HOW TO GET A PILOT LICENSE IN TEXAS
Getting a pilot’s license in Texas opens up doors of opportunities you may never have envisioned before. In the United States under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), you can get a Private Pilot License (PPL) which will allow you to fly different kinds of aircraft and carry passengers for pleasure and personal flights. You can upgrade this license to further advanced certificates and licenses. There are many classes and categories for a PPL, but typically the average student starts in a small single engine airplane, so here are the basic steps to follow for getting your PPL for a single engine airplane in Texas. 1. Organize an orientation flight An orientation flight may be as simple as going to your nearest airport with a flight school. The staff are usually as enthusiastic to get you in an airplane as you are. The orientation flight exposes you to the experience of flying in an airplane and gives you a chance to evaluate yourself on how your body or mind responds