r/Pilot

I’m a 35F hairstylist/business owner looking for a career change. I’ve been doing hair since 19 and want something completely different.

I’m planning to take a discovery flight soon to see if I actually enjoy flying, but I’m trying to understand the reality of the career before going all in.

For those in the industry:

Do you enjoy being a pilot long-term?

What are the biggest sacrifices people don’t talk about?

Is starting at 35 realistic?

Appreciate any honest insight.

I’m 24 and being an pilot has always been a dream of mine. When I was diagnosed with my condition I was told it wasn’t possible because I’ll be high risk by my cardiologist. I’ve recently got surgery and been told I’m low risk with zero restrictions.

I’m looking to contact an AME but I want to ask you all’s opinion on this beforehand. I have an ICD which is an implant.

What do yall think my chances are of getting a special medical license that’ll allow me to fly commercially? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Hi, im a high school, student. I really want to be a pilot but I want to pursue my startup first (or simultaneously). Is this possible?

I need everyone to break it down. Give me everything you’ve got! I know it won’t be cheap, but I’ve heard clubs, older Cessna’s, or schools make a difference in price? Should I get my medical and ground school out of the way while I save? What are the cons (besides crashing a plane and expenses) and the pros? Please tell me everything you wish you had known before getting your PPL. Appreciate it!

Edit/addition: I have not done my intro flight. This all actually came about because my boyfriend has always been a big fan of aviation and wanted to fly so I bought him an intro flight for his birthday. I went with him and enjoyed the experience way more than anticipated. We will both most likely get our PPL.

People from Barcelona where did you do your initial medical class 1 and how much was it, I found 1 option in Barcelona (Carmen Reguant ) and it was for 800€ , the other options have just class 2 .

Thanks in advance. Facebook Marketplace doesn’t seem the place so not sure what’s typical. (Has Bluetooth)

Alright Reddit, I could really use some honest advice here.

I’ve got a little over 2000 total time, but unfortunately less than 50 multi. I’ve been job hunting for about 8 months now mostly regionals, also looking at Part 135 and 91 SIC stuff and I haven’t gotten a single call or interview.

I’m still instructing in single engine. No MEI, and at this point I don’t have the money to build more multi time. Sitting on about $130k in debt, so throwing more cash at hours just isn’t realistic right now.

It feels like I’m stuck in that gap where I have “too much time” for some jobs but not enough multi for the ones that mattter.

I’m open to anything at this point, just trying to keep moving forward.

Appreciate any help.

I am looking for experience and insights form credible sources which is important for the study , Do help to facilitate and please reach out.

Hello, I am a student who is doing an AP research project and I would appreciate anyone who could respond to my survey.

Only respond if you are a recreational pilot (not at college/ commerical/military).

Fill out the survey after you fly and if you can have both you and your instructor fill it out please.

Here is the link: https://forms.office.com/r/FLgMds6CvY