ADVENTURE AND CHALLENGE
Here are 3 benefits of obtaining a Private Pilot’s Licence
Having a PPL and flying a private plane is a great way to make it easier to conduct business in different cities and this could be a great way to save money or time. However, you cannot conduct any business using an airplane (carrying passengers or cargo, etc.) unless you have at least a commercial pilot licence.
The real advantages of a PPL lie in the ability to go wherever you want (within regulatory limits) in daytime or at night, carrying as many passengers as you want and the aircraft is certified for (although not for hire), and crossing international borders if desired. Beyond that, if you want to fly for a living, you need a higher class of license.
- A great addition to your Resume - A private pilot’s license can be a great talking point on your resume. Potential employers will view this as a unique accomplishment and view you as a responsible person. If you can fly an airplane, you should have the cognitive abilities of problem-solving, mathematical skill and able to deal with stressful situations with relative calm. If you plan on becoming a commercial pilot later in life, this will also show great intent.
- Improve your Multitasking Skills - Flying a plane requires a great deal of multitasking. In fact, many accidents are caused by pilots becoming distracted and overwhelmed which can lead to bad decisions in the air. Learning to juggle flying, radio operation, communication, and navigation will overflow into other aspects of your life. The skill to focus on tasks in sequential order is a great skill taken from flying.
- Access to Business or Adventure - As a pilot, you can create exciting trips that are only limited by your imagination and budget. There are few things more enjoyable than flying into a remote location to do some business, fishing, exploring, or simply relaxing. What would be a miserable 12-hour drive is usually reduced to a flight of half that time if not less in a single-engine plane. Not to mention, half the excitement is flying to the location.
Having a PPL and flying a private plane is a great way to make it easier to conduct business in different cities and this could be a great way to save money or time. However, you cannot conduct any business using an airplane (carrying passengers or cargo, etc.) unless you have at least a commercial pilot licence.
The real advantages of a PPL lie in the ability to go wherever you want (within regulatory limits) in daytime or at night, carrying as many passengers as you want and the aircraft is certified for (although not for hire), and crossing international borders if desired. Beyond that, if you want to fly for a living, you need a higher class of license.
