How to Become a Pilot ep. 9

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We sat down with firefighter and and new student pilot Tiffany Walls-forte, who drove straight to the studio after her discovery flight. She shares her experience, excitement, and readiness to begin flight training. Tiffany took off from Oakland airport enjoyed beautiful and unique views of the bay. If you are interested in becoming a Pilot or curious of what to expect then this episode is for you!Here are my recommendation on the process.1. Discovery/ Introductory Flight2. Medical - Choose the one that aligns with your goals3. Online Ground school/ FAA Written4. Start Flight Training!!!If you are on the fence, then start with step and go from there don't be overwhelmed. This is fun, incredible, challenging, but on the other side you will find yourself in amazement with what you have achieved!Here is my recommendation for online ground school:I used part time pilot for my PPL ground and am using them for Instrument Ground as well.Part-Time Pilot Online Ground School: (10%off )https://parttimepilot.com/private-pilot-online-ground-school/?campaign=PTPPrivatePilotGround&ref=227Best Private Pilot Checkride Prep Book: Pass your Private Pilot Checkride by Jason Schapperthttps://amzn.to/4kFDfPtBook of prep Questions:Private Pilot Oral Exam Guidehttps://amzn.to/4kFDfPtGear Recommendations:Flight Bags: (5% off with code Fly Media)My favorite bag is the Bush Pilot Duffle , perfect if you mainly fly with passengers:https://www.flightoutfitters.com/product/bush-pilot-bag/?aff=FlymediaBest Bag for Student Pilots:https://www.flightoutfitters.com/product/lift-2-0-flight-bag/?aff=FlymediaHeadset:My Favorite Headset (Lightspeed Delta Zulu) https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/product/lightspeed-delta-zulu-anr-headset/?campaign=Delta%20Zulu&ref=138Best Mid-tier Headset (Lightspeed Zulu 3) https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/product/zulu-3-anr-headset/?campaign=Zulu%203%20ANR&ref=138Best Budget Headset: David Clark H10-13S https://amzn.to/40Ug7SpSunglasses:Flying Eyes Sunglasses (10% off): flyingeyesoptics.com/FLYMEDIA23Foreflight/ipad acessoriesIpad cases and mounts: Links Below or use code “Fly Media” at checkout to save 10%Pivot iPad mini case: https://flyboys.com/products/pivot-a20a?ref=Flymedia&variant=33001410789476Pivot Ram Suction mount: https://flyboys.com/products/pivot-single-suction-cup-mount?ref=FlymediaPivot Leg Strap Mount: https://flyboys.com/collections/efb-leg-mounts/products/pivot-leg-strap-1?ref=FlymediaLINKS USED IN THE DESCRIPTION MAY OR MAY NOT BE AFFILIATE LINKSAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Fly Media is a participant in the Amazon Services Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

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