I am twelve years old and want to learn how to fly an airplane. My aunt has the money and is wanting me to learn how and I would love to learn because i am intersted in planes a whole lot. Is there any websites to check out or numbers to call that teaches kids to fly airplanes? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Well I read about a flight school in Compton that had an 11 year old and a 14 year old graduate along with many 12 and 13 year olds so I know I m not to young so dont give me that.
#1 by MensaMan on September 15th, 2011
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Never Never Land.
#2 by Hannah_cutiepie on September 15th, 2011
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You’re too young kid, sorry.
SRY 
Try asking this question again in 4 or 5 years.
#3 by mohit on September 15th, 2011
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I kid is not supposed to fly not only he poses a threat to his own life but also those at the land
so in my advise U master all the games and simulators available in the market
when U reach a driving age try your hand at the aeroplane
#4 by pilotinsky on September 15th, 2011
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Student pilot age minimum is 16 for airplane; but you can find a local flight school to have an intro lesson with FAA Certificated Flight Instructors. They will show you all the cool things in the airplane.
Find Local Flight School
http://www.aopa.org/learntofly/school/index.cfm
Give them a call and ask for intro flight, usually cost around $100 more or less.
Make sure bring your camera, it will be very fun experience and you can impress your friends by showing the photos.
Have fun!!
#5 by Steven H on September 15th, 2011
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You are allowed to start taking lessons but it would be pointless since you have to be 16 to solo and 17 to have a license. So I suggest if you have a good computer get Microsoft Flight simulator, buy a flight contorl yoke for your computer and maybe some rudder pedals and just have some fun and learn some things on the computer. When you 15.6 years old than go to your local general aviation airport find a flight school you like and start taking real lessons.
#6 by Joe Pilot on September 15th, 2011
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Young man,
Your additional information statement tells me that you’re not mature enough to begin flying. That type of attitude will get you nowhere quickly. Learn how to treat people with respect before you climb in to a machine that can kill you in any given number of ways.
At your age, you are eligible to receive dual instruction in a single engine aircraft. However, like others have said, you cannot solo until the age of 16 and receive a private pilot’s license until 17.
When you see stories about early teens and flying, they are always in the company of a certified flight instructor. Wonder whiz kids that have flown cross-country were NOT solo.
It’s good that you have the desire to fly. As you mature, the attitude should improve and allow you to show fellow pilots and instructors the respect they deserve.