Becoming A Pilot (Second Edition): What Every New Pilot Needs To Know To Navigate Flight School While...

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James D Kofford

Becoming A Pilot (Second Edition)

What Every New Pilot Needs To Know To Navigate Flight School While Saving Time and Money

James D Kofford

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James D Kofford
01 November 2025

Transport industries; Aviation skills & piloting; Aircraft: general interest

BECOMING A PILOT

Ever dreamed of flying but don't know where to start? You're not alone. Flight training can feel complicated until someone explains how the process really works.

Becoming A Pilot provides aspiring aviators with a clear, organized roadmap to navigate the challenges of flight school. This comprehensive flight training guide removes the guesswork and explains how to prepare for flight school, what to expect once you begin, and how to progress efficiently throughout the entire flight training process. You'll learn the intricacies of flight school that most student pilots don't discover until it's too late-allowing you to maximize your training and set yourself up for long-term success. You'll also learn how to plan ahead, study effectively, think strategically, and stay in control of your training from day one-helping you avoid costly mistakes and seize the opportunities others miss.

This isn't a book that teaches you how to fly-it teaches you how to get through flight school the right way. You'll know what's coming next, how to prepare for it, and how to successfully accomplish each task along the way.

Becoming A Pilot helps you develop the mindset and discipline to think like a professional, train smarter, prepare better, and build a solid foundation you can rely on for the rest of your aviation career.

No shortcuts. No confusion. No wasted effort. Just a clear, proven roadmap designed to save you time and money as you earn each of your pilot certificates and ratings.

Welcome to Becoming A Pilot.

By: James D Kofford
Imprint: James D Kofford
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9798349691201
Pages: 270
Publication Date: 01 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Kofford has been an active pilot for over a decade with multiple years of experience in the flight instructor realm, including helicopter line instructor, helicopter check flight instructor, and fixed wing chief flight instructor. Beyond instructing, James has experience flying cargo, regional airlines, overseas government contracting, corporate aviation, and now works for a major U.S. airline. He takes great pride in helping those around him and especially enjoys assisting other new aviators as they enter the incredible world of aviation. James spends most of his free time traveling the world with his wife and kids and has an insatiable desire to experience, learn, and try everything this life has to offer. He is passionate about being active and living life to its fullest.