31/01/2014
*HOW TO BECOME A PILOT*
Many people make the mistake of jumping into flight training without realizing the implications of the cost and time requirements involved. Take this advice from a flight instructor and commercial pilot to make your transition into the wonderful world of flying the joyful adventure it should be. The best way to get exposed to the world of general aviation at minimal cost is an introductory flight.For many flying is a lifetime adventure. It's a multi-dimensional activity that you can enjoy on as many levels as suits your fancy from sightseeing to aircraft appreciation to aerobatics to travel to technical flying to history to earning a living and on and on. Along the way, you meet some great people and learn a bit about yourself along the way. And best of all, you can do it!
Here is the basic scoop on becoming a pilot:
ELIGIBILITY :
1) Must be at least 17 years of age.
2) Be able to read, speak write and understand English language.
3) Hold at least current 2nd Class Medical Certificate.
4) With Good Moral Character.
5) Capable enough to bear all expenses
Medical to become a pilot:
You don't have to be in great shape or have superior hand-eye coordination. For private pilot privileges, you will have to, at some point, pass a medical exam according to respective country medical requirements. But for most this is little problem if you don't have a known heart condition and your vision is reasonably good or can be corrected (with glasses or contacts) to be good (not necessarily perfect).
Height:
require minimum 1.6m tall ( 5 feet 2 inches ).
Eyesight:
To enter flight training, a candidate must pass a Flight Class I Flying Physical. To become a pilot, that means the candidates vision can be no worse than 20/70 (correctable with glasses to 20/20) in each eye. To enter Navigator Training, the candidate can have vision no worse than 20/200 in each eye (also must be correctable to 20/20).
After flight school, the standards relax a little. Pilots and Navigators who have already graduated flight training, can remain fliers as long as their vision doesn't deteriorate beyond 20/400 in each eye (correctable to 20/20).
Normal depth perception and color vision is required. Applicants who have had LASIK eye surgery are no longer automatically disqualified from flight training. See related article
I want to fly airplanes. What do I need to do?
To operate an aircraft you must be licensed by the Aviation authority, there are several levels of pilot's license;
The most basic is the Private Pilot license. This license permits the holder to pilot an aircraft, and to carry passengers. A Private Pilot may not be paid to fly an aircraft (to ferry an aircraft from one location to another, for example), nor carry passengers or cargo for hire or compensation. However, you may share certain expenses with your passengers (with some restrictions).The necessary steps to earn this license are:• Pass a basic medical examination.• Receive the required amount of instruction (40 to 50hrs) from a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI).• Pass a written examination (50 multiple-choice questions).• Pass a "checkride" (aircraft equivalent of a driving test) given by an approved examiner).For Commercial Pilot License the required amount of instructional hours is 150 to 200.
How much does it cost?
Many factors will affect the final cost, including the location of where you train (rural vs. urban), the type of training aircraft, your learning pace and style, even things like weather. If I had to pick a number, I would say budget at least $8,000, or even $10,000 if you plan to fly in an urban area. This amount includes aircraft rental, flight instruction, books, charts, examiner fees, etc. You don't need to pay this money all at once. Most flight schools operate on a pay-as-you-go basis, so the cost will be spread out over the time you are working on your license.
For Commercial Pilot License it would cost you $40,000 to $50,000 (Package : With Housing, Food, Exam etc.)
How long will it take?
To receive a Private Pilot license, the aviation authority requires student pilots have a minimum of 40 to 50 hours of flight time, of which 20 must be dual (flying with an instructor). However, these are MINIMUMS. About half of your flight time will be with an instructor, and the rest "solo." For every flight hour, expect an additional 2-3 hours of reading, flight planning, and ground review with your instructor.To maintain a good rate of progress, plan for two to three sessions per week, of two to three hours per session. Plan to schedule a few more sessions than you need, since some will be cancelled because of weather, aircraft maintenance, illness, etc. At this rate, you should be able to earn your license in two to three months.The duration of Commercial Pilot License is approximately 6 to 8 months.
How do I choose a flight school?
Here are some factors to consider when selecting a flight school:
Location Insurance coverage
Scheduling Instructors
Aircraft maintenance
Rental rates and other expenses
I can't afford flight training right now. What can I do to work toward my license?
There are many things you can do before beginning flight training:
Ground school: most flight schools and community colleges offer inexpensive classes that teach you all of the "book work" you will need for your license. Many classes will finish by allowing you to take the actual FAA written examination. A passing score is good for up to two years.Simulators and ground trainers Flight simulators on personal computers can be used to practice radio navigation and flight planning. Ground trainers (the disembodied airplane cockpits seen at many flight schools) can help you work on procedures and using checklists. Rides with other pilots: Riding along in an airplane is not only a lot of fun, but will help you become familiar with the appearance of your airport and local area from the air, and help you develop pilotage skills (navigation by reference to the ground) This will be of great benefit for when you strike out on your solo cross-country flights.
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