Climb into a plane and fly off for a weekend visit with family and friends. Soar above your hometown, seeing streets and landmarks in entirely new ways. Or simply enjoy the serenity and silence of your own high-altitude “Zen.”
Many aspiring pilots have dreams of taking their passion for aviation and making it into a career. The good news is that the outlook has never been better for hopeful commercial pilots. In 2018, Boeing projected a demand for 790,000 pilots over the next 20 years.
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Explore ResourcesEvery journey to flight is different and will vary based on the time, money, and commitment you are willing spend to make your dream come true. Here is a basic overview of the basic types of private civilian flying:
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