Day in the Life of a Student Pilot | ATP Flight School
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Welcome to a day in my life as an instrument student at ATP Flight School. Hopefully, this sort of content is what you're looking for and to those who haven't started it yet, hopefully this helps you understand what to expect! Hit that like button if you want to see more ATP Flight School content like this! I have a lot of ideas so let me know if you want to see more of it!
Welcome to Taking Flight! If you’re new here, my name is Ethan Gregerson and I’m an 18-year-old student pilot out of Austin, TX. I’m super passionate about aviation and helping people, so I decided to start a channel dedicated to following me and my journey from a student pilot, to a captain at a major airline! As I work through my ratings, I will continue to make these videos to try and showcase the whole road from now, all the way up to airline pilot. If you’re interested in following my journey to the airlines, subscribe to this channel and make sure to like my videos to get this out to as many people as possible!
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@onebravotango 11 ай бұрын
Your dedication to aviation shines through, and it's awesome to see your passion for sharing your journey. Your content is not only informative but also motivating for aspiring pilots. Keep up the fantastic work.
@aboveaverage5050 5 ай бұрын
I'm a high school student and going to flight school is my dream. Nice insight given by this video
@aldohattonduran5227 Жыл бұрын
6/1/2023 love the content... The realism... Everything hope you upload more! Flight 🛫 footage (when permitted) day in the life.. and the various phases of the ATP training from start to finish! (I've been watching since the inception!) Ty 💪🏻,✈️🇺🇸
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Really glad you enjoyed it!!
@m.landicho3692 10 ай бұрын
thinking of choosing ATP in Dallas, when I get out of the Army. I was gonna study in the Philippines, cause it's way cheaper, but it'll be a struggle to transfer license from pone country to another. I enjoyed this video. thank you.
@nicksantos1042 Жыл бұрын
Love the content Ethan! Really inspiring stuff. I really admire your work ethic, cause I can't imagine how much energy it takes to do all of that + record + edit this video. I'm currently looking for a flight school in/near Connecticut; I'm considering ATP, but I have no prior experience/knowledge in aviation so it seems too fast for me haha. Would love to hear suggestions if any! :)
@evanstorkamp4844 Жыл бұрын
I’m currently attending a state university with a professional pilot degree and I really like how flying is embedded into the normal college curriculum. My goal is the airlines which is great because my school offers a restricted ATP which means that I can join the airlines at 1,000 hours instead of the normal 1,500 flight hour requirement. College was the option that suited me best but there are countless others that suit everybody else. I would do some research on the difference between Part 61 and Part 141 flight training and figure out which one seems to fit you best.
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!! Honestly, I would recommend getting your private on your own outside of ATP and see how you handle the workload. I wouldn’t advise anyone to go to ATP starting from Zero time because it’s hard to gauge what you’re getting into. Hope that helps!!
@nicksantos1042 Жыл бұрын
@@TakingFlightWithEthan Definitely helps. Thanks guys!
@Acorns690 Жыл бұрын
You are my inspiration to be a pilot
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! I'm glad
@_aidid Жыл бұрын
I was a student pilot in Bangladesh. You are lucky enough to be starting your PPL at such a young age. Go ahead 🤙🏻
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@santinoblake7472 8 ай бұрын
Wow
@santinoblake7472 8 ай бұрын
Where are you from
@_aidid 8 ай бұрын
@@santinoblake7472 Dhaka, Bangladesh
@alonzorosario9404 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for the video. After putting some effort towards a PPL for leisure (about 40 hours, solo/pre-checkride phase), I'm really considering the career change at 27. I just got approved for an ATP loan and was wondering, would you recommend the 100 hour multi-engine option over the 25 hour? I know there are obvious benefits, but there are also some obvious drawbacks. I would love to hear your, or others', opinions. Any other tips are also appreciated!
@phillp7777 Жыл бұрын
chk Ryan Huber ut vids.. did ATP route
@ryan_kirby7 Жыл бұрын
highly and I mean HIGHLY recommend NOT going here, I have met many who have a PTSD like experience with ATP. They push you into checkrides when you're not ready and if you fail you get dropped and you're SOL. many negatives to this school...
@MrSylvandragon Жыл бұрын
if you plan on going the Flight Instructor route, the 100hr ME option isnt really necessary, but if you plan on going into commercial flying instead the 100ME option can really increase your chances of getting hired at that point
@jm4236 11 ай бұрын
@@ryan_kirby7Yeah dude we know, you're all up in here with your hate of ATP. We get it. I would HIGHLY recommend you realize not everybody is the same and I know plenty of pilots who would return to ATP if they had to do it again.
@ryan_kirby7 11 ай бұрын
@@jm4236 Lol, nice quip! Looks like the ATP hero found me...
@BloodOath 9 ай бұрын
I’m 27 yrs old I’m just now figuring out what I want to do for a career and aviation is something that really peaks my interest
@SierraVann-rl2wb 4 ай бұрын
I was in the same boat last year when I was 27. I’m 28 now and starting ATP in June! Might be a scary leap, but it’s worth it.
@Niyanna-tr1yu 3 ай бұрын
i wanna do this but im only 11
@Niyanna-tr1yu 3 ай бұрын
😭
@yeisonenamorado2451 Ай бұрын
@@SierraVann-rl2wbhow’s it going so far bro I’m 24 and I’m driving trucks for a living I’m gonna save some money and pay my credit cards I always feel the older we get the more it’s to late it is but I hear you guys say 27 so I’m pushing even more I hear it’s expensive so I want to built up my credit so I can get a loan out because I’m pretty sure we need to how’s the experience bro
@yeisonenamorado2451 Ай бұрын
Sam with you @bloodoath
@damedame8365 Жыл бұрын
Please post more of these please!
@LeonFizziwig 4 ай бұрын
I’m a senior about to go to flight school at UVU. What are some good study methods that you use? Because I’ve always struggled finding ways to study and make it stick.
@davidhoward5687 Жыл бұрын
Learn your ground stuff before you go and you will be way ahead of the curve.
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Yep!!
@JacobBasheer 3 ай бұрын
I have a question. All these things, weight and balance, nav log, airworthiness. I don't know what any of this is. Where you taught this via the ground school or did you have to learn this on your own? Thanks!
@ricomerc5320 Жыл бұрын
Now that's a very amazing experience! Hope I could say the same for me once I'm in Islip 🙏🙏🙏
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Best of luck to you!
@Blueskys271 Жыл бұрын
Morning, are you able to work while doing this flight training?
@lemonade_ib 3 ай бұрын
Brother would you recommend accelerated aviation school or university degree to be a pilot?
@thepenmen22 Жыл бұрын
Great video, I'd like to see more vlogs if possible. Shame that ATP won't let you record on flights. Wondering how else you could creatively make videos/frequent vlogs.
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I'll work on some more, just hard to fit filming stuff into the busy schedule haha. And yeah it really is! Tried to get approval but nobody would budge. I could film in the cockpit without intruding on my flying, just wish they could understand it.
@L__set Жыл бұрын
@@TakingFlightWithEthan Would they not even allow an attached go pro? If not bummer! These videos are awesome wish you all the best in your schooling!
@phillp7777 Жыл бұрын
you fly mostly 2:33 Piper Warriors there ? they it looks nice clean kinda new?
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
All new Piper Archer TX
@Lina-uk8ru Жыл бұрын
Is ATP your first pilot school? Im very interested and want to know what steps to take, what certifications/licenses I would need.
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
It’s not, I went to a mom and pop flight school before this
@ryan_kirby7 Жыл бұрын
hope anyone that sees this considers not going to ATP, they will push you into checkrides when you're not ready and will kick you from the program if you don't maintain good standing with them. I have met way to many pilots that have worked with them that have horror story after horror story, accelerated programs aren't the only option, even so there are better schools than ATP!!!
@mindless7408 Жыл бұрын
What other schools would you recommend then?
@ryan_kirby7 Жыл бұрын
@@mindless7408 venture north aviation is a great option located in cloquet MN, they are accelerated but not 141 which means they instruct how they see fit and also will not force you into checkrides when you’re not ready for them
@domjohnson6028 Жыл бұрын
It all depends on the student. ATP is meant for students who can handle the pressure and pick things up quick. If you can’t do that, then yes, don’t come here. It’s not made for everyone. If you can, it’s an amazing place to learn to become a skilled pilot- speaking from experience
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
My perspective on ATP has definitely changed after making this video, and I plan on continuing the series to provide an unbiased view on ATP as a school so that people can make that decision for themselves 😊
@ryan_kirby7 Жыл бұрын
@@domjohnson6028 I understand the point your making because accelerated 141 training is definitely not for everyone. But ATP in particular is just not a good program.
@phillp7777 Жыл бұрын
So r u writing on whiteboard from memory 2:25 to train test quiz yurself..get ready for Written or oral test(s) for yur IFR rating?
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
That was checkride study. Learning about minimum equipment for IFR
@StephenShreds Жыл бұрын
that’s a long day. I am trying to work while am getting my license. This doesn’t leave a lot of room. Even if it’s not a normal day. Do you recommend that someone goes full time with ATP and work a part time job or should it be fully ATP?
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
It should be a full time ATP with no part time job IMO. I used to do DoorDash and UberEats sometimes to make a little extra cash on the side because I could do it on my own time, but other than that there's really no other thing I can imagine you doing on this schedule.
@StephenShreds Жыл бұрын
@@TakingFlightWithEthan thank you 🙏🏻
@danielkelly7465 Жыл бұрын
I am starting ATP in a month and they recommended me Bose a20 for headsets. When I when on bose website to buy one, they had like 3 or 4 different plug options. Which one are you using? which one should I BUY? THAT works with aircraft at ATP flight school? or possibly able that works for ATP aircraft and something possibly I can use after finishing ATP.
@Blueskyifly Жыл бұрын
There should be an option for Dual Plugs. Those will work for most if not all GA aircraft. ATP aircraft included in that list.
@Blueskyifly Жыл бұрын
Coming from an ATP student 👍🏼
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Look for a "GA Dual plugs option." Those are the only ones going to work in General Aviation aircraft at ATP, and are the ones that I have.
@phillp7777 Жыл бұрын
@@TakingFlightWithEthanYa don't really need " require" hi-end $$ Bose $1000 headset right? can get by w lot less other brand I'm sure starting out. ?
@Faithful687 Жыл бұрын
@Taking flight what happens if u run out of fuel mid flight and u are no where near a runway nor a field to land in safely. Do u have to request a emergency refuel while in the air? I just want to know what u do as a pilot myself I've never encountered this and am wondering what to do in that situation
@kcjacobs17 Жыл бұрын
“As a pilot myself” and you asked this? Sheesh
@Faithful687 Жыл бұрын
@@kcjacobs17 it's cuz I'm still in training I just started when I had asked
@MartinWenzelYT Жыл бұрын
Well, you should have planned the proper amount of fuel. If for some reason (I'd guess a sudden catastrophic fuel leak) you were low on fuel, youd let ATC know, determine if you can get to an airport or strip and if not find a suitable place to emergency land. No in-flight refueling in the civilian world as far as I know.
@sophiasocal68 Жыл бұрын
Have you EVER run out of gas in your car "mid trip" to the store? Airplanes don't simply run out of fuel. The PIC is responsible for proper flight planning and calculating fuel consumption is part of that planning. When I was flight training I took off full of fuel no matter where I was going. Didn't matter if I was staying in the pattern or going cross country. If I could take off full fuel and make weight and balance I did. Have never run out of fuel and I've been flying since 1987.
@damedame8365 Жыл бұрын
How many tests do you have to pass to actually make it to atp? Also I know there are a lot of written exams, what if you fail 1 of them?
@Steveyg2015 Жыл бұрын
Good question
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
To make it through ATP you need to pass 7 checkrides and I think it's 8 written exams
@Steveyg2015 Жыл бұрын
What exams?
@jacobjones4051 Жыл бұрын
What's going on man . I'm thinking about scheduling a introductory flight with ATP. What are some recommendations you would give me as to If I should do it. And if I am able to work during the program. Because I would most likely need to save and not be able to work for like 2 years or however long it would take to reach the airlines. Thank You!
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
So... You most likely won't be able to work during the program. You definitely can't hold a job, but you can probably do a little bit of on demand work such as Doordash or Uber on the side. Also, you won't be in the program for two years. It will be about 7 months total and then you can get a job with an income as an instructor on the side. You'll probably get to the airlines about 4-5 years after you start ATP
@jonathanswift7388 Жыл бұрын
Another option is to get through the ATP program in the 8 months they say, then work as a flight instructor until 500 hours. At 500 hours, you can get a job flying turbo props for charter companies or cargo companies. Which is FAR better than staying asa underpaid flight instructor for the full 1500 hours. Get out of CFI work early, go work the corporate and cargo side at 500-750 hours, make a lot more money and be a real pilot, and then at 1500 hours, go to the airlines with turbine time already in your log book.
@phillp7777 Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanswift7388 Can u work get job w WheelsUp maybe ? or AmeriFlight cargo guys? I know few places will take on FO w lower TT hrs ..so desperate now
@ahmedfarah4094 Жыл бұрын
@@TakingFlightWithEthan 4-5 for what i thoguht it qas 2 to 3 years to regionals
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
@@ahmedfarah4094 4-5 to a major 2-3 to a regional yes
@nathanfaith8973 Жыл бұрын
Nice and informative video! I noticed in another comment that you said it'd be 4-5 years to get a job in the industry. Is that basing off of the 1500 rule and being a full time instructor after the program?
@jonathanswift7388 Жыл бұрын
I went to ATP. ATP says 2 years. that's wrong. ATP underpays and you will make less than $3k a month as an instructor making maybe 70 flight hours a month if you are very lucky. Plus you don't have to go right to the airlines at 1500 hours. that's not the only pilot path. you can get yourself in a turbo prop at only 500 hours making 3 times as much as an ATP instructor. I went the corporate pilot route and landing in a turbo prop cockpit fresh out of flight school. I realized ill make more now doing this than slaving away as an underpaid and overworked instructor at ATP for 3 years. If you have the money for ATP, get your private first and then go to ATP for the rest of the ratings. Get through commercial multi, don't do CFI with them, and get your CFI certs elsewhere. Then go work as a CFI somewhere where they will pay a fair amount. ATP instructors don't even get paid for ground lessons which is 75% of their job. and they only get paid for flight time which they only make a little over $20 an hour. Working for ATP is a horrible trap. but if you have the money for the school, they will get you through fast which is what I liked.
@phillp7777 Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanswift7388 very good excellent reply good stuff insider tips to know. Thx.. how was housing for u ? Where u go? Share room at Atp apt or sthing ? Hard to study sharing place ? Good luck
@phillp7777 Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanswift7388 Where u working flying copilot for now ? Do all yur copilot hrs still add up TT time for towards 1500 ? But yur not pic right? as a cfi yur Aleays the PIC giving lessons. PIC time is important too right? How's that work then?
@drewbrown7513 Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanswift7388 this is exactly what I was thinking of doing. Is there anything else you can say about going to ATP. I’m trying to finish as fast as possible already have my all written exams done and ppl
@MartinWenzelYT Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanswift7388 oof, that's not good to hear.
@JTBayArea 4 ай бұрын
Is it possible to go to school part time?
@stephcross5901 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lzcs_042 Жыл бұрын
I live in Poland and wanna become a pilot too, and I was wondering ehich subjects are important to be good at if you wanna be a pilot?
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Math and physics are big! But a good work ethic is the biggest thing
@lzcs_042 Жыл бұрын
@@TakingFlightWithEthan Tyy
@DuragVince- Жыл бұрын
When you’re home from a regular day at ATP, do you still do anything like study and stuff after such a long day or are you able to do everything from the moment you wake up until you get home so you can enjoy doing other activities or spending time with family and all?
@jonathanswift7388 Жыл бұрын
I'm not the creator, but I went to ATP. To be honest, between flight time and studying, I only spent roughly 20 hours a week on flight school. Yes, that includes both studying and learning and flying. some people needed more, but its really not that bad or intensive. it is still an accelerated program so it needs priority in your schedule, but its not like college classes.
@DuragVince- Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanswift7388 nice! Did you finish the program?
@jonathanswift7388 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m already flying professionally
@DuragVince- Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanswift7388 what would you say is the toughest thing about the program?
@jonathanswift7388 Жыл бұрын
Atp is so large that they have to be incredibly standardized. It’s the only way they can operate such a large flight school. Which sucks because a lot of the standardization is kind of dumb and the way they do things, but it’s what they gotta do to operate so smoothly and efficiently
@piep6851 Жыл бұрын
Is a solo flight part of the training? If so, how far do you have to fly solo?
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is. You need to complete 10 hours solo, 5 of which has to be cross country
@pokepuller1234 Жыл бұрын
How are you doing this? What lessons are you doing?
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
I'm at ATP flight school and the lessons are conducted through the school
@yellowtonez6786 Жыл бұрын
Hello! I am 14, what age can I start ATP? Can I start during the the middle of high school? Like Junior? Or is it not possible to do ATP during school. so I must start at 18 once i finish high school.
@relaxmore2319 Жыл бұрын
Hey, im 14. Im a student pilot and started when I was 13. I got into a school by searching for the nearest general airport and finding if theres any flight schools there. Its really helpful starting early since it wont cost as much and your flight hours will rack up until 17. Goodluck!
@brendanwixson2269 Жыл бұрын
You have to be graduated from High School & at least 18 years old
@relaxmore2319 Жыл бұрын
@@brendanwixson2269 No for the private pilot license, u can have it at 17 years old
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
To join with ATP you need to be 18 years old with a high school diploma at a minimum
@Cblizy Жыл бұрын
What's is daily scheduling like? How far ahead do you plan flights? Can you keep up and say be in college?
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
I'm making a video on that next! Stay tuned
@Cblizy Жыл бұрын
@Taking Flight eta for video drop? I think it's awsome you're doing it. Hope its soon because I'm looking at a March 7th start date. I'd start now but I'm finishing my ppl
@2flybrian361 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully I start atp in Las Vegas soon how difficult is the schooling ?
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
It's tough so be ready to work hard!
@2flybrian361 Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend having a job partí time while attending atp
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
@@2flybrian361 Definitely not. It’s going to make life a lot harder. Take out a living stipend on your loan
@2flybrian361 Жыл бұрын
Thank you man one more question do you recommend getting my ppl somewhere sealed then going to atp since it’s a lot cheaper to get it somewhere else ?
@phillp7777 Жыл бұрын
So looks like u live at home.. drive yur car commute everyday to ATP in Austin? saves u alot of boarding room $$ not have pay ATP ? right? kinda diff from most then .
@Steveyg2015 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to be a pilot if you have a colorblind d deficiency?
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Yep!
@StrictlySports Жыл бұрын
Yo so I’m 18 about to graduate high school I have my ppl so I can get to atp should I go there right out of high school or just go to an aviation college
@timucinkose6918 Жыл бұрын
I started ATP with 0 time right after I graduated at 18 and so far I’m in commercial training. I’d say go for it
@StrictlySports Жыл бұрын
@@timucinkose6918 so you think go to atp right out of hs
@StrictlySports Жыл бұрын
@@timucinkose6918 they let you in without your private ?
@timucinkose6918 Жыл бұрын
@@StrictlySports yes you can join ATP with absolutely no flight experience
@timucinkose6918 Жыл бұрын
@@StrictlySports yes but it depends if you are good at studying on your own, ATP is 90% home study
@leanix8383 Жыл бұрын
was that north las vegas airport?
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
It was!
@eliaviation Жыл бұрын
Gawd dayum 😮 your sleep schedule must be messed up 😂
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
It kinda is😂
@alecdaniel7679 5 ай бұрын
Was this at KGTU I can kinda recognize the airport
@TakingFlightWithEthan 5 ай бұрын
It was KGTU! Good eye
@alecdaniel7679 5 ай бұрын
@@TakingFlightWithEthan yea I saw the tower and the buildings
@shawnlandry6594 Жыл бұрын
So atp would not be for me working a full time job
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Probably not, no
@MrsJuicyFruit765 11 ай бұрын
Can you have a job while in flight school?
@dtsh4451 10 ай бұрын
ATP is part 141 and demands you quit your job and fully commit to the problem.
@traumaman5150 Жыл бұрын
Is age 53 too late to learn to fly for commercial airlines?
@sebastianadams-fw8tf 4 күн бұрын
No
@caribbaviator7058 Жыл бұрын
Heard atp is super expensive
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Depends on how you look at it. It’s more expensive because of the nicer aircraft, facilities, and resources available to you as a student, compared to a junky mom and pop flight school. Compared to college programs though, ATP is considered very cheap
@Mr.BlueAltitute Жыл бұрын
For someone trying to do this, i need new videos lol specially bc there's none out there.
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
I’m planning on continuing the series soon! I’m just in the CFI stage of ATP right now and it’s very busy and I haven’t found the time to film and make videos. But stay tuned!!
@Mr.BlueAltitute Жыл бұрын
Thankz for answering, il be waiting 💪🏻
@kshitijplays3670 Жыл бұрын
hi
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
Hey!
@borarohan5 Жыл бұрын
Hello there, I've been following you for a long time on youtube and really appreciate your work. The Content is amazing. However, you seem to be inconsistent on YTB and Instagram. I know you're swamped with work and have busy days. So for this reason I want to be part of this journey and would like to help you as social media manager. This will save days-hours of time and effort. Please let me know when you are available to discuss this.
@jonathanswift7388 Жыл бұрын
This is straight up propaganda lol. I went to ATP and it was fast and structured but its way too expensive and I don't like the way ATP teaches private students
@TakingFlightWithEthan Жыл бұрын
I agree. I hate the way they teach privates. I’m glad I didn’t go to ATP for my private
@spazeit Жыл бұрын
ATP = Association of Tennis Professionals 2 minutes in... no tennis in this video so far
@daniel_of_jersey4775 Жыл бұрын
Its stand for "airline transport pilot" not very bright, are you.