How to get started?

Let's discuss the process of starting flight training with AV8R UNLIMITED.

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Discovery Flight

• Schedule a Discovery flight to see if you even like flying in a small airplane ​​

• Go up with a flight instructor and get an introductory feeling to the way flight training will be

• You are able to log this 1 hour flight in your log book

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Medical Certificate ​​

• If your goal is to fly commercially, you will need to obtain a First Class Medical from an approved Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)​

  • Follow this link by the FAA to find an AME near you...FAA AME Locator

• If you simply wish to obtain your Private Pilots License and not fly commercially...a Third Class Medical is all you need.

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Get Approved for Funding ​​

• Next step is to determine how you will pay for flight training

• There are a number of options available...everything from paying cash from savings, pay as you go, obtain a personal loan from a reputable loan provider, using a Credit Card to gain points or miles, to using equity in your home for training. 

  • We go into more detail  here  on the Private Pilot Training Page

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Purchase Flight Training Equipment

• Find a headset that you prefer

  • Does not need to be fancy or new. Noise canceling headsets are nice!

    • Check Facebook Marketplace, EBAY, etc.

  • If you would like to purchase a new headset, we can help with that as well. 

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Start Flight Training & Online Ground School

• Start your flight training!​

• This is cost effective and efficient use of your time to finish the Ground School portion of your training

• You will need to finish your ground school portion before you can sit for your FAA Private Pilot Written exam​

  • ​There are NUMEROUS options out there available. Do your homework and pick whichever best fits your learning style. We can help with suggestions. 

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FAA Private Pilot Written Exam

• You will be endorsed by your flight instructor to take the FAA Private Pilot Written Exam.

  • This MUST be completed prior to your first SOLO​

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Continue your Flight Training

• Flight training continued to now include your first SOLO in the pattern, first SOLO in the practice area, cross country trips, SOLO cross country trip...then finally take your check ride!

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Check Ride

• Use all your training to sit with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and PASS your check ride with flying colors! (pun intended)

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Next Steps

• If your goal is to fly commercially...the next step is to obtain your Instrument Rating

  • same as the steps above for each rating you pursue. ​

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