Single Mom focused on Piloting

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Angelica Bliss

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Hello everyone,
I have been trying to find information on how to study and practice on my own to become a pilot. I've researched schools and definitely want to attend to become a commercial pilot but of course costs of $50-100K and my credit is what is currently holding me back from getting a loan. So, while I work and get my credit up I want to earn my private pilots license, then if possible become a CFI so that I can work in piloting while I attend the professional courses. I have 2019 books on order but what I am confused about is the online flight simulator and where or what to buy.
Please HELP
 
My $.02. If I was on this type of budget and with other responsibilities, I think this is what I would do.

Try to hook up with friendly pilots in your geographic location, perhaps through PoA here. Also works to ask around at the local FBO. Ask to be taken on some introductory flights to start seeing how you like it. A surprising number of pilots just want to go out and fly a hamburger run and would be glad to have some enthusiastic company.

You can also get in touch with the local Experimental Aircraft Association. They have a 6 month free membership. Meet pilots at their regular meetings or at their VMC club meetings.

You can also start learning to fly gliders first and then do a powered plane add-on later. This is actually a great way to learn how to fly since it really teaches how a wing and controls fly in the air. The Wright brothers learned that first before adding an engine. It takes fewer hours to get to private in gliders. There are often local glider clubs where you can join for a small fee and help out with the gliders and fly very affordably. This works well if you aren’t in a hurry and the social aspects bring you into contact with a lot of pilots.

Then also study the FAA books that have been mentioned. They are free downloads.

Site with links to some glider operations in Utah. Looks like a good place for learning to glide and soar - http://soarwest.com/fssites.html

http://www.utahsoaring.org/
 
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