. Strange working hours... You will learn to deal with all sorts of people, happy or angry :-)

[@giacomo3223]

Really amazing and helpful video.... It is one of my motivational videos that i like the most so far... So thank you as always Mentour...[👍👍👍]

[@MentourPilot]

Great! It’s an old goodie but it still holds true.

[@whatwhyhow6045]

My friend u r amazing to narrate the facts and make them easy to understand. I just love u. I am an art teacher despite having great interest in aviation but do not from a rich family and 32 now from india. How could it be possible to me become a first officer.

[@artiomvoronine8860]

Thank you for this great video, it was very interesting and it will help me a lot!

[@MentourPilot]

Good, that’s what I was hoping for!

[@diegoarpino2080]

Can you do a video about the center panel (Radio frequency things) and also those little screens that have letters and numbers on them (It has a green-colored screen) please? It would be very appreciated. Thank you for all your hard work! :)

[@SlavaUkraini85]

extremely helpful, thanks Mentour!

[@kevyelyod1211]

I loved your entry, you just spotted me 😝😀👍

[@davidf.5633]

Really great and helpful video. Thx.

[@michaelchesny656]

Good advice. Thanks.

[@airfoxtrot2006]

Great video Mentour!

[@MentourPilot]

Thank you!

[@RahmanSajid]

All amazing steps in order to become an airline pilot :)

[@insertname8506]

Number 1 you will be carrying Brazil on your plane tonight.

[@siddharthman9226]

I am just studying MBBS i am most afraid is not able to become pilot after completing MBBS dur to age but this video proof i can also able to become pilot THANK YOU SIR

[@paxion2022]

Lookout Mentour , plane behind you! 😅😅

[@MentourPilot]

Hahaha!.... eh... really?

[@almorkans3171]

Pretty much true of most professional / high-skill jobs.

[@a.b.2897]

Love these videos!

[@MentourPilot]

Great! It’s old but still true.

[@soranchaboki6080]

I am also on vacation in Sweden right now

[@marcomanna8257]

Hi Mentour, enjoy your holiday

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

Great video.☺️

[@776281]

Could be interesting when you back to work. And that old one on a chain of errors (can a circuit breaker cause a crash) sent well down a rabbit hole. A long , long chain.

[@bhajansangeet7676]

Very very nice video so many people can get help from this video

[@MrWolfTickets]

Classic Swedish Monty Python tagline: 'and now for something sightly different' ;-) Thanks for another great video.

[@Runninggeezer]

Hi Mentour!! Could you please describe in detail how the cabin smoke removal procedure is done on a 73? Thank you.

[@chaffelhaye9259]

Love yr show bro..

[@redd_bbird]

I remember that you said you would upload this video during the Instagram live stream, sad that you couldn't answer the many questions that I saw. Also, it's good you're trying to get girls into the aviation industry.

[@MentourPilot]

Sometimes the amount of questions are overwhelming. That’s why I concentrate on answering the super-chat questions and app-questions.

[@tippymb]

I think becoming a military pilot would be a great way to get into aviation. You won't have to pay for the training yourself plus get great experience!

[@quantomic1106]

I want to become an airline pilot (even just regional) when I retire from the military in 8 years. I have single engine PPL with instrument rating. I will be 40 years old when I retire. Is that too old to start? Thanks!

[@justlookaroundpeople]

Great video :)

[@andrewst12]

At least you are in your pyjamas this time haha, anyway great job Petter

[@dannydaw59]

I'm not a pilot but I imagine one would have to be incredibly responsible. Checklists must be followed.

[@737Garrus]

More videos of physical features on the 737 please! :D

[@MentourPilot]

Any requests?

[@mavieserim]

You are great ! Thanks a lot

[@BiasBrownWest]

really helpful 😊

[@patriotpilot]

1. Money 2. Will 3. A license 4. No coronavirus in the world.

[@adamwalkerist]

Thank you captain, for your valuable advices. I've just wondering some tricks about the last topic, for example what kind of psychological reactions or answers expecting from us at the interviews are they ? Maybe this question can be a part of an idea for your upcoming videos. Hereby, we could get closer one more step on ours targets :) Thanks a lot again for the advices, Best regards from Turkey.

[@emmanuelokoth3322]

Nice video!!!

[@LPolischuk]

A friend of mine wanted to be an airline pilot, he was 3 inches shorter than the minimum height requirement of the time. He became a very successful pilot flying to remote Northern Canadian communities with smaller airlines. So, not sure if height is still an issue. Just a thought.

[@psirvent8]

1: Have A LOT of money to begin with 2: Be under 30 3: Be good at math 4: Be in good health 5: Be prepared to not sleep very well... Yet to be fully alert when in the cockpit, also endure jet lag. 6: Be prepared to face authoritarian captains in some unfortunate cases (Even flight instructors !) 7: Be prepared to work during holidays, and during the weekends

[@mikoto7693]

Lmao two out of seven! I’m glad that I have absolutely no desire to become a pilot. I’m just curious.

[@valterc]

Can you make a video about Autopilot? Which systems does it use? For instance does it use asymmetric engine thrust to perform turns? Yes, no, why not, would it be less efficient/dangerous? Thanks!

[@MentourPilot]

No, it only uses the rudders, not asymmetric thrust. I will get into the AP system eventually

[@davidfarmer7555]

Cool sunglasses.

[@bandita_1222]

can you make a video about different pilot licenses?

[@MentourPilot]

I have a whole playlist on the channel with that. Check it out

[@andrewsteele9212]

Hi. Can you define what you mean by having a sponsor for your training? Are you referring to having an airline pay your way through school?

[@haopham9424]

Amazing video once again!!!. Can i ask something about your career? That how long have you been working on the aviation industry? When did you decide to start and have you made any critical mistake during your career? Thank you sir, hoping for some more great video contents.

[@MentourPilot]

16 years so far without any critical mistakes so far. (Knock wood)

[@haopham9424]

Mentour Pilot When did you decide to join, sir? I need some advice along the way. I'm currently 22 y/o and going to Australia to take part in the pilot course.

[@brandonsnider2677]

This video was helpfull especially for me I know a lot about commercial aircraft and I would want to be a 737 or A320 pilot for American Airlines, Southwest, or Delta Airlines I am about to turn 12 and I have a question I live in Chicago and I would like to know if I get to pick my homebass, Also is it possible to switch Airlines? Like from Qatar to Emrites?

[@MentourPilot]

Hi! Your base will be assigned by your airline depending on where you are needed. Yes, you can always apply for a new job in a different airline if you fulfill the requirements. Good luck and pay attention in school!

[@brandonsnider2677]

Mentour Pilot Thank you very much for that information! It was very useful. Thank you for answering my question, Have a nice day!

[@Quasihamster]

1: m 2: o 3: n 4: e 5: y 6: $ 7: a license.

[@g_chahal4831]

Sir i have one question...... Why do planes ... Small plane .... Helicopters fly at different different altitudeds ... Plzz make video on this topic

[@bwagenberg]

How did you eliminate the echos in later videos?

[@edwinrobert7192]

Hey, Mentor pilot! Great informative videos sir. I love them. Are there any other jobs which are very close to being a pilot if your eyesight isn't good enough? Does 20/20 vision apply to second officers/ flight engineers as well? Thanks!

[@MentourPilot]

You don’t need 20/20 vision. You are allowed to wear glasses, I do!

[@edwinrobert7192]

Mentour Pilot ok, thanks...that just raised my hopes...

[@KapiteinKrentebol]

About people's skills, there is an old but interesting documentary here on YT called "The Wrong Stuff", which might be intersting to watch.

[@sfdanceron1]

You currently fly the 737. What would be the process and time factor to transition to a 787?

[@MentourPilot]

Around 2 months to get the rating, then some Linetraining on top of that.

[@sfdanceron1]

So, if your company had 787s in the fleet and they needed a pilot, could they request that you make the transition? Also, are the head hunters in your employment field?

[@flywithhuddy]

Hey Captain! I want to fly for JetBlue when I get older. I right now live in Albany which is the same distance from JFK and BOS (both are JetBlue hubs). Would I have to move closer to JFK or BOS if JetBlue bases me out of one of those airports?

[@MentourPilot]

Normally I would say yes, but I am not familiar with this airline so I can’t say for sure. In my case I need to be living within one hour from my base.

[@flywithhuddy]

Mentour Pilot, thanks for the Advice!

[@philippt6109]

I know a Lufthansa Pilot living 4-5 hours away from Frankfurt (his homebase). So I think it really depends from Airline to airline how far you are allowed to live away from your home base.

[@diegoarpino2080]

I want to fly for JetBlue as well! I would love to fly the A320. I am 14 though, so I have a long way to go...

[@tonyhui1130]

great video!!! I also want to be a pilot even though I am only 10 years old

[@tumbikani739]

Hey Mentour. I’m curious. Why are you doing your intros on the runway now? A number of your most recent video intros have been from the runway as opposed to your others from your house or in a cockpit or something. I’m just curious.

[@MentourPilot]

Great question! I’m re-doing the whole lower part of my house so it’s basically a building site. That’s why. 😂

[@tumbikani739]

Thank you so much for responding 😃

[@arkanedot]

Hej Mentour! Tack för tipsen, om typ 1 månad börjar jag på flygteknik programmet på gymnasiet för att jag vill verkligen bli en pilot. Det enda jag behöver träna mest på är 3 och 4. Är flygteknik ett bra val? Jag tycker det iallafall

[@A.hdh.]

What if i want to graduate to a military pilot? What do i need?

[@Cheetosio]

are the suitability tests you're talking about the same as the aptitude tests some schools use to weed out some of the prospective students? and if yes, can you really improve the skills being tested?

[@ElectroRail]

Mentour, would I have to move to the Netherlands to work on KLM long haul?

[@MentourPilot]

Not sure to be honest, probably.

[@arjund2018]

Amazing video! May I ask which runway that is and how you are allowed to stand on it?

[@MentourPilot]

It’s a small RC runway close to my house. If you look closer you can see the big X that shows that the runway can not be used by aircraft.

[@arjund2018]

oh i see

[@maxialmas4502]

You from Sweden I hear it on your voice

[@rahulj8779]

Hello I've a good question for you like what are the eligibility criteria for pilots to choose an international route

[@tajaegordon2300]

Is it easier for individuals in the military to get a better chance of getting a job from an airline than a normal person who trains at flight school

[@IntellectualHazard]

Really helpful for this 13 yr old aviator...thanks for the info our greatest sir!

[@MentourPilot]

You are more than welcome!

[@jacobid1696]

Same dude

[@spongebobtentacles5393]

same im 13 too

[@jackballard736]

Same here, thanks Mentour

[@erfanurrahmanbhuiyan6997]

Jack Ballard same here,i am 13 too love your videos Mentour!

[@Th3Shrike]

When even KZbin is airing re-runs

[@MentourPilot]

Well, even youtubers have vacation