Flight training

Flight training involves learning how to operate an aircraft safely and competently. It typically consists of both ground school (theoretical knowledge) and flight hours (practical experience). Here are some key steps involved in flight training:

Choose a Flight School: Look for a certified flight school, like those with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) or EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) approval.
Medical Certificate: Before starting flight training, you must pass a medical exam with an FAA-approved medical examiner. This ensures you're fit to fly.
Ground School: This part of training covers the theoretical aspects of aviation, including aerodynamics, weather, air traffic control, flight planning, navigation, and safety.
Flight Lessons: Instructors will teach you how to fly an actual aircraft, starting with basics like takeoff, landing, and basic maneuvers. Over time, you'll learn more complex skills such as navigation, emergency procedures, and night flying.
Solo Flight: After gaining enough skills and confidence, you will be allowed to fly the aircraft by yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
Log Hours: You must accumulate a certain number of flight hours to qualify for different licenses. For example, to earn a Private Pilot License (PPL) in the U.S., you need at least 40 flight hours.
Pass the Exams: You’ll need to pass both a written knowledge test and a check ride (a flight test with an examiner) to earn your pilot's license.
Types of Licenses:
- Private Pilot License (PPL): Allows you to fly for personal reasons.
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL): Required if you want to get paid for flying.
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP): The highest level of certification, needed to become an airline captain.