 Re: Becoming a pilot?
Welcome to JC.
If being a pilot is what you really want to do then don't let anyone talk you out of it, but do listen to the views expressed here and make sure it is what you want to do.
Personally, there is nothing else I would rather do and I've had a good career, albeit with more than a few ups and downs. It just takes some ingenuity, patience, perseverance, skill, and a little bit of luck to be successful.
Some options you may wish to consider at your young age are:
1) Get a job at an airport in some capacity ( aircraft refueler, baggage handler, etc. ). Many small FBOs have jobs like these as do larger ones at the major airports.
2) Look into the military as an option.
3) Definitely plan on going to college and getting a 4 year degree. Something in engineering or aviation related would be my recommendation, but that's a whole other can of worms that gets discussed on this site.
I think it's fine that you are taking AP courses. Doing so can save you time and money when you do go to college.
Go get an FAA 1st class medical certificate from an FAA doctor. Someone from the Cincinnati area might be able to recommend one. Before you get started down this path make sure you can pass the medical. Cost should be around $100.
Hope that helps,
TP
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