Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

---

Becoming a pilot is one of the best things ever. It's also hard. But if you know some of the hard parts in advance you can be better prepared to conquer them! Here are five of the hardest parts I experienced in my own journey and what I'd go back and tell my younger self to do about them. I hope it helps you!

🎥 90% of VFR ATC you'll experience, demonstrated in one flight: youtu.be/i2PqLEvV-Qo

🎥 Full process to becoming a private pilot: youtu.be/zoRgZQbIYTI

🧠 Private Pilot Flashcards (350+ cards, used by 7,000+ pilots):
airplaneacademy.com/flashcards

🎥 Watch the full private pilot license process video:
youtu.be/zoRgZQbIYTI

📘 Grab my 88 Takeaways From 18 Years as a Pilot:
airplaneacademy.com/takeaways

👋 More about me:
airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire

🤝 Want my help 1:1?
airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie