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Top Asked Questions Learning How to Fly How do helicopters fly? Does the helicopter engine work the same as an airplane engine? How old do you have to be to be able to learn to fly? And then fly solo? Josh How do you start a plane? Grant Do you land aircraft into the wind or do you go with the wind? Also, why do they do that? Approximately how much does it cost to learn how to fly? How do you land a plane? Nick What is more important, the wings or the propeller? Carolyn I really want to be a pilot but I think my eyesight is preventing me from becoming one. Can I fly with contact lenses or glasses? Or should I go for an eye surgery when I'm a little older? Is it hard to fly an airplane? Kaitlin How often do planes crash and how often are flying lessons fatal? When is the Metric System used for flying? What conversions should I know to fly outside of the USA? What are the different ways to become a pilot? Josh How old do you have to be to get your pilots license? What kind of activities can i do when i'm 15? How long does it take to learn to fly? Peter Is it true that when you're flying an airplane, if you were to look out the window and saw the grass...that if it was a light green color that the wind is low and if the grass was dark green that the wind is very high? ~Thanks Layla Is wind enough to hold an airplane up or does the airplane help lift itself up too? Kristen Did you have to go to a school to learn how to fly? James Hi, I am a 13-year-old boy and I am wondering what the best thing to do to prepare for being a pilot is at my age. I'm wondering whats it like in the cockpit of a P-51D mustang What do you need to have done before college if you want to become a pilot in college, Like ground school training or what? Kara How tough is it to fly a 777 Boeing? How do planes fly? I am hopefully going to start flying lessons soon. I have seen DVD courses from Sporty's, and I was wondering, do you get extra credit by using these courses? Okay, I'm part of the EAA Young Eagles. I'm currently a sophmore at North Kingstown high school. What should I do next since I have taken the free flight at Quonset Point of last year 2005? Hi. I want to learn how to fly, because I want to be a fighter pilot when I grow up. I'm thirteen and my dad won't let me. Are there other 13 year old girls that are learning how to fly, and is it ridiculous that I want to? I know this is one of those questions that can vary from place to place, but what is the average cost of obtaining a pilot liscense or going through flight school? Hello, I've been in love with aviation for a long time and I have burning desire to fly. I've heard that starting young does not benefit due to the fact that I can't solo till I'm 16. My plan was to start lessons now, and then fly with my mom regularly until I'm 16. Will this plan work? Thanks, Brice Is it too early to take flying lessons at age 14? Should I wait until I am 16 to take ground school? Arthur How long does it take to get your pilots license? Where can I start the schooling that I need to become a pilot? In the state of Arizona aprox. how much does it cost to get the schooling? Do you start a plane with keys? If you are going to an aviation college, do you need to have any training done like ground school training? If so what and how? Is there any type of scholarship or a government financial aid to help out students who want to fly and want to fly at a local airport instead of going to a college and, instead of taking out a loan? Hi, I'm 14 years old and I want to be an airline pilot, but I don't have enough money to get started since flight training is so expensive. What should I do? My son Danny is a 13 yr old youth who loves planes. He reads books about them almost every day. He had his 1st flying experience w/ Young Eagles two days ago. Danny really wants to become a pilot. He is a very smart kid. He has some mild physical limitations such as: climbing, going upstairs, etc. Danny flew on a Cessna N172 & he loved it!. I would like to know what alternatives are available for him so he can reach his goal of studying aviation to become a pilot. Thank You! Sincerely; Maria (mom) Hi I am 14 and I would like to know how to start my pilots career.I live in New Mexico near Albuquerque could you sugest a place where i could learn at a reasonable price.Also could you suffest some colleges that teach pilot courses. I'm 12 years old and I want to be a pilot. How do I prepare myself for this? I want to start learning right now. Are there organizations out there I can join that can help me? How do I get out of a stall? Joshua How much does it cost to be in a flight school and how old do I have to be to be in a flight school? Joshua Where can I learn to fly in northern California if I am 13? Jacob I just resently learned about flight in school and I enjoyed it very much. But I want to know what it takes to learn how to become a pilot and how long? And if I'm 11 right now could I start taking lessons? How do I search for the right helicopter pilot school for me? What questions should I be asking? Are there colleges which offer loans for becoming a commercial pilot? Why are Flight lessons so expensive? If I get my Commercial Helicopter Pilot's License in New Zealand (as a U.S. Citizen), will I have a hard time converting my license to FAA/U.S. standards and/or finding work in the U.S.? I want to read about how to fly. What books would you recommend? Should I take a flying lesson 1 time a week at the least? Because I'm really into aviation, I love it plus I have an A in science and math and in science we just finished our mid term and I got a 92 on it (physics) -Arthur I will be 15 in May I am a 12 year old boy and love aviation. Can you take me through the steps and age limits to learn to fly? I would like to obtain a sports pilot license. I am wondering if this is available this summer in Oshkosh? When people say you can learn how to fly at any age do they mean a glider/balloon or a single engine prop/ multi-engine prop? Thanks Vikram What do I have to do to become an expert pilot? Allison What does it mean to add back pressure? Search In 'Learning How to Fly' : View All Topics

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