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  1. J

    First of 4 Pilots indicted for lying on Medical is Sentenced.

    GREGORY JAMES CHRISMAN was sentenced 09/15/2020 to two years probation, lost his pilot certificates and it's unemployed. Chrisman previously worked as a commercial pilot, and this prosecution arises from false statements that Chrisman made on medical certifications submitted to the Federal...
  2. J

    Possible 3rd-class Medical Certificate disqualification due to old diagnosis

    Good afternoon! I'm obviously new here so I kind of wanted to introduce myself first. My name is Josh! :) I'm currently 27 and I've been interested in flying my entire life, but only recently have I been able to get to pursue it! I've flown a couple of times before on trips. Actually got to fly...
  3. M

    Project Questions

    My name is Magali I am a senior in high school, I am currently doing a project based on our pathway to interview a pilot or pilot in training to answer my questions. I need at least three people to answer. Please take a moment to answer the following questions. Thank you for your time I...
  4. Z

    Major?

    Hi, I've recently been accepted to Virginia Tech for majoring in physics. However, I'm not sure if this is a good major? I know physics is a very difficult major and I'm not sure it's the greatest degree to become a commercial pilot. I originally wanted to major in Aviation but it was too...
  5. easik

    Are You Too Old To Become A Pilot?

    I recently met a student pilot in his 50s at the Sling Pilot Academy. I did a short video interview below. At first I thought he was just there to get a private pilot license. But he says he plans to go all the way to become a commercial pilot and work for the airlines. My initial reaction was...
  6. Adan Alspektor

    Young Aviators

    Hi, I'm Adan, a student pilot. I fly at a small airport in Snohomish, WA. I'm 17 and I was wondering if there were any other young pilots on this website. If so, make yourself known! Adan :)
  7. J

    jet dream ... be honest

    Let’s dive straight into it? Why shouldn’t i buy one of these 1980 westwind jet for 240k?? Like come on i could get a type rating and fly that? What would my insurance payments be for private use with a ? And don’t laugh... one every plane post i hear people crying about maintenance? Would it...
  8. A

    ScholarShips for High School Pilot

    1. Is there in scholarships that I can apply for to pay for flight training or college itself? 2. Is there a better route for my education/flight training?
  9. J

    Have you considered how a flight school may impact a student completion of the training?

    Have you considered how a flight school may impact a student completion of the training?
  10. easik

    Pilot/Owners In the Atlanta Area

    I run an aviation YouTube channel Mojogrip and I'm looking for pilot/aircraft owners local to Atlanta to feature on the channel. Big plus if you are in a partnership with your aircraft. This is a side of ownership that I've always wanted to discuss on the channel. If you're interested, respond...
  11. R

    Can I even be a pilot?

    So in 2016 I was arrested for a felony drug charge, but the charges were eventually dropped. Next year I am able to expunge the arrest on my record, I've talked to a few people they said it's extremely unlikely that I could be an airline pilot. Someone suggested I try to apply for a first class...
  12. J

    Flight Instructor Wanted (CFI)

    Hey guys, I'm hiring an instructor around Fairfield, NJ. Let me know if any of you have a few hours available per week, and want some flight hours with competitive rate. (For piper warrior, ground and flight instructor). Please contact [email protected] for more information.
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    Advice on becoming a commercial pilot.

    Hello. I have wanted to fly my entire life, and it is something that I have wanted to do for a living for as long as I can remember. I got my private pilot certificate about 5 years ago but had to stop flying because I was not able to afford it. I am still not able to afford to fly...
  14. R

    Tales of a Rusty Pilot

    My story seems to be like a lot of folks: I got my private, flew some friends and the ex-wife around SoCal, and, with 88 hours in my book, stopped flying in 1999. It seems that time, money, and life all got in the way. I have a single entry in 2004 for 2.1 hours of dual out of CRQ. I remember...
  15. easik

    Pilots in the Atlanta Area - PDK vs. LZU

    I'm considering one of these as my home airport. PDK although closer seems a lot busier and more corporate-like with a few mom n pop businesses. Where as LZU is a bit further out, But the few times I've been there, it's been fairly quiet and I see some pilots/owners hanging around. What's been...
  16. easik

    5 Safety Rules every Pilot should have in the bag

    Here are my 5 safety tips for every Pilot or Pilot in training. I explain my points futher in the video Let me know your thoughts or experiences. 1. Be a Defensive Pilot 2. Check your Fatigue level before each flight 3. ATC is not always right 4. Don’t be a Jerk 5. Respect Mother Nature
  17. J

    Battery felonie

    I’m interested in becoming a pilot but I was convicted of battery in 2006, will that effect me from becoming a pilot?
  18. Fly in Florida

    Sharky's on the Pier and Venice Municiple

    Hi folks! Here's the latest aviation video, this time from Orlando Exec > Brooksville > Venice for dinner. It's more of a comedy video rather than a traditional flying video ... but it's all a bit of fun. Enjoy!
  19. R

    For Sale Book: How To Become An Airline Pilot - Achieve Your Dream Without Going Broke

    I am currently in San Antonio, after having flown the red-eye here this morning. I became an airline pilot at age 49, after suffering 17 years at an unrelated & unsatisfying career. I used all the lame excuses about "why" I could not become an airline pilot. I told myself I couldn't take the pay...
  20. forseth11

    Pilot POLL

    Hello everyone! This is just a general pilot poll. I'm curious to see where everyone is on licensing. In the poll above, just select the highest license/rating you hold. If you are an ATP and have your CFI, then select ATP. Hopefully this poll can give everyone a general idea of how the pilot...
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