Life in the skies- How to become a pilot and get a job flying.

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Do you want to fly?

Many people ask me how to become a pilot and if they can get paid to fly. As a commercial pilot, I live my life in the skies and love it. Flying is a wonderful thing. Nothing comes close to the excitement of taking off and leaving the bounds of the ground. The sky seems limitless and full of possibilities. Plus the view from above is breath-taking. The big picture is a beautiful picture. Flying can lift your spirits and send you soaring. In a sense, flying is focused freedom. I hope you try it.

Life in the Skies™ was produced to answer your questions. If you're wondering how to pay for flight training, what's it like to be a pilot, what are the different kinds of flying jobs and what they pay, the requirements to get a good job and how long it takes to train, this DVD is for you. Now, you can make a flight plan for your life.

The journey to become a pilot is amazing. The first time you solo is an exciting rite of passage, but people write me from all over the world with their horror stories -- a good flight school is crucial. I want to help you avoid the pitfalls. It's good to know the whole process before you start the journey.

Or maybe you don't know if flying is even something you want to do. I didn't know I'd love flying so much until I tried it. There's an important 1st Step you can take to find out if you'll love flying too.

This will help you decide if you really want to fly, if you want a flying career, what you’ll need to do, and what you're investing in your future. You deserve to love your job!

The 2008 Edition covers:

The process of becoming a pilot
The process of becoming a commercial pilot
What are all the steps?
How much can you get paid as a pilot? What's the pay for each level?*
What are the different kinds of jobs?
How do you get those jobs?
What licenses & ratings do you need to get?
How do you get them?
How long does it take?
Where can you find the money for training?
How much does training cost?*
What’s better? Flight academies, private instructors or college programs?
What’s the future for pilots? The hiring statistics*
Is flying is for you? What’s it like? Is it hard?
What if you hate math?
What are the physical requirements?
Do you need a college degree?
What can associations, mentors, & conferences do for you?
What's the difference between a commercial pilot and an airline pilot?
Should you buy a plane? What does it cost? What's involved with ownership?
What is the 1st IMPORTANT step?
The 5 things you need to become a pilot
Section for International people -- how to train in the U.S.
Other resources and much more!

The 2008 Edition is on sale now for $9.99! Shipping & handling is $4.95 for U.S. (Sales tax is charged for California.)

Life in the Skies™ jam-packed into 80 minutes also includes a bonus section of resources -- websites,
books and organizations.
*Information complied in 2008. Salary examples were complied from years 2006 to 2008.

Is it hard to learn to fly?
The amazing process of learning to fly changed my life.
I'll give you the details in the DVD.
Come join me for a Life in the Skies™

The DVD centers on training & flight rules in the U.S., but anyone who wants to fly benefits from this info.
Understand the path and what it means to be a pilot.
Also, internationals can learn how to train in the U.S., the world's
leader in aviation and flight schools.

You can check out my videos at MySpace or YouTube,
or read about other pilots, about FlyGirl™
or other Learn to Fly resources.

Other Life in the Skies™ links.

I'm a certified Ground Instructor and happily employed Commercial Pilot. I really hope you try your hand at flying. According to AOPA.org, the # of commercial pilots has been dropping every year since 1999 and the # of pilots has dropped 25% in the last 20 years. So,even though the population has grown enormously, there are less pilots. It’s ashamed the number of pilots is dropping when flying is so much fun! I hope to help aviation live on.
Life in the Skies™

For questions, please use the "Contact" button above.
I'm probably out flying so I can't answer the phone, but I'll reply to your email as soon as I can.

What has happened in the industry? Will there be jobs when you finish your flight training?

In 2007, Forbes reported that airline pilots are the #14 best paying job in the U.S.! The only other professions in the top 14 are medical and CEO. Pilots beat out lawyers! If you’re going to have a career on the level of being a doctor, you need all the info you can get. Just like becoming a doctor, there are years of training and paying your dues. This career often requires a period of "apprenticeship" -- a time you will be making a lower income while you build your time, experience and reputation as a safe pilot. This may be a difficult period, but the love of flying keeps us going. So don't choose flying for the money -- it's better to go for what you love as a career. If you love flying, the rewards are awesome. Those who are passionate about flying take the journey to become a pilot and find joy in a Life in the Skies.