The Truth About Flight Instructing

[@thedrsn7760]

Probably the most honest, down to earth explanation of the job of a CFI you could ask for. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@PropGear]

The drsn77 means a lot, thank you!

[@TheGhostInWhiteOfficial]

I ran across this video and truly enjoy your honesty and explanation of your role as a CFI. I am a PPL building hours towards my CFI. I plan to be a career CFI. I love teaching and its a great fit for me. Respect brother and keep on flying!

[@Adejumo_Softlander]

How's your career going?

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

Airlines are snatching up GOOD CFI's at an alarming rate. We definitely need career instructors, lots of them.

[@747-pilot]

The "overly cocky" types are the ones I would most likely find the hardest to deal with. I have TONS of patience. So if a student is having a real difficult time "getting it", I would have no trouble at all helping them out, as long as they are humble and willing to learn!!

[@iceeblister]

you already sound better than my CFI. he just wants me to automatically know and pass the check ride with flying colors like im perfect.

[@747-pilot]

@@iceeblister I'm sorry, but there are many terrible CFIs like that, who SHOULD NOT be teaching!! Many do it simply to build hours to go to an airline. I went through instructors like that, when I was doing my Private, and swore that I would NEVER EVER be like them, when I became a CFI, myself!! I've even encountered a CFI who openly said "I hate this job! I'm just doing it so I can get to the airlines!!" Imagine that!

[@quijada6884]

i like how you ended this video at 747

[@BradNewton]

Good observation!!

[@poopoopoo]

RIP 747s

[@hardy2k11]

Great job Ryan. This is so important. Make sure you want to be a CFI. Not everyone that is a good pilot will make a good Flight instructor. You must not only have a high aeronautical IQ, but be willing to teach and articulate that to various students..young and old. Ive been in the industry since I was 10 yrs old and been through several flight instructors. Most of them were really good and loved to teach aviation...but..there were others that have no business teaching. Its one thing to build flight time towards Airlines by having someone else pay for it...however....if the student is not truly learning anything, than whats the point.

[@cameronmartin4428]

Hey Ryan, I did my training out of Arlington, TX (KGKY). Here is another route that I took, decided to opt of of Jacksonville. After completion had a whopping 201 hours, took me about a year before I was able to land my first job with such low hours, was able to land one in my home town working as a jump pilot for our local Drop Zone... Flying jumpers earns you a PhD in parasitic drag.. having 3-4 guys hanging off your wing just slightly above stall.. really learn the stick and rudder skills. During my stay there I marketed myself out as a co-pilot for hire. Sat right seat in the King Air 90 and 200's, was able to gain another client flying his cirrus around.. then another flying a TBM.. so on and so fourth... When I first started flight training ATP really emphasis that airlines are the only way to go, airlines or bust.. How ever I wouldn't trade my current work schedule for nothing.. Home 95% of the time, I'm able to wear shorts and flip flops to work (sharpest dressed man inside Signature), flying jumpers on the weekend, making the occasional jump myself. Just another route that can be taken. I chose corporate over airlines and wouldn't look back.

[@PapaBaush]

Cameron Martin Arlington’s the home of the legendary rock god Abbot brothers is it not? Respect, sounds like you are truly living the life. Hehe the true meaning of a “jandel pilot”

[@AviatorInspirations]

Great video Ryan, still as relevant as when you released it!

[@ehmt-19]

Increasing comfort and staying ahead of the plane spoke to me the most. Thank you for sharing!

[@mikearakelian6368]

That's one view....I never looked at the CFI job like he does....the airline job was never what I hoped it would be.my passion was turning out safe knowledgeable pilots who passed their chk rides first time around! That was my motivation...I never put a charter before a student.and the flight time.im not active anymore for med reasons,but fondest memories in aviation were my instructor days

[@pilot1906]

Going through CFI training and I really needed hear this video. Please don't ever take this video down.

[@mikea6977]

In my career as a CFI..my primary goal was to make safe pilots...and have them pass on first time. Money wasn't an issue as I had a job to pay living expenses. Be available on weekends and being flexible Yes things have changed...when I started pay was 5 bucks a flight hr! My job satisfaction was my students passing their flight checks satisfactory first time...I sent applicants to the feds as well as independent pilot examiner's.all was good

[@jameswikstrom4174]

I learned that becoming a pilot is an apprenticeship program. You start at the bottom as do most construction workers. You advance by acquiring time and knowledge of the job. There are very few shortcuts if any. You have to pay you dues if you want a successful aviation career. Once you accept that fact, you are on your way to success! Good luck all aspiring pilots!

[@lukecole6203]

I was going to say pyramid scheme but apprenticeship sounds a lot more professional. lol

[@derek96720]

The difference is that you don't front 80 grand to grab an apprenticeship. New pilot pay is a joke compared to the cost of becoming one and the amount of risk a pilot deals with on a daily basis.

[@MattMathieu25]

I just passed my commercial checkride two days ago. Plan on going straight into CFI!

[@23BEATNGU]

do you have your multi engine rating yet or do you plan on getting that after cfi?

[@MattMathieu25]

Tantheman93 I plan on getting my CFI. Start making a little money and then get my multi. I just passed my written for CFI a few days ago.

[@23BEATNGU]

Yeah tbh I wish I had done that. I got my multi first which is nice and all but it basically made me have to be broke for another 6 months. Im taking my cfi check ride in about a month

[@MattMathieu25]

Tantheman93 how much do time do you have right seat? I am hoping that it only takes about 5 hours of training or so.

[@Reed0069]

Matt: congrats on getting your commercial rating; got mine two weeks ago as well! I understand that it takes roughly 7-12 hours in the right seat, on average.

[@shahzinshajid]

You're a really genuine person. I'm not sure if you'll be reading this comment but either way, this was really helpful and you've definitely earned a sub!

[@youthfulambitionya]

One step ahead for sure.

[@marytriana1756]

I am about to star my CFI course and this was inspirational. Thanks!

[@mhey1705]

Fixing to start CFI training for rotorcraft. Can't wait to pass that hurdle.

[@youthfulambitionya]

Great advice. I like all what you've said on this.

[@tallishyeti2756]

Glad to see an update!

[@abbieamavi]

*25-30 is really really good for a week! Here in Portland Oregon the NW, it's more like 25-30 every 3 months (during off season, 8 months basically other than Summer). great video!!! I look forward to being a CFI.* I'm only a student pilot working on my private but hey goals always at the forefront :)

[@thegeek3348]

is that because no one wants to fly or due to always having bad weather? I was going to try and learn around Seattle, is that even do able if it's not May-Sept?

[@abbieamavi]

@@thegeek3348 bad weather! and you can learn in Seattle for sure, it's actually better to learn somewhere with actual weather, because AZ is kinda fake. So little clouds and rain and storms etc.

[@muhammadsteinberg]

One of the most honest CFI vids out there.

[@stanspiper]

Very nice. I am 59 with 1300 hours single engine land instrument rated. I am considering teaching for a few years. Right now is a good time to be a pilot. I have opportunities all over the place even with airlines!!! Thank you Capt.!

[@lenaetam]

that's cool you're in Mesa. I am too! I'll be starting flight school soon. hope to see you around! best wishes for you and hope you achieve all your goals

[@PropGear]

lenaetam what flight school? Let's link up

[@lenaetam]

Prop&Gear falcon executive avaition.

[@JohnDoe-gx9km]

lol, mesa

[@peterv1806]

Well done! I really enjoyed your honesty and great explanation. Thank you.

[@gregkarson]

Good stuff- that's really inspiring. Keep on keeping on!

[@MithridatesOfficial]

Appreciate your advice.. Good luck with everything ✌

[@LouieGMDesign]

I'm hearing from airlines pilots giving their 2 cents that in order to be considered for the airlines, any airline, you need a minimum of 3,000 flying hours and a 4-year degree will get you in the preferred pile of the interviews/resumes. Another obstacle is getting your 1,000 (Pilot In Charge) PIC hours, but I suppose that can be done through Regional airlines. To top it off, the major airlines are not in desperate need of pilots, far from it.

[@747-pilot]

Yes, you are correct! There is *NO shortage* at the mainline / legacy carriers like American, Delta, United and even Jetblue, Southwest etc. , and they can be very picky. That is exactly why, I say a 4-year degree is pretty much a requirement (even if the airline states that it is not mandatory!) But the REGIONALS are an entirely different story! All post private license hours can be logged as Pilot in Command (PIC), as long as you are the "sole manipulator of the controls" (Sadly, this is true only in the US, as per the FARs. Other idiotic countries like Canada do not recognize this).

[@mikea6977]

Your right! I won't tolerate them!!!! I pick my students...one who co operate listen, and show promise.all others I disguard!!! You have to control your inviroment

[@TwistedThomasWoodworks]

70 degrees in Phoenix everyday...July highs never got below 110 this year, and a couple weeks ago the highs were in the 40s. I feel like someone is exaggerating a bit. Regardless, Phoenix does have great flying weather, albeit a little hot for planes with no A/C.

[@TheTppG234]

you're role model Thanks so much man

[@yurandicianni1055]

"Oh, it's late, I'm going to sleep.." *gets notification from KZbin saying Prop&Gear uploaded a new video* "Yeah.... sleep can wait a hot minute"

[@Crypto136ify]

Thanks for making these vids bud. I wasn't too sure about going into something like ATP but i'm going for it! Appreciate all that you do my man!

[@patriotsfan1236]

Atp sucks lol

[@andrej3373]

Harry Harkins no it isn't you can become a pilot in just 2 years

[@calebniederhofer678]

It's Andrej Dead wrong , here is why yea you can become a commercial pilot in the time which is hard and requires full time 0-100 for two years . Yea let me tell you every single pilot that goes that route, is no where near where they need to be . They simply lack the experience, and are marginal pilots at best. These ATP type schools , you are getting in house examiners going bare minimum to pass a checkride , all that does in the real world is get you killed or behind . Lets cram all the ratings together , rush training , rush writtens . Fly to simply pass a checkride . Call it what it is , not hating just the reality .

[@cameronaustin9169]

@@calebniederhofer678 We don’t use in house examiners, and in fact many of our examiners are known industry wide for being very difficult. I’ve had employers ask me “Why on earth would you ever do a checkride with him, do you like risking a bust?” About several of my examiners. And several other places I applied at to flight instruct informed me that examiners I had flown with were on the “no fly” list for their students as their pass rates were too low. And we meet all FAA training requirements (as well as the standards of our DPE’s). You simply do not know what you’re talking about. ATP has its cons. But it is in fact fast and it does make good pilots. We are completely immersed in aviation, all of the time. Not just flying once a week. Is it too much for many? Sure. But that doesn’t mean it’s not an excellent program. There’s a reason you’ll find ATP grads everywhere you go in aviation.

[@voiddrift8006]

Let’s say you want to stay working as a flight instructor instead of moving on to commercial airliners, how much do you think your pay will increase throughout the years ?

[@bbqworld2103]

Great info, thanks! Where are you now and how has it been ? Thanks

[@ItsAllAboutGuitar]

My guys all charge $80/hour, there are some that are $100/hr. I guess it's cheaper in AZ.

[@syedatanha4677]

You are the best❤ :)

[@joesmith389]

It would seem difficult going to the right seat. Now the throttle is in your left hand and the yoke in your right. I’d be scared of accidentally pulling the yoke thinking it’s the throttle. Like trying to drive a right seated car on European streets.

[@martinchandler71]

50 dollars an hour? I wish....don't look at what we have to pay in UK...YOU GOT IT EASIER.! Good explanation. Liked what you said about rewarding seeing your students progress...some CFIs couldn't give a toss....just want that 1500 hrs...At least you've bothered to put this up...well done lad. I'm 48...love to,get to CFI!!!

[@crazypilot4017]

Cool video. I live out in phoenix, and just got my 3rd class medical certificate. The hard part now is trying to afford flight school to get my PPL :( I actually wouldn't mind being a CFI as career. I might have to create a "Go Fund Me" account...I know their are Flight Training financing programs out there, but I have too many student loans out, vehicle loans etc. I need to think of something...

[@bencallison7899]

thanks for sharing! good info

[@bob25452]

Can student loans cover flight school or do you need out of pocket?

[@aiswaryalekshmy7465]

Could you please suggest some trustable flight schools in US, I heard about 2 flight schools 1)flyers flight academy & 2)flying academy at miami, is they are good schools to do CPL?

[@nyrubin]

"It's enough to make ends meet, 10-25hr" lol

[@bennithomas8414]

Is it possible to get an unskilled job in a flying club where I can work for free and get my CPL in return ?

[@johnburrows4711]

Excellent!!! Impressed

[@hamzaibrahim2159]

Ryan, thanks alot for your honesty and I really like you're energy btw😂😂..it's really incredible...so Ryan can do college while you are instructing, or it's just near to impossible??

[@nats5544]

Did students ever puke in the plane? I’m terrified of that happening

[@luizcoronelsilva]

Do you think we find Flight schools out there where we fly only, no ground classes?

[@LakeArrows]

How many hours flying w/ yoy before they solo.

[@syedfarhan3870]

Is it a good idea if I dont get my MER initially and go for flight instructors rating with that saved money ? Will it hinder the job oppurtunities as a flight instrustor in the initial phase of my career?

[@dsd-downshiftdave8056]

You didn't indicate how many hours you do a day/week Also, Is all your instructing in plane or class room, how much of each

[@trevorb6969]

I'm going to be starting school here in centel Texas soon. Plan on trying to get all the way to MEII and then pick up a job at the local school to build some hours. I miss Mesa and have been looking into CFI jobs there. How hard was it for you to find a job in the valley and what certs/times do they like to see?

[@Spec62]

Been a year Ryan. How has it been? Haven't checked your channel to see your progress.

[@gerardomontano3898]

Awesome contribución You just made

[@rmaha1965]

Great video. I’m an older guy that started flight training way back in ‘84, finally got my private in ‘99, and am now training for my Instrument/Commercial. CFI (at this stage of the game) is about as far as I can look to realistically take this and I was wondering what you do with students to keep them motivated? Thanks

[@ynny7885]

Thank you for your explications. About the salary, were you talking in USA or CAD $ ?

[@sayalsayaligolatkar1904]

Can I get a job after completing my CPL at 19

[@jerrinjose142]

Thank you for sharing your insights.. I have a doubt, should we compulsorily work from 9 to 5 Mon to Fri, or is it possible to work as a CFI only as per the schedule of students, so that the remaining time could be utilized for a second job?

[@vavy3]

Hi! How are you able to combine every-day CFI job and learning/training staff for ATP exams ? Thanks.

[@shantanu925]

How long (how many weeks)will it take to complete 1500 hrs?

[@tinsaebiruk4673]

Shantanu Jain not more than 2 years

[@kimberly3039]

Hi! This is my first video of yours that I watched. Great material! Did you do anything to prepare for your CFI training besides get the required certificates? And do you think it's possible to become a good CFI if you're part time (I have a full time job on the weekdays but get every other Friday off)?

[@hunterfagan6272]

Did you get your degree before working as a cfi?

[@TheEgg185]

This seems like a fun and easy job.

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

It isn't

[@yaminimagisetty933]

How many hours does a flight instructor fly in a day? It depends on the students or the hours of flying time or teaching time is same?

[@alexfranji1634]

Hey man i am going to start my piloting path very soon and i am just curious. Can you be a cfi for multiple flight schools ? Just incase there are not enough students to go around at one school . Also what college did you go to and when did you start flying ? And what did you do to get your private and then move up.

[@abyteferi6570]

That's a good question!

[@alexfranji1634]

@@abyteferi6570 right hahaha im curious

[@reponrepnation3004]

hey ryan, are you able to tell me what flight school you are teaching at 2017? I am a CFI and currently looking for a place to instruct!! thank you!

[@gerardomontano3898]

And so you make everyday

[@kesteloot9]

How long did atp flight school take you from 0 hours to an airline job ?

[@lifewcj1264]

Are you a pilot now? what does it take to become a CFI? I don't want to go through ATP its way to expensive. lol

[@fleeswervinn1544]

Do you have a college degree? What degrees do you recommend getting ?

[@jholmes4355]

Xanis there is more then one way to become cfi. Start by getting a privot pilots liscense

[@BlackbearMixes]

What watch do you have?

[@johnkeith8023]

Nice video. You teach in 453 at CHD right?

[@daragriffith8615]

what flight school are you at now?

[@frizsld6793]

What's the flight school do you work at? I'm attending Falcon Executive Aviation

[@TonganzzohyayuzZ]

Hey @Ryan Huber I Live in Mesa, Arizona as well and I am thinking about going to Flight School after I serve a Mission for my church. How is the Mesa AZ Location? and I'm also making businesses on the side to help pay it off. Is there much time off when not working to make passive income? I want to get into being a CFI just because it looks like an awesome job , and I would love flying and teaching as well. Thanks Ryan, I know your probably super busy,

[@Manatee360Phototography]

Hey saw your post, not sure if you are still considering mesa/flight instructing but i would avoid that airport like the plague. It is far too busy to be a good training airport. Look for a quieter airport nearby. Perhaps falcon field. It will save your time in the sense that you will be spending probably an average of 20 minutes less on the ground waiting for this and that. KIWA has allegiant and so getting in and out takes a lot of time

[@t-rex7726]

Dude, why don’t you work as CFI in ATP?

[@dryan8377]

Because their CFI pay sux. Lol.

[@JoshuaHambyOfficial]

Are you a Marine by chance?

[@PropGear]

Joshua Hamby no I’m not

[@JoshuaHambyOfficial]

You just have the look lol. I'm a Marine. But then you said born in 97 lol. So I figured na. Thanks for the video. I'm a helicopter pilot doing a transition to fixed wing commercial. Probably going the regular CFI path to the airlines.

[@PropGear]

Joshua Hamby hell ya man! Good deal

[@joecarpenter4522]

Ryan, would you mind offering up some tips on remaining focused/avoiding distractions while consuming the mountain of info for FOI and FIA please? Thanks brother! I'm close to my CSEL and desiring to complete CFI shortly thereafter.

[@beaterstang0898]

William Carpenter lock yourself up in your house for about a week or so like off the grid. No phone, no tv, no social media, no outside bs. Just focus study hard and you will be ok. Or at least that seemed to work for me.

[@PropGear]

William Carpenter yes! Make it your absolute priority. Put the phone and TV away and dedicate. It will pay off

[@mmata0116]

Are you going to do online college

[@PropGear]

MMATA 01 most likely, yes

[@josenavarro5513]

Are you a cfi with atp as well?

[@PropGear]

jose navarro no I am not

[@initiallyinterested74]

Did you mum not tell you that is was rude to point?

[@c32amgftw]

I am currently finishing up my ATP program as a student. What is the best location to go to in terms of building flight time?

[@PropGear]

c32amgftw Arizona's weather is incredible. 100-120 hours per month out here is easy. I'd have to say it's the best.

[@theoriginaljackal8196]

I'm 39 and I have a feeling I'm starting too late in life. I knew I shouldn't have joined the military.

[@coopie12]

Ryan, how many hours did you have when you became a CFI at CAE?

[@PropGear]

Bryan Delarmente about 300

[@gerardomontano3898]

Buenas Teaching others to fly

*** Black widow spiders in phoenix .....

[@guayo2395]

Cheers sir first of all congratulations for all your success. I've been seeing you seeing week 1 of ATP I was a former student of ATP however loan issues made me leave in the middle of it. but my question regarding this video and your decision in life overall is why did you not instruct for ATP? I know or heard many of my CFI from ATP, telling me don't instruct there its bad etc.. is it something with the company or just personal? thank you Ryan keep soaring to your full potential.

[@lytnin88]

Really good view of your nostrils, Ryan.

[@56nintentendo]

Ryan,have you ever flown the piper Seminole?

[@Bugy34]

Im FI in europe, the sad other truth is that the most hours you get the least you will get hired as airlines pilot. In europe, they hire young cadets that only know how to push buttons. At least in USA , experience under the belt is always taken into consideration. If I knew that I would move to US before starting my career path here! In europe you teach young pilots, then they will fly in the right seat before you.. Shame. and not logic!

[@aaronwcary]

Got to be the worst camera angle, no offense

[@EpicTVA]

hi guys I have a question do I have to be a citizen for apply to flying school?

[@SkylaneGuy]

no, you don’t need to be a US citizen, but you then need to pass a TSA background check prior to starting actual training. Your school can take you through the steps, but it can take several weeks.

[@SadethCheng]

I use to casually teach people how to drive a stick-shift in the most horrible environment. Would that translate well to being a bomb-ass CFI lol?

[@lovemeagore4668]

Wow

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Total video time....747, bitches!

[@charlestait5303]

ONLY two days off per week? Oh you poor baby! Most jobs have two days off some only one!

[@TheEgg185]

Charles Tait - I know. I don't understand that either. Sat/Sun off is average. In theory I don't think you even have to do that, but obviously you will get paid less. I would like to have a job that I can take off wherever.

[@JohnDoe-gx9km]

You look like a cfi that charges .5 ground for just walking to the plane

[@PropGear]

John Doe exactly what I'd do to ya

[@abbieamavi]

I laughed

[@bravopilot7919]

Go fly freight and be a real pilot. CFI kids are a joke.

[@PropGear]

bravo pilot right

[@dillonjackson1982]

bravo pilot get used to it. It's the new thing. I'm a 19 year old cfi & loving it.

[@gariksgarage]

bravo pilot I’m sorry but he’s doing this to gain hours to go work for an airline, he can’t just start working freight he needs more experience and this is his way of gaining it, he also getting paid while doing it

[@gariksgarage]

bravo pilot you also get a better reputation for cfi because the best way to get better at somrthing is to teach that one thing

[@samsmith296]

Dustin Stumbo you know nothing about Aviation