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Feature Article: Learning To Fly Young
You really don't need to go to a flying school to learn to
fly. The schools tend to be quite expensive. I hope you live
close to an airport. If so, start hanging out there and offering
to help and learn. Pilots tend to be wonderful people who like
to help kids who want to learn about flying. Even washing an
airplane is an art. You should earn enough by washing one airplane
to get an hour's lesson. You can learn a great deal while washing
planes. An FBO (Fixed Base Operator) at the airport may hire
you to keep things clean. While you work you can make friends
with the instructors and get ideas from them. Nearly every pilot
has a collection of old books that are no longer needed. Ask
if you can read them and promise to return them. As often as
not they will become a gift. Go to the public library and go
through the Aviation section. Read about the history and famous
pilots. Most of them have started out just as you are. You are
quite fortunate to be starting out at your age knowing what you
want to do in your life. I didn't learn until I was 42. However,
I made model airplanes and ships all of my life. The making of
flying models will teach you about the parts of airplanes and
the reading about flying will teach you the words you need to
know in order to talk airplane. Live a clean life, don't smoke
or drink if you intend to be a pilot. Your driving record is
used by airlines and others as an indication of how safe you
will be as a pilot. Eat healthy. I am now 77 and live in constant
fear that I may lose my medical and have to give up flying. This
happens to everyone who flies. By taking care of yourself you
can live to have a long and successful flying life. In 1979 I
taught a 19-year old to fly. He is now Captain on a 747and has
been for five years.
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