THE PILOTS JOURNAL
 
 

What Every Student Pilot Should Know Before Their First Flight Lesson Your first flight lesson should be exciting, not intimidating. You are not expected to understand aviation terminology, operate the airplane perfectly, or arrive with expensive equipment. The purpose of the first lesson is to introduce you to the aircraft, the training process, and the fundamentals of becoming a safe and capable pilot. What Happens During a First Flight Lesson? Most first lessons include a