How to become a commercial pilot?

Dear, Flying has always captured man’s imagination. Whether it was Tom Cruise’s “cobra” stunts in Top Gun or the debonair Leo DiCaprio playing Howard Hughes in Aviator, there is no denying that pilots live a pretty incredible life! So, we decided to do some research and chalk out a short guide in case you are deciding on a new career and want to see the world from 35,000 feet up, regularly! A test pilot certificate from the National Test Pilot School costs around $500,000. For the average person still deep in college debt this is impossible. To become a purely civilian test pilot you must find a company to sponsor your entrance into test pilot school. Be on your best behavior, be sociable, and never burn bridges because the aviation community is a very small place. Network as much as possible and make sure you cultivate the image of a determined, safe, and brilliant pilot and eventually you will find the connection and sponsorship you are looking for

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First of all there are some requirements that you should meet that is you'll need to have vision that can be corrected to 20/20 , 18 years old , you'll also be examined to make sure you're of sound mind, both personality-wise and intellectually Next and the main thing. financial aid since becoming a pilot is expensive. While assistance does exist (from schools or the military), it's still not cheap , It also depends upon how much airtime you do. Some schools offer aviation degrees and even offer training as part of the degree. When you graduate, you'll have your Commercial Pilot License and a degree. This can be done through a four-year university or a technical program. Consider joining the military. The brunt of the obstacle when it comes to becoming a pilot is money and having to learn how to fly. A surefire way to solve that problem is to join the military. Not only is it financially easier, but major airlines definitely hold military pilots in high regard. If this is something you can see yourself doing, it's a good idea. You can go to a flight school (that's recognized by the FAA - they've certified approximately 600 flight schools.). You'll need 190 hours of time logged to get your CPL(commercial pilot license). That's a little less than doing it privately. Another upside is that they'll help you get your Instrument Rating (IR), too. At last, You'll need 250 hours of flight time in various conditions and to pass a series of tests. Here are the basic requirements: You must be at least 18 years old with a photo ID. You need an endorsement or certificate from a certified flight instructor stating that you've completed ground training. You need to score at least 70 percent on written and multiple choice tests. You need to pass the flight exam (given by an instructor). You need to pass a physical exam that shows you have 20/20 corrected vision and there are no impairments that would interfere with your ability to pilot a plane. To fly for hire, you'll need at least a second-class medical certificate. You'll need to pass a multi-engine check ride if you want to fly more complex planes. BEST OF LUCK .!

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