What is happening, MZeroA Nation?
Jason Schappert here.
And, at MZeroA, we spent a lot of time helping you
with your instrument approaches and steep turns and slow flight.
You saw the Flight Maneuvers Series and so many cool things that, sometimes,
we have to get back to the basics.
Sometimes, we have to build that foundation.
So, this video is all about how to become a pilot.
Maybe, you are already a pilot,
but I'm still going to count on you to dive into the comments
and just offer some of your best advice.
And, let's use this as a thread to really help future pilots
all around the country and world on how to become a pilot.
We've written the book on how to become a pilot
through the "Private Pilot Blueprint," which can be yours free.
There's links down below to check that out,
PrivatePilotBlueprint.com to check all that out.
But, I want to share with you, really,
four things that you need to do in that quest to become a pilot.
And, the first is this:
the moment you have the itch to become a pilot,
please, please, please, go out and earn your FAA medical.
Who knows what I'm talking about?
Who here would be so brave and humble to share in the comments
if you had any medical delays, we'll call it,
that cause you to have to wait on pursuing your dream of becoming a pilot
because of something medical related?
Earn your medical now,
and let's work through any silly little issues
that we can work through to earn that medical
before you're ready to solo and you realize,
"I can't even earn my medical just yet."
Let's go earn our FAA medical now.
And, there's links down below.
And, I'm sure there's some great comments below of some stories
probably popping in there already for you to learn from.
The second is this:
flying is so much fun,
but this airplane is a terrible classroom.
All airplanes are terrible classrooms.
Learn everything you can on the ground.
You need to choose an amazing online ground school.
Now, I have a strong bias.
I think our online ground school is the best.
But, you know what?
As much as I want you to join our family
and become an MZeroA online ground school member,
there's other great courses out there.
My teaching style isn't for everybody, and I'm humble enough to know that.
Maybe, you need to go explore around, that's fine.
I encourage you, give us a chance.
Give everybody a little chance.
Do some trials and check out to see who you think is the best.
But, you know you can always check on our ground school.
But, you need to learn everything you can on the ground.
The airplane is an expensive classroom.
It's a noisy classroom, as you can hear.
It's a fast-moving classroom.
There is no "pause" button.
Learn everything you can on the ground.
Here's step three:
make sure you've got the time and money.
There are two killers of flight training dreams.
And, they are time and money.
And, so often, you have the time but you just don't have the money.
Or, you have the money and you don't have the time.
You have to have a balance of time and money
to make those flight training dreams really come true.
And, it takes both.
You can't just have one of those.
And, lastly,
you need to choose an amazing flight school and amazing instructor.
Remember this, and I teach this at the "Private Pilot Blueprint,"
you are hiring that school, you are hiring that instructor.
Don't fall into the trap of just walking in and going, "Hey, my name is Jason."
"Okay Jason, Bill is available on Wednesday.
Do you want to fly?
Okay, Bill is your instructor."
You should be interviewing instructors.
You should be asking the powerful questions.
You should be taking discovery flights with multiple instructors
at multiple flight schools.
Let me tell you something.
A flight school alive is worth the drive.
If you walk in that flight school and it has a country club type atmosphere,
that's not a place for you.
Aviation is not a country club.
Aviation is open to everybody.
And, flight schools need to adopt that mindset as well.
You vote with your dollars.
So, take your dollars around and see what instructor works for you.
Ask the powerful questions.
"Hey, dear instructors, what are your goals?"
"Oh, man, I'm trying to get hired by Delta.
I got about 300 more hours then I'm gone."
Big red flag.
That's not an instructor I want you flying with.
Or, here was one that I said a lot.
I taught Monday through Fridays.
I did teach on the weekend.
So, they come and say, "I work Monday through Fridays.
I can only fly on the weekends.
Listen, I'm not a good instructor for you.
I want to relax on the weekend.
That's my time off.
I instruct 9:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday.
It is my job.
So, I wouldn't be a good fit for you."
You have to ask these powerful, powerful questions.
MZeroA Nation, I want to make this a powerful, superior
How to Become a Pilot video.
What are some of your best tips?
Leave them in the comment box below this.
And, again, if you all need help--
And, again, I am never here to sell to you.
I'm here to deliver value to you.
That's what--
This is coming out in December.
That's what this holiday season is all about.
Do check out the "Private Pilot Blueprint," though,
PrivatePilotBlueprint.com.
You just pay shipping.
In the US, it's $6.95.
You pay shipping and the book is free.
You just pay shipping.
That's all I ask, and it's yours.
You could take a two-week no-strings-attached trial
of our online ground school.
MZeroATrial.com to check all that out as well.
Becoming a pilot is a dream for so many.
If you already have that dream and live that dream,
share some wisdom and some knowledge with others in the comments below.
Everyone will be so thankful for it.
To be blessed, you have to first be a blessing to others,
to go out and contribute to this amazing community.
MZeroA Nation, thank you so much for all the things you do.
I look forward to seeing you in a livestream,
seeing you in a live event, coming here soon.
Have an amazing rest of your day.
And most importantly, remember,
that a good pilot is always learning.
Have a great day, everybody. I'll see you.