Should I continue to try and become a professional pilot?

Yes, Yes and Yes. I understand the industry is in an upheaval right now.  Airlines are still going out of business or merging with other airlines.  Jobs are disappearing.  Pay is coming down. It is this way in every industry around the country right now, so take refuge in knowing everyone is wondering the same […]

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What’s the best way to become an airline pilot?

Most pilots start very small, become a flight instructor, gradually progress to multiengine, perhaps fly some charter and/or pipeline, and graduate to either corporate or regional airline. Some go to Central America, South America, Caribbean, or Africa to build the time. It is a tough row to hoe, and there is no guaranteed pot of […]

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Pilot Life – Stuck Away From Home

Sometimes the pilot’s life is not all fun and games.  Take today.  I had a fun call with a good friend of mine.  He’s an international pilot for a major.  As you may guess he’s stuck in Europe has been for a couple of days and not really sure when he will get back. He’s […]

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What College Courses Should You Take to Become a Professional Pilot

Degrees are available in the field of aviation sciences from associates to masters level allows individual to join this profession at any level to initiate studies to get entry in the field or to upgrade the level by earning suitable degree.  Your best bets are to get a degree in either engineering or another form […]

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Becoming a Professional Pilot with Glasses

Your vision should not stop you from becoming a professional pilot.   As long as you can see with both eyes and can correct your vision to 20/20 you will have not problems. There was a time when airlines only hired pilots with 20/20 vision but it has been shown that this was not a reasonable […]

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Becoming a Pilot with Medical Conditions

The great news is yes you can become a pilot even if you have medical conditions.  The FAA allows for many medical conditions, the only thing you need to be able to do is show your issue won’t in-danger you.  They even allow you to fly while taking anti-depressant medication or are color blind. Now […]

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It Is Not Hard To Become A Professional Pilot

Becoming a professional pilot is no harder than becoming a professional in any other industry.  Yes, you will need to work hard and starting pay is less than stellar but that is common in most professions.  Pilots love to complain about the starting pay and hours, but you never hear any of them quitting and […]

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