Author Topic: Potentially getting my PPL (Private Pilot License) (Read 1227 times)

MackTheHunter · September 08, 2013, 04:30:46 AM

I've been doing a lot of research and with the income I have right now I've decided I'm going to pursue getting my Private Pilot License, or PPL. I live walking distance from CYOO (Oshawa Airport) and can take lessons there.

This means I'll be taught how to fly a standard private aircraft (IE Cessna 172, Piper Cherokee, Etc) and hopefully be able to rent a plane and fly on my own.

It's really just coming down to a matter of qualifications and health requirements (ADD and Arthritis, but both are in remission and I'm safe to fly) but I believe if I push myself enough I'll be able to basically pull off my lifelong dream.

Discuss. I'm excited as hell.

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Twenky · September 08, 2013, 04:32:42 AM

you can pick up some nice flight attendants from the airport and have some fun in the cessna

good luck

SeventhSandwich · September 08, 2013, 05:41:42 AM

Unrelated question, but what type of arthritis do you have?

Bacon Pancakes · September 08, 2013, 06:49:55 AM

Good luck!

Mikoyan · September 08, 2013, 09:13:06 AM

Congrats. I have my PPL and IFR rating I received a couple months ago. In the US I believe you only need a class III medical certificate to be a student pilot. How far are you planning to take the career? ATP?

Caribou · September 08, 2013, 09:27:11 AM

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! A girl in my school who graduated has been flying planes since she was 16, and now she is going to university to study aeronautical engineering (she is a registered pilot right now, but she also wants to engineer and construct planes as well). Being a pilot is an exciting career, you'll enjoy it.

Mr.jacksaunt · September 08, 2013, 09:37:47 AM

Good luck, you'll need it.

Mikoyan · September 08, 2013, 09:39:23 AM

Quote from: Mr.jacksaunt on September 08, 2013, 09:37:47 AM

Good luck, you'll need it.

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joe411 · September 08, 2013, 10:39:41 AM

Quote from: Mikoyan on September 08, 2013, 09:39:23 AM

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I'm no pilot, but I'm fairly certain that flying a plane isn't remotely easy.

Qwepir · September 08, 2013, 10:41:42 AM

Quote from: joe411 on September 08, 2013, 10:39:41 AM

I'm no pilot, but I'm fairly certain that flying a plane isn't remotely easy.

Probably not, but it's a challenge you'd overcome with skill, not luck.

Mr.jacksaunt · September 08, 2013, 10:48:09 AM

I misinterpreted what he was saying, I thought he was talking about a career.

Buu · September 08, 2013, 10:53:07 AM

it says license on the title >:(((

do you plan on getting a license to fly helicopters?