how much will it cost to be their if you know nothing about being a pilot? how much will it be if you know alot about it?
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In order to get a Private Pilot certificate, it will cost you between $5,000 and $9,000 depending on the rental rates in your area and how fast you progress through the curriculum. If you already have knowledge of necessary subjects, it will require less ground instruction, so you may save yourself a small amount of money as less time will need to be spent on that.\n\nFAA Private Pilot requirements must include at least 40 hours of flight time with a minimum of 10 being solo and 20 "dual" or with an instructor. (Note: most students take almost TWICE that amount of flight time to actually finish.)\n\nHere is a cost estimate at a MINIMUM based on average rates:\n\nCessna 172 aircraft:\n40hr x $85/hr= $3,400\nFlight instruction:\nInflight 25hr x $25/hr= $625\nGround 15hr x $15/hr $225*\nBooks & Supplies $100\nWritten Test Fees $75\nFlight Test Fees $300\nMedical Exam $50\nTotal $ 4,775\n\n*Not all CFIs charge a lower rate for ground instruction.\n\nIf you apply yourself and fly 3-5 times a week you will finish for the cheapest and in the least amount of time (a month or two).
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If you wanrt to now about flight training and careers in India, go to http://www.IndianPilots.com\n\n"IndianPilots.com is an Indian Aviation Portal, which was originally launched in April, 2004 for the purpose of awareness and knowledge to those who seek information about Aviation and its practices in India.\n\nIndianPilots.com is designed, maintained and moderated by a group of commercial pilots. The main activity of the site is the discussion forum, which has an active participation of aviators, enthusiasts and aspirants. If you have just landed, we welcome you to become a part of the group and start logging your time here."\n\nThey have a message board for questions and career advice, so I suggest you try there.
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Check this out, to be a pilot, You can do about 3 thing. 1. When you get out of high school, got to college, and enroll in ROTC. That way you can get 2 things out of the way, A degree and your commission. 2. Talk to a Recruiter about OCS (officer candidate school). The 3rd option is to make Warrant Officer. In which case, you go talk to a recruiter about becoming one. The difference in being a warrant officer and a regular commissioned officer is a Warrant Is the master of his/her job. They know it and every component that makes it tick. Regular officers know just basics. I am pretty sure of this because a great friend of mine is a CW-4( Chief Warrant 4). Also remember that you can navy or army and fly as well. In fact the Navy has more pilots than the air force. The Army has more the need for helicopter pilots though. I hope that this shed a little light.
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doctors, lawyers, pilots are the highest paid.\n\nin fact, Pilots are the highest paid per hour of actual work done.\n\nBUT why work something where you will meet a salary ceiling / plateau sooner or later?\n\nin fact i flew planes before and its NO piece of cake.\nit takes HOURS of pre-flight preparation.\nand TONS of mental effort while you're at it.\nand it goes without saying that millions of dollars worth of cargo / passengers are in your hands!\nwhat happens when something goes wrong?\n\nthe only way to go is then Royalty income:\ndesign something unique.\nget a patent (<- a very difficult process).\nwrite a book.\nwrite a song.\nwrite an advertisement jingle for Kentucky Fried Chicken.\n\nBUT not everybody has the talent to do so.\n\n(the following requires a minimum age. perhaps you need to find an older business partner to start work through...\nAnyway, hey you, those who are just browsing Yahoo Answers...this is for you too!\nread on.)\n\nso...\n\nit might be passe to suggest looking into this industry.\n...but those who've failed before usually jumped on the wrong company...or at the wrong time...or associated with the wrong leadership / co-workers.\n\nif you are open to the industry, it might be worth your time to check out http://www.teaminmotion.net/guest.html\n\n- "legitimate companies" have been suggested as a possible consideration in self-help books by famous authors\n\n- transparent profit/loss figures.\n(only a few trusted companies in the industry are publicly traded - this is one of them)\n\n- process has been proven and is easily duplicated.\n(its so easy...no "sales" is required!)\n\n- virtually limitless income.\n(NO more breakaways, volume flushing, level cut-offs!)\n\n- all traditional admin / remuneration / registration processes already available online AND in Real-Time (to-the-minute).\n(most competitors are still fiddling around with implementing such a system!)\n\ni.e. work with anybody from anywhere in the world from any location you wish\n\n-> check out the website, & if ANYBODY is interested, get back in touch with me by clicking on my Nick on the left.\notherwise no response is required.\n\npeace.
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It's going to be extremely tough to get in to, especially considering the fact that you'll be in the upper epsilon of the age bracket. \n\nThe Navy and AF don't really need a lot of pilots right now, they may even see a reduction in force. If you want to be an officer, stay Army and go to OCS. If you want to be a pilot, be a WO and fly helos.
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If you are looking to find employment in Greece or in Europe, you should check into the airlines in your country/Europe and find out if they offer cadet schemes or sponsored training. Airlines offering such schemes will train you and then you will pay off your training loan via payroll deduction during your employment. Not all airlines offer such schemes, so you will have to check into who does.\n\nI suggest going to this aspiring & current career pilot message board in your search for information:\n\nhttp://www.pprune.org
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Aviation is the most expensive career to get trailing for.  Just a typical helicopter training hour costs about $250 and you need 40 of them minimum to get your license.\n\nThe air force is where a lot of guys get training and they pay you.  The army also uses a lot of helicopters.  The air force is more planes.
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You want to fly planes in the AF or Navy....? \nYou have to be very smart and at least have a 4 yr college degree, no way around that. Even then it's VERY competitive to be a pilot. \nIn short, you can fly helicopters in the Army w/ an AA degree, but again you have to be very smart. Getting a GED leads me to belive the AA or even BA would be difficult for you. You're best might be a two year enlistment w/ one of the branches, use the GI Bill and get as much college out of the way. If you're good at college? Do the 4 yr degree and if not...do the AA. \nIf being a piolt is your goal, you need to be more motivated and focused then you have been your whole life, for the rest of your life. \nsee recruiters\ngood luck
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The country you live in is an important factor you left out of this question! The miiitary route aside, the civilian route varies by country.\n\nThis question has been asked a few dozen times on this forum already. Without knowing where you are, it will be hard to address. (Answers from an American perspective will not apply if you are European or Asian, and vice versa.)\n\nCheck these previous questions for answers as one may be directed at your country of residence:\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result;_ylt=AnMOjV2nxUQyGqIF3YiCjL0nzKIX?p=become+pilot&scope=subject&mc=&tab=0&asktime=&prate=&st=1
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contact the state licensing department-- they will give you a list of all the hoops you will need to jump through, as well as costs to get and keep the license
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Most airports have a so-called Fix Based Operator (FBO) who would teach you how to fly. They have a $50 introductory flight which is cool to take. I recommend you consult AOPA.ORG or beapilot.com to look for your nearest airport. I am a private pilot myself and assure you that doing your own flying is awesome.
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Very few people actually become pilots. I have a friend of mine who joined the Air- force as flying officer but never given chance to even sit in a fighter plane. So please do the necessary research before joining it. This is my personal opinion.
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You can get your private pilot's license w/o any training and that would allow you to fly small single engine planes. Typically you need about 40 hrs of flight time (both solo and with an instructor) and then must take several exams in order to obtain it. I work at an airport and its $80.00 an hour for a lesson and then $55.00 an hour for solo time in the plane but the rates are going to vary on where you go. I don't know what you are looking to do as far as flying but my step-sister was going to school to become a commercial pilot down in Florida and the schooling for that was about $75,000.00...Unless you are interested in going into the military though, getting any sort of certification to fly is going to cost money but if its something that you want to pursue for career purposes, then any money invested into it will be worth it. Good luck:)
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It depends on the location of the position.  You can try www.salary.com or www.payscale.com or the Occupational Outlook Handbook (just put those words in a search engine and you'll be directed).  If memory serves, the URL for OOH is www.bls.gov (bureau of labor statistics)...this site gives not only salary data but also training involved, nature of work, related professions, etc.  Another route...try www.monster.com and look for commercial pilot position anywhere (don't limit geographically) and see if any salaries are listed to get a feel for the market.
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First of all you will need to take your first flight with an instructor to see if you will like it. Second you will need to take ground school courses and start flight lesson in a single engine aircraft with an instructor. One website you can check out is www.beapilot.com\nEyesight is not a problem unless you plan on being a fighter pilot. You just need your glasses to be up to date. Height could be a problem if you exteemly small. How tall are you?\n\nBy the way, Im about to start myself. Its been a life long dream of mine and I cant wait. I have more info if you want to contact me. Best of luck!!
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There are some really nice pilot training schools throughout the country.  Not sure if there is one in Texas though.  The pay is fairly good, but like long distance truck drivers, if you count the time you are not actually at home, then that alone narrows it down to a lower pay scale.  If you had an email address posted, I would ask a few people whom I know, then I would tell you.  But you don't, so I can't.  Click on my avatar, and email me.  I can get back to you as soon as I can.  See ya.