If you are still thinking about becoming a pilot but are not sure, check Be A Pilot. As the site says, “Stop Dreaming. Start Flying. Be A Pilot.” This site features a basic introduction to flight training and is a great place to start.

Another good online source is the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Check their Learn To Fly portal.

Once you have to decided to begin your flight training, TSS invites you to Become A Member. Join us at an upcoming event to meet club members, ask questions and inspect the airplanes.

TSS has a team of instructors who can help you earn your private pilot certificate. There are also plenty of non-instructor TSS pilots who are eager to encourage you along the way. You will meet them at the airport, at TSS activities, and on the club’s active e-mail listserv. As you are working towards your license you may enjoy flying with other club members who are always looking for flying companions.

Even before you find an instructor and start flying you might consider finding a pilot mentor. AOPA runs a pilot mentoring program called Project Pilot for student pilots who are looking for pilot mentors. Whether you find a mentor in TSS or through Project Pilot, you will get a lot out of this relationship. Your instructor is always available to answer questions, but a mentor can be helpful in other ways.