Information on Flight Schools and Pilot TrainingWhen I first acted on my dreams to learn to fly airplanes, I researched a couple of flight schools first. Little did I know that I had brought a lifelong dream within a few short months of realization. If you had told me on that September day of my first flying lesson that I would fly solo in November, fulfill the various eligibility requirements for a private pilots licence the following summer, and fulfill the various eligibility requirements for a commercial pilot license, with a multi engine rating and a multi engine IFR rating, within two years, it would have sounded too good to be true.
I had the pleasure of meeting a gentleman a few days ago who introduced me to his son. I was amazed to learn that his son could tell me exactly how rocket propulsion worked! Even I can't do that. The boys father explained to me that he has been encouraging his son to learn more about aviation and physics. If you are curious about what he is doing than please visit his website at Aviation For Kids.
Becoming an airforce pilot opens a whole new set of doors for you. It is a rewarding career and is looked upon favorably by the airlines (once you have had enough of flying for the military - the airlines don't have to spend as much money training you to be an airline pilot, as they do for a normal pilot). Airforce pilots are, by far, the best trained pilots in the world. Often, once people learn that you are a pilot, you will hear, "That is something I have always wanted to do." You will be the person who went out and pursed something you have always wanted to do.
So what are you waiting for? It doesn't take much to get started. Here's the big picture, then we'll get into the details.
To become a student pilot, find a nearby flying school or aviation college offering training. These businesses can help you acquire the necessary books or videos and other study materials. Then begin training, usually in a rented training aircraft, with a certificated flight instructor (CFI). I enrolled at an aviation college and graduated with a 2 year diploma in Aviation Technology. My flight training was done next door at the local flying club. If you would like to enroll at an Aviation University then I would recommend Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. They are considered # 1 out of all the flight schools in the world, for Aerospace Studies. Do what is best for you. It will make your flying experience that much more enjoyable. Click this link if you require one or more aviation scholarships to help fund your flight training. 
Flight training, with the student sitting in the pilot's seat and doing most of the actual flying, begins immediately. The required hours are subdivided into various flight operations that you will be trained in, along the way. These include straight and level flight, turns, steep turns, slow flight, stalls, spins, spiral dives, diversions, and a mini cross country, amongst other training evolutions.
At some point during the course you will need to take a knowledge test covering regulations, aerodynamics, weather, aircraft performance, and navigation. You can take this test at any approved testing center, often right at the flight school where you fly. You will do these tests for your private pilot license, commercial pilots license, and IFR Rating. If you chose to make flying a career then you will have to do another battery of tests for your ATPL license. You must also make an appointment to see a designated aviation medical examiner (AME) and pass a simple physical examination. This medical certificate also will double as your student pilot certificate. You will need this document before you can fly solo in an airplane. Solo flight comes more quickly than you may think, typically 10 to 20 hours into your flight training. For each license that you wish to pursue you will have to complete a flight test. This flight exam is given either by a government approved inspector or, more commonly, by a designated examiner who lives and works in your local area.
Choosing a flight school can be somewhat difficult. Click here to read some articles on how best to chose a flight school (and your flight instructor), and how to find the best flight schools in your area.
Air Force Pilot Training - Do You Have What It Takes To Fly For Your Country?
Airline Pilot Training - A Brief Guide To What Is Required To Fly For The Majors.
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