Become a Pilot
Helping aspiring pilots achieve their dreams.
Hi, I'm Donovan, but my friends call me Don. I'm a former Certified Flight Instructor and ATP, with a deep passion for helping the next generation of aviators succeed. After training and mentoring hundreds of student pilots, I’ve learned what it really takes to thrive in aviation—and just as importantly, where and how new students can start their journey the right way. Through my years of experience and almost 4000 hours of flying I’ve developed a series of easy-to-follow digital guides designed to help aspiring pilots confidently choose the best path, avoid costly mistakes, and take flight with clarity and purpose. If you're just starting out or need guidance on choosing a flight school, flight training strategy, or how to earn income while learning to fly, you’ll find everything you need below. And if you’d like more personal support, I’d be happy to connect one-on-one to help you navigate your next steps.
Curious About Becoming a Pilot but Don’t Know Where to Start?
You're not alone—many aspiring pilots share your dream but aren’t sure where to start. That’s why I created The Aviator Method: to guide you from curiosity to clarity. Begin with my free intro, outlining the first steps to becoming a pilot. Ready for more? My full guide walks you from lesson one to your license. Choosing a school? Check out “The Ultimate Top 20 Flight Schools” (now 21), featuring top U.S. programs. Flying is my passion—helping you get there is my mission. Let’s get you off the ground—literally
Becoming A Pilot
Is your dream to become a career pilot? Perhaps you’ve read stories of pilots flying aircraft all over the world in different capacities and decided this is the path for you. Or maybe you want to learn to fly purely for the excitement and adventure that aviation brings. Either way, where do you begin? Becoming a Pilot tackles this and so much more...
The Ultimate Top 20 Flight Schools
Is your dream to become a career pilot? Perhaps you’ve read inspiring stories of pilots flying aircraft all over the world in various roles—transporting passengers, delivering cargo, or performing aerial surveys—and decided this is the path for you. Or maybe you simply want to learn to fly for the sheer excitement, freedom, and adventure that aviation brings. Either way, where do you begin? Becoming a Pilot tackles this question and so much more, offering clear guidance, expert advice, and insights into the thrilling world of aviation.
Curious About Becoming a Pilot but Don’t Know Where to Start?
You're not alone—many aspiring pilots share your dream but aren’t sure where to start. That’s why I created The Aviator Method: to guide you from curiosity to clarity. Begin with my free intro, outlining the first steps to becoming a pilot. Ready for more? My full guide walks you from lesson one to your license. Choosing a school? Check out “The Ultimate Top 20 Flight Schools” (now 21), featuring top U.S. programs. Flying is my passion—helping you get there is my mission. Let’s get you off the ground—literally
Becoming A Pilot
Is your dream to become a career pilot? Perhaps you’ve read stories of pilots flying aircraft all over the world in different capacities and decided this is the path for you. Or maybe you want to learn to fly purely for the excitement and adventure that aviation brings. Either way, where do you begin? Becoming a Pilot tackles this and so much more...
The Ultimate Top 20 Flight Schools
Is your dream to become a career pilot? Perhaps you’ve read inspiring stories of pilots flying aircraft all over the world in various roles—transporting passengers, delivering cargo, or performing aerial surveys—and decided this is the path for you. Or maybe you simply want to learn to fly for the sheer excitement, freedom, and adventure that aviation brings. Either way, where do you begin? Becoming a Pilot tackles this question and so much more, offering clear guidance, expert advice, and insights into the thrilling world of aviation.
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