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eric6887 · June 22nd, 2009, 10:47

I would go out to one of your local airports and take an introductary flight. You'll get to sit in the left seat and fly the airplane a little bit with an instructor. I think the normal cost for this is about $50. If you like this then you can maybe see about getting your private pilot liscense while still in high school. When I did it the cost was about 5 - 6K but it may have gone up a little bit now.

Also maybe see about working out at the airport. If you have a passion for airplanes you'll love it, plus you'll be making money to pay for your flight lessons.

As for the AP classes, if you can get college credit that will definitely be nice down the road. Just don't take more than you can handle. I took 2 when I was a senior.

Hope this helps.

June 22nd, 2009, 10:47	#16
eric6887 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 69	Re: Becoming a pilot? I would go out to one of your local airports and take an introductary flight. You'll get to sit in the left seat and fly the airplane a little bit with an instructor. I think the normal cost for this is about $50. If you like this then you can maybe see about getting your private pilot liscense while still in high school. When I did it the cost was about 5 - 6K but it may have gone up a little bit now. Also maybe see about working out at the airport. If you have a passion for airplanes you'll love it, plus you'll be making money to pay for your flight lessons. As for the AP classes, if you can get college credit that will definitely be nice down the road. Just don't take more than you can handle. I took 2 when I was a senior. Hope this helps.