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Anyone Can Learn To Fly

Written by Chris Bridges

Topic: Career TransitionPublished February 4, 2009
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The quest to learn to fly is a lot easier than what most people think. You don't have to become a commercial or military pilot in order to fly. You can be part of general aviation, or the area of aviation where pilots fly for the sheer enjoyment of flying. Today there are thousands of potential pilots, just like you, who are learning to fly. They come from all walks of life and have various reasons for wanting to learn to fly. Some fly to expand business opportunities, while others seek to attain careers in the aviation industry. Some are even looking for an activity that they can share with their family. Whatever your reasons may be, there are some basic requirements that you will have to meet in order to fly solo (which is a requirement to get your your license) In the United States, you must be at least 16 years old (to fly solo), speak English, and pass a basic medical exam. In Canada, you must be at least 14 years old (to obtain a Student Pilot Permit, 17 years old to obtain a license), speak English, and pass a basic medical exam. In Canada we also offer a Recreational License which takes half the time to get as opposed to a Private License, therefore it is cheaper. In the United Kingdom, you must be at least 16 years old (to fly solo, 14 years old to start logging your time, and 17 years old to get your Private Pilot License), speak English, and pass a basic medical exam. In Australia, you must be at least 16 years old (to fly solo, 17 years old to hold a Private Pilot License), speak English, and pass a basic medical exam. That's all. So, as long as you meet these requirements, you can take to the skies. Please visit www.learning-to-fly.com for a lot more information about aviation and flying, including aviation history, aviation employment, pictures of airplanes, experimental aviation (kit planes or home built airplanes) and aviation weather.

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I'm a pilot with a commercial, multi IFR license. I've had my license since 2001. Flying, for me, is extremely peaceful. It allows me to be on my own with my thoughts while looking down on my small place in the world.

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