Welcome!

My Name is Chris, I am 23 years old and currently training to receive my PPL (private pilots license).I currently live in Thousand Oaks, CA and fly 1 to 2 times a week out of KCMA (Camarillo) Airport.


My dad who is also Chris started flight school while I was young. Although he has some time under his belt training he has not taken his check-ride to receive a license. As time went on I still can see how much he loves to fly whether it is on a business trip or the rare occasion of a small aircraft. As I grew up I remember every Sunday after church my family and I would go to the Camarillo Airport's Waypoint Cafe and have Tri-Tip Sandwiches while listening to Air Traffic Control. This weekly routine I believe was the beginning of my wanting to become a pilot.


As I grew up we stopped going to the airport as much, I graduated High School, Started College, Moved to another country and started working for a company I love. I was at a point in my life where working to move out and have my own place was my goal. 2 years ago my sister purchased an introductory flight for my dad an I out of Van Nuys, CA with Justic Aviation and this flight is what finally convinced me that becoming a pilot is what I want to do. Easier said than done or so I thought.


I believed that If I wanted to become a pilot I needed to go to school for Aeronautical Science and try to receive student loans to pay for my school. I have applied for loans with no success and do not have any savings to pay for the lessons so I though that I was out of luck. Eventually after moving to another state and moving back I decided to get my training started and figure out finances after I talk to them. I went to Camarillo Airport's CIA and met with Sarah Oberman the Flight School Manager who told me about their training program and which would be best for me. Still thinking that training would be too expensive I put off training for another two weeks to "research" financial aid options. After the two week period I sat down with Sarah and told her "Im Ready to get started". looking back I am glad i bit the bullet and started training. It has been the most fun and I wish I could fly more every day.


My goal with this blog is to help and encorage everyone who wants to fly. It may seem impossible whether you dont have time, Money, or are afraid but the truth is there is always a way. This will be my journey in receiving a PPL and some day Commercial License. If you have any questions please send me a message and Fly Safe

Chris E


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