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sdfcvoh · March 30th, 2008, 01:46

I decided about a year ago to go through the "zero-hero" scheme and make it into the airlines. I'm currently studying for my CFI. I started in July. Recently I decided to slow down and become a pilot.

We all have different motivations, but I'll insert mine. First, you must decide that you either want that romantic position as a pilot (it fades) or you want to be a good pilot and be safe for the future.

You can do the pilot "academy" and "fast track" school. You'll learn the PTS (research that) and be able to pass your checkrides... but eventually you may find that you really do have a passion for this "flying" stuff! At that point, you'll also realize that it is time to become a safe pilot. You will also decide at that time that being a CFI isn't just a step in the process...

All I'm saying.... if you want to be a real pilot, you should learn by being a CFI. Since the FAA pushed back the age retirement from 60 to 65.... you now have an additional 5 years granted to you that never existed before.

Take that time. Learn to fly. Learn to be the safest pilot ever. Eventually you will arrive at the same gate. But only one of you will be able to look back and tell yourself that you made it there in a way that truly benefited everyone that follows you in the field of aviation.

Fly. Just do it. It is AMAZING. Take the advice of the pros on this site that have been through it, too. Being a pilot is all about being a safe pilot. If you look at it that way from the beginning, you will be posting about your flight to Germany in another decade. But... don't try to rush through it. Flying is not made for that....

Everyone here on JC wishes you nothing but the very best!

March 30th, 2008, 01:46	#9
sdfcvoh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 954	Re: CFI or get in fast? I decided about a year ago to go through the "zero-hero" scheme and make it into the airlines. I'm currently studying for my CFI. I started in July. Recently I decided to slow down and become a pilot. We all have different motivations, but I'll insert mine. First, you must decide that you either want that romantic position as a pilot (it fades) or you want to be a good pilot and be safe for the future. You can do the pilot "academy" and "fast track" school. You'll learn the PTS (research that) and be able to pass your checkrides... but eventually you may find that you really do have a passion for this "flying" stuff! At that point, you'll also realize that it is time to become a safe pilot. You will also decide at that time that being a CFI isn't just a step in the process... All I'm saying.... if you want to be a real pilot, you should learn by being a CFI. Since the FAA pushed back the age retirement from 60 to 65.... you now have an additional 5 years granted to you that never existed before. Take that time. Learn to fly. Learn to be the safest pilot ever. Eventually you will arrive at the same gate. But only one of you will be able to look back and tell yourself that you made it there in a way that truly benefited everyone that follows you in the field of aviation. Fly. Just do it. It is AMAZING. Take the advice of the pros on this site that have been through it, too. Being a pilot is all about being a safe pilot. If you look at it that way from the beginning, you will be posting about your flight to Germany in another decade. But... don't try to rush through it. Flying is not made for that.... Everyone here on JC wishes you nothing but the very best! __________________ I want to die like my grandfather did, peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers.