ALL Pilot Licenses and Ratings You Need To Be A Professional Pilot

ALL Pilot Licenses and Ratings You Need To Be A Professional Pilot

Author: Hollie Bellino August 23, 2024 Duration: 16:22

Hey aviators! Welcome to The Aviator’s Guide hosted, recorded and edited by Hollie Bellino. This episode goes into the details of each license and rating you can expect to get while doing your flight training including the order you will get them, the minimum flight hour requirements and some insider tips. This is a great episode for anyone who is just starting flight school or looking to begin their aviation journey.

Edit: having your CFII, also, allow you to instruct pilots getting their CFII rating (as long as it is not said student’s INITIAL flight instructor rating - usually the CFI is the initial license and the CFII is a rating). Also, not every flight school that hires you will pay for your MEI, necessarily.

Video Versions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCea-ZadSYN2QJMKTkwHv0HQ

Logbooks:

Jeppesen logbook (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3SXGF3Q

Gleim logbook (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3YPAoLp

MyPilotStore.com (not an advertisement)

Multi Engine Add on:

https://www.inthepattern.com/flight-training (not an advertisement)

Resources:

Private Pilot Requirements (part 61): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-E

Instrument Rating Requirements (part 61): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-B/section-61.65

Commercial License Requirements (part 61): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-F

Multi Engine Add-On Requirements (part 61): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-B/section-61.63

Part 141 license and rating requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-141

https://www.nps.gov/daav/learn/news/nationalanthem.htm#:~:text=Franklin%20Delano%20Roosevelt%20created%20National,issue%20a%20proclamation%20each%20year

https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/332459.Orville_Wright

Intro music was produced by Jacob Watson.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of any company, institution or corporation. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.


So you've felt that pull, that quiet curiosity about what it's like to truly command an aircraft. The Aviator's Guide: Novice to Pilot is built on the understanding that the path from first curiosity to holding a license is as much about practical knowledge as it is about managing doubts and demystifying a complex process. Hosted by Hollie Bellino, this podcast digs into the granular details of learning to fly in the United States, offering a clear-eyed companion for the journey. You'll hear straightforward conversations that feel like talking with a knowledgeable friend who's been through it all, covering everything from selecting a flight school and understanding the financial commitment to the nuances of training for different certifications. While the show has a strong focus on building a professional pilot career, it warmly welcomes those whose ambitions might stop at a private license for personal enjoyment. Each episode aims to replace uncertainty with actionable steps, whether you're a teenager just starting to research or an adult finally pursuing a long-held dream. This isn't about vague inspiration; it's a grounded resource where the complexities of FAA regulations, instructor ratings like CFII, and the realities of general aviation are broken down into manageable pieces. Tune in for a podcast that serves as a reliable co-pilot, helping you navigate the exhilarating and demanding process of earning your wings, regardless of where you are in your own story.
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