7 Steps to Learn to Fly
Why learn to fly? There are as many reasons as there are pilots. Some
have always dreamed of owning their own airplane, some are pursuing a
flying career, some recognize a light aircraft to be a useful business
tool.
Whatever the specific reason, all pilots have one thing in common - the sheer excitement and love for life aloft.
1. Take a Discovery Flight
Getting started is easy, simply book a Discovery Flight and begin your
adventure into the world of aviation. With your 1/2 hour Discovery Flight you
receive a pre-flight briefing to prepare you for the flight, where you get
the chance to take the controls and feel what it feels like to fly.
2. Start your lessons with the Computer-Based Instruction Kit
Leading Edge Aviation has teamed up with Cessna to offer you a CD-ROM
education package. Using multimedia that lets you interact with
flight training gets you started on the road to learn faster and gain
insight before you get in an aircraft. Using audio and video clips the
Computer Based Training program helps you feel like you are in flight,
unlike a private pilot training course. Using a CBI system allows you to study anywhere.
3. Get an aviation Medical Certificate
The FAA requires that all pilots have a medical certification from an
approved Aviation Medical Examiner. To find a local AME log on to
http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/
4. Make your first solo flight
Your first solo flight is the single most exciting thing that you will
ever do! Once you have completed the first part of your flight
instruction and demonstrated your skills as a pilot to your instructor,
it's time for you to really taste freedom.
5. Fine-tune your skills, build time and gain experience
Now that you are free to fly solo, you must practice, practice,
practice. But what could be more fun than "having" to fly? After
approximately 40 hours of total flight time, most students are ready to
begin their testing for their private pilot certificate.
6. Take the written exam
The FAA administers a "written test" through our FAA approved
Laser Grade Testing Facility. This test confirms your
level of knowledge and preparedness for a check ride.
7. Take your check ride
All of your training and practice leads to this one flight. Your
aeronautical knowledge and skills are reviews by an FAA examiner to give
you the green light to flight. This is where you get to shine and make us all proud.
8. Take your family and friends for a ride.
You've now been licensed and trained, and your skills are such that you
are able to take family and friends up into the wild blue yonder.
It's now your turn to experience the thrill of introducing the freedom
of flight to others.
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