Many people dream of becoming a commercial pilot from a young age. The first step to making that dream reality is to truly decide you want to do it. That sounds simple, but one has to be committed to becoming a pilot. Once the decision is made, the next step is training. Training involves choosing a good flying school and a good location. There are many to choose from, and it will vary from person to person depending on preferences. Once your finances are in order, and you have arrived at the school of your choice, you are ready to go! After getting a medical, the first step in flight training, regardless of personal goals is the private pilot license . This license allows the individual the privilege of flying an aircraft, and passengers, but not for pay. The private pilot course requires one to train with an instructor, fly solo, and successfully complete a flight test. The student must also attend ground school and successfully complete a written exam. The next ste...