Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
It's a super common question to ask how many hours you "should" have before you consider taking loved ones (or anyone, for that matter) flying with you. I wanted to share my answer of when and why I would (and WOULDN'T) take passengers with me.
Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership. You'll also be the first to hear about my new courses on how to buy an airplane and how I afford aviation through side hustles by signing up for the wait list here:
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If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
It's a super common question to ask how many hours you "should" have before you consider taking loved ones (or anyone, for that matter) flying with you. I wanted to share my answer of when and why I would (and WOULDN'T) take passengers with me.
Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership. You'll also be the first to hear about my new courses on how to buy an airplane and how I afford aviation through side hustles by signing up for the wait list here:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
