my thoughts exactly. it's tough at first but the more you learn the more you can't help but to fall in love. aviation is wonderful and i'm in wonder every time i'm up in the sky
@@DD10_OFFICAL Excellent plan and well thought out. I hope your medicine career is everything you expect it will be. Best wishes for your continued success.
Totally agree. I’m beginning flight school and many different pilots have told me that if I don’t like learning about the mechanics and physics of flight and airplanes. And just enjoy flying in general. This job is not for you. For me flying airplanes is something I could do all day.
I love flying. Feels like surfing but in the air. People drive without knowing how to change a tire. You can’t fly without knowing some basics and that’s for your safety. I love it all
I got sick of working retail after 12 years and decided "Fuck it" one Friday.. That afternoon I was in the pilots seat in a hands on action flight at YBSU.. I was absolutely terrified.. until we came in to land.. We were landing runway 13.. Seeing the sun set over the mountains as the moon hung low over the ocean, with the glow of the runway and Maroochydore off in the distance.. it just made me feel this was right for me.. Unfortunately, learning to fly is expensive.. I've had to restart my journey 3 times, and I'm still not there.. I'm hoping next year I'll save enough to get it.. I do enjoy it
This is so true. I took 4 flying lessons back in 2016 at a suggestion of a pilot friend of mine. He said that at the end of 4 lessons, that I either 1) would feel like I couldn’t wait until the next time I could go up, or 2) be totally indifferent to the idea. I was #2. It wasn’t because I hated flying, but because the ONLY reason I wanted to become a pilot was to be able to transverse 600-1000 miles on consulting gigs in half the time as driving, or avoiding commercial air travel. I remember driving to the airfield for my 4th lesson thinking, “it’s such a beautiful day. I really wish I was out on my motorcycle rather than having to do this.” Great advice my friend gave me. I’m glad I did it, and I’m glad I learned it was something I didn’t want to pursue further.
I love that physical feeling of flying, the weightless, and the freedom of being in the air. The understanding just HOW that "crate" with wings really does STAY UP THERE is a bonus. There is such a difference between gliders and power flight too.
Completely agree - the fascination with flight is much more enjoyable when you see WHY a two ton aircraft can leave the ground. For thousands of years, mankind has been envious of this magic. I still can't believe I get to be a pilot and stand on the shoulders of the giants before me, who had the guts and the brains to figure out how to do what I love
I agree 100% I’m a private pilot with an instrument rating. I’ve never held a commercial rating, but I have friends who have been airline pilots that have no interest in actually flying and I have friends that love flying and there is a big difference. Some very happy and some are not happy.
Also curious about these airline pilots that don’t enjoy flying… I’m guessing bc just like anything, ANYTHING you do or are forced to do for pay .. becomes a 'job'
100%. The pay and travel opportunities are great but I am genuinely fascinated by aerodynamics and the way planes and all the instruments work. Not only that but the shear amount of technical info you have to know to fly is information most people don’t know. Teaching it is a blast.
Didn't know anything about aircraft. Joined as a curiosity. Ended up putting in 45 years as a search & rescue pilot for, Civil Air Patrol, USAF Aux. Ended up with close to 7000 hours, with private pl, instrument and glider ratings. The volunteer work with CAP was very rewarding and gave a purpose for flying. Don't know much about mechanics of airplanes.
I retired at AA last year after 37 years and a total of 49 years of flying. I work with young people that are interested in the career and did years of career days. I never had the words that you have to put across the same point. The love of the machines and the idea of being as one with them is a key. I was a mechanic at times as well as a pilot and that kind of old school training can keep a young guy alive to fly another day. Very good job and I have shared your video to quite a few young people. Thank you.
I’m 17 and am head deep in study for aircraft mechanics and piloting. Lots and lots of reading but the mechanics and science is so interesting and I love it.
The travel, pay and status are all excellent reasons to get into aviation. I'm into aviation because i love aviation and seeing the world from a completely different perspective.
@@HBSuccess Idk man... I think everybody values different things. Yeah, most of us love the technology and are fascinated by the machinery, but to be fair, you can't say those three perks don't make you love it even more.
I fly for the shear beauty of it. The beauty of the sky, the beauty of the top of the clouds and the earth below, the beauty of the machines, and the beauty of a perfect landing.
Great reason as well. Personally, I think you just need a passion for some aspect of flying, like the scenery or the machinery. I think this also gives you a better sense to appreciate different aspects of aviation.
hes right - the era where being a pilot was glamorous and well paying is loooooong gone. You're better off driving a city bus than being an airline pilot
@@josh-ed7je The cost of entry to becoming a pilot, and then an airline pilot, is over 1500 hours of accumulated training to even be hired as a first officer making under 100k a year, and then years of seniority to becoming a captain, just to make over 100k a year - and keep in mind, training costs by this point are over that by a lot... Nah, its better to be a bus driver. American airline pilots are treated like garbage, paid like shit, flying planes held together by tape, for a quarter of the salary they used to make. Airlines overseas treat their pilots much better, which is why most pilots I've met who want to fly for airlines, want to fly for foreign airlines (Emirates for example - Emirates starting salary for a FO is around 5k a month in US dollars)
@@joshparnell7755 Facts, money is a motivator for any job. Passion is cool but not a necessity. Although I do like airplanes and how they work so there is that.
If you just like the mechanics of the aircraft, you should probably be an aircraft mechanic. One of the reasons so many people are becoming pilots is because of the pay.
They’re going to make third rate pilots. Whilst I deserved every penny I earned the money wasn’t what I was doing it for. Professionalism and aiming for perfection. Perfection and the stars.
I absolutely despise flying because being crammed in a tube for hours on end with other people doesnt exactly translate to a good time. I endure flying only for the purpose of the destination. I dont know what the talk is about pay but pilots probably arent raking in 500k+ unless theyve done it for 30 years. Cant think of a number that would convince me to become a pilot really. Plenty of business ventures to make a great living without doing somthing you absolutely hate
I've never been on a plane before, I'm 29. Never went to school because I didn't know what I wanted to do. I always thought about being a pilot but thought I can't do that. Then one day I did some research and thought, I can do this. I bought some books and I've been reading them in my free time, one day I'll go to school and hopefully get a job. The travel and money seems great, but I'm also really excited about being able to fly a plane. Seems like it will be a fun job that I'll enjoy
If you can, I would suggest saving up some money to try a “discovery flight”. Generally most aviation/piloting programs have some sort of variant, and you can see what it’s like. They are super fun, I would recommend them
@alaskansoybean6297 i definitely plan on doing one soon. I'm still learning and just got a flight sim to get a feel for what it's like flying a plane. I want to get more comfortable on the sim and finish the book before I get in a real plane. How much does a discovery flight cost?
@@tardis4125 Good on you, sims are a great way to go into a plane and have a general idea of what/where everything is and become familiar with controls. Discovery flights can cost $100+, but shouldn't cost more than $350. Try to aim for the cheaper side of that If you have the time and money to choose, I would recommend going with a longer flight rather than a shorter one, and see if there's a day that they have less other flyers as well.
My Dad was USAF Crew Chief on 135s & 52s, then C-130 FE, retired 1970. Grew up going and helping him in hangars and later going to flight line and to ops rooms. One of the best sights was seeing a pair of P-51s land about an hour after a C-5 landed. Great time to be a kid around air force & army bases/posts. Started flying models when I was 12, then eventually the real thing. Flying when one wants to is very different than flying when one is scheduled to. Agree that to be really good at anything one must enjoy the fundamentals.
"Agree that to be really good at anything one must enjoy the fundamentals." --- Yes, you said. And I could add "for anything else." following your wards.
Totally agree. Sometime we take for granted this amazing innovation. Every time I see a plane in air I can't stop wondering how these machines can fly in air from one point to another precisely. To be a good pilot you need to have appreciation and love for those machines.
When I built an airplane I thought there wouldn’t be much maintenance because it was new. What a surprise. But I love doing the maintenance. Very rewarding.
Approach controller for 14 years. Also have private certificate. I still look up even if it’s only a training plane that I see every 30 seconds. I hear the engine, I look up. Many controllers are here because of pay as well. They don’t know the difference between aircraft and don’t care, especially in the radar environment where we don’t see the planes
Interesting perspective! It’s good to hear from air traffic control sometimes when they chime in on Pilot stuff because you sometimes forget that there’s a whole other world down there controlling the airplanes and it’s nice to be able to hear that from you :-) in the controllers, Noah, heck of a lot more about airplanes then some pilots do for sure. Sounds like you need to start using that private pilot certificate a little bit more and hit the skies! :) would love to see what it’s like to be in the control tower at some point!
I stopped right when u said the reasons. My reason why i wanna be a pilot is to meet friends have fun, do it for the people, sacrifice all possibilities of jobs just only for this job
Well said!!! To me this is the only reason I would do this....the love of airplanes and how they work. All the other things are secondary things you get for doing what you love.
what exactly is stacks of money? I for example hate flying and wouldnt do it for half a mil. I earn a very comfortable living while keeping my feet planted more or less
@@baronvolkov6172 legacy carriers like Delta, United, FedEx, etc all average $200-350k with some higher seniority pilots taking on extra flights for percentage modifiers and whatnot can bag nearly 1mil in a year. The private charter side of aviation can also be just as if not more lucrative than 121 carriers if you know where to look
I'm an old (65year old) commercial pilot ... I don't fly commercially anymore but missed it so much I bought a 1953 Cessna 180 and I'm so happy and feel so privileged to be able to fly down here in the Southern Alps of New Zealand.
After going deep inside myself I realized, that I would have gone into commercial aviation because of the status. Of course, the mechanics amaze me every single time, but paying 125k without any job safety (here in Europe) is one more reason not to do it. But here I am, beginning my ppl next year to enjoy aviation as it should be 😁
Just a heads up.. There are no RIGHT or WRONG REASONS to be a pilot. Motivations are hard to see but becoming a pilot starts with one universal single rule - a love of airplanes..the rest ask fall into place. The more you fly the more you learn about the mechanics of it the more you love it.. Eventually everyone gets to where you're at. Just not initially. The more I learn about flying the more I love it.. For ALL REASONS
I’m still going strong after a 31 year career in aviation and I’ve never worked a day in my life. They pay me to be away from home and I fly for free. Since the beginning of my career in the early 1990’s, I realized that there are 2 kinds of pilots: 1: pilots who love to fly 2: pilots who love to be called a pilot. If you belong to the 2nd group, don’t start. You will become a mediocre pilot at best, who will hate his or her job. My whole career, before a flight, I turn towards the runways and watch airplanes take off. I’ve know pilots who have no interest in that at all. They won’t watch. They won’t know that an A340 has 4 engines or that an L1011 had 3 engines. I’ve met pilots that honestly don’t know these things. Don’t be one of those.
Yes! I am obsessed with identifying different airliners from each other. I miss L1011s, 727s, 747s, 737-100s/200s. There used to be a greater variety of airliner aesthetic back in the 90s and early 2000s. Now it’s mostly 2-engine wide body across the board aside from some remaining 747s along with A380s. A340s are not as common in the states anymore more either. I’m always rolling my eyes whenever I’m watching a movie that has an airliner and there isn’t any consistency, even showing a completely different plane in another shot. The comedy Airplane! is a great movie that touches on this by showing an exterior shot of a 707 flying through the clouds but you hear roaring propellers instead of jet engines 😅
Understanding the aircraft is so important. I remember practicing engine out procedures and my CFI didn't like to pull the engine. He would then dive towards a field within a half mile of us. I showed him the math of glide ratio and then added in wind. Stay calm in the chaos and there will be no panic
Your instructor demonstrating engine out procedure by diving into a field, and you… teaching them best glide? That’s what I got out of reading this and that is assbackwards.
@LawAbidingCitizen_ This is not entirely out of the realm of possibility. This is especially true if the person being trained already had glider training or even had a glider license. Like every other profession, not every CFI should be. And yes, that's basackwards.
@@nathanhale6477 nah I don’t think that’s what he meant. Reading it back now, it sounds like his instructor put him in an emergency out situation and he simply had to demonstrate his glide capabilities and how the wind would affect that range. Some of the added context made the story confusing.
Spot on man! Agree 100% Get into this industry because you’re passionate about it and the items you described why “not” to get into it will eventually take care of themselves ie. pay
Haha I totally feel this. I still really love the actual act of flying, but even more than that I just freaking love airplanes and am fascinated by how they work. Operating the systems of an airplane really makes me nerd out 😂
Totally man!!! And you’ve got the coolest projects on the go… you’re actually building them haha. Well… building one, tearing cutting up another 😝 (747)
I love everything about Aviation, I absolutely love learning about how to operate aircraft and how they operate and I cant get enough, it is my passion, I am training to become a pilot!
Amen brother!! Couldn’t have said it better! As a part 121 captain for a major airline, I can’t tell you how many f/o’s I’ve flown with who are in it solely for the reasons you just listed. They complain and complain and oh yeah, complain some more! It’s a great career don’t get me wrong but people, it’s NOT glamorous by any means! Please understand that coming into the industry
I agree, good pay, travel and everything else are good perks, I want to do it because it is the most enjoyable thing I have ever done, I’m still a student but I love every second of it!
Thank you for this video, I love the mechanics of planes and that drove me to start my aviation journey: I did a pilot for a day flight, then another flight, learned soooo much about planes and how they work. I had a side job as a cleaner to save up money for my PPL and then I spoke to a pilot (a friend of my fiance‘s parents) and he said I could never afford to get a PPL, and if I like aviation mechanics that‘s nonsense and that is not enough to become a pilot... That happened to me 2 years ago and I still cannot get over that traumatizing day. I had even called up the flight academy and booked a place for my ppl course.. but because of that stupid pilot I thought I wasn‘t enough 😢 That‘s why this video has helped me so much 💕 thank you❣️ Greetings from Australia
I'm glad to hear my reason is a good one. Airplanes are, in my opinion, a pure expression of human ambition and ingenuity, and a special kind of freedom.
Yes exactly. I told my engineering classmates this. My friends always wondered why I studied Mech engineering when my goal was to be an Airline Pilot but I'm just fascinated and obsessed with Airplanes..😂🍻
Retired firefighter, medic who owns an automotive business. But I grew up around aircraft and now I'm becoming a pilot . But I love the mechanics and physics and engineering in aviation
totally agree, especially because being a pilot for the wrong reasons will ensure a much higher risk of failure to stay safe during the many diverse conditions and situations you will encounter.
As a mechanic for a major airline and been a mechanic in aviation for the last 35 years, I can well agree with you. You better have a love for working on aircraft as well as flying them or owning one.
Well I loved it initially for the fascination and passion but as I grew up past childhood I was able to travel with my family. Now I love it for the travel as a bonus.
Can’t agree more. I like the accoutrements you mentioned, but I love the airplane itself the and how and why it does what it does! And because of this, I always think of safety and proper operation of the aircraft. Safe travels brother! ✈️👍😎
I love this, I wish I knew this before because I love aviation but I wish I would’ve known more about it before I got into it. The navigation, the meteorology, aerodynamics, air laws, hpl instruments etc. great advice
I’ve loved airplanes and anything that took to the skies ever since I was a kid and never thought I would be able to be a pilot. Living the dream as an instrument rated PPL.
Very true. Been doing this corportate flying for 20+ years, its not glamorous anymore and sometimes the flying life can be brutal. But if you have the passion for it, the moment you strap on your bird, all those worries melt away
This is really helpful for me to think about. I'm 28 now (almost 29) and have always had the idea of becoming a pilot in the back of my mind.. I still haven't yet taken a flying lesson, but when I do I will definitely keep this in mind. I do think I probably am unfortunately more drawn to the travel/lifestyle/feeling of flight/status/etc... But I also really love working on vintage steel bikes so maybe theres some overlap there. TBD. Either way, thank you for this.
Well kinda agree but you can learn to check that box when the time comes! Me personally i love the engineering side of things mechanical / electrical. It is definitely one of the biggest need to knows for a successful pilot!
Went and got my degree in Aerospace Engineering and was the lead on aerodynamics during my senior project, fell in love with the design of aircrafts. Through internships I got to fly with some test pilots and pick their brains and that gave me the bug. Now I’m about 40ish hours through my training and finishing up my PPL and going this route was the best decision ever. I love flying and try to not take that part for granted but continue to find myself fascinated with systems, mechanics, and why certain things on different aircraft’s were designed that way. It’s really fascinating!
Back in 2017 I took a birthday flight in a helicopter as I had never been in a helicopter before, today I'm a full licensed pilot flying EC120s and Robinson helicopters, the joy it brings me is immense it makes me smile everyday. Had you told me 8 years ago I was going to become a helicopter pilot I would have laughed in disbelief. 🚁
Agreed…I got my pilot's license in 1993 and flew aerobatic planes thereafter as a hobby. No greater love than actually just flying the plane (other than kids & 2nd wife) have I had since then. :D
There’s just something special about flying planes and operating these large complex machines. It’s one of those things that feels like magic to me when you’re even flying by the needles and finding yourself exactly where you need to be or over a runway ready to land in almost no visibility, I love it
Liking travel is a fine reason. Traveling during for work sucks but the travel benefits are excellent. I don't know anyone that loves work. Why wouldn't you be a mechanic if you just love the machinery.
How do I know if I am interested in the mechanics of flying? I am amazed watching planes fly and I want to learn how to fly but engines and parts? I've never really thought about it. Am I not a good candidate to learn?
Yeah i agree, im 15 now, in quarantine i got a pc where well after time i learned programming simple games, i got the idea of making an air combat game that would be kinda realistic so i started researching for the systems, how do they work etc and i was amazed how everything worked and how nicely they performed, now my main objective in life is becoming a pilot or at least a mechanic
I'm kind of interested in all that you mentioned. Flying interests me and I'm studying ground school as of now. I love all the science of it. But I also want to get paid because that's what will keep me going. Plus you're such a badass when you're a pilot (imo) so status is definitely a plus.
I got into it because I love travel, tbh, but I've fallen in love with the mechanical sides and learning about everything from weather, to systems, even regs.
During A&P School, it amazed me how few were interested in the mechanics of flight, or even the thrill of flight. I wish more people had a fascination of aircraft and flight.
I'm 12 years old but I love all the mechanical things, aerodynamics, procedures and, in general, everything of aviation. I'm working hard to get to my dream of being a commercial pilot and fly my favourite airplane, the A350!
Totally agree! If you’re not interested in learning the differences between a Piston engine, Turboprop, and Jet Propulsion, you should never fantasize about becoming a pilot.
You got a point. People who do not really love mechanics or physics, they still can learn to fly perfectly safe. Flight instructors can deal with those pilots. But the thing is, pilots who love mechanics, they got an advantage, it is passion.
Some people get into Aviation for the wrong reasons, but end up loving it for the right reasons... consider that.
That’s what I was thinking
my thoughts exactly. it's tough at first but the more you learn the more you can't help but to fall in love. aviation is wonderful and i'm in wonder every time i'm up in the sky
@@jorgeanibal8834Fr man
Also true.
Exactly
But for me it’s kinda 50/50 the pay is really good and I love planes and the feeling of being in the air
This goes for you too, doctors.
And lawyers
Years ago, I had to make a conscious choice between aviation and medicine.
To quote the Grail Knight:
"He chose....poorly"
@@williammahaffy4642What career path did you end up going down? Why do you feel like you chose poorly?
@@BigNickPoodle Not aviation and I regret it on a regular basis.
@@DD10_OFFICAL Excellent plan and well thought out. I hope your medicine career is everything you expect it will be.
Best wishes for your continued success.
Totally agree. I’m beginning flight school and many different pilots have told me that if I don’t like learning about the mechanics and physics of flight and airplanes. And just enjoy flying in general. This job is not for you. For me flying airplanes is something I could do all day.
Me personally I just love the feeling of flying and the rewarding experience-the perks are just add-ons.
How about you
I love flying. Feels like surfing but in the air. People drive without knowing how to change a tire. You can’t fly without knowing some basics and that’s for your safety. I love it all
Along with the aroma of AVGAS...constant learning! Every day you "clear prop", there's a different experience!!! Blue Skies!
Better enjoy doing it all night, too. 😊
@@ethanaed
For me, flying the airplane was the least difficult part of learning.
I got sick of working retail after 12 years and decided "Fuck it" one Friday.. That afternoon I was in the pilots seat in a hands on action flight at YBSU.. I was absolutely terrified.. until we came in to land.. We were landing runway 13.. Seeing the sun set over the mountains as the moon hung low over the ocean, with the glow of the runway and Maroochydore off in the distance.. it just made me feel this was right for me..
Unfortunately, learning to fly is expensive.. I've had to restart my journey 3 times, and I'm still not there.. I'm hoping next year I'll save enough to get it.. I do enjoy it
Beautifully said!
Press on!
He's HIM. You had a main character moment 😂
How's your journey going now? also the vid on your channel is hilarious LOL
@@JusticeForTheWin sounds more like he had an unforgettable experience that led to finding a new passion to me
My humble advice, … “Save and fly”!!
Then rinse and repeat!!
This is so true. I took 4 flying lessons back in 2016 at a suggestion of a pilot friend of mine. He said that at the end of 4 lessons, that I either 1) would feel like I couldn’t wait until the next time I could go up, or 2) be totally indifferent to the idea. I was #2. It wasn’t because I hated flying, but because the ONLY reason I wanted to become a pilot was to be able to transverse 600-1000 miles on consulting gigs in half the time as driving, or avoiding commercial air travel. I remember driving to the airfield for my 4th lesson thinking, “it’s such a beautiful day. I really wish I was out on my motorcycle rather than having to do this.” Great advice my friend gave me. I’m glad I did it, and I’m glad I learned it was something I didn’t want to pursue further.
That's kinda how I feel. But at the same time, I still love aviation. Which is why I think I'll go into aircraft maintenance.
That truly surprises me, especially your thought to yourself. I understand.
Love this, thanks for sharing!
I got into aviation because I love getting high.
"I just wanna get high with my lover"
Questionable pun, but I’m still able to understand it 😁👍
😂🤣
Sounds like you needed an altitude adjustment.
Exactly right
I love that physical feeling of flying, the weightless, and the freedom of being in the air. The understanding just HOW that "crate" with wings really does STAY UP THERE is a bonus.
There is such a difference between gliders and power flight too.
Completely agree - the fascination with flight is much more enjoyable when you see WHY a two ton aircraft can leave the ground. For thousands of years, mankind has been envious of this magic. I still can't believe I get to be a pilot and stand on the shoulders of the giants before me, who had the guts and the brains to figure out how to do what I love
that is exactly waht i think
I agree 100% I’m a private pilot with an instrument rating. I’ve never held a commercial rating, but I have friends who have been airline pilots that have no interest in actually flying and I have friends that love flying and there is a big difference. Some very happy and some are not happy.
airline pilots that don’t love flying, interesting! can you tell us more about that? (genuine inquiry)
Also curious about these airline pilots that don’t enjoy flying… I’m guessing bc just like anything, ANYTHING you do or are forced to do for pay .. becomes a 'job'
Absolutely agree with you. And if you love understanding weather and human factors, even better!
100%. The pay and travel opportunities are great but I am genuinely fascinated by aerodynamics and the way planes and all the instruments work. Not only that but the shear amount of technical info you have to know to fly is information most people don’t know. Teaching it is a blast.
Yes!! And for me a big part is the people meeting people the friendships along the way
I love it ❤❤❤❤ I love how the physics work on the plane and the secret behind this beautiful machines ❤
I got into it because I have a severe case of “if you want something done right you gotta do it yourself”
Didn't know anything about aircraft. Joined as a curiosity. Ended up putting in 45 years as a search & rescue pilot for, Civil Air Patrol, USAF Aux. Ended up with close to 7000 hours, with private pl, instrument and glider ratings. The volunteer work with CAP was very rewarding and gave a purpose for flying. Don't know much about mechanics of airplanes.
Thank you for being an absolute HERO!!!
I retired at AA last year after 37 years and a total of 49 years of flying. I work with young people that are interested in the career and did years of career days. I never had the words that you have to put across the same point. The love of the machines and the idea of being as one with them is a key. I was a mechanic at times as well as a pilot and that kind of old school training can keep a young guy alive to fly another day. Very good job and I have shared your video to quite a few young people. Thank you.
Super cool to hear it from a pilot like yourself!! Thanks so much!!! :)
I’m 17 and am head deep in study for aircraft mechanics and piloting.
Lots and lots of reading but the mechanics and science is so interesting and I love it.
The travel, pay and status are all excellent reasons to get into aviation.
I'm into aviation because i love aviation and seeing the world from a completely different perspective.
Totally disagree. Your attitude will lead to complacency and disaster.
@@HBSuccess Idk man... I think everybody values different things. Yeah, most of us love the technology and are fascinated by the machinery, but to be fair, you can't say those three perks don't make you love it even more.
@@HBSuccessno amount of love for the mechanics or feelings of flight will stave off disaster.
I fly for the shear beauty of it. The beauty of the sky, the beauty of the top of the clouds and the earth below, the beauty of the machines, and the beauty of a perfect landing.
You said what I was feeling
Same! But i do also like the mechanics of airplanes too.
I know him.. he's me!!😅
THAT is the only only reason to fly.
That is love.
Great reason as well. Personally, I think you just need a passion for some aspect of flying, like the scenery or the machinery. I think this also gives you a better sense to appreciate different aspects of aviation.
Bro really said "Choose passion over money"
hes right - the era where being a pilot was glamorous and well paying is loooooong gone. You're better off driving a city bus than being an airline pilot
@@Hasshodothis is such a weird exaggeration I don’t know a single city bus driver making what even regional pilots make in the US
@@josh-ed7je The cost of entry to becoming a pilot, and then an airline pilot, is over 1500 hours of accumulated training to even be hired as a first officer making under 100k a year, and then years of seniority to becoming a captain, just to make over 100k a year - and keep in mind, training costs by this point are over that by a lot...
Nah, its better to be a bus driver. American airline pilots are treated like garbage, paid like shit, flying planes held together by tape, for a quarter of the salary they used to make. Airlines overseas treat their pilots much better, which is why most pilots I've met who want to fly for airlines, want to fly for foreign airlines (Emirates for example - Emirates starting salary for a FO is around 5k a month in US dollars)
That's easy to say when you're already making comfortable money. When your passion isn't paying the bills, it's time to choose money.
@@joshparnell7755 Facts, money is a motivator for any job. Passion is cool but not a necessity. Although I do like airplanes and how they work so there is that.
i want to become a pilot because every aviation related just fascinates me. the things you listed in the beginning just seem like bonuses to me
If you just like the mechanics of the aircraft, you should probably be an aircraft mechanic. One of the reasons so many people are becoming pilots is because of the pay.
truth Facts
Na i love to up in the sky all the time and flying those machines
"Mechanics" doesn't mean the inner workings of the plane. It means things like understanding lift, drag, how airspeed indicators give you values, etc.
They’re going to make third rate pilots. Whilst I deserved every penny I earned the money wasn’t what I was doing it for. Professionalism and aiming for perfection. Perfection and the stars.
I absolutely despise flying because being crammed in a tube for hours on end with other people doesnt exactly translate to a good time. I endure flying only for the purpose of the destination. I dont know what the talk is about pay but pilots probably arent raking in 500k+ unless theyve done it for 30 years. Cant think of a number that would convince me to become a pilot really. Plenty of business ventures to make a great living without doing somthing you absolutely hate
I've never been on a plane before, I'm 29. Never went to school because I didn't know what I wanted to do. I always thought about being a pilot but thought I can't do that. Then one day I did some research and thought, I can do this. I bought some books and I've been reading them in my free time, one day I'll go to school and hopefully get a job. The travel and money seems great, but I'm also really excited about being able to fly a plane. Seems like it will be a fun job that I'll enjoy
If you don't go to school, you'll be stuck at the regionals.
If you can, I would suggest saving up some money to try a “discovery flight”. Generally most aviation/piloting programs have some sort of variant, and you can see what it’s like. They are super fun, I would recommend them
@alaskansoybean6297 i definitely plan on doing one soon. I'm still learning and just got a flight sim to get a feel for what it's like flying a plane. I want to get more comfortable on the sim and finish the book before I get in a real plane. How much does a discovery flight cost?
@@tardis4125 Good on you, sims are a great way to go into a plane and have a general idea of what/where everything is and become familiar with controls.
Discovery flights can cost $100+, but shouldn't cost more than $350. Try to aim for the cheaper side of that
If you have the time and money to choose, I would recommend going with a longer flight rather than a shorter one, and see if there's a day that they have less other flyers as well.
@alaskansoybean6297 yeah I'll do some research pretty soon
My Dad was USAF Crew Chief on 135s & 52s, then C-130 FE, retired 1970. Grew up going and helping him in hangars and later going to flight line and to ops rooms. One of the best sights was seeing a pair of P-51s land about an hour after a C-5 landed. Great time to be a kid around air force & army bases/posts. Started flying models when I was 12, then eventually the real thing. Flying when one wants to is very different than flying when one is scheduled to. Agree that to be really good at anything one must enjoy the fundamentals.
"Agree that to be really good at anything one must enjoy the fundamentals." --- Yes, you said. And I could add "for anything else." following your wards.
Absolutely correct.. You need to love the act of flying. Ive always been fascinated with wings on invisible air.. just sooo amazing to me!
Totally agree. Sometime we take for granted this amazing innovation. Every time I see a plane in air I can't stop wondering how these machines can fly in air from one point to another precisely. To be a good pilot you need to have appreciation and love for those machines.
When I built an airplane I thought there wouldn’t be much maintenance because it was new. What a surprise. But I love doing the maintenance. Very rewarding.
😊I grew up on an air base, I don't think I had a choice 😅but to love and want to become a pilot. passion was my reason
Approach controller for 14 years. Also have private certificate. I still look up even if it’s only a training plane that I see every 30 seconds. I hear the engine, I look up.
Many controllers are here because of pay as well. They don’t know the difference between aircraft and don’t care, especially in the radar environment where we don’t see the planes
Interesting perspective! It’s good to hear from air traffic control sometimes when they chime in on Pilot stuff because you sometimes forget that there’s a whole other world down there controlling the airplanes and it’s nice to be able to hear that from you :-) in the controllers, Noah, heck of a lot more about airplanes then some pilots do for sure. Sounds like you need to start using that private pilot certificate a little bit more and hit the skies! :) would love to see what it’s like to be in the control tower at some point!
But do you say “SEEEEEYA”?
Nice. Glad to hear that doesn’t go away. Sometimes I could just watch planes all day. Oh, if only.
I stopped right when u said the reasons. My reason why i wanna be a pilot is to meet friends have fun, do it for the people, sacrifice all possibilities of jobs just only for this job
Well said!!!
To me this is the only reason I would do this....the love of airplanes and how they work.
All the other things are secondary things you get for doing what you love.
True ❤✈️ love aviation first
I got into aviation for quality of life and fat stacks of money. I have yet to be bored in an airplane.
what exactly is stacks of money? I for example hate flying and wouldnt do it for half a mil. I earn a very comfortable living while keeping my feet planted more or less
@GoProXadventures 😁that’s wassup
@@baronvolkov6172 legacy carriers like Delta, United, FedEx, etc all average $200-350k with some higher seniority pilots taking on extra flights for percentage modifiers and whatnot can bag nearly 1mil in a year. The private charter side of aviation can also be just as if not more lucrative than 121 carriers if you know where to look
I'm an old (65year old) commercial pilot ... I don't fly commercially anymore but missed it so much I bought a 1953 Cessna 180 and I'm so happy and feel so privileged to be able to fly down here in the Southern Alps of New Zealand.
After going deep inside myself I realized, that I would have gone into commercial aviation because of the status. Of course, the mechanics amaze me every single time, but paying 125k without any job safety (here in Europe) is one more reason not to do it. But here I am, beginning my ppl next year to enjoy aviation as it should be 😁
That’s why I moved to the USA. Couldn’t afford it in Europe. That was 3 decades ago. 😂. I’m still in the US, entering my last 17 years of my career.
Just a heads up..
There are no RIGHT or WRONG REASONS to be a pilot. Motivations are hard to see but becoming a pilot starts with one universal single rule - a love of airplanes..the rest ask fall into place. The more you fly the more you learn about the mechanics of it the more you love it.. Eventually everyone gets to where you're at. Just not initially. The more I learn about flying the more I love it.. For ALL REASONS
That makes sense. Like, don’t be a farmer if you don’t like to get dirty. Thanks for the video.
I’m still going strong after a 31 year career in aviation and I’ve never worked a day in my life. They pay me to be away from home and I fly for free.
Since the beginning of my career in the early 1990’s, I realized that there are 2 kinds of pilots:
1: pilots who love to fly
2: pilots who love to be called a pilot.
If you belong to the 2nd group, don’t start. You will become a mediocre pilot at best, who will hate his or her job.
My whole career, before a flight, I turn towards the runways and watch airplanes take off. I’ve know pilots who have no interest in that at all. They won’t watch. They won’t know that an A340 has 4 engines or that an L1011 had 3 engines. I’ve met pilots that honestly don’t know these things.
Don’t be one of those.
I love flying but I realized I don’t know much about different aircraft’s. I spend more time researching cars.
Yes! I am obsessed with identifying different airliners from each other. I miss L1011s, 727s, 747s, 737-100s/200s. There used to be a greater variety of airliner aesthetic back in the 90s and early 2000s. Now it’s mostly 2-engine wide body across the board aside from some remaining 747s along with A380s. A340s are not as common in the states anymore more either. I’m always rolling my eyes whenever I’m watching a movie that has an airliner and there isn’t any consistency, even showing a completely different plane in another shot. The comedy Airplane! is a great movie that touches on this by showing an exterior shot of a 707 flying through the clouds but you hear roaring propellers instead of jet engines 😅
The feeling I get every time my landing gear leaves the runway or comes back down and touches the runway. I hope it never gets old.
It doesn’t get old.. it just gets faster!
Understanding the aircraft is so important.
I remember practicing engine out procedures and my CFI didn't like to pull the engine.
He would then dive towards a field within a half mile of us.
I showed him the math of glide ratio and then added in wind.
Stay calm in the chaos and there will be no panic
Your instructor demonstrating engine out procedure by diving into a field, and you… teaching them best glide? That’s what I got out of reading this and that is assbackwards.
@LawAbidingCitizen_ This is not entirely out of the realm of possibility. This is especially true if the person being trained already had glider training or even had a glider license. Like every other profession, not every CFI should be. And yes, that's basackwards.
@@nathanhale6477 nah I don’t think that’s what he meant. Reading it back now, it sounds like his instructor put him in an emergency out situation and he simply had to demonstrate his glide capabilities and how the wind would affect that range. Some of the added context made the story confusing.
I’ve loved the mechanics of aviation so much. I started a UA-cam channel off of it when I was nine.
Spot on man! Agree 100%
Get into this industry because you’re passionate about it and the items you described why “not” to get into it will eventually take care of themselves ie. pay
Even as a blind pilot, I do love the mechanics of flying and how planes work. They are amazing machines.
I love airplanes.
Me too
me too
From a military turned civilian family, best plane so far has been a Stearman. Go take a introduction flight folks, not cheap but worth it.
Haha I totally feel this. I still really love the actual act of flying, but even more than that I just freaking love airplanes and am fascinated by how they work. Operating the systems of an airplane really makes me nerd out 😂
Same here. I might bitch and complain about FBW and other automation, but at the same time, I love playing with all that. 😂
Totally man!!! And you’ve got the coolest projects on the go… you’re actually building them haha. Well… building one, tearing cutting up another 😝 (747)
Absolutely agree! Paired with safety and having common sense. Being a pilot is awesome! Fly safe!
You are 1000000% right, Captain! I own a PA28 and I just love changing oil and learning about the engine and stuff.
If you love mechanics, become an aerospace engineer instead.
100% Accurate.
Its the love and passion!
Thank you!
I love everything about Aviation, I absolutely love learning about how to operate aircraft and how they operate and I cant get enough, it is my passion, I am training to become a pilot!
Can a 4'11 person become a commercial pilot?
Amen brother!! Couldn’t have said it better! As a part 121 captain for a major airline, I can’t tell you how many f/o’s I’ve flown with who are in it solely for the reasons you just listed. They complain and complain and oh yeah, complain some more! It’s a great career don’t get me wrong but people, it’s NOT glamorous by any means! Please understand that coming into the industry
bro you are so right , it applies to everything that you do. I love being an aircraft mechanics
I agree, good pay, travel and everything else are good perks, I want to do it because it is the most enjoyable thing I have ever done, I’m still a student but I love every second of it!
if your not an airplane enthusiast you won’t last long as a pilot
Aviation industry should increase the price on air traveling
Thank you for this video, I love the mechanics of planes and that drove me to start my aviation journey: I did a pilot for a day flight, then another flight, learned soooo much about planes and how they work. I had a side job as a cleaner to save up money for my PPL and then I spoke to a pilot (a friend of my fiance‘s parents) and he said I could never afford to get a PPL, and if I like aviation mechanics that‘s nonsense and that is not enough to become a pilot...
That happened to me 2 years ago and I still cannot get over that traumatizing day. I had even called up the flight academy and booked a place for my ppl course.. but because of that stupid pilot I thought I wasn‘t enough 😢
That‘s why this video has helped me so much 💕 thank you❣️
Greetings from Australia
The thing I love about airplanes is the fact that you have this huge metal tube under your control.
I'm glad to hear my reason is a good one. Airplanes are, in my opinion, a pure expression of human ambition and ingenuity, and a special kind of freedom.
I agree!!
I agree with this absolutely! You have to have a passion for flying, airplanes, or the skies themselves.
❤❤❤great advice.
I have been really appreciative of the mechanics.
have you spoken to Garrett Ray before
Yes exactly. I told my engineering classmates this. My friends always wondered why I studied Mech engineering when my goal was to be an Airline Pilot but I'm just fascinated and obsessed with Airplanes..😂🍻
Retired firefighter, medic who owns an automotive business. But I grew up around aircraft and now I'm becoming a pilot . But I love the mechanics and physics and engineering in aviation
totally agree, especially because being a pilot for the wrong reasons will ensure a much higher risk of failure to stay safe during the many diverse conditions and situations you will encounter.
As a mechanic for a major airline and been a mechanic in aviation for the last 35 years, I can well agree with you. You better have a love for working on aircraft as well as flying them or owning one.
I'm getting into aviation for the money, travel, and status.
Pilots don't panic.
If you panic when things go wrong flying is not for you.
Well I loved it initially for the fascination and passion but as I grew up past childhood I was able to travel with my family. Now I love it for the travel as a bonus.
Agreed! To be a real pilot, it takes passion!
Can’t agree more. I like the accoutrements you mentioned, but I love the airplane itself the and how and why it does what it does! And because of this, I always think of safety and proper operation of the aircraft. Safe travels brother! ✈️👍😎
I love this, I wish I knew this before because I love aviation but I wish I would’ve known more about it before I got into it. The navigation, the meteorology, aerodynamics, air laws, hpl instruments etc. great advice
I’ve loved airplanes and anything that took to the skies ever since I was a kid and never thought I would be able to be a pilot. Living the dream as an instrument rated PPL.
Very true. Been doing this corportate flying for 20+ years, its not glamorous anymore and sometimes the flying life can be brutal. But if you have the passion for it, the moment you strap on your bird, all those worries melt away
I grew up in aviation and fly because I love the process of operating an aircraft and honing my skills.
This is really helpful for me to think about. I'm 28 now (almost 29) and have always had the idea of becoming a pilot in the back of my mind.. I still haven't yet taken a flying lesson, but when I do I will definitely keep this in mind. I do think I probably am unfortunately more drawn to the travel/lifestyle/feeling of flight/status/etc... But I also really love working on vintage steel bikes so maybe theres some overlap there. TBD. Either way, thank you for this.
You’re spot on! It’s a rough business when you do it for a living
I got into aviation because i love the science behind it and how they’re made, the money and travel is just a bonus 😂
Well kinda agree but you can learn to check that box when the time comes! Me personally i love the engineering side of things mechanical / electrical. It is definitely one of the biggest need to knows for a successful pilot!
Went and got my degree in Aerospace Engineering and was the lead on aerodynamics during my senior project, fell in love with the design of aircrafts. Through internships I got to fly with some test pilots and pick their brains and that gave me the bug. Now I’m about 40ish hours through my training and finishing up my PPL and going this route was the best decision ever. I love flying and try to not take that part for granted but continue to find myself fascinated with systems, mechanics, and why certain things on different aircraft’s were designed that way. It’s really fascinating!
I agree, I’ve been flying for > 40 years and still enjoy every minute of it.
Thanks for this dude. Spot on
Back in 2017 I took a birthday flight in a helicopter as I had never been in a helicopter before, today I'm a full licensed pilot flying EC120s and Robinson helicopters, the joy it brings me is immense it makes me smile everyday.
Had you told me 8 years ago I was going to become a helicopter pilot I would have laughed in disbelief. 🚁
As an A&P and pilot, I approve this message!
Same thing that makes a good racecar driver, like Ken Miles. When you are fascinated with how something works, you generally operate it very well.
I wanna be a pilot because flying a plane loooks sooo freaking fun and it is my dream to fly a plane
Agreed…I got my pilot's license in 1993 and flew aerobatic planes thereafter as a hobby. No greater love than actually just flying the plane (other than kids & 2nd wife) have I had since then. :D
I do it for every reason , absolutely love flying and everything aviation has to offer, it’s all good
There’s just something special about flying planes and operating these large complex machines. It’s one of those things that feels like magic to me when you’re even flying by the needles and finding yourself exactly where you need to be or over a runway ready to land in almost no visibility, I love it
Liking travel is a fine reason. Traveling during for work sucks but the travel benefits are excellent. I don't know anyone that loves work. Why wouldn't you be a mechanic if you just love the machinery.
Is t this the same for a lot of industries and careers, gotta truly love what you do to be successful at it.
How do I know if I am interested in the mechanics of flying? I am amazed watching planes fly and I want to learn how to fly but engines and parts? I've never really thought about it. Am I not a good candidate to learn?
I started flying when I was 14 years old.
I got my license when I was 18 and I love the mechanics of it so much I became an aircraft mechanic.
I love the mechanics of flying more than the rest of that stuff you mentioned
Those first three are really nice but omg plane go vroom and its insanely cool and thats why im a pilot, because flying is amazing
Yeah i agree, im 15 now, in quarantine i got a pc where well after time i learned programming simple games, i got the idea of making an air combat game that would be kinda realistic so i started researching for the systems, how do they work etc and i was amazed how everything worked and how nicely they performed, now my main objective in life is becoming a pilot or at least a mechanic
I'm kind of interested in all that you mentioned. Flying interests me and I'm studying ground school as of now. I love all the science of it. But I also want to get paid because that's what will keep me going. Plus you're such a badass when you're a pilot (imo) so status is definitely a plus.
I got into it because I love travel, tbh, but I've fallen in love with the mechanical sides and learning about everything from weather, to systems, even regs.
During A&P School, it amazed me how few were interested in the mechanics of flight, or even the thrill of flight. I wish more people had a fascination of aircraft and flight.
I'm 12 years old but I love all the mechanical things, aerodynamics, procedures and, in general, everything of aviation.
I'm working hard to get to my dream of being a commercial pilot and fly my favourite airplane, the A350!
Totally agree! If you’re not interested in learning the differences between a Piston engine, Turboprop, and Jet Propulsion, you should never fantasize about becoming a pilot.
I'm built different 💪 ✈️
You got a point. People who do not really love mechanics or physics, they still can learn to fly perfectly safe. Flight instructors can deal with those pilots. But the thing is, pilots who love mechanics, they got an advantage, it is passion.