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 Flight
2. Medical - Choose the one that aligns with your goals
3. Online Ground school/ FAA Written
4. 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=227

Best  Private Pilot Checkride Prep Book: 
Pass your Private Pilot Checkride by Jason Schappert
https://amzn.to/4kFDfPt

Book of prep Questions:
Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide
https://amzn.to/4kFDfPt

Gear 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=Flymedia

Best Bag for Student Pilots:
https://www.flightoutfitters.com/product/lift-2-0-flight-bag/?aff=Flymedia

Headset:
My Favorite Headset (Lightspeed Delta Zulu) https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/product/lightspeed-delta-zulu-anr-headset/?campaign=Delta%20Zulu&ref=138

Best Mid-tier Headset (Lightspeed Zulu 3) https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/product/zulu-3-anr-headset/?campaign=Zulu%203%20ANR&ref=138

Best Budget Headset: David Clark H10-13S https://amzn.to/40Ug7Sp

Sunglasses:
Flying Eyes Sunglasses (10% off): 
flyingeyesoptics.com/FLYMEDIA23

Foreflight/ipad acessories
Ipad 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=33001410789476

Pivot Ram Suction mount: 
https://flyboys.com/products/pivot-single-suction-cup-mount?ref=Flymedia

Pivot Leg Strap Mount: 
https://flyboys.com/collections/efb-leg-mounts/products/pivot-leg-strap-1?ref=Flymedia


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