Becoming a pilot takes a lot of time and effort. You need to pass both ground school as well as flying school. You should plan on committing quite a bit of time and money to the effort. You will need to learn about aircraft ground power units as well as when to put the flaps up. Here is just a quick rundown of a few things you will learn:

Ground School – This focuses on the basics of flight as well as navigation. You will learn why the plane can fly and how to navigate it from point A to B. You will work on radios and navigation beacons. Ground school can last for months depending on how often you go. The cost will be significant but in some cases you can take it at a local community college instead of a flying school, this could save some money.

Flying School – This is the fun part, where you get behind the controls and put the plane in the air. You will be flying with an instructor who will teach you how to take off, fly and land safely. You will have fun and eventually you will solo.

Becoming a pilot is more than learning where to put the Aeroshell oil; it is learning the basics of flight and how to control and airplane. Enjoy your time learning how to fly.