PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE 2024 | Start to Finish | Full Process Explained
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Do you want to learn to fly and pursue your aviation dream? Using my knowledge and experience as a professional corporate pilot and drawing from my experience as I went through training, I hope to answer one of the questions I get asked the most by those who aspire to become an airline pilot, corporate pilot, private pilot, bush pilot, etc... or showcase a passionate interest in aviation! "How do I get my pilot's license?"
Hopefully this video will give a clearer explanation of the process and what it is like to go through the training. The Private Pilots License is the first license that any pilot must attain, and in my opinion, it is one of the most gratifying because of the excitement of learning things you have likely never done before! After completing the PPL, you can continue to get the Commercial Pilot License, Multi Engine Rating, IFR Instrument Rating, and the Airline Transport License. This video will explain in detail what you need to know before starting flight school or flight training. Topics such as ground school, the introductory flight, your first solo, night flying, cross country flying, flight hours and time required, as well as tips on what you can expect during your training.
Keep in mind that, there are some materials required for your Pilot License. Aviation headset (such as Bose, Lightspeed, or David Clarke), flight maps, aviation calculator, and ground school course materials. Most pilots that I know, train in the Cessna 172, the most common flight training aircraft and this may be the same airplane that YOU train in. So it may be a good idea to get familiar with that type of aircraft by doing some research before hand. I made a different video demonstrating flying circuits in the Cessna 172 found on my channel page. :)
In all, if the pilot life is a dream of yours, this is the very first step. Becoming a pilot starts here, and will be a huge milestone in your training. From takeoff to landing practice, to stalls, steep turns, emergency procedures and of course... your FIRST SOLO! This is a journey that I am sure you will NEVER forget!
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Please note that I didn't discuss the costs of attaining your license because they can vary drastically depending on where you take your training. I will likely put together another video discussing the costs of flight training later on.
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Never forgot my first solo. Took off with my CFI,, did two T&G's and he told me to pull over to refueling. He jumped out of the plane and said "OK, you're on your own and make me proud because the whole tower has to buy me dinner and drinks if you don't crash and burn". Talk about added pressure!.. True story! Anyway, I completed and passed my training with 49 hours. Today I am IFR and multi engine certified and loving every minute of it.
Fantastic to hear that! Yeah it is quite an experience. My first solo was nearly 16 years ago now which is crazy to think about! :) pretty much the same thing :) where do you fly out of?
@@Backnine907 :)
haha I just read this comment again and it made my day haha
Nice story
I really want to learn to be a pilot. I have jumped out of planes for years so I want to learn the other side 😂. I won’t lie. I’m scared mainly bc I don’t know squat about flying. One day I will though
My first time landing solo, is still the best I ever made. It was right on the numbers, it was so perfect I had no sensation of touching down, and I was hypersensitive. I waited for a couple of heartbeats, too make sure I was down. 152 Cessna, night at John Wayne airport Newport Beach, California. I’ve owned a 182 for 10 years
That’s awesome! Sometimes in the 425 I fly, the trailing link gear is so soft and forgiving that you don’t even realize your wheels are on the ground haha. That’s awesome can’t beat a 182!
Which school did you fly at?
Getting my license was the biggest item on my bucket list 20 years ago. My solo was in 6 hrs. and I pushed forward and passed my FAA exams in a few months. Some of my best memories were from my flight school experiences, Enjoyed your video.
That’s awesome!! So glad to hear that! And thanks! :) I think my solo was around 10 or 12 haha
Looking forward to starting my PPL after graduating college in January. I have no family history in aviation but I am sooo excited to learn!
That’s awesome!! If you want, connect with me on my social media and I can help you with any advice you may need!
hey how's it going? Did you start?
Wait, you need college to get a private pilot license?
@@QamarAlDinDibiaizah i dont think so
@@EvanLuft how can I connect with you on your social media.
I love to be a Pilot and I'm confused about some few things. Please, can you put me through?
In 1976 I took my first 1 hr lesson in a Cessna 172. 3 days (6 flight hour) later, I soloed. I did 1 cross-country with the instructor then did my first solo cross-country - Same day.
31 days from my first lesson, I had my single engine land license.
I am 16 and I had my first introductory/demo flight for the first time yesterday. It was awesome and I am thinking of continuing. I was in control for a lot of the flight and the instructor said Inwas doing really well. It was so nice
That is awesome to hear! Makes me happy because it reminds me of when I was 16 and learning to fly as well! Such an inspiring time in my life… all the focus, learning, fear, and just joyous moments that I remember. Exploring the world of aviation through the eyes of a student! Keep me posted on your training!
I just had my introductory flight today and I can’t stop thinking. I only got two pics because he had me flying most of the time
@@ethanbenner6995 how much do lessons cost?
@@CompaCookies in my area, at about 50 an hour for ground school, and upwards of 170 for flight. This is in usd.
Can you do this with out being in flight school yet
Just did my discovery flight! Holy crap, I’m hooked!
Great video! Got my radio license, medical, and scored 100% on my PSTAR and soloed at the age of 17. And finally passed my flight test on the day I was about to leave and fly back home to Ukraine since the last few days had bad weather. One thing I can tell you, with all that stress and pressure put on you, once you pass it, it all goes away instantly, and it’s the best feeling you get for all hard work and dedication. And I’m happy to say I’m now a Private Pilot at 18.
congrats! Im 14 and want to start my flying journey asap when can i start and how?
Great job! Sounds a lot like my story from the beginning. Although… when I was 14, I was told by an instructor that “flying isn’t for you, you are too young and your just not soaking up any of the knowledge”…. 16 years later haha! :) :)
No age restriction on how early I don’t think but to hold the private license you must be 17! My intro flight was at 14.
@@EvanLuftWow thats so inspiring. What did you do from the age of 14 up until now. Congrats too btw.
@@bigmoo_. thanks a lot! building hours, learning more about flying, and other life stuff! fishing, traveling! :) Thankfully flying has allowed me to do all of those things! :)
im 15 and really looking forward to one day fly the airlines, thank you for this video
Hey! I am really glad to hear! Keep me posted on your flying progress and if you have any questions Id gladly help! You can message me on my instagram as well as it is easy to message there. :) Happy flying!!
@@EvanLuft Okay thank you so much! I really do appreciate you
@@denisIoI if you have any questions, you can message me on my instaa provided in the description :) Would love to hear more about what inspired you! I was the same age when I started flying!!
@@EvanLuft im 14 and want to pursue a piloting career when do I start (is there an age limit?) and also what should I be looking for in a flight school? I want to start my flying journey as soon as possible
@@bigmoo_. there is no true age limit to when you start training, but most schools would want you to be about 13 id say. In terms of a flight school look for professionality and flexibility. Also if they talk about the financial aspect very clearly then thats a good sign. Also its helpful when they introduce their instructors on their websites because its very important that you are comfortable with the personality of your instructor.
I will never forget my 1st solo in a Cessna 172SP. It was a clear day, no wind at all and beautiful. No glass cockpit, old school analog dials, no GPS and no A/C. It was hot as hell in the aircraft that day. I took of 3 times and landed 3 fine (obviously all in the pattern) and it was great! It’s been over 15 years since my last flight.
This brought back memories of my first solo about 16 years ago too!, I can smell the inside of that plane, the bit of avgas and oil, and old interior mustiness. I miss those days when it was you and a pair of wings and some little round dials haha. Recently learned to paraglide…. That’s about as raw as it gets for flying! :)
@@EvanLuft I never completed training. I have maybe 45 total hours. The only reason why I began flying was I had a fear of flying in commercial aircraft. A friend of mine has his private pilot license and he bought me a 30 minute introduction to flying gift card. So I climbed inside a brand new 172SP a few days later that had A/C and full Garmin glass cockpit. What I will never forget is once we were level at 1,000 ft he let me take the yoke and fly. It was at that moment I wanted to sign up.
I had to stop training because my wife said it was costing to much money. Oh well. I do miss it.
This was super informative. Thank you! 🙏🏼
I also see other comments here about the first solo being the best landing and I agree! My first time landing solo was the best landing I have EVER made to this date. I wonder if the added pressure forces us to be more focused.... Great video!
I have been watching and learning from your videos for the past week and I just want to let you that you are making it easy for me to begin my PPL training in a week. Thank you so much for transmitting such an easy and positive vibe throught this platform.
Thanks John! I’m glad it’s been helpful! All good vibes for flying! :) if you have any questions too, don’t hesitate to reach out to me on social media! :) The PPL has the most rewarding moments, like your first solo! :)
Man, that was awesome explanation of obtaining a private pilot license. Thank you brother.
I am glad it helped!! :) Thanks!
I recently became interested in doing a demo flight and possibly looking into getting my private pilot's license. I enjoyed watching your very informative video!
Thanks for the great video! I'm about to start a flight school program and hope to be a commercial pilot within the next few years!
Evan, great video, I’m 12 hrs into my PPL training and fully understanding what all is required in obtaining my license is truly helpful. Thank you!!
Hey! I’m really glad to hear that! Honestly, I think of when I was doing my flight training almost 15 years ago and it honestly makes me miss it so much. I wish I could go back sometimes to being a student, the journey to becoming a pilot is one that I will always remember.
Great video, very informative. Thanks. Its been a life long dream to get a license. Been watching the blue angels and the thunderbirds since i was 2. Never got that dream to happen. Maybe i can still enjoy flying with my friends
Hey thanks a lot! Though it’s never too late to get your private pilots license! Known lots who have done that at all stages of life!
That was super thorough, thanks!
Looking forward to starting my training next year!
Just did my 3rd hour, loved every single minute of it! Looking forward to what the future brings…
Good for you! I can actually look back at my logbook and remember my third hour of flying.... 16 years later which is a fond memory! Keep up the flying and stay safe!! :) :)
I did the ground school, Cat3 medical, and altitude (+ rapid decompression) training for my job (propulsion system engineer) for a flight test campaign (B747 SP). I’m this close to going for PPL, thank you for this info!
That’s some pretty cool experience! I’d love to see some of those engines and make a video of how they work, see them run up close. So cool! And yes I’m glad it helped!!
That is impressive!
I just signed up for my ppl training today in a piper warrior! A little nervous but I'll get over it
For a long time I've tried to find more information on how to obtain my ppl. This is by far the best video I've found yet and I'll be recommending it to anyone with the same interest
Hi Evan. In relation to the chat about PPL training attached to another of your videos, I noted particularly your comments about how long it took to learn to land. Well, I wish I had done it that quickly! I found that I was so 'frozen' in the final stage of approach and flair that I really had no idea where I was relative to the ground. I couldn't take my eyes from forward to allowing even peripheral vision of the ground out the left corner window. Plus, lack of control over airspeed also meant unpredictable amounts of C152 float, leading to countless massive balloons.....
Then in February and March 2020 our grass field became waterlogged with repeated heavy rainfall and instead of attempting to land I was practising approaches and coming closer and closer to the ground, with go-arounds that were nearly touch and go. Slowly I was getting more in control of airspeed and relaxed enough to snatch a glance out the side to see where we were. I'm still not hearing the stall warning sometimes, which says I'm still too tense and blocking the sound input. Being something of a control freak I'm looking forward to being totally in command of myself as well as the aircraft and able to enjoy maximising the quality of the manoeuvre. My tutor must have the patience of a saint.
Maybe if I was younger I'd find it easier but at 71 it's difficult to change. . . .
Well put it this way... I hope I can still be flying at 71 so good for you! :) The landing flare is something that I always need to get used to every time I switch aircraft. A lot of the time it is just the perspective out of the window. I know that when I go from flying the turboprop to a small cessna... losing the two engines from my peripheral is enough to throw me off. But that is the nice thing about those 172's is that you have bang them down pretty good and not feel bad about it... so don't be nervous and psych yourself out! :) :)
About to start on my PPL training this week, really enjoyed the video. Breaking the process down definitely helps make it all seem more approachable.
Great to hear! I’m glad the video helped :)
Hey how’s it going?
I’m starting this Sunday I’m so excited
Awesome tony!!!
I’ve been doing research to start my journey. I’m so excited! Thank you for sharing your experience
That’s great!! If you want, send me a message on Insta, @evan_lufty and if you have any questions at all I can defs help!!
I just went on my very first ride in a 172SP. The first time I can remember I've been on a plane. Always loved aviation, want to get my PPL someday... got to take controls for a bit of the plane, too. Still a few years before I can start my training.
That is fantastic! Sounds just like how I started! :)
@@EvanLuft Cool!
I’m 18 and thanks to this video I’m really exited to pursue a pilot career !!
I’m excited for you!! If you want to keep in touch with training and pilot advice you can add me on instaaa!
Thanks for this video. I'm in my 40s and have decided to pursue my PPL over the next 6 months. This was very helpful.
This is spot on with how training goes and is a great video of the details. I assumed my CFI had just winged the training and picked and chose what he wanted to do at what times however after seeing this I guess it is based off of a certain order of curriculum. What he did do different was have me attempt landings at two hours. This is only because I had several thousand hours of sim time over 20 years and had a somewhat detailed knowledge of aviation, reading charts, navigating and reading supplemental and sectional charts as I told him this beforehand. He gave me a mock FAA test the first day just to gauge my knowledge and I made a 60 on it so I had a decent baseline. I was beginning to get half my landings down at about seven hours and had landings down completely with few mistakes in about 8 1/2 hours. That’s the only thing different with me. We tackled straight and level flight with ascent and descent first and then landings and carried on in order from there.
Thank you this is so helpful!! I am from Australia and I am planning to get my private pilot licence done in the State after I finish uni for one of my bucket list.
I am glad to hear and thanks a lot! It makes me very happy to know that this was helpful in inspiring the next pilot! :) keep me posted!
I work at a FBO and it’s my first job, and I love it, I’ve gotten 6 offers to go flying with people one of which was my boss who offered to take me up sometime during my interview, so far 2 of the 6 people have taken me up, one of those who have offered is a CFI, and another has the 22nd SR22, I took a introductory flight that my grandparents had arranged with a retired American pilot who has a 152 Aerobat, so when I went to visit them in September 2019 I got that flight as a surprise for free my grandparents neighborhood has two airfields one is 3,600ft long x50ft wide and the second is about 3,000ft long x 50ft wide. I’ve been fortunate enough to get a 40 min ride in the 44’ Canadian Fairchild that stays at the FBO, and a Ride around the pattern in the 2013 Piper Malibu Matrix. I’m definitely fortunate to be working where I am as my first job.
That is an interesting story! I tell a lot of new pilots… the best way to get your name out there is by hanging around the airport and networking with others. Sending out resumes is one thing but just talking to people and getting actively involved in the aviation community has proven more beneficial for me :) good information!
@@EvanLuft
I would love to see a video on how to get involved with the aviation community before being able to begin flight training. I am at the age where I can get a job, but not old enough to begin flight training. I’m not sure where to start and it would be great if you made a video detailing how to get involved at FBO’s and how to make connections with other like-minded people that can help me on my journey. Thanks. Love the videos.
Nice. Love your video! I am thinking about getting my Private Pilot License
Thank you for this, very thorough!
Thanks for posting this, I’ve been into aviation for long time but never thought I could be a pilot especially with my fear of turbulence. But just recently I decided to give it a try and got my medical all done and have done my first 3 flight lessons and I have to admit it is such an amazing feeling
I can’t wait to get to my checkride and one day fly for the airlines or military. Anyways thanks for your video! Has me even more excited than I was lol
Thats great to hear!! And I have to admit... I LOVE turbulence. A calm no wind day doesnt interest me as much as a weather day of flying. I think it is just the challenge and the fact that I like a little bit of movement in the airplane to keep me awake :p But I do like turbulence a bit. maybe it will grow on you as you continue your training! :) Military would be so cool. Sadly I have to get my eyes corrected to have any chance of flying an F18 haha
I can’t recommend flying for the military enough. On your FIRST SOLO you’ll do aerobatics to include loops, aileron rolls, barrel rolls, immelmanns split-s, Cuban-8s and cloverleafs. Military Pilot training is extremely challenging but extremely rewarding. If you see this and want more info I can give you a few tips on how to get into the military and set up to get a pilot slot, but of course you can always contact your local recruiter for info. If you haven’t been to college, ROTC is the way to go (and obviously the Air Force is the best branch 😜)
@@michaelh.9686 thanks for info! I’d definitely like any pointers you may have I’ve wanted to fly for the AF since JROTC ( I know lol it doesn’t mean much).
My only issue why I don’t think I’ll ever be able to is my left eye is only 20/30 corrected. I’m going to get a SODA for a class one medical in civilian aviation but I don’t see the AF ever letting me get by with that. Not sure if you’ve ever heard of anyone flying military with less than 20/20
@@64_Falcon Lots of people have gotten lasik eye surgery to correct their vision. If you feel like it’s your dream then keep chasing it, don’t let anyone tell you no. You are required to have vision correctable to 20/20, but there are allowances for lasik and waivers can be passed.
If you’re serious, when in doubt find a recruiter or an active duty officer and just sit down and chat. Be careful with recruiters because they will sometimes tell you what you want to hear and bend the rules a bit. If you’re still in High School, there are scholarships out there to pay for college and JROTC is great for the resume
@@michaelh.9686 I did graduate high school already but I still had it in mind, I need to talk to a recruiter again see what I can maybe if i already have a pilots license, either way as long as I can fly for some living I’ll be happy
Thank you for your advice though I really appreciate it. What did you fly in the AF if you don’t mind me asking?
After working as a pediatrician for over 24 years, I am quitting medicine and becoming an airline pilot. I have not solo'd yet, but I have 20 hours of flight training and completed my ground school. There is no feeling like when you're flying--the view, the freedom, the tranquility.
I am happy to hear that! Especially from someone with your success in the medical field. Aviation is in all of our blood... we just need to discover it :)
You deserve to be followed. From Nobekaw, Ghana 🇬🇭. I’m in the process of getting into flight school now. Thanks kindly for this video. It has given me hope to go get it done.
Well made video! I'm an ATP, and one of my good friends is interested in a career change. He says he wants to fly. It's been over 20 years since I started flight training and despite my confidence, I couldn't really come up with any good info for him other than to go to a 61 school and get a demo. I'm sending him this link. It's really explained well. Thank you for your content! ~ Josh
Man thanks a lot josh, means a lot coming from a pilot like yourself! I made another video as well on my channel explaining the costs if you want to send him that as well! :)
I'm here just absorbing information and hopefully will start my aviation journey next year. While I have no history of aviators in my family, my Dad was a Navyman aboard the USS Kittyhawk. He has always been enthralled with aviation and airplanes in general, but never learned to fly. I'm wanting to learn as much for me as I am for him.
Thanks Joshua! :) glad to hear there are others that are enthusiastic about the aviation world! :) pretty cool that your dad got to serve in such a machine!
@@EvanLuft yeah he's very prideful of it. Unfortunately they started scrapping it last year down in Houston. Btw I was mistaken about no history of aviation, my dad did get to fly an E-2C for about 45 minutes while he was serving 🤣. That was the plane he serviced while in the Navy.
Did my discovery flight as part of a college course I took as filler. I had always thought it would be cool to learn, but I never thought I'd actually get the change to fly. I had no idea it could take such little time to get my PPL, which I've wanted to finish ever since. Maybe it's time to start looking in earnest. I'm already working on my remote pilot cert, so I've got a head start on a little bit of the ground school portion.
I start flying next week!!! So excited.
Awesome Tyler!! Make sure you enjoy yourself too!!! And learn lots. I ducked the first time so even if you do too at first, it just keeps getting better! :) :)
Brilliant video message, I really appreciate all you've said. Unfortunately for me, to this moment the only obstacle that still prevents me from becoming a pilot is the prohibitive cost of the flight training. I have spent decades searching for scholarships/sponsors for and from my part of the world, without the slightest iota of success. Becoming a pilot has been my ambition since childhood (1985) and today this ambition still eludes me, only because of financial constraints and lack of the decisive kind of support.
Thanks so much! Well I got lucky with training because if I had done it today it would have cost a lot more than when I did it. Prices have gone up a lot! Plus depending on what you want to do as a pilot, there are areas where we need more pilots and areas where pilots can’t find jobs.
@@EvanLuft Well, I would love to fly any GA aircraft like G550/G650/G700, BBJ737, ACJ320 and C280 VIP Caravans. I would also like to be a test pilot for any of my childhood aircraft designs; I'm also an artist who's into transportation design (and see them get developed perhaps as a member of a small start-up aircraft manufacturer).
Hi Evan, I have been thinking about getting my PPL for MANY years now and it has seemed kind of daunting but have watched some of your videos and it has inspired me to fully pursue this. Your videos are very informative and make me feel like I should have pursued this YEARS ago. I am in my 50's now and wish I had pursued this when I was younger but the nice thing is at least I can afford it now, I may want to own a plane. Thank You so much for your very informative and entertaining videos.
Thanks mama a lot Michael! Well it’s never too late to start! I always tell people to start with the medical because that is the first step, never know what might creep up that the doc doesn’t like. But you are in NO WAY too late to start! Trust me in that! Where are you based?
@@EvanLuft I am based out of Lakeville Minnesota. That's a great point, I will start with the medical first, because you never know. I do have my UAS Pilot license so I have some familiarity with some of the information but your videos have made the actual PPL seem reasonably attainable.
Most helpful video I've seen thank you!
I’m really glad to hear that!! :)
Can’t wait to start this.
I’m glad to hear!! If you have any questions send them to me on Insta!
I’m 16 and about 18 hours right now. I’m getting close to my first solo and it’s one of the most exciting and nerve racking things. It’s something that I can say I’m doing and completing and it feels like the best thing. Especially after the last couple of year with everything going on. Super excited
That’s great to hear! :) sounds like you were the same age as me when I soloed haha! First solo is a huge milestone so remember to have fun and soak it all in! Any questions reach out to me on my social media! :)
I’m 15 and it just crossed my mind about being a commercial airline pilot as a career. I live in Calgary and I can tell that you live around here too by the scenery in your videos and I have been researching flight licences for the last few weeks and this video really makes it so easy to follow and understand. Thanks for making it!
Hey!! Yup! I’m glad!! If you want to keep in communication with regards to flight training info, send me a message on my insta. Would be glad to help you out! I learned back in 2006 at the international airport. :)
@@EvanLuft Hey, Im also from Calgary and am interested in this. Just wanted to ask how expensive is starting this?
Thank you for the comprehensive explanation of the entire process 🙌🙏
Thank you. Great video!
Great video! I am a student out of CFC in At CYBW. Done 3 solos so well on my way. You are right about the solo, I remember every detail. That day will forever be a lifetime highlight for me. The euphoria upon shutting down and realizing “I actually did it” I will never forget. My wife was present to witness my life long dream. Now, to finish the program! Looking forward to cross country
Thats awesome!! I did my training out of the international a long time ago (17 years ago) and sometimes rent from the club. Most of the time I don't think I am checked out on a 172, but it comes back to you like riding a bike.... and it is still super nostalgia when you land a 172.... brings you right back to the days when I was learning! :)
Are you a pilot for a living? I am doing a research about people’s job background before entering the flight school. Your short information would help a lot.
@@tiktoktheseries4680 i am! part time and sometimes full time! sure id help ya out with that!
Im a retired Naval aviator, flew both props and jets from carriers. Good video though I never went the civilian route until after the Navy. Like anything in life, you fight like you train, or in this case fly. Obviously military flying is different in so many ways but the great thing is being the non stop flying. It is a perishable skill for younger aviators and if a student doesnt have the money in the civilian world, the flying stops. I think that is the downside of the civilian way. Though the military isn't for every one. I was landing on carriers with 200 flight hours, you move through the program. I would highly recommend the military way.
Very interesting take on this and I completely agree. Always wanted to go the military route up here in Canada but my corrected vision was an issue. Known some pilots who had been on an F-18 up here in just a few hundred hours! So cool!!! and.... carrier landings?? only a dream!! haha Would love to hear some of your stories.
Looking forward to start this summer. I have been watching a lot of videos, just to have an idea about what i am getting myself into so far you are one of the best.
Hey Jean! Thanks a lot! I’m glad it has helped! I will keep posting more to help! :)
Great video!
I’m 16 and next semester I’ll actually be getting my Private Pilots license.I was lucky enough to have an amazing ROTC instructor who pushed heavily to have the aviation honors program added to our school.Only 5 out of the 17 of us will be selected for the license as it’s quite expensive.
That’s awesome! Good for you!! :)
Jrotc doesn’t equal rotc
@@cassianbaker5793 ?
@@F-18Super I'm also 16. Can I ask how you funded your training? Was it all out of pocket?
@@sheen5329 We got a grant for $339k for our school so the school pays for it and it’s basically free for me.
Hello Evan, congrats on getting your PPL and thank you so much for uploading the video as it has a lot of valuable information.
Would you please give us an idea about how much did it cost you from A to Z including the extra hours and any equipments you had to purchase or rent for this purpose.
Thank you so much for the all the information.
Thanks! I actually did my license back in 2006 but have been helping others pursue their aviation passion since then! :) I will make a video with all of the cost break downs as well!! :)
@@EvanLuft that would be great, thank you!
@@DA-pn2dg i am in process of making this next vid
Awesome proper eye opener!!!
Thanks I hope it helped!
Thank you!!!
Professional as always
I tried lol
Got my PPL 30 years ago in 1991 in Rome, Georgia. The planes I flew in my training days didn't look half as flash as those in your video though 😞
I remember we used a hand held mic' which we just chucked on the floor after a radio call. Happy days! On my first solo, I completed four 'touch n goes' it was so much fun! The strange thing was though, that first solo was such an anti-climax - it seemed easier than having the instructor beside me.
Can't accurately remember the cost but was probably no more than $2000.
Haha I love these older stories! I met a lady not long ago that flew clients into her fishing camp for 60+ years…. When she died they found out she never had a pilots license! Haha
No way!! I’m from Rome and did my first solo there! I will never forget KRMG.
@@grahamcargle Yeah, I learned at a flight school called Silver Hawk Aviation, run by Brett Cookston (folded 20 odd years ago).I wonder what he's up to now?
Great clear video! Thank you
Thanks you for this. I plan on getting mine I’m only 14 right now so I plan on starting once I’m closer to 16.
I'm really looking forward to trying to get my license. I'm a type 1 diabetic so I hope the medial will allow me to fly still. Also on night flying is it not hard to see or do you rely a lot on your instruments when landing? Thanks for all the info!
Hey! A fella I know really well got diabetics approved for private licenses here in canada. I don’t know the details but it is very interesting! That’s awesome! Night flying is so much fun. Mostly visual as cities and lights are easy t see. But most f my flying now is done via instruments through weather.
Did you ever make a video about the costs of getting a PPL? I’m not so concerned about the exact numbers, but more so about what is free what is not free and how often you had to pay (e.g. per hour, per session, or pay everything in full in advance, etc). Do you pay for fuel when fly? Do you rent the airplane per hour? Do you pay per classroom session? Or is there a flat fee for everything?
I am actually making a video right now :)
I'm excited to start ! I'm doing sportys training online for the ground. I scheduled my first flight with the instructor and can't wait
I’m so glad to hear that! Remember…. have fun while you’re learning. I landed pretty hard the other day and i am about 2000 landings total now haha
I'm planning to start it in Janaury. Excited for it.
Awesome!!
Hey Evan, I've watched so many videos on the process of it all but there's so little information on the reasons and benefits of getting a PPL. Like how would I practically justify spending ~10k if I don't tend to turn it into a career? The only benefit I've heard is personal travel (maybe you can address planning a personal travel trip with your PPL in a later video). Lowkey feel like I would enjoy flying but it's just difficult to justify it. Idk maybe you can speak to some of the benefits of it better than I can. Thanks!
I will do for sure! Despite even the pandemic and pilots out of work, flight schools in my area are busier than they have ever been. Surprising! I will put together something that addresses this and much more soon! :)
In my case it's simply for the enjoyment and sense of achievement.
@@colinbartram3467 sometimes the best reason to fly... is having no reason at all. :p If its for personal enjoyment then a private license is all that is needed. Can still have the multi and IFR on a private license. :)
@@EvanLuft so the PPL will not make you any money? It’s just for pure enjoyment ? I would like to make this a career. What’s the best way ?
@@TheDroneNerd That is correct. The commercial license is what you need to set your goal as. However to get your commercial license you must first get your private license. 1. Private License 2. Night, Multi engine and IFR ratings. 3. Commercial License.
Can I able to work in Canada after my flight training if I'm an international student ?
I believe you may need some sort of visa to work but the flight school would be able to provide more information
Great video! Wanting to get started and everything seems daunting, but can't wait!
thanks! Im glad it helped. if you have any questions feel free to ask! :) It is a lot of fun :)
My dude thank you for this video. Very helpful and informative. Planning on doing an intro flight soon.
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never saw a video so detailed, thanks for the experience.. really appreciate it
Thanks a lot! I am glad it helped! :) :) cheers!
I'm just saving up right now to start my ppl and it's the most excited I've ever been to do something
Great to hear Zach! And remember, take advantage of getting to know lots of other pilots and always keep learning from others experiences :)
Excellent information!!! Thank you!
Thanks Kathie! I’m glad it helps!! :) :)
Nicely done.
Just stumbled across your channel Evan, very interesting and informative. Gotta love the scenery in your part of the world, the GAFA (my home!) has some nice spots but really doesn’t compare (mostly very flat and featureless) but makes up for that with endless sunshine! One important lesson passed on to me is that once achieved, your PPL ticket (and any other for that matter) is a license to learn and the learning never stops... look forward to more content, cheers!
Thanks a lot!! :) and yes it is beautiful around here especially now going into fall. And you are absolutely right. I’ve been a commercial pilot for 12 years now and You never stop learning things. For me now it’s paragliding haha! *cross fingers* haha
Interesting and very detailed video! Thabk you!!
Excellent presentation!
This is all I needed to actually get on board! TYVM for this info! I was going to do it last year...but decided to wait till 2022 cuz of work overload and had no open weekends. But now...I feel like I'm ready!!! :D
Fantastic! That makes me really happy to hear that! If you have any questions, even specifics about the flying itself, just reach out to me and I can try my best to pass on any advice and experience! :)
Hey YEH was one of my faves at the club. Nice to see we flew the same plane 😊. Cheers bro
I am thinking about taking course ppl next year and this video just popped up randomly cool thanks for the info
I am glad it helped! PPL is the starting point! :)
This was made In 2023, The video Is 2 years old, and My mind is Blown Right Now; Love The Videos. Thanks, From Jay
Great video! Thanks for posting, really helped with me decision to move forward with my PPL
Thanks a lot! I am glad it helped! If you’re have more questions find me on my social media
im really excited to start working on getting my PPL!
I’m really glad to hear that!! :) it’s wel worth it!!
I’m going to start flight training soon, and this video was extremely helpful. Thank you.
One of the most helpful videos out there. Thanks man!
-Jacko
Thanks so much!! I’m glad it helped!!
Great job explaining the whole process !
Thanks Peter!! :)
Very helpful video! Im going for my discovery flight next week!! I’m so excited!
Fantastic!! I still remember my discovery flight when I was 14. If you want more information or advice you are welcome to message me via Insta. Link in description!
Evan Luft I’m 17 and very excited!! Thank you so much!!
Anytime!!
Haven’t started my private pilots training yet but this video was definitely a good video to watch before hand!
Awesome I’m glad this helped Zach!
Great Video!
Thanks Chris!! :)
Excellent info. Now I know where to start. Thank you.
I’m glad it helped!
Nice video!
Thanks Evan for full info
Anytime I’m glad it helped!
Great Video, Thanks!!! Good Advice!!!
Thanks! I’m glad it helped!
Awesome informative video! As I have been delving into flight school, plane options, etc. it is nice to know what I’m up against and things like this are what makes it seem much less intimidating! Ultimately my goal is to achieve my PPL, plan on purchasing my own plane(as a hobby), and perhaps in the future of that, multi engine. Although unlikely, added peace of mind is there in case of engine failure, as well as I would like the ability to eventually fly with 4 adults(myself and 3 passengers) and it seems to be the best way to go(so far) for power and usable load! I am excited about the adventure that lays before me!
Awesome!! Thanks so much! :) yes the multi can be safer as long as you are proficient in the training and recurrent practice :)
Thank you! This video was really helpful I am interested in becoming a pilot but did not know how to start
I am really glad it helped. If you have any questions feel free to reach out Justin I am always willing to give any advice I can on the entire Pilot training process as I went through it a long time ago but a lot of it is still relevant today :-)
Thank you for such a thorough explanantion, greatly appreciated😊
anytime! I am going to be making more videos right away so stay tuned! And dont forget to subscribe! I am trying to grow my little community of aviation and outdoor enthusiasts!! :)
Thank you for the video I remember trying to get my pilots license and everything you say is right on the button
Thanks!! I’m glad to hear that from a fellow pilot
For me since im flying at a class B airport I am very anxious about the solo from all the coms to the long taxiing. This helped me a lot thanks
Hey no problem! Part of getting your private pilot license is becoming proficient with the comms. As you do it more it will become instinctual!
@@EvanLuft I fly out of CYQB so there is alot of traffic at times