it’s not as if were poor since when have poor people got a porsche cayenne S and a 5 bedroomed house but my dad says i’m not paying for your stupid F***ing flying lessons is my dream always going to be a dream
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when i’m older i want to be a pilot but my dad says he wont pay for my flying lessons?
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#1 by skateboardingste on October 22nd, 2010
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Mine is still a dream, for the moment, but there is a cheaper way of doing it. Takes longer, but if your really determined and a quick learner then its cheaper then paying £47,000 for a comprehensive training course. Do it privatly, take flying lessons whenever you have free time, cost about £80ish where i am but it varies, and when you have had enough, go on to take your private licence, and once you have that things will all move into place, and you cant start flying for private companies etc (which you will be getting paid for) then as your flying hours increase and you get more exp, you can move on to bigger and better things!
#2 by ethereal_slumber on October 22nd, 2010
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Don’t let your dad foil your dreams. If you really want to become a pilot then it sounds like you’ll need to make it happen yourself! It’s not a bad thing by any measure. I had to save money and pay for each and every one of my lessons to attain my private pilots license. It cost me somewhere in the ballpark of $5,000 for the ground and flight training. At around $100 per lesson (average) you could be taking lessons once every week or two if you find a sound job (granted your old enough and, if not, keep that in mind). Good luck and let me tell you personally, every CENT spent on flying is worthwhile. It’s one of the greatest accomplishments man has achieved and I’m proud to say I can participate in it. Good luck to you my friend.
#3 by ravens_angel78 on October 22nd, 2010
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Well, having a Porsche truck and a 5-bedroom house doesn’t make you rich… alot of people go into incredible debt just to keep up appearances.
With that said, go out and get a job and save money to pay for your own flying lessons. If you’re too young to get a job then you’re probably too young to worry about your future career and maybe that is how your father feels… that you’re not really interested in the career but rather you just think it would be fun to do.
I’m not condoning how your father talks to you about the lessons but maybe he just wants to see you do more than become a pilot (not that there is anything wrong with that).
#4 by Nice G on October 23rd, 2010
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Earn the money yourself. It will have more meaning to you anyway. If you aren’t handed things, they have more value. If it’s truly your dream, you will find a way to make it happen. The greatest joys in life come not from those things that are easily obtained, but from things that it took hard work and valor to win!
#5 by the rocket on October 23rd, 2010
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I do not know how old you are?. But I do know that if you want something enough you will find a way to fund it.Get out there and make it happen.Do not go through your life expecting other people to wave a magic wand,it does not work.Dreams can turn into reality if you make them come true.Best of luck.
#6 by strikeeagle137 on October 23rd, 2010
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do what i did. get a job and work your way through the lessons. that why it’s your money and he can’t tell you whet you will do with it. also, interning at an aviation-heavy company helps.
#7 by calnickel on October 23rd, 2010
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Pay for them yourself. You will find it more rewarding than just being handed the funds.
I paid for all of my training myself. I save and scrimped the $7000 for my private without going into debt. Then I took a job at a flying school (as a mechanic) and got a deal on flying hours. I also got many free hours ferrying planes and test flying them. My total cost from 0 hrs to commercial pilot was $30000.
It took me three years total (including one year of doing absolutlely no flying) and I got my CPL, Multi IFR, Seaplane, and Instructors ratings, all without having to go to the bank of dad.
Even if you aren’t a mechanic you can still find odd jobs around any airport that can be used to fund flying. Or get a menial, well paying union job and use that to pay for lessons.
#8 by Patrick on October 23rd, 2010
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It doesn’t sound like your dad is very supportive of other people’s dreams. Just save your money and when you are ready…go do it! Just because he is trying to be a spoilsport doesn’t mean you can’t reach your goals.
#9 by ago d on October 23rd, 2010
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well your screwed……….
Just kidding, of course it would be nice to have dad pay for your ratings, but if he won’t its not the end of the world. There is always a way if you have the dedication.
First off don’t give up on your dad so easily, start by SAVING your money from gifts (ask for cash for flying), jobs wherever.
Also get good credit, for it is likely that you will have to get a loan. I don’t mean max out a credit card, basically the best way is to ALWAYS pay every bill on time.
Once you have some money set aside start training. Maybe when your dad sees that you are willing to spend all of your hard earned cash, and that you are really serious he may just some around. If not its OK.
There are companies out there that will give you a loan, if you have good credit to help you finish training. Talk to you school they will help you find one.
It seems that other answers also have some good ideas for you and you would be smart combine of all of there ideas.
To sum things up, just remember that your dad does not control your life path, and that you have the power to do what you want with it.
Good luck.
#10 by I love to fly on October 23rd, 2010
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Get a loan and when your a pilot pay it off and don’t let your dad borrow any money ever because if he won’t help you succeed in your dreams I think he is mean and greedy no offense.
#11 by squiggy_squigtones on October 23rd, 2010
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Why depend on someone else to pay for what you want to do?
Work. Save your money. You don’t have to come up with the full amount up front. Lots of people buy block time for aircraft rental. Lots of people pay for each lesson as they go. Hang around the FBO at a couple small airports in your area. Talk to people. Not everything in life is FREE or EASY, but that doesn’t make it unattainable either. Don’t be afraid to work, though.
#12 by Ian M on October 23rd, 2010
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Not sure where you are but in the UK we have the Air Training Corps. Its a part of the RAF but you don’t have to join up. It will give you an introduction to RAF life and an introduction to flying.
I learnt to fly that way, gliders first, then powered aircraft, and it cost me nothing.
That way you will know if a career in aviation is for you, your father will know you are serious and he is much more likely to support you.
If your not in the UK check if there is a Cadet Corps in your area.
Ian M
#13 by walt554 on October 23rd, 2010
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Then do what I did and my son also did,…Get a job and pay for it yourself.
I am a retired pilot and my son flies for Delta.
We both paid out of our own pockets
#14 by jimzhere01 on October 23rd, 2010
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Hold on to that dream. If you want it bad enough you will find a way to make it happen on your own or with help. Try checking you’r area for flying clubs it will save you a lot of money. Check out http://www.eaglesport.org it is our local flying club open to all we have a juniors program that allows them to learn almost for free in gliders they only have to donate time and a little sweat to earn flight training. Our club does not charge for it’s instructors only the actual cost of operating the planes there is no profit. Check out our website and then look for one simular in your neighborhood. Spread your wings and fly it’s your dream make it happen I did and I am far from rich.
#15 by Craig M on October 23rd, 2010
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Go to college then join the military and become a pilot–Most airline pilots are X military. The airlines want pilots with as much flying time in jets as they can get. If another person is appling for the same job and has 10,000 hours stick time in a jet while you have 300, which one do you think they will hire? Let the military pay for your training and it will not cost you any money. Check with the military or college about what classes they suggest you taking to become a military pilot.
#16 by Mark on October 23rd, 2010
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Work at the airport.
#17 by lissa on October 23rd, 2010
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well…save your money, cause it’s x-pensive! my dad paid for ground school and all the textbooks (about $700!!!!) but the rest was up to me. i got part way then ran out of money. i’m still saving so i can finish. you need to apply to scholarships, and save, save, save. it’s soooo worth it! you’ll see! good luck!
#18 by darshsz on October 23rd, 2010
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just go to an airline company , check out their cadet training programs , u would have to go through an aptitude test if u pass it , they send u for training and pay for all ur expenses and once ur done u are under a contract to work for them for a period where u pay them back every month with a portion from your salary , and the kinda jobs u get u can repay the whole training money withing a year max.
#19 by Derek on October 23rd, 2010
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Your dad is not stopping you from flying or becoming a pilot. He is challenging you to go after your dream. Do whatever it takes. get a job, save money, go to local airport and see if you can find a someone that will take interest in you. You may find a mentor that may help you. Do not give up! The dream is yours to live
Good Luck!
#20 by Dr. Poobah on October 23rd, 2010
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My son wanted the same thing I did a lot of research and it cost a minimum of 350K to get to the bear minimum hour to qualify you for a jet engine as in commercial airplanes. Most pilets flying commercial got their training free in the US armed forces.
#21 by Boilerinbound on October 23rd, 2010
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Get into a college aviation program there are many located throughout the country. This is assuming they are going to help with a college education. If you need more info feel free to ask.