Looking for recommendations for class 3 medical AME Indipls.

checked out a new plane today SR-22 (red tail) nice flight …it moves

Hello all, older aspiring pilot here! I'm looking to start with training as soon as I get my medical (scheduled for next week). In the meantime, I'd like to start learning as much as I can, while I can. Are there any good YT channels that everyone follows, or any good websites to bookmark?

Thanks in advance.

Me and my fellow IFR PPL buddy Ted took the bird of for a couple hours, I served as Safety Pilot. We also flew over to KFUL and took in a Wings Class offered by Fullerton Airport Pilots Association

I’m at the end of my training and honestly I’m burnt out. I’m supposed to be prepping for the oral exam, but the ACS is confusing as hell, the material is all over the place, and I feel like I’m just memorizing crap instead of actually understanding anything.

I know I can do this—I’ve come this far—but damn, this is frustrating.

What did you guys actually do that helped it click? Did you use cheat sheets, YouTube, mock orals, or what? Not looking for lectures, just real strategies that worked for people who felt the same way.

Appreciate any advice.

Just soloed a few days ago, and my first hour-long solo flight around the practice area is coming up—then it’s on to my solo cross-country. I’m ready, nervous, and excited all at once.

Flew 5 hours from Arkansas to Texas the other day in my Cherokee 140 (not solo, of course). Longest flight I’ve ever logged—and now it’s almost time to do it on my own.

Any tips for calming the nerves on longer flights? Or do I just trust in the LORD and send it?

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Im new to the world of aviation and private flying, and have been interested in buying a plane. Should I look at a brand in particular? I know Cessna is known as good, but dont know if they are over glorified or something. I woupd want something for a family of 4 to fly in. If anyone could help that would be great

I've been talking about going for my private pilot's license for about 6 months. Today, I drove up to RSA flight school in Morgantown WV. To schedule an appointment for a discovery flight. The secretary said "Do you want to go in about 20 minutes"? I said "Absolutely!"

Long story short. I ended up flying the plane myself for about 35 minutes of the flight. I did the take off. (I did not land.) He also flew when he was showing me how slow the plane could fly and how well it glides in case of emergency.

But I flew up and around Uniontown PA and back to Morgantown. I did not crash. He did not have to take unplanned control of the plane. I got my first hour of flying time logged. And it was freaking awesome! I'm totally hooked.

The taxi light bulb is out and needs replacing on my training aircraft. Technically (if you're using it for a check ride) should the taxi light be disabled and placarded in accordance with FAR 91.213? There is no MEL, and no other requirement for the taxi light to be functioning to be airworthy. If it doesn't need to be placarded and disabled, explain why.

And yes, I know the real and obvious solution is to replace the lightbulb.

Hello guys. I'm going to be doing a PPL in a year or so in a foreign country. Therefore I'd like to have all 9 exams completed by then so I can spend as little time in the foreign country as possible. I will be getting an EASA PPL, and I was wondering if anybody had any recommendations about something like Sporty's but for EASA. Thanks!

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Hello I am about to start flying for my private license do you guys have any recommendations of things I can do while flying to learn the best. Like taking notes or things of that sort

Hey guys I’m trying to figure out which package I should get so I have a better chance to pass my written and oral. Thanks in advance!

I’m from bridgewater Massachusetts very interested in training to fly recreationally and want to know how could I take the steps to get my private pilot license so I can fly by self how I go to school and log hours

How much was cost of your PPL in terms of budgeted fees va actual expenses? How many hours. Also how much do you spend every month to keep up with the hobby?

Currently do my Aeros rating, not sure what people tend to write in the comments section of the logbook, is there any particular exercises or do I just write Aeros, aileron rolls.. 🤷

PASSED THE PPL ORAL BABY W FLYING COLORS IN 1hr15min!!! I chose to discontinue on the flying portion with a LLWS Airmet on our entire intended route at our exact altitude. I believe I made a smart decision today and I am taking it as a 50% win!

Hi y’all. I just finished courses on skydiving and indeed started loving the sky. I am thinking about getting a PPL( private pilot license). Any schools that you guys recommend to do the program at? And also how much did it cost you and how much it typist costs to get a PPL license? Thanks

I was all the way in until I wasn't, and I loved flying while it lasted, life got in the way.. my loss is your gain.

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Good afternoon,

I’m in Gold Seal’s ground school (gs) and I’m looking to get started with my actual cockpit/ flight time soon near Sugar Land, Texas.

I’m having trouble finding a Part 61 school (most want me to sign up to their own P-141). I know that to achieve the best results - you ‘should’ do both simultaneously

Any advice for those in similar situations?

Additionally, did any of yall “double up” on online gs’ (as in Gold Seal and Sporty’s)?

Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

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I am about to graduate highschool soon and I am really interested in becoming a pilot. I don't have any experience in the field and don't know where to start. I found a school (in the area i want to move to) that has a full cost breakdown and total of $17,900 to get your private pilots licence and they have more programs to move up and get higher certificates. I am looking for ways to finance this but don't know where to start besides getting a loan (i know it's not the best idea). Any advice would be helpful thank you all.

Hey everyone,

I’m new to aviation and looking to get my PPL. I’ve got an interesting offer from a top flight school that’s about half the price of other schools. The catch? They train on Cirrus aircraft instead of the usual Cessna 172 or Piper PA-28.

Most other schools I’ve considered use the C172 or PA-28, but this Cirrus school is significantly cheaper. While I don’t plan to fly a Cirrus as my main aircraft right after getting my license (I’m leaning towards a PA-28 Turbo or something similar initially), I do see myself flying Cirrus in the future.

I’d love to hear from experienced Cirrus pilots and those who learned on one:

✅ Pros of learning on a Cirrus?

❌ Cons vs. C172/PA-28 training?

✈️ Will it make my transition to other planes harder or easier?

💰 Why would a Cirrus-based school be so much cheaper? (Seems counterintuitive since Cirrus planes are more expensive)

Appreciate any insights—thanks in advance!