15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Flight Training

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🚀 15 Things I Wish I Knew Before Flight Training! ✈️

As a CFI, I’ve seen my students struggle with the same challenges I did when I first started. If you’re just beginning your flight training, this video is a MUST-WATCH! I’m breaking down 15 things I wish I knew before starting, so you can avoid mistakes, save money, and train more effectively.

📌 Key Takeaways from this Video:
✅ Why flight training always takes longer than you expect
✅ The real cost of becoming a pilot (and how to budget for it!)
✅ Choosing the right flight school – Part 61 vs Part 141
✅ The importance of your FAA medical certification
✅ Why CFI quality can make or break your training
✅ How to use simulators to save thousands 💰
✅ Beating the training plateau & staying motivated
… and 5 tips that will set you up for long-term success!

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Planning is Never Perfect
0:37 - Training Takes Longer Than Expected
1:31 - Flight Training Costs More Than You Think
1:54 - Be Careful With Large Down Payments
2:23 - Save Money by Flying at Home & Using Simulators
2:56 - Choosing the Right Flight School (Part 61 vs. Part 141)
4:48 - The Importance of a Good Flight Instructor
5:29 - Discovery Flights: What You Need to Know
6:28 - Get Your FAA Medical Exam Before You Start Training
6:54 - Pass Your Written Exam ASAP with Pilot Institute
8:06 - Hitting "The Wall" & How to Overcome It
8:39 - Surround Yourself with Other Pilots & Network
9:06 - Network & Learn from Aircraft Mechanics
10:16 - Flight Training Never Truly Ends – Always Keep Learning
10:44 - Enjoy the Process—Not Just the End Goal
11:16 - Final Thoughts & My Bonus Tip for Flight Training

Resources & Links Mentioned:
📖 FREE Guide: How to Become a Pilot → https://stan.store/BradTakesFlight
🖥️ Best Online Ground Schools → Pilot Institute → https://pilotinstitute.com/course/par...
💊 FAA Medications Info → https://www.faa.gov/pilots/medical_ce...
🩺 Find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) → https://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/
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💬 What’s your biggest concern about flight training? Drop it in the comments below – I’d love to help!