Become a Commercial Pilot (for under $30k) and less than a year....

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Garret is an amazing guy that went from zero flight time to Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot in 10 months and for under $30k out of pocket, all while working full time. Here's how he did it....
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  • @cordellscott
    @cordellscott2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 64 years old and 11 months. Next month I'll be 65. I've decided to become a commercial airline pilot. Never too old to follow your dreams.

  • @regulus6773

    @regulus6773

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought you had to retire at 65?

  • @CamLovesJesus

    @CamLovesJesus

    Жыл бұрын

    @@regulus6773 you do 😂😂😂

  • @CamLovesJesus

    @CamLovesJesus

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @alc5314

    @alc5314

    Жыл бұрын

    @@regulus6773 yea that’s the joke😭

  • @rapinncapin123

    @rapinncapin123

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CamLovesJesus 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Jordan-hz1wr
    @Jordan-hz1wr3 жыл бұрын

    I love how he had the optimism to say, "that's still a 24 year career". Yes! It's never too late to start pursuing a career in aviation. As a 28 year old who just began training, I fell into the trap of thinking "I'll never be able to make this work". This is motivating and very valuable!

  • @ryanmarshall7244

    @ryanmarshall7244

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm 29 and just beginning my PL! Long road ahead but excited.

  • @josephgaray6933

    @josephgaray6933

    2 жыл бұрын

    how much is it going to cost you? For how long before you can start making money?

  • @TarHelcaraxe

    @TarHelcaraxe

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am 35. I have my CPL license but thanks to covid aviation is dead here, and I am unemployed for 2 years.

  • @tsangarisjohn
    @tsangarisjohn4 жыл бұрын

    phantom plane 2:16 😊👻. Or a wormhole 👽

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alaska man....weird stuff happens

  • @encryptor6710

    @encryptor6710

    3 жыл бұрын

    I need one of those planes.

  • @SpcKenny07

    @SpcKenny07

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wtf

  • @austinetheridge3231
    @austinetheridge32312 жыл бұрын

    As a 33 year old looking into being a commercial pilot this video helped me a LOT. Thanks!!!

  • @G4meofjones

    @G4meofjones

    Жыл бұрын

    As a fellow 33 year old, I hope you were able to achieve your goal! If not, keep chasing your dreams! I hope life is treating you well, friend!

  • @oliver4060

    @oliver4060

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Austin! Can you update us on your status please? I am really interested in the path you chose

  • @hunterdunlap7937

    @hunterdunlap7937

    6 ай бұрын

    Austin how is flight school

  • @tickprophet
    @tickprophet3 жыл бұрын

    Earned my instrument rating yesterday at age 43. Never too late.

  • @ITSTHISEASY
    @ITSTHISEASY Жыл бұрын

    Just turned 50 have wanted to be a pilot my entire life. Found out I was colorblind but they now have different tests which I could pass. Just retired from a 27 year career as a firefighter retiring as a Lieutenant. This story is inspiring hopefully I can make it happen.

  • @MrKahunadog

    @MrKahunadog

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm about to retire with 27years career firefighter. Options are another department or pilot. Looking into this direction. Any advice?

  • @mbruce2106

    @mbruce2106

    Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on retiring. I've got another 8 years before I retire from the fire department myself and plan on getting on Cargo or Charter for the following 15 years. 2 best jobs in the world. Best of luck to you.

  • @WickedlNl

    @WickedlNl

    11 ай бұрын

    Hell yes!

  • @TowfeeqSharif

    @TowfeeqSharif

    3 ай бұрын

    Are u a pilot yet?

  • @crjetpilot
    @crjetpilot4 жыл бұрын

    Way to go, Garret! Making it happen! I was a Northwest FA, years ago, and decided to chase the dream also! I took a big pay cut and huge qol cut for several years but it was worth it, many times over! I made captain on the 737 a few months ago. We all have different paths to get there but the common variable is determination and perseverance! Hang in there and enjoy the ride!

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly it... not everyone's roadmap will be the same, but it's always achievable! Cheers!!

  • @mikerow358
    @mikerow3582 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to say thanks! It was inspirational to hear your story. Two years ago I had a workplace accident that crushed both my feet, after 18 months, I'm walking again and was unemployed, and couldn't go back to my previous work. 3 months ago I started studying through tertiary education for a commercial pilot licence. Being 40, it's been a huge change to my life, but hearing your story gave me confidence that it's 'not too late' in life to undertake such a huge career and lifestyle change. Thanks again.

  • @SQUISHBUBBLE

    @SQUISHBUBBLE

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, sorry to hear about your work accident but I’m glad your heading in the right direction brother!

  • @Jeffrey-Flys
    @Jeffrey-Flys4 жыл бұрын

    Great story. Fly8MA... still hoping to pull a trigger at age 55 next year

  • @AN-dv9jn
    @AN-dv9jn3 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video I have seen about aviation!! I was afraid of being too late at 23 yo with no money yet considering I have to work for like 3 or 4 years to save 70k €. There is always hope and a way. Thanks for the inspiration and wish Garret the best of luck in his journey!

  • @itzz_not_jose1982
    @itzz_not_jose19824 жыл бұрын

    Great motivation. I’m turning 20 years old this year and videos like these keep motivating me to chase my dream job of becoming an airline pilot.

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck to ya!

  • @kirbylee57

    @kirbylee57

    4 жыл бұрын

    So, you're going to college and joining the military hoping to get accepted in flight school?

  • @JA-pb7oz
    @JA-pb7oz4 жыл бұрын

    As someone who's about to turn 38, I must thank you both for the inspiration.

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's never too late to start your dream!

  • @IROCZSPEED

    @IROCZSPEED

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just turned 37, and just got a 93% on my written PPL thanks to Jon!

  • @jasonelliott9762

    @jasonelliott9762

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same. Ill be 38 in December. Im starting ground school in June. Hopefully gonna finish my PPL by end of the year.

  • @dainsmith1491

    @dainsmith1491

    Жыл бұрын

    40 here and making the leap. Life is short, and there's a lot to do!

  • @mayam837

    @mayam837

    Жыл бұрын

    @@IROCZSPEED congratulations what flight school are you going???

  • @albaro08a
    @albaro08a4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome he’s older and it still didn’t stop hem now he’s set the bar higher!

  • @sunbulah9779

    @sunbulah9779

    2 жыл бұрын

    him

  • @basketballgod5947
    @basketballgod59474 жыл бұрын

    I'm 35 been on my first flight 3 days ago. And now I want to be a pilot. These testimonies are giving more hope

  • @elhamparvizi2889

    @elhamparvizi2889

    7 ай бұрын

    Which flight school did you choose?

  • @freakfly23
    @freakfly234 жыл бұрын

    The beard makes you look like a Disney villain. That is all.

  • @MasterCarguy44-pk2dq

    @MasterCarguy44-pk2dq

    4 жыл бұрын

    Beards make guys look like scruffy bums or Taliban. The latter would get taken out if in my yard. Not the look to have plus makes guys look like old farts at age 30.

  • @MasterCarguy44-pk2dq

    @MasterCarguy44-pk2dq

    4 жыл бұрын

    Make sure your "real ID" drivers license picture is the same. If that pic is clean shaven and you have even a small goatee or mustache, you will get turned away at tsa in airports or any other events that are now using tsa.

  • @MasterCarguy44-pk2dq

    @MasterCarguy44-pk2dq

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh and the real ID license is not required unless you choose to fly commercially via regular airlines. People with regular driver license will be fine as long as they do not fly commercially> big airports. Small charter commercial flights won't require it. Oh and the other bad thing about Real ID, if you regular driver license, your considered a illegal immigrant even though your really not.

  • @feetgoaroundfullflapsC

    @feetgoaroundfullflapsC

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq -- Deported to Afghanistan? LOL. He is a great CFI.. Taliban Airlines will hire him on arrival. LOL..

  • @scottreynolds4591

    @scottreynolds4591

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq I have a full beard now, and my Real ID does not have me with a beard. I just returned from London with no issues at all.

  • @brandonpearson4142
    @brandonpearson414211 ай бұрын

    This is so motivating.... im 34 been a commercial diver military police officer factory worker welder..... among other things and I want to be a pilot and when he said he started at 38 it made me feel so good i still have time to make my parents proud and actually have a career and stick with it .....

  • @jon2117
    @jon21174 жыл бұрын

    So inspiring! I’m also 37 and am taking the jump to get my cpl. Thanks for making this video!!

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck to you!!

  • @PilotFlyingJay

    @PilotFlyingJay

    Жыл бұрын

    2 years later , how’d it go ? Please give update

  • @KennoCaptures
    @KennoCaptures4 жыл бұрын

    So thrilled to hear this story! Really shows that it’s never too late to evolve/nurture (new) dreams. I myself is 24 and currently finishing my bachelors degree in marketing before headed off to flight school. I will be doing the 2 year integrated ATPL program.

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck to you!!

  • @kirbylee57

    @kirbylee57

    4 жыл бұрын

    Military flight school?

  • @KennoCaptures

    @KennoCaptures

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kirby civil :)

  • @pingeyez71
    @pingeyez714 жыл бұрын

    Went from IR thru CSEL, CFI, II and MEL in last 12 months...while working full time. It's been a load of work, study time and sacrifice. Way to chase your dream too!

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's a ton of work... congrats Frank!!

  • @pingeyez71

    @pingeyez71

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@fly8ma.comflighttraining199 thank you..just got notified last night that I have an interview for a corporate flying gig on the citation v...pretty crazy how things go!

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's amazing!! Good luck to you!

  • @camronjohn3315

    @camronjohn3315

    2 жыл бұрын

    What happened with the interview

  • @pingeyez71

    @pingeyez71

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@camronjohn3315 I've been flying the citation v for the last two years full time and actually just got my 2nd type rating in a Falcon 50.

  • @aleksandartomic9048
    @aleksandartomic90484 жыл бұрын

    Well done for going for your dream Garret!!! And thanks for inspiring me even more, so refreshing to see someone go for their dreams regardless of age or financial circumstances 😀

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    We all deserve to reach for our dreams!

  • @adamvuoso1200
    @adamvuoso12002 жыл бұрын

    this is the video I needed

  • @jackdieter8104
    @jackdieter81044 жыл бұрын

    Killin’ it, dude!

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @embodiedbillionaire
    @embodiedbillionaire Жыл бұрын

    My name is also Garrett, haha. I'm 20, and about to start training through a pathway program at Aero guard in Phoenix, AZ in October, or sooner if I decide to. The total I was quoted to get a deferred payment loan for is 96k (having a 10k cushion) and should get all my ratings in about 10 to 11 months. I know I can do it but that cost is intimidating. I really like Alaska also. I'm hoping to get a job with room and board in Denali or Seward this summer before training, and am still trying. Thanks for hosting this interview! Please let me know if you have any pointers, 8ma.

  • @valshin
    @valshin2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 35 and watching this video. Over last 3 years I managed to collect 25k and have a dream to fly. I think it worth to try.

  • @jerrinjose142
    @jerrinjose1424 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for making this video. Inspiring, and revealed some unique advises to keep training cost to a minimum.

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Always happy to help! If just starting training, feel free to start with our free online ground school at fly8ma.com

  • @jerrinjose142

    @jerrinjose142

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@fly8ma.comflighttraining199 Yes, I have just started with your ground school training. Great service, I must say. I am a prospective immigrant expecting to come to Canada this year. I have already started ground school, but will begin my practicals late this year. Thanks!!

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jerrinjose142 Awesome, best of luck to you!!

  • @jerrinjose142

    @jerrinjose142

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@fly8ma.comflighttraining199 Thank you!!

  • @sumthinfresh
    @sumthinfresh Жыл бұрын

    Great story and very encouraging.

  • @KCdurt
    @KCdurt4 жыл бұрын

    I'm building an ultralight for the same reason. Well, for several, but that one as well. I did most of my ground school through a part 141 school's online course and got about 5 hours of dual before I realized just how hard it was going to be to retain info from lesson to lesson with the budget to only fly maybe 2-4 hours a month. Dual inst. here where I live is $225+/hr wet with instructor. Long story not so long, my background in R/C crossed paths with the EAB community, and piece by piece and paycheck to paycheck I'm building a Hummel Ultracruiser. None of the ultralight hours can be used towards ratings, but what I can do is take a lesson, and in the couple weeks or so until my next lesson, practice what I've learned in the Ultracruiser at 1.5-2 gph and no rental fee. This way we can drastically cut down on the "recapping last lesson's points" time for each successive lesson. I'm hoping that I can get as close to that 40 hour mark as possible. Actually I think part 141 is 35 minimum for PPL if I remember correctly, so even better. Might not be the most intuitive or cost-effective approach towards a commercial over the long run, but I get to scratch my aviation itch daily, and right now as opposed to bi-weekly or whenever I can afford it, and for me that seems to be working.

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not everyone's roadmap is going to be the same, or even take the same amount of time... as long as you're going for what you want! Your commercial will be well worth it eventually

  • @kirbylee57

    @kirbylee57

    4 жыл бұрын

    You will learn a lot of things just building a plane, more than just learning how to fly. Even if it's only a few minutes, get something done every day, and you will finish building your airplane.

  • @adventureleopards
    @adventureleopards2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations man.

  • @ThePatriotsRepublic
    @ThePatriotsRepublic4 жыл бұрын

    2 minutes 6 seconds the plane in the back...............wow!

  • @arashalizadeh5914
    @arashalizadeh59142 жыл бұрын

    Respect to Garret ☺️🙌

  • @randomuser5443
    @randomuser54433 жыл бұрын

    Sir, im only 17 and this video makes me feel way better

  • @accuk
    @accuk2 жыл бұрын

    i’m just 14 but i have a love for aviation. i’m starting now so i’m ahead. i’m ready to become a pilot!

  • @erickholguin8206

    @erickholguin8206

    2 жыл бұрын

    YOUR GONNA NEED TO SAVE ALOOOT OF MONEY. 👍

  • @accuk

    @accuk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@erickholguin8206 indeed

  • @leandro4916

    @leandro4916

    Жыл бұрын

    @@accuk you can join the military for 4 years get out and have the gi bill. Flight school will be 100% paid for.

  • @robwhite2282
    @robwhite22824 жыл бұрын

    Good interview John

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rob!!

  • @elgrigorio1
    @elgrigorio14 жыл бұрын

    Awesome story

  • @timwildey7974
    @timwildey79744 жыл бұрын

    Cost me $4,500 for my PPL SEL back in 1989. To get all ratings up to an ATP was $25,000 to $30,000 going full time. You would be looking at over $100,000 today without any jet time. That why going the CFI route is so common.

  • @kirbylee57

    @kirbylee57

    4 жыл бұрын

    Going full time where?

  • @timwildey7974

    @timwildey7974

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kirbylee57 Dawn Aeronautics at ILG, New Castle County, Delaware. The full-time students were mostly from out of the Country. The cost may of included some hotel housing discounts on the airport. I believe they closed decades ago.

  • @lavishreacts8010

    @lavishreacts8010

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@timwildey7974 are u a pilot now ?

  • @waffle911
    @waffle9112 жыл бұрын

    I kept getting distracted by the phantom shadow left behind by the microphone on the table that was edited out in post in all but one shot.

  • @anthonybenavides720
    @anthonybenavides7204 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got about $10K saved up but my medical got deferred. By the time I get my medical, it’ll be spring and that’s when I’ll start my journey to becoming a commercial pilot. Should have about $20K saved up by the time I start and will have a nice enough buffer to keep throwing at my flight time. I’m 28 years old. Can’t wait.

  • @kirbylee57

    @kirbylee57

    4 жыл бұрын

    How many hours will you have when you apply for a job?

  • @anthonybenavides720

    @anthonybenavides720

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kirby I’m going all the way to airline minimums for my ATP so 1500. When it’s all said and done I’m looking at around $60K.

  • @L0stEngineer

    @L0stEngineer

    4 жыл бұрын

    At your age, you may want to consider the air national guard as well.

  • @anthonybenavides720

    @anthonybenavides720

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jonathan Schmidt Didn’t consider that, what kind of opportunities or benefits come from the Air National Guard

  • @L0stEngineer

    @L0stEngineer

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@anthonybenavides720 you will go from PPL to the equivalent of multi engine turbine commercial qualifed within 2 years, all while being paid to do it. You will be in a training pipeline for 2.5 years, after that, you'll return to your squadron and you can fly for them part time. You'll also get all the benefits of basically being a reservist, so dental, medical, retirement. Jobs are on bogidope.com. I'm not in, but I know several who are.

  • @kakai7640
    @kakai76404 жыл бұрын

    The amount of training cost is depends on a flight instructor too, if you lucky to get the good one you reduce the cost significantly.

  • @airwipe1639

    @airwipe1639

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kasra Razavi yep, it varies globally. Typically regarded as an expensive career path, though in some places you can get some pretty good deals.

  • @kirbylee57

    @kirbylee57

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agree, some will say you're not ready to solo just so they can continue to log hours, and some can't speak English that well. It's disappointing to learn people just aren't as nice and honest as you thought growing up.

  • @ruolantu9374

    @ruolantu9374

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kirbylee57 agree.

  • @JoshOnGuitar
    @JoshOnGuitar4 жыл бұрын

    2:06 time-traveling seaplane!

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gotta keep everyone guessing sometimes!

  • @the.digital.nomads
    @the.digital.nomads4 жыл бұрын

    great inspiring story. Although I think luck has a good element in this, the entire game changes if the plane suddenly needs a 5000$ repair. or if he next annual costs you a few thousands, or if the CFI ditches (all of these happened to me). I'm not saying it's impossible just that it's a dice roll.

  • @AmanSingh-rc4um
    @AmanSingh-rc4um4 жыл бұрын

    This is inspiring, I am 37 now..

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Never too late!

  • @Bren39
    @Bren394 жыл бұрын

    being a commercial pilot and getting to sit in the thumbnail United 737 is completely different...years for US mainline.

  • @quinnjim

    @quinnjim

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep.

  • @reinaldostrobel81

    @reinaldostrobel81

    3 жыл бұрын

    You have to start somewhere

  • @mobile_vic
    @mobile_vic4 жыл бұрын

    Needed to see that this morning; I'm 33 and was thinking just that--am I too late? I started my private pilot ground school online in April, working full time, started flying dual 2-3x/week in June (summer weather being the factor). I'm out of ORL, which was an expensive choice, but I know that for me, proximity to the airport was important in getting this done. Just passed my first progress checks; most importantly, it's something I love. I'm aiming for CFI/CFII/MEI--I love to teach, I just hate classrooms!

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Never too late if it's what you're passionate about! Best of luck to you!!

  • @L0stEngineer

    @L0stEngineer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Actually, you are just in time .... for F-15s. 33 is the max cut off age for Air National Guard and air Force reserve. Go to bogidope.com and rush the squadrons like your life depends on it!

  • @mr.kneons
    @mr.kneons3 жыл бұрын

    The views on this speak volumes.

  • @wolftardwildcard5195
    @wolftardwildcard51953 жыл бұрын

    I thought I was too old to start, because I'm 24... I thought wrong.

  • @andythomson2706
    @andythomson27064 жыл бұрын

    I m 38 . Thinking the same thing. Sharing ownership on a plane is interesting

  • @jasonh8212
    @jasonh82123 жыл бұрын

    I’m 36, burnt out from corporate sales...recently divorced, only 20k in savings. Flight school with ATP is 85k...got denied a loan, in need of a cosignor...it’s a long shot but I’m making the biggest sales pitch of my life to family members who might be able to help and cosign on that loan. wish me luck and pray for me 🙏🏽

  • @naserdeen8210

    @naserdeen8210

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did it turn ?

  • @ericstephany7305

    @ericstephany7305

    Жыл бұрын

    How did it turn ?

  • @sumthinfresh

    @sumthinfresh

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you make it??

  • @littlekingtrashmouth9219

    @littlekingtrashmouth9219

    8 ай бұрын

    What happened?

  • @IvanAlferovUSA
    @IvanAlferovUSA Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting story.

  • @kc7718
    @kc77182 жыл бұрын

    Great story

  • @sunbulah9779
    @sunbulah97792 жыл бұрын

    You can be a dreamer , an optimistic, and an ambitious all you want but the real world is a whole different story.

  • @henriknylund5266
    @henriknylund52664 жыл бұрын

    If you're spending 18k on a private, you must not care too much about what you're spending. Garret did it right. Finish your written exams before getting in the plane. (I did self-study and didn't need much ground school, but if you do, Fly8MA is only $1.5k for lifetime access to everything.) If you commit to flying at least 10 hours a week, you can have your commercial in 6 months. You could buy something like an old ~1970 IFR capable C-150 or PA-28 for ~$30k. You can probably sell it when you're done for just about what you paid for it if you've only added 200-250 hrs of flight time over say 6 months. But let's say you end up selling it for $4k less than you paid for it. You can finance it for less than $300/month with $4,500 down. Do make sure you get a trustworthy mechanic who doesn't have a vested interest in the plane to do a thorough pre-purchase inspection. For a C-152, fuel is about @25/hr Oil changes and extra oil for top-ups can cost up to $5/hr Tie-down spot up to $100/month Insurance might cost you $800-1000/year as a student pilot Let's say you fly the plane for 220 hours over 6 months, so the use of the plane will cost you about $12k including the $4k depreciation. You'll need to rent higher performance planes to finish up your commercial/multi. Let's say 30 hours @ an average of $170/hr = ~$5k. Add on maybe 60 hours of instructor time: $45/hr * 60 hrs = $2,700 And maybe $1,500 total for test fees. And $1k for supplies. So zero to commercial (SE/ME/Instrument) would add up to about $24k if you did it this way. Budget another few grand for extra maintenance, more dual time, more expensive rentals, or whatever, and you're up to near $30k. For a private only, figure $6-10k.

  • @friedclutch97

    @friedclutch97

    4 жыл бұрын

    Henrik Nylund 6 to 10k for a private? Have you priced this in today’s pilot shortage climate? 45/hr for an instructor? No way. Instructors here in CA start at 60/hr. Cheap and old cherokees/cessnas are 145/hr. Throw in a glime syllabus that most part 61 flight schools use and you’re starting at 15k. Want to go ifr? Get out another big loan.

  • @henriknylund5266

    @henriknylund5266

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@friedclutch97 These numbers are real. Some of the costs are somewhat location dependent. But there are lots of places where instructors charge $45/hr. A quick check online shows instructors in Oakland for $45/hr. Probably more of them at that rate in the central valley. If your goal is to become a commercial pilot in 6 months and you currently live somewhere like Palo Alto, CA, you may wish to go somewhere more affordable for your flight training. The main point is that if you're going to be flying a lot, it'll be a whole lot cheaper if you buy an older plane rather than rent.

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad someone did the math on this lol thanks for that!

  • @kirbylee57

    @kirbylee57

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've had four planes over the years. They dont depreciate one dime. Shop around and learn all you can. You have just as good of a chance of making $4000, maybe $8000. I found planes needing cosmetic work that I could do myself. I flew one over two years, one I sold in a couple of months without doing anything but painting the top of the tail cone with spray paint and made a little over $5000 on it. Never made less than $4000 on any of them. And that was in the nineties. I'm looking for another one to fly and resell now. They sure have went up though, more than doubled.

  • @dsanchez8
    @dsanchez8 Жыл бұрын

    What’s a good online school to start ground school? And how much is that usually?

  • @alexfrancis3603
    @alexfrancis36034 жыл бұрын

    Went to a mom and pop shop and spent 9k for my private pilot. Took 8 months taking my time with a full time job and part time college.

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's pretty awesome!!

  • @picksellpaint

    @picksellpaint

    4 жыл бұрын

    thats awesome. Are you still flying?

  • @alexfrancis3603

    @alexfrancis3603

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@picksellpaint I am but instrument training is going slow for me in terms of online ground school. Not too easy. In the mean time I'm building up cross country time. Florida weather isn't so great right now.

  • @Brandon-dh5rd
    @Brandon-dh5rd4 жыл бұрын

    I’m leaving a law Enforcement career at 37 to start flight training next month in Florida, never too old. Please post an Updated on him in the future.

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    We definitely will, and good luck to you!! That's awesome

  • @1compaqedr8

    @1compaqedr8

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brandon Ryan how are paying

  • @uruleworld1

    @uruleworld1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brandon, I am currently a police officer in Northern VA and taking the same route as yourself.

  • @teleporttc9905

    @teleporttc9905

    3 жыл бұрын

    How’s it going for you Brandon? I’m 22 leaving LE and am hopefully starting training in January

  • @d.c.6942

    @d.c.6942

    Жыл бұрын

    How did it work out?

  • @stealhty1
    @stealhty14 жыл бұрын

    If you guys have an established life or a relationship,also consider a pilot schedule and wages

  • @Catpanl

    @Catpanl

    4 жыл бұрын

    stealhty1 This is for those who want to restart their life. Divorce does that to you.

  • @flyingclint589
    @flyingclint5894 жыл бұрын

    SICK! This is my dream!

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Go get after it!!

  • @flyingclint589

    @flyingclint589

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@fly8ma.comflighttraining199 I want to pretty bad, but I don't have the means for paying for it. I am a father of 4 kids and working a full time job, just to put food on the table. Just not sure how I am going to make it happen. I'll keep dreaming... and living vicariously through all the KZread pilots!

  • @sunbulah9779

    @sunbulah9779

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@flyingclint589 I’m 45 and started private pilot ground school in 2019 and dropped then came back in 2021 and thinking about dropping again. I’m not sure if I’m being realistic with all this considering my age, zero hours, cost, experience and ultimate goal of becoming a cargo pilot. :-(

  • @kevinmeyer9485
    @kevinmeyer94852 жыл бұрын

    Damn......that moment when the float-plane disappears into the ether and then reappears....shit don't get more real than that.

  • @BilllyBillz
    @BilllyBillz4 жыл бұрын

    Yup

  • @reinaldostrobel81
    @reinaldostrobel813 жыл бұрын

    I'm 40 and I'm starting this year :)

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!

  • @michaelb5331
    @michaelb53314 жыл бұрын

    This me I want to be pilot so bad

  • @romerobinson8279
    @romerobinson8279 Жыл бұрын

    With owning your own plane how much do you spend on fuel. I was thinking about buying my own plane and using it to reach my 1500 hours but wouldn’t that cost a lot? Thanks!

  • @JohnnyRebKy
    @JohnnyRebKy2 жыл бұрын

    What if your terrible at at math? I can do basic math but I can’t sit down and work out algebra problems by hand. I’m a good judge of distance and angles but I can’t even remember how to work out algebra on paper

  • @L0stEngineer
    @L0stEngineer4 жыл бұрын

    So I inherited a kitfox, any chance of pulling the same trick on an experimental?

  • @PNWGuitar
    @PNWGuitar3 жыл бұрын

    I'm 28, living in British Columbia and looking into school that takes 16 months to get your commercial pilots certification. Dors this seek too good to be true?

  • @Rana-es5pg
    @Rana-es5pg3 жыл бұрын

    Hi brother very nice and good job thanks but I want to know about what about job after completed C P L .job easily available or your department helped out for finding a job?thanks

  • @FEETLE
    @FEETLE Жыл бұрын

    This is giving me hope although I'm older than Garrick 44. By FAA regulating the age you need to retire 67 atleast I won't commit suicide because I did not try

  • @laxmanGuitar
    @laxmanGuitar3 жыл бұрын

    I am 27 right now If I start at the age of 28 Can I become a commercial pilot in an airline at the age of 30?

  • @The305Garage
    @The305Garage4 жыл бұрын

    I just turned 50, and am starting now. Wish I'd of started at 39.

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Never too late! Best of luck to ya

  • @juliastewart6367

    @juliastewart6367

    Жыл бұрын

    I just turned 50 and was wondering if it was too late to start from zero. How are you doing and do you have anything that might help me decide whether to jump in or not?

  • @iMatti00
    @iMatti002 жыл бұрын

    *Question: Will the big airlines ever consider hiring somebody who got their commercial license without going to an aviation University? Could he ever fly for Delta/United/AAA/etc.? Or would FedEx consider hiring him since they don’t carry passengers? Or would he have to fly charter planes and stuff like that?*

  • @ltpinksock1157

    @ltpinksock1157

    Жыл бұрын

    You don’t need a degree

  • @VRTimeFun

    @VRTimeFun

    7 ай бұрын

    They all consider it.

  • @Ahi_tuna_
    @Ahi_tuna_4 жыл бұрын

    im 25 and trying to decide bewteen attending UCLA during covid or investing in a commercial pilots license.... and im torn..

  • @XDrifter2
    @XDrifter22 жыл бұрын

    Can someone explain the magic disappearing and re-appearing sea plane at 2:07? XD

  • @Mario-jf4fr
    @Mario-jf4fr Жыл бұрын

    Crazy pilot shortage in the United States !! It’s our time to make this happen 😮

  • @chriscrank85
    @chriscrank8510 ай бұрын

    how about that red plane that disappears the re-appears out of nowhere?

  • @thebestai2023
    @thebestai20236 ай бұрын

    We need an update!!

  • @GP-yd7zi
    @GP-yd7zi3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jon, Can a low time 65 yr old get a commercial pilot job?

  • @StinnMysterious
    @StinnMysterious4 жыл бұрын

    Iam 28. Just started learning private lic. Want to become commercial, like a b737 or 777.

  • @iMatti00
    @iMatti002 жыл бұрын

    *@**12:30** ~ Why did his wrist disappear when they shook hands?*

  • @mayam837
    @mayam837 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have to have a high school diploma or ged to become a pilot??

  • @mathewbagwell2188
    @mathewbagwell21883 жыл бұрын

    What are the odds of getting a job as a commercial pilot though?

  • @zinajessica6125
    @zinajessica6125 Жыл бұрын

    I loved this... I am an Indian and I aspire to become a pilot, was looking for to write to you'll personally. Please let me know how that works

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Zina, we sent you an email with a course recommendation. Have a great day!

  • @215Ghouls
    @215Ghouls Жыл бұрын

    Hold on this guy started at 38? He prob 41 now. He looks great for that age! Looks like he's 25

  • @FransceneJK98
    @FransceneJK984 жыл бұрын

    What’s the fastest or cheapest I should say way to reach 1500hrs before you can apply for atpl?? I don’t really wanna do the CPI thing cuz I dont really wanna teach and paying $200 for each hour to reach 1500 is an enormous amount of money and I don’t really wanna buy a plane. Any way I can maybe just do my CPL and build hours by working for some regional charter or be a corporate pilot? 🤔 any advice is appreciated!

  • @PilotFlyingJay

    @PilotFlyingJay

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever find out

  • @derrickbundy3240
    @derrickbundy3240 Жыл бұрын

    I will be 44 next month, I’ve been wondering if I’m to old

  • @ritusharma7521
    @ritusharma7521 Жыл бұрын

    Could u teach us in you tube how you fly commercial pilot and what requirement

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    Жыл бұрын

    We have many commercial courses on our website: learn.fly8ma.com/courses/commercial-pilot-asel-checkride-prep-cram-course/

  • @sunbulah9779
    @sunbulah97792 жыл бұрын

    I’m 46 zero hours and still feel discouraged to become an airline pilot. What do you guys think?

  • @thomassosa1658

    @thomassosa1658

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you can pass the exams (medical included), you’re golden bro

  • @brettpatetto6847
    @brettpatetto68472 жыл бұрын

    Again I did not mean to I hope I did not offend anyone I'm old fashioned old school and I don't do social media occasionally pop on KZread every now and then but thanks in advance

  • @DonnyCutlets
    @DonnyCutlets3 жыл бұрын

    And I was worried I was late to the party at 25yrs old lol..

  • @commissionhunter
    @commissionhunter7 ай бұрын

    No one noticed the plane disappearing at 2:07 ?

  • @jeromes5141
    @jeromes51414 жыл бұрын

    Love the video. I have 270tt right now and cannot get a job to kickstart this career, everyere saying get more hours. At $16 an hr in upstate NY it's even harder. If I buy a cheap plane to build flight hours and something goes wrong I would not be able to fix it for a long time plus the Bill's would still have to be paid. I'm also not too keen on the cfi thing as what if I do get the rating and cannot get a job. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

  • @clearpropcfi3744

    @clearpropcfi3744

    4 жыл бұрын

    Should be no trouble getting a CFI job these days.

  • @coldfusionspacexxx9814

    @coldfusionspacexxx9814

    4 жыл бұрын

    Apply to the military and the reserve forces!

  • @coldfusionspacexxx9814

    @coldfusionspacexxx9814

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jerome S The other route AG flying course if you have good skills.

  • @glider1232

    @glider1232

    4 жыл бұрын

    Learn to tow, either gliders or banners.. Most glider clubs /operations are always looking for tow pilots and they usually supply the plane and some will train. Great way to build time with lots of flight cycles (takeoffs and landings). Go to the Soaring Society of America website and to the "Where to Fly" link to find operations around the US.

  • @picksellpaint
    @picksellpaint4 жыл бұрын

    Well, I'm going to make this decision at 45. Yay or nay?

  • @kenantheaviator8665

    @kenantheaviator8665

    4 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, yes. Go do you. you still have like 20 years to fly so go ahead

  • @picksellpaint

    @picksellpaint

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kenantheaviator8665 thanks for the honesty.

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    4 жыл бұрын

    @PrePeyMad Flight Heard that, get after your dreams!!

  • @picksellpaint

    @picksellpaint

    4 жыл бұрын

    FLY8MA.com Flight Training I’m going to do it. This video right here really solidifies the decision. His path was smart and cheaper. I’ll be based out of Orlando.

  • @bangaloremusic

    @bangaloremusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m 47 and just getting started - plenty of time, and I’m highly motivated to become a professional.

  • @markpaterson9191
    @markpaterson91914 жыл бұрын

    Yeah because people have $50,000 laying around to go buy a C172

  • @sunbulah9779

    @sunbulah9779

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @jeremiahgiles3593
    @jeremiahgiles35932 жыл бұрын

    I'm only 25. I can be flying before 30

  • @CrazyCamo
    @CrazyCamo2 жыл бұрын

    Grad school is about 45k. You can work it off in some programs which kind of makes it free, but they take 2 years and doesn't guarantee a very high salary. Physical therapy is about 150k takes 3 years, eventually you can make 100k. The median income for commercial pilots is higher then a lot of other degrees, and costs less. Pfft I'm thinking the cost is worth it, also buying a plane doesn't sound unreasonable.

  • @joeyhyland
    @joeyhyland4 жыл бұрын

    Why did you censor the handshake at 12:30

  • @daddyhermanson9737
    @daddyhermanson97374 жыл бұрын

    Emerits airlines is paying crazy money if your willing to live there

  • @mohammadzohorul8887

    @mohammadzohorul8887

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's not easy to get job there because they give priority to locals.

  • @quinnjim
    @quinnjim4 жыл бұрын

    If you're making $16 per hour as a flight attendant (flying 100 hours a month if you are REALLY hustling), you make $19,000 per year. I don't know how he could make $30K. Some of these numbers aren't adding up.

  • @escarletcordoba7171

    @escarletcordoba7171

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe it was $16 when he started not while he’s training

  • @geddon436

    @geddon436

    2 жыл бұрын

    I see many posts of people going for commercial aviation jobs, but what scares me if "rolling the dice" on the HOPE people will not be loose their medical certifcate.

  • @ricksomething
    @ricksomething Жыл бұрын

    Could you make the music any louder? My ears only bled a little bit.

  • @elhamparvizi2889
    @elhamparvizi28897 ай бұрын

    I didn't get. In which school did he take the pilot course?

  • @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    @fly8ma.comflighttraining199

    7 ай бұрын

    fly8ma, other resources and instructors.

  • @JDRusse11
    @JDRusse114 жыл бұрын

    What companies in Alaska or elsewhere do you know who are hiring pilots with low flight hours? I currently have about 360 hrs with an Instrument and Commercial Rating.

  • @robertspeer6872

    @robertspeer6872

    4 жыл бұрын

    There are occasionally Alaskan regional airlines that post recruitment ads in Flying or Plane and Pilot for low time pilots to apprentice as first officers. I'm looking around at a magazine right now and it's the first issue in forever that doesn't have an ad, but I've seen them in the past. Might try googling Alaskan airline hiring or just check out one of those magazines' websites to find them.

  • @JDRusse11

    @JDRusse11

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@robertspeer6872 Thanks for the advice! I'll look into that.

  • @michaelrussell499
    @michaelrussell4994 жыл бұрын

    Love to.. 29500 to much! 😂great video

  • @L0stEngineer

    @L0stEngineer

    4 жыл бұрын

    30000 but commercial. For this pilot it's no longer a hobby, but an investment.

  • @Damianthelovetour2024

    @Damianthelovetour2024

    4 жыл бұрын

    Most professional flight school programs r 60-120k it’s a career I’ll be at 30k for my CPL/cfi

  • @ruolantu9374

    @ruolantu9374

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why I spend 30,000 bucks already but just down my first solo I still fly X country right now. City of LA

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