student pilot

  1. P

    How to acquire a Medical Certification and Student Pilot's License with a DUI.

    Hello everyone! This post is for a friend whose goal is to be a fixed wing ATP pilot. He has one DUI on his record. It is less than 5 years ago with a BAC of less than 0.15. Does he have to jump through all the hoops? Does he need a psych eval? Does he have to be abstinent from alcohol for 90...
  2. J

    Bad Day as a Student Pilot

    I never really post anything but I needed to get this out. I am 25 hours into my PPL training and had my second bad day. Unfortunately, my second bad day was during my Stage 1 check and I was flying with a different instructor for the first time. I've been trying to schedule my Stage 1...
  3. J.G.

    How not to **** off your CFI

    As a CFI what are the things your students can do to make you not want to work with them? My schedule changed and I've already ****ed off one, and might be on my way to inadvertently annoying another. All relating to work and schedule alignment. If you're a student please share, if you're a...
  4. T

    What would you do? Part 61 or 141

    Instrument Training: A. Would you fly Part 141-35 dual (21/14) hours for $10,000 at a towered airport? B. would you fly Part 61- 25 dual hours and 20 hours xc safety pilot $10,000 at a non-towered airport? I’m torn between experience at a towered airport or the higher amount of hours for...
  5. T

    Bose QC45 & UFlyMike vs Crystal Mic Pro Lightning

    Hello! New student pilot here and I have pair of BOSE QC45 headphones I would like use with a Mic setup for flying until I get my hands on a pair of A20's. I searched around the forums and I didn't run across anything that seemed up to date. I am looking between these two addon's and am...
  6. AirplanepilotJJ

    I passed my PPL knowledge test, what should I focus on next?

    Today I passed my private pilot knowledge test with a score of 90%. I've used Gleim's online test prep, I've gotten that subscription trough my flight school. In the weeks after I've gained access to Gleim's test prep, I've been studying a few times a week. For the last two weeks, I've been...
  7. B

    Puerto Rico options for sightseeing flight?

    Hello Anyone from PR or know of a decent place to fly with an instructor for an intro/ sightseeing flight? I am a student pilot and headed there in a couple weeks for TG family vacation and thought it might be fun to check it out. I believe we will be in the Rincon area and i know there is an...
  8. R

    What path should I take to get to the majors

    Hello My name is Ryan I'm a Junior in high school about to turn 17 I want to make it to the majors but I am trying to decide the best path for me currently I found a flight school that would do my PPL part 61 at 11 grand full costs but I feel like this will add up quickly with all the upcoming...
  9. JustInTime

    New Member

    Hello - I am a new member and thought I would just jump in and say Hi. I am a student at the moment on the sport pilot track, I am training at 10C, at least for now. My wife and I just bought a house in Arizona so I will be moving to either AVQ or RYN, depending on the school. One other...
  10. Z

    ADHD and Basic Med

    So I am a prospective student pilot. I recently graduated college and with my new found time and resources I finally have the opportunity to start working on my PPL. I recently discovered however that my ADHD diagnosis would be a major hinderance. During college I sought a diagnosis for ADHD...
  11. MobileandMonitoring

    New Private Pilot Training in Alaska

    Hello, Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a fresh new private pilot as of last week. Just had my first instrument lesson today and hope to become a commercial pilot in the near future. I'm training out of Palmer Alaska (PAAQ) and I'm in love with the aviation community up here. I recently...
  12. easik

    The Use Of Checklist - Good or bad?

    Ever since I was a student, it's been drilled in me to use a checklist. But recently I was flying with a more experienced test pilot, and he tells me that paper checklist can do more harm than good because you're not thinking when you're using it. You simply become a robot and just go through a...
  13. L

    How to ease nerves flying solo? (Commercial student)

    I’m a commercial student with about 180 hrs TT. I’m working towards my 250 for commercial. I jumped right into instrument after private and now I’m jumping straight into commercial. I know I’m a good pilot, the CFIs tell me that, but I can’t help but constantly doubt myself or come up with...
  14. 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 :)
  15. AdventurerDNA

    Hello! New pilot in training, and new to POA.

    Good evening and Happy New Year. I just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. My name is Jayson (Pittsburgh native but currently living in Colorado) and I am brand new to the world of aviation. I have decided to take a step into the unknown and pursue the path of obtaining my PPL. I...
  16. John Richardson

    Can a student pilot move an aircraft on the ramp?

    I tried to answer my own questions from the FARs, but can't find anything conclusive. Can the owner of an aircraft--who holds a student pilot certificate--move said aircraft on the ramp for reasons that don't involve flying? For example: My plane needs fueling before my CFI arrives for a...
  17. Naithan Scott

    Mooney M20, Piper Arrow, Beech Banonza or Sierra....complex decisions

    Hello everyone! I hope everyone is looking forward to the day full of festivities with friends, family and guests this Independence day. As I get closer to my private pilot check ride, I have begun to look into complex aircraft training *For personal experience before advanced endorsements*. To...
  18. airfieldeats

    How would you answer this?

    I had a student recently ask me, "If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself before starting flight school?" I never thought about it until I had been asked. While there are several things I would advise, I would certainly have recommended that I finish ground training...
  19. F

    For Sale CFI! The Book

    I just released my second book, "CFI! The Book," a comical take on what its like to be a flight instructor. If you like aviation and you like to laugh, pick up a copy on Amazon. An underpaid, overworked Certified Flight Instructor cheats death while attempting to teach a cast of incompetent...
  20. P

    Brand New PPL. How to challenge myself but stay safe.

    For all my flight training all I was focused on was passing the checkride. Well I did that last week, and honestly, I don't know what to do next. I feel a bit intimidated now that no one is looking over my shoulder on every flight. For now, my best idea is to go over a couple of local sight...
Back
Top