Im actually considering to be an aircraft pilot. But the problem is, I dont anything about being an aircraft pilot. Do you guys have any info on how to me an aircraft pilot? What kind of college will I take? What course? Do I need military training? I need a lot of info you guys. hehe..
2007-02-28 00:55:16 · 7 answers · asked by Ricoroo 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
If you want to be an airline pilot you will need to attend college, most of the majors require you to have a four year degree. One option is that you may want to attend a college or university that has aviation as a major. Some of the more prominent schools are Embry-Riddle and University of North Dakota, but do some research as there are other smaller schools like Daniel Webster that are out there and have great aviation programs. This will allow you to get your degree and your rating at the same time as a part of your education. The second option is that you go to college on your own and major in something different then aviation and get your ratings at a local flight school at your own pace.
Both options are good, you really need to decided what is best for you. You can also check out my yahoo 360 blog as I have been writing about getting a private pilot rating.
Good luck and if you do decide to be a pilot, you have chosen a very exciting and fulfilling career!!!
2007-02-28 01:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What you should do, is go down to your local airport and look for a flight school or an instructor with their own plane. You need to find an AME (Airman Medical Examiner) and get your student pilot/medical certificate. (You will need this before you solo). The school or instructor will explain the various steps required but basically you need a minimum of 40 hours logged flight time, 20 of which are dual (with an instructor), 10 solo, and 10 dual or solo. Along with this you will complete the other requirements needed, but your school/instructor will tell you about those. They are standard and go here if you really want to know now (www.faa.org). If you want to work for a major airline, 4 year degrees are preferred, not required, but they might as well be. I suggest getting a degree in something non-aviation. If you can't be a pilot anymore (heart-attack, vision loss), having a degree in something like "professional pilot" won't help much anywhere else. Good luck!
2007-02-28 08:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by jeeprunner12 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only time you need military training is if you are considering to be a military pilot. If not there are a million colleges to look into being a pilot. Or you can just go down to a small airport (with cessnas and planes like that) and see if you can find a pilot school there.
2007-02-28 14:35:17 · answer #3 · answered by jake boothby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For starters, is there a SMALL airport (not a big metropolitan one like Chicago OHare) nearby? Go over there and tell them you're interested in taking flying lessions for your "Private License" They will give you the requirements for the first license you need. While you're there you could tell them of your ambition of becoming an airline pilot and the requirements for that.
Also check out this website--they have mentoring programs for pilots
Good Luck
2007-02-28 01:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by Hayseedless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one will just let you use their plane to learn. So heres what you need to do. Save a bunch of money and just go buy a new plane. Hop in and check in the glovebox. You'll find the owners manual in there. Sit in your new plane and study up a bit. Then take it for a spin. Just go around the block a number of times until you feel comfortable with it. Then take longer trips. Go places you've gone before in cars and know the route pretty well, then follow the roads to get there. Make sure you know there is an airport where you're going, then get there and fly to the airport. If you get lost, just set it down on any convenient airport you spot and ask where the hell you are and how the hell do you get to where you want to go. They'll understand when they spot the new plane. After awhile you can buy an atlas and fly to places you've never been. Just look on the map for the small "airplane" symbol so you'll know about where the airport will be. For the larger airports you'll have to be in contact with ATC (airport traffic control). You'll need to turn on the radio to contact them. You'll also need to know your N-number or "tail number" so they know just who in the hell you are. Lets say your number is 12345. Before you land, turn the radio on and state "ATC, 12345 is landing at your FINE airport, please clear ALL runways!" When you're ready to leave, again call them and say "ATC, 12345 is ready to take off, please clear ALL runways!!" You'll know you need to do this by looking at the atlas, if the airplane symbol is a GREAT BIG airplane, you need to call ATC, if it's a small airplane, just go and do what you want, you should be OK if you have a current atlas. Make sure you always have a good amount of fuel, and use the head before you take off.
2007-02-28 10:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by baron_von_party 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Middle Tennessee State University has a very good Aerospace program. If I were you, I would check that out for your college education.
2007-02-28 01:03:01 · answer #6 · answered by Tibiman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow. bunch of long answers...
very simple. Go to www.AOPA.org and find a local flight school to take an intro flight. I think you can do your first flight for $59.00.
This will give you an idea of what it is like and the school will be able to tell you all the requirements and costs.
good luck
2007-03-02 05:46:00 · answer #7 · answered by Super 21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋