Private Pilot License 2024 | How To Save Time and Money | My Best Secrets

[@germantobon5498]

This video is going to blow up, been at the airlines for 27 years and still feeling exited to see so much excitment around this profession, best wishes to all.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@rapinncapin123]

Thank you sir

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@T25de]

@@austingordon7301blind pilots

[@pabloescabar1038]

I’m 53 and I gave up on my dream decades ago, but this guy has inspired me to chase my dream again, thanks!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Wow! Super cool to hear that :)

[@motogirlz101]

Be aware, the clock starts ticking once you pass your written exam. It's good for 2 years and if you dont complete your checkride by then, you have to retake it. I know several people who have done this.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@MartinWenzelYT]

I couldn't remember how long it was good for! Thanks. I want to knock out the PAR before training but I was worried I'd take too long since I can probably only fly a couple times a week.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@parkerwhite741]

Almost 60 now. In my twenties really considered this profession but nothing back then existed like today in terms of pilots needed and how can the industry attract candidates. Timing is everything.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@callmeishmaelk767]

Find the right instructor. Mine took it as a personal challenge to prove wrong an instructor he hated at another airport that he knew was milking the process. He committed to making every hour count. When I went for my FAA check ride I had 39.5 hours, the check ride counted as the 40th hour. This was in 1994 and I paid a grand total back then of $2,650 to get my license, which I guess would be about $7,500 now in 2024.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comment with the community!

[@birolguner90]

A few days ago I called a school in NJ and they told me getting a private pilot license costs around $20,000 @callmeishmaelk767

[@trent_dyrsmid]

That is far too much.

[@SailorGerry]

A PPL today is a minimum of $12K.

[@callmeishmaelk767]

@@SailorGerry shop around and figure out exactly what you need per the FAR and make every hour count.

[@jkn111111]

I started my training a little over 3 weeks ago! I’ve been scheduling 3 hours a day and about 8 hours on the weekends! I’m so in love with flying!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

That is awesome!

[@jkn111111]

Got my ppl in December and now I’m about8 hours from being ready for for check ride!!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I’m rooting for your success :)

[@spurs5677]

@@jkn111111how’d it go

[@josearguettabitoni6448]

How much is this costing you?

[@emmakeoghan9016]

Starting my training next month in Florida through Southwest Airlines Destination 225 program. Super excited! ✈️

[@trent_dyrsmid]

🙌 thats terrific! Blue skies ahead!

[@andreaorizaga3982]

Im gathering info for my 19 yr old son, I am do grateful I got to this video !! I am from McAllen, Texas, and yes, aviation schools have gone too high in price. My son is a Freshman in College but thanks to this video, I think when it would be better for him to start taking his PPL program. Thank u so much and millions of Blessings!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@TheChosenOne471]

Should look into MESA airlines, I think it’s called Pilot readiness or something… for zero or little experience and they are so cheap and very well known amongst large carriers and get you up to 1500 and you start out of training making 101000, you just owe them a few years to pay back the cost of training and the hours… it’s I think $60 per flight hour and they will take out 945 a month from your check to start paying for it you can pay it all at once or increase how much your paying… the friend who told me about it said he knows guys who left MESA for bigger carriers making almost triple

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@TheChosenOne471]

I think someone deleted my comment 😂

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@gradygrimshaw]

Mint as always Trent. I passed my written exam and moving on to instrument test. Considering starting my own channel. Good stuff.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Go for it! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@MrRVJunior]

​@trent_dyrsmid ***What books can I focus on & read to prep me for the written exam? I will do exactly what you did. Take all the written 🎉 before go to Century Air in New Jersey in Spring of 2024 God willing.... I will go into professional program to make it into a career in the cargo field. I start to read two books on FAA website... ***Second question.... Beside being a instructor, are there any jobs entry-level to obtain 1500 hours🤔. I been research

[@trent_dyrsmid]

This video explains how I studied for every oral exam. For the written exams, I relied solely on Sheppard Air….except for the PPL where I recommend this flywithtrent.groundschool.com/ As for jobs other than CFI, there are many many options. Most lay very poorly and give you fewer hours than you can get as a CFI.

[@edwardlipski242]

The best PPL advice on the internet. Only wish I had this video when I was working on my PPL 30 years ago. I fell into more than a few of the traps he outlines. My first mistake was that I didn't run away when my PPL instructor boasted about the coke he did with his girlfriend over the weekend. Went downhill from there, but I did eventually get my PPL with some complements from the DPE.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

OMG…seriously?? Yikes. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@scottfulghum4398]

This video alone is already more than what I learned in my freshman year in Aviation Sciences at Northeast Louisiana University way back in 1978. A 50,000 dollar degree plan back then quickly became futile. The actual cost was much higher for reasons you just mentioned. I got “the bug” again in the Air Force as an Avionics Instruments specialist. On one occasion I was up in a KC-135 troubleshooting an autopilot bug that was happening in flight. It was a training mission for several new officers to practice maneuvers for refueling but also practice stalls. I got to listen to the instructor guide the students through it all . Hearing the wing buffeting and dropping like a rock and a surprising 3.75 g’s during recovery for 11 hours sticks with me even today. I loved it! I’m fortunate that I have access to your experience. Aviate, Communicate, Navigate is obviously your calling.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Wow! Thanks Scott!

[@sergiosauceda9836]

Maybe the very best explanation about this topic on the entire web, as a international student about to do my written and check ride for instruments rating, I totally agree with all the points you make on this video, good luck to everybody on your journey to become a pilot and do not let anyone to discourage you from your goal regardless of your age, I will turn 41 in a few months and still going for it ….!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Wow, thank you! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@naguisfoundation5508]

Thank you sir! I’m in Los Angeles and your video actually saved me from developing the habit to only flight when I could. I’ll save up a little and when ready, I’ll go in to finish. Also, thank you for teaching the difference between schools that follow FAA curriculum and others that don’t necessary do. May God bless you and continue to strengthen you.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@aka1Khalid]

I'm dedicated to getting my PPl (I'm 46 now and hope to official start next year in early 2024)and more and watched a lot of videos about it but i'm hooked on yours. The realistic info you give is unmatched. Thanks for it all.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

That’s so cool to hear! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@TimothyBlairMusic]

I'm 58 and in the same position as you . enrolled for October 2024 , Can't wait. good luck with your training.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx!

[@bradh6185]

​@TimothyBlairMusic I'm 53 and having a sudden interest. Gathering as much info as I can right now.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@alanporter5662]

I have only recently become more actively interested in aviation. I bought Microsoft Flight Simulator on sale and also have a flying game on my Oculus Quest 2. I may never actually take flight lessons but I do hope someday to do so. It is great to have videos like this to help explain the things to consider. Thank you!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@AV8RLUKE]

Trent, you're the man. spitting facts only. btw just did my first solo!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

🙌 thats terrific! Blue skies ahead!

[@PCandito]

Great advice, fell for all of this, over 100 hrs, 3 different schools, solo’d 3 different planes, 4 years, written test passed 2x before running out and realized just too expensive as hobby. Never tested for ppl but was signed off to do so…. Unless going for a Career I would give ppl a long review, very few finish and when they do often quickly stop flying.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Sorry to hear that!

[@Letsrocknroll13]

This was so helpful. I’m switching careers from medicine to aviation, and I couldn’t be more excited!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful! I suggest you also watch the one I just published about how to get your instrument rating :)

[@paultshitshi3851]

I have a knowledge in mechanical and i understand that Cessna engines is just as similar to a car one, and flying has been my dream since childhood but poverty...

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Sorry to hear that. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@ammoisking]

Just started flying once a week this month and I might just take your advice and hold off on my training and save up so I could eventually fly 3 times a week.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Good idea! You’ll make more progress that way.

[@v1kng99]

Appreciate your videos man. I’m currently working on my ppl. First day off ground school tomorrow.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

🙌 thats terrific! Blue skies ahead!

[@v1kng99]

@@trent_dyrsmid Hey do you think you could give me some advice? I’m trying to figure out if it would more economical to buy a cheaper airplane to log hours. But I’m not sure if that money would be better spent towards more ratings. Thanks in advance.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I know that a lot of people are big fans of buying airplanes to build time cheaply, and I cannot argue with the math. However, the airlines really love to hire Cfi‘s because they know that we really know our stuff. If you just flew around in a 152 VFR the entire time, you really haven’t learned much of anything.

[@motogirlz101]

@@trent_dyrsmid I have to disagree here. I bought my 150 from a guy who owned it for 5 yrs to build time in...he was a CFI though and then he sold it to me when he was ready for the airlines. He is now an airline pilot. And I love the fact that I can fly my plane whenever I want and stay proficient and not have to rent anyone's plane. I would also say it depends on your finances. If you have the money to buy it, go for it. C150's have excellent resale value.

[@v1kng99]

Appreciate the advice. Thanks again.

[@pesekmichael]

Trent, thank you for the video. This is a great help. What about doing a video on financial help for those of us that don’t have cash in hand for pay for flight school. Scholarships, loans, ext. things to look out for.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I’ll do some research and see if I can find enough to make a video. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@JimRooney]

Great advice. 100% => Start with the instructor. Cannot be emphasised enough. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Much appreciated! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@latinlove2471]

Congratulations and thank you for giving us hope, I’m 48 and it’s amazing to know that it could be done.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@HuffmanBros]

Can you start your commercial flight journey as a 48 year old? My husband is a current police officer and would love a change. @@trent_dyrsmid

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Yes!!

[@adamaguirre8945]

Hello Trent. My name is Adam I am a KZbin subscriber on your channel , I watch a lot of your videos. Great knowledge, and wisdom to know. I’m 30 years old looking for a new career. As you stated this is the best time to pursue an Aviation career. Your words and encouragement inspires me to get my pilot license. God bless you Trent.🙏🏽

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx Adam!!

[@gordons1816]

I've looked at several other channels on this topic and this is the best organized and most concise channel I've come across to date - thanks Trent!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Wow, thank you! Appreciate that! BTW, I’ve got a free email course on how to become a professional pilot as fast as possible. The course covers things like how to study to the written exams, how to pick a school, how much to expect to spend, how to get financing, etc….If you’d like to gain access, just go to FlyWithTrent.com and become an email subscriber.

[@awardssteaming4304]

Thank you very much for this video. This is my first intro to the flight community

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joshhellstorm184]

I am just starting my pilot journey. I'm super excited! My first flight is the 25 of November!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Good luck!!

[@joshhellstorm184]

@trent_dyrsmid did great man flown a few times now I am addicted for sure!

[@dontwatch6976]

How was it

[@joshhellstorm184]

@dontwatch6976 it's badass so far I been flying the cesta 172s, and I love it. Never thought I'd have an opportunity like this in life. Thanks for asking are you flying?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@lynnmclarty8847]

Hi there! I’m a retired corporate pilot with thirty-three years of work history (14,300 hours in my logbook) and I only wish that I’d had the opportunity in 1966 to plan my flight training as logically as you present it. My college age grandchildren take their familiarization flights sometime soon. I’ve shared this video with them, and I’ll encourage them to check out your website and other online resources. Thanks for a very nicely done introduction to flight training.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx Lynn! Much appreciated! BTW, I’ve got a free email course on how to become a professional pilot as fast as possible. The course covers things like how to study to the written exams, how to pick a school, how much to expect to spend, how to get financing, etc….If you’d like to gain access, just go to FlyWithTrent.com and become an email subscriber.

[@kristinshaw7497]

Not only are what you have done an inspiration fir others to follow, it also shows people how to save time and money. Some would call it to give people hope.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@grantlarmstrong]

Can’t believe you’re in Nampa. I was just out there from KY.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@kylekcgibsonforgovernor2026]

Ive been trying to get information on getting my PPL for a while now. This is by FAR the best advice and suggestion ive been able to find. Wish you were here in Florida. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@grantlarmstrong]

Good advice. Flying is a commitment and requires some dedication. If you plan to keep flying then plan to stay dedicated.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@rosiemann4562]

Thank you for this information. I am so looking forward to pursuing my dreams as a pilot!! I'm 42. I kept thinking that I was too old. Lol

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You can do it!

[@LifeWithMatteo]

Your channel is growing! Thanks for this video. Amazing content and quality/sound

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks! I’m really enjoying doing it because the community has been so supportive ❤️

[@dandy_clancy]

Loved this breakdown, thanks Trent!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GingerCinderella]

Great video. Did my discovery flight with one school and then came to KZbin to find out what I don’t know I don’t know when looking for a flight school. This information was packed with value in best practices to move forward.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Whitney…good to hear!

[@elmerrodriguez4988]

Great inspiring video. Been thinking about flying for a while, love the breakdown and explanation of the process, of what it takes. Good insight info. Thank you!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrBobsVids]

Such great information presented in the most efficient style, thanks for helping me along the way!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Very welcome! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@camchute]

Just completed my intro flight. MS Flight sim on a C172N was just what I needed to impress my instructor. Finger touch, right rudder, trim, etc. Sim is one thing and feeling the actual controls is another. My point is that sim time might help some forward thinking students show up ready to apply basic skills to real world application.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Agree!

[@trinidadtazi]

Love and you appreciate your videos! Happy Saturday Trent 🎉

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Same to you!

[@wyatt-rocks]

Thanks for this video. Just found you. Helped me tremendously. I am 48 yrs old, been wanting to pilot for a long long time. I have done everything in this world. I have a license for every moving machine on earth...except a plane. It is inevitable! See you in the clouds!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You can do it! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@amarin253]

I appreciate your time and energy given in this video. Looking forward to kicking off my journey and hitting my first milestone! Thank you.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome!

[@Jen-e-x4u]

Great insight to someone new to this field! Thank you for sharing!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ThePeterlydon]

Awesome insight Trent! You set the bar and help all who are following in your path

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I appreciate that!

[@Bertaaaa]

I hung out with f35 pilots the other day, then watched them fly. I’m taking time off of work and getting it all done back to back in Florida !

[@trent_dyrsmid]

That's awesome

[@pirep777]

Love your passion for aviation and believe me, it's contagious!!!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks!!

[@jjdonovan2829]

could you share any time management tips on how you balanced all of this training with other life things like paying bills, laundry, managing friendship time, helping others that call for support (maybe that only applies to me!) ?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I put all that in hold for the duration of my training. My wife handled chores.

[@HugoSanchez-qq2oh]

Epic video! Thanks for sharing.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarkBeverley-q2t]

Great video as always. I would say that studying for the written exam is also easier if done at a fast pace.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Very true! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@joeburgess2464]

I've just started. My CFI and I are working on schedule. For now we're doing once a week until I'm ramped up on Ground School and book learning. Additionally life is kind of in the way.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@flightfocushq]

I’ll recommend X-Plane 12 for proficiency as it’s certified by the FAA

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@ruthoates7137]

Thanks Trent! Very helpful and encouraging! I have watched your backwoods flying videos for some time, and love it that you are encouraging and helping others to achive their dreams also.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Awesome, thank you!

[@davidweber9073]

Thanks for the insight I too got my pilot Licence in Canada, but have not flown for 20 years 😢, now I’m older and going to get back at it wow have things changed, it seems I’m going to have to start all over to catch up hahah a lot of new computer things on mapping out the pathway to plan my trips and charting has totally changed, phew ,! Again thanks for the insight

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@Jose-we5cj]

I still remember your very first videos on this topic and Sr., me quito el sombrero. You did it fast and although I do not even know you, I have nothing but admiration for you. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming and be safe.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Wow, thanks!

[@MyNameJeff-ck4sb]

Just found your channel and love the info you put out. It got me excited to fly again

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Welcome aboard!

[@christiansantillanes]

Thank you so much for this super in depth information about LITERALLY everything I needed to know. I took notes on the questions and am doing a tour with a local flight school tomorrow!!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@michaelmoso1567]

Awesome, I'm in Meridian - let's go!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@coryjustinbaker1194]

Thanks for the video. I am looking at getting my license this year and funny thing, I was just in Nampa a few hours ago. Will attempt to connect in two weeks when I am in Boise again.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

🙌🙌

[@danielmcguire2156]

Thanks for the info Trent.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Any time!

[@Richard09219]

Another W video Trent with lots of great information. I'm currently taking your advice, I'm using Sporty to study for my PPL knowledge test to take the test, so when I start at a flight school I get to fly more. I'm glad I have found your channel, I was considering ATP Flight School because of how big the school is and two of my cousins are currently a student at ATP but after watching your videos and others about part 61 compared to part 141 I think I'm going to go with a part 61 and hopefully save some money and time.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

That’s great! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@PilotJourneyPNW]

I think that's a great strategy. I'm doing the same. Just get the monthly subscription, I hope to take the test within a month of starting to study.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@aaronacree3941]

Loving the videos Trent and hello from Salt Lake City, UT! You’ve been adding a lot of value to my research as I’m looking to start flight school summer of 2024. Really starting to consider the Part 61 route instead of an accelerated 12-15 month part 141 school. Thanks again

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad to help! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@user-tp9gt6lw3r]

Hey Trent, just found your channel and loved this video. Look forward to watching more of your videos. I am almost 58 and love to be in the air. Have been a passenger on commercial jets and have been up in a couple of smaller planes. I would love to get my PPL. Question I have is, my current work schedule (in the ND oilfields, live in IA) is 20 days on 10 days off. How would you go about trying to get the PPL? Would you try to find an instructor in both states? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Enjoyed the video immensely, lots of great content. Thanks.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Yes, I would do that. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@noleanawoodard9873]

Thank you for this info. As an older woman starting this process it is nice to know that completing training in 6 months is doable. I look for to more information from you. Thank you again for sharing some insight on the do and don’ts of PPL

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@smallroomartist]

I’m 40! I’m glad I found this video too.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@tonyg656]

Really enjoyed your video and love the fact that you spoke about consistency regarding staying in the cockpit often. I’m hoping to get back into flying after 30 years away so needless to say I’m no youngster but still have the passion. Good luck with your videos and teaching and keep up the great work.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@denisew4231]

Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s is so helpful. I am not finding the FAA ACS manual you mentioned pertaining to the oral exam content.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’ll find it in my Amazon store www.amazon.com/shop/flywithtrent?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_aipsfshop_aipsfflywithtrent_GZVSM9HJJ6FJRZSPMNPJ

[@spyrebel7612]

Actually very informative. Love the perspective.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@aldohattonduran5227]

Super Trent 🛫🛩️🇺🇸 Glad as always to see you advancing with your career! Later on when you see fit to include it, it'll be an excellent video to see a PIC do a walk around prior to flight to see All that it incurs. As always.. best 🏆 wishes 🛫 and be well 💫

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@workerrob305]

Thanks for this video

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@andybalogh5333]

These videos have good content in them, quite unlike some others that get hyped on KZbin. A lot of the advice given here is pretty standard (fly as often as you can, more is better, use schools that do their own aircraft maintenance, try to fly in a part of the country that has consistently good flying weather, or try to maximize the number of sessions during the times of the year when the weather is better if you cant move, and finally make sure you have a good instructor) What is not said here is that when you schedule a Discovery Flight, most schools will pair you with the newest instructor that they have, in an effort to build that instructor's client base. That might be a good thing, that might be a bad thing, only you will know if you get along with that person or not. So, his advice to do multiple Discovery flights to try different instructors is quite good. I found it curious that Trent's advice is to avoid Part 141 instruction, as a lot of schools will hype Part 141 training as the cost saving option. This video did not really address the differences between the Part 61 training and the Part 141 training and that is an important distinction, IMO. Perhaps there is other content elsewhere in this feed that discusses this, I will have to look and see. If you stay with Part 61 training, then your selection of an instructor becomes even more critical, as you will want to fly with an instructor that tries to keep you progressing through a curriculum. Otherwise, the "just flying around while the instructor builds flight time" problem can happen. Most schools (at least in my part of the world) are not going to discuss their ratio of students to airplanes. They may not have that information, or if they do, they don't intend to share it with you. This is because in most cases their business model is based on maximizing the amount of time the planes are operating and due to cancellations, this requires the planes to be fully booked or overbooked. What I have seen people do is make some sort of attempt to verbally assure the student that they will have adequate access to planes and instructors and tell the potential student that the instructor will handle scheduling. This makes the scheduling problem look like its in the instructor's control, when it isn't fully. Planes go down for maintenance regularly and the instructor has no control over that. If you ask a school about DPE availability, they will likely tell you that they have access to them. Often, the school has a DPE on their staff, or is maintaining a close relationship with one. In my part of the world, the instructor handles the DPE selection and scheduling of the check rides. There are a lot of good reasons for this. I can assure you that the DPEs don't have time to talk to dozens of people every day about potentially scheduling check rides. They are busy trying to get check rides completed and they are relying on the local instructor to schedule when the student is prepared AND endorsed. One of the DPEs in my area will NOT allow anyone on his schedule until the instructor has given the required endorsements, in order to avoid late cancellations and a scheduling gap. Just like the instructors, the DPEs are trying efficiently use their time. So again, this is another situation where instructor choice is critical. You want to work with an instructor that will manage the process to check ride completion appropriately and have you scheduled so that you don't wait. I am glad that Trent put some emphasis on the FAA ACS documents. I have been surprised some in the past couple of years to discover students that have flown with other instructors don't know about it at all. In my view, the ACS is the bare minimum training standard. Hopefully, students will get some exposure to information beyond the absolute minimum, but I certainly understand that it is currently fashionable to promote "minimum" training as quality.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Wow….you get the “MVC” (most valuable comment) award for this week!

[@johanswart1730]

REALLY COOL..😊❤U SPOT ON..I GAVE UP..15 YEARS AGO. 😊❤😂NOW INSPIRED TO GO PPL FULL STEAM..😊😅THANKS FOR YOUR CRISP,EXCITING,INFORMATIVE VID..MAYBE U CAN DO ONLINE VID TRAINING SERIES FOR US TOO..REALLY INSPIRING US..THANKS A LOT..😊😅❤😂

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@6806goats1]

At 66, (67 when I retire) I’m too old for commercial but would still like to fly before my time is over. Currently working in Kuwait, doubt there is much here. Maybe I’ll check Hill AFB and see if they have a flying club. Time to get in shape and pass the exam.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Go for it!

[@BrianTrybus]

Great video, thanks for laying it all out so straight forward.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!! BTW, I’ve got a free email course on how to become a professional pilot as fast as possible. The course covers things like how to study to the written exams, how to pick a school, how much to expect to spend, how to get financing, etc….If you’d like to gain access, just go to FlyWithTrent.com and become an email subscriber.

[@cryptotroll1232]

Amazing content. Some of the best information available without a doubt.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@stevekirsch8284]

really excellent video. great tips especially that flying often (at least 2x/week) is best. also, finishing ground school before flying the plane is great advice.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StarMadz]

This video is amazing !! Gold in here. How much would you recommend one to save before beginning ?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

If your goal is just the Private Pilot license, I would save up at least $10,000

[@Lin-ps2tl]

all important information and so condensed. 👏👏👏

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikegreene4152]

Very helpful, great info and well presented, thank you !

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@Salsuero]

I have a degree in Geography and have always loved seeing the earth from the sky... google maps/earth... aerial photographs of the terrain below... it's always been a fascinating view for me. I've played Microsoft Flight Simulator a bit (actually built a PC specifically to be a gaming computer capable of playing it) but I haven't taken a discovery flight yet. I'm not financially gifted and taking time off to spend money is a difficult option for me, so I've just been imagining becoming a pilot for years. I'm almost 47 now and time is not going to be gifted back to me in the future, so I am getting more and more antsy about doing it. I just don't have the financial ability to do so. Still, love watching videos on flight and found this one and enjoyed it, so I thought I'd drop a comment. Thanks for the great insight. Maybe someday I'll be able to join you up in the clouds.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Hope so! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment! I read every comment personally 🙌

[@ruhenabegum6002]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You are so welcome

[@TheMrtblock]

Trent I love your channel! I recently flew into BOI and would love to see more content on the airport, working in Boise, aerial tour of the city etc.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Noted!

[@JohnNarvaez-k9m]

Great video answered all my questions

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Good to hear! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!! BTW, I’ve got a free email course on how to become a professional pilot as fast as possible. The course covers things like how to study to the written exams, how to pick a school, how much to expect to spend, how to get financing, etc….If you’d like to gain access, just go to FlyWithTrent.com and become an email subscriber.

[@chrisholland8226]

Trent, do you have one ground school you would personally recommend? I've narrowed it down to King's, Sporty's and Gold Seal. Leaning toward's dropping King's from the list as I've heard it has a lot of out dated videos etc. Hearing great things about Gold Seal, while a little more expensive, I'm not really seeing any negative reviews at all. Curious as to your thoughts? Thanks!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Highly recommend Gold Seal flywithtrent.groundschool.com/

[@MichaelAnonia]

After soloing in 1981, life, unknowingly went in a different direction. Before retiring at 61 in June I took few lessons and passed Cat 3 med in February and now flying 2 to 3 times a week on money (time and money) I have been saving for 30 years. Still not knowing will if I will ever get there (PPL).

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Michael….i wish you all the best on your journey!

[@WillWillTellStories]

Thank you for this info! I am an Uber driver. Are there any audiobooks you'd recommend?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Not off the top of my head. Just search audible.

[@TawandaMatava]

Thank you for this, the information is very helpful.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephanyvirginiareyes5827]

Thank you so much just subscribe 🎉 I would ask all this questions

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for subbing!

[@rajpalbhandal8109]

Very informative and well explained video Trent. Thx for the great work. Do you have any school recommendations for Canadian students ? Thank you n God bless you.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Sry, I don’t. But I do have something coming that may help. Stay tuned.

[@justajoe4745]

Hey Trent, can you make a video about the different schedules that are available to a pilot? Addressing how often one is away from home with each. Thank you!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

That would be nearly impossible as every employer has their own schedule.

[@shyammohabir8283]

Thanks for sharing this video Trent! "Randomly flying around today" is not uncommon in many flight schools. I suspect the reason is some of these CFI are trying to build hours so they can transition to the airlines... I was doing "chandelle maneuver," "Dutch rolls" and "ILS landing" during my training .. I had about 270 hours under my belt before I took my Private Pilot Checkride. (of course I nailed it)

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@SuyePhoto]

I always wanted to be a pilot but thought the only path for the common person was through the military! After 10 years in dark VFX studios I am looking for a change and wish I would have known coming out of covid that it had become more accessible! Thanks for the great info even a year later.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome!

[@sampadilla5315]

I have 20 hours on my Student pilot certificate...I really appreciate the knowledge you share in helping the aviation community

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad to help!

[@rapinncapin123]

You need a certificate from an instructor or ground school in order to be able to take the par exam. I used an online ground school.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! i really appreciate you taking a moment to comment! i read every commemt personally 🙌

[@turbofargo]

Besides financial my biggest hurdle will be medical. I had an ascending aortic aneurysm that was surgically treated. It has a sleeve that my Dr said let's me do anything as it's a one and done situation. Otherwise my heart is strong. I'm worried that might be a red flag still and prevent me from pursuing this dream. If I take my first step that will be order number one to find out.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌

[@TimothyBlairMusic]

just subscribed > great information and a very easy watch! I'm in the great White North and preparing to start my flight training. Id love to see a comparison of the differences between TC and FAA testing requirements. Thanks for doing what you Do. It really makes a difference.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@LinedFury]

always love watching your videos, a big inspiration to others

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I appreciate that!

[@kgraamd]

THIS VIDEO IS SO NICE I HAD TO WATCH IT TWICE

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@anthonycoleman8399]

Great video… seriously informative

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you!

[@BostonPlaces]

Pure gold! Thanks.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You're welcome!

[@jorgielane6859]

Pay attention folks to don't do this once a week...you will definitely have instructors who will do this!!! And it's bad advice. Definitely understand the language Study! My favorite is Kings and I watch Scott Leach with Sky Eagle. I went 8 months and 3 instructors and a lot of money once a WK or every other. I became scared of the plane. I will go back but this time I am studying my ground school material. I will buy a avionics sim. And then I will invest In a pt.61 school. ❤ Love this video

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Sorry to hear you had a rough go! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@MyNameJeff-ck4sb]

Can you show us your set up for MS Flight Sim?

[@trent_dyrsmid]

$20,000 Full Motion Virtual Flight Simulator - Ideal Training Aid for IFR Training kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKvIZpt8g76pma8