I have a question about becoming a private pilot.?

Question

How old must you be to become a pilot?

Do you know of any good websites selling planes?

Where can you receive training to fly in New York?

What are some pros and cons of becoming a pilot?

Any answered questions would be appreciated.

Answer 1

The requirements for a private pilot's license are only 40 hours, which include 20 hours of instruction, and 10 hours of solo flight; not the 70+ hours a previous poster would have you believe, though the average is around 65. If you can train 3 hours per week, though, you will knock it out in the minimum or close to it. You have to be 17, but you can begin instruction anytime.

I would recommend against learning to fly at Teterboro. Being an experienced pilot, I still find it challenging to fly into and manage the airspace in the NYC area. In fact, when we go, we always bring TWO pilots. I would recommend finding somewhere upstate. Even if you have to drive an hour or two, it would get you at least a little bit away from the extremely congested Newark, JFK, Laguardia traffic.

I would check out www.aopa.org, (airplane owners and pilots assn.) which is a very comprehensive web site.

EDIT - Also, you may want to look into a Sport Certificate, which is a brand new rating. There are fewer requirements, but there are more restrictions on what you can fly, and when (daylight, good weather only, I think). But that's still flying!

Answer 2

To become a pilot, you willl need the followings:

First get a Student Pilot Licence:
Flying Hours Required: 30 Hrs
Expenses: US $90-110 per hour (Total: Approx.US$ 3500+)

Then Proceed to Private Pilot Licence:
Flying Hours Required: 65 Hrs (30+35)
Expenses: US $90-110 per hour (Total: Approx.US$ 9500+)

Then you apply for Commercial Pilot Licence:
Flying Hours Required: 250 Hrs (30+35+185)
Expenses: US $90-110 per hour (Total: Approx.US$ 30000+)
During the last 25 hours you have to get MULTI-ENGINE RATING (which adds approx. US$6000)

TOTAL FUNDS REQUIRED: 36000+other expenses like books, exams, travel etc.

Better you contact the following site for more help in the US.

You have to pass the following exams:
1. Navigation
2. Airframe
3. Meterology
4. Aerodynamics

You don't have to be Archmedies, but you should know Trignometry and Physics.

Above all, you should be medically fit every second year during the exam and every year (after crossing 40 years of age).

Answer 3

Pro and cons of becoming pilot. Pro-- u get to push power lever forward every time u take off and u get a better view than everyone else. Con--very expensive and requires a lot of practice to get good at, if you don't practice and get good, the discipline is very unforgiving of mistakes (you might get killed)

Answer 4

-How old? 16 to take a solo flight, 17 to get private pilot.
-Websites? Myplane.com
-Flight training in NY? Teterboro is your best bet.
-As in "career pilot"? Cons: really stiff competition. Pros: everything else

Answer 5

17 to get the private, try looking up trade-a-plane thru google. Pros- get to travel, Cons- Away from home and not being able to see your kids grow up.

Answer 6

17 to be a pilot... I dont know about NY area... It is somewhat expensive to be a pilot, especially if you want to buy your own plane... it is worth it though...