Looking Into a Career in Aviation? Prior to operating an airplane in the US, you need to first of all obtain a license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). After the 9/11 attack, FAA was moved to the Department of Homeland Security. Depending on your level, an aviation career can be extremely rewarding. As is the case with automobile license, there are different types of pilots license. Private Pilot License is regarded as the most basic license. With a Private Pilot License, you will be able to fly an airplane in any part of the United State in addition to ferrying passengers from one location to the other. Unfortunately, a Private Pilot career License does not allow you to receive payment for flying passengers or cargo from one location to the other. In order to become a pilot, you need to first of all:- Ace your medical exams.- Obtain the right instructions on how to fly an aircraft from a certified flight instructor (CFI).- Ace a written exam which consists of 100 multiple choice questions.- Ace a check-ride. This is the same as a driving test which is administered to assess your flying skills. The exam is conducted by an FAA authorized examiner. How much does it cost to become a pilot?One of the most frequently asked question on how to be a pilot is How much does it cost to complete flying school? There are several factors which may determine the amount of money spent in becoming a pilot. For example, location plays a huge factor on the cost charged by flying schools. If the school is located in a rural area, you are most likely to pay less compared to a school situated in an urban area. Other factors that may influence the amount of money spent in a flying academy are: - The type of aircraft used in the training.- The kind of weather experienced during the training session.- Your pace of learning. In general, pilot training costs at least $10,000. Nevertheless, this amount can shoot through the ceiling if you are training in a flying school located in an urban area. Other factors that you need to take into account while trying to determine the cost of becoming a pilot include examiner charges, aircraft rental, charts and flight instruction manuals. Then again, most flying schools use a model known as pay-as-you-go. What this means is that, the cost will increase the more you pursue a commercial pilot license. http://youtu.be/7Bo4-V32QCE