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 :)

[@heart1caligurl]

same

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Woot!

[@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!

[@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?

[@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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[@emmakeoghan9016]

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

[@trent_dyrsmid]

🙌 thats terrific! Blue skies ahead!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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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[@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! 🙌

[@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!!

[@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! 🙌

[@AV8RLUKE]

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

[@trent_dyrsmid]

🙌 thats terrific! Blue skies ahead!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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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[@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!!

[@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! 🙌

[@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.

[@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.

[@markstroble5597]

Another thing you forgot to mention in THIS video is that you STUDIED BEFORE starting your 91 day accelerated training program. In fact, I believe you took ALL of the KNOWLEDGE TESTS, ie Private, Instrument, Commercial and even CFI (?) Knowledge Test were completed BEFORE you started the 91 day course. This makes a HUGE difference in being able to accelerate your training and having flight lessons closer together rather than spread apart. For those students who want to fly 3 or more than twice a week, I would recommend getting your PRIVATE PILOT KNOWLEDGE TEST taken ~ done BEFORE starting your flight training.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Wow, THATS A LOT OF CAPS LOCK!!!

[@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.

[@lightiv]

This is one of the best videos I have watched. Thanks!

[@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! 🙌

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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 ❤️

[@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!

[@awardssteaming4304]

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

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@alexvig2369]

You can in fact be a commercial pilot even with a category 3 medical. You can flight instruct on 3rd class. And you can fly cargo on 2nd class. You need 1st class only to exercise APT privileges. If you can "only" get 2nd class, I'd still consider. And I'm in 1st class, by the way but I don't necessarily think of flying for airlines.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@PILOTKRIS777]

20:30 is the pitfall it is hard to gauge without first going to the school and enrolling

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Agree to a point. I’d add that just talking to the instructor for a while and asking them plenty of questions would help you to better understand if they are a good fit for you or not.

[@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.

[@gregorytaylorbowman4661]

Thanks!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks!

[@flightfocushq]

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

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@trinidadtazi]

Love and you appreciate your videos! Happy Saturday Trent 🎉

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Same to you!

[@bartoszskowronski]

why in single engine aircraft don't use V1 speeds. You call V1 before specific point or Abort. Decision Point = DP DP is a point on runway that allows accelerate to V1 and safety stops with propeller at lowest drag setting/idle trust, and if V1 is higher than Vr-5kts than V1 = Vr-5kts, and DP is recalculated for new V1 (Vr-5kts) and DP can be closer if checking object on/near runway is before previous calculated DP. (changing DP require to recalculate V1) V1 / DP are calculated with 95% expected takeoff thrust/power. That will be last check of: 1: engine have expected power. 2: weight is calculated properly. 3: density altitude is calculated properly. 4: there is no extra/unexpected drag.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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

[@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 🙌

[@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!!

[@dandy_clancy]

Loved this breakdown, thanks Trent!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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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[@grantlarmstrong]

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

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@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!

[@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! 🙌

[@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]

🙌🙌

[@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! 🙌

[@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!

[@pirep777]

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

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks!!

[@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!

[@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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[@MyNameJeff-ck4sb]

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

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Welcome aboard!

[@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! 🙌

[@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 🙌

[@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!!

[@Jen-e-x4u]

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

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!!

[@ThePeterlydon]

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

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I appreciate that!

[@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!!

[@TheXak662]

My CFI was working on getting me to solo for my PPL, but he ran off to classes for his airline job or something 😅 my girlfriend is working on her commercial at the same time so we're splitting use of her Cessna150. She found a couple more CFIs that could fill the gap for both of us, and i hope we mesh well. I've only got around 14 hours flying time (including around 3-4 hours of flying time from 2023 that's basically rusted time), but my instructor had previously said that he thought I for sure had around 40 hours of experience in what little time I've already flown.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Sorry to hear that you lost your CFI, but that is a pretty regular occurrence in this day and age. Best of luck on your flight training going forward! Thanks very much for watching one of the videos.

[@TheXak662]

@trent_dyrsmid this is actually the third video I watched 👀 I've got another one queued up for morning! I've got a bit of a headache from smacking my head into the wing strut earlier today so getting to bed early and hoping I'll have an equally early start tomorrow

[@trent_dyrsmid]

🙌

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@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

[@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!

[@andrewteal3016]

My largest concern is I'm blue/green and red/orange color deficient. No interest in commercial pilot life but a ppl and having fun would interest me. I think tho - I want to be Instrument Rated - just as a back up/proficiency etc.

[@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!!

[@themrgrant777]

I got my A&P last year, but a year working with aircraft more up close I’m starting to feel like becoming a pilot I am 31 in a couple weeks and feel like quitting my engineering path for flighting I want to see the skies for my self and get pay for it.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Go. For. It.

[@backcountyrpilot]

Verify that the instructor you choose will hold you to a syllabus. He should brief you on expectations and what to study days before the flight, then check off adequate and inadequate performance during the flight, then debrief after the flight. This will cut your training time in half.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

My syllabuses are publicly available on my website.

[@HDTVInReview]

I heard it was hard to get a private pilot license if a person had diabetes. I have type 2 diabetes and would like to see a video where you interview a medical Dr. who talks about this area and see what they are looking at when approving or disapproving a person for a private pilot license.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You could get the answer faster just by calling a local AME. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@Saml01]

Part 141 takes less time than part 61. Since its an approved curriculum thats also inspected by the FAA and the instructors are also approved by the FAA. Therefore those programs allow pilots to have lower minimums to achieve ratings. They also let you get financial aid or a GI bill to pay for training neither is an option with Part 61. The downside of the part 141 is that if you cannot keep up with the rigor then they will take just as much time as a part 61 and the school might bump you from that program.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@HugoSanchez-qq2oh]

Epic video! Thanks for sharing.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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! 🙌

[@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!

[@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!

[@Clacker672]

Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 I have recently begun my aviation journey starting with the manual (From The Ground Up) I plan to take the approach of acquiring a sufficient budget first and timing my entry into ground school with the nicer months given Canada’s short window of decent weather 😅 Anyways I just wanted to give my thanks as a lot of your video resonated with me and was formatted in a way that that cleared up a lot of the concerns I have as a complete beginner in the field.🙏

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I’m so happy to hear that. My video was helpful to you! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@kristhianandrey9238]

blackhawk crewchief here, im about to finish my army contract after flying as crew 6 years, our exam is the QRS medical exam wondering if is the same as Class 1 exam.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

IDK.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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/

[@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! 🙌

[@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!!