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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 9 MIN

What You NEED To Know Before Starting Flight Training

from The Hayden Teteak Show · host Hayden Teteak

✨ JOIN THE NEW DISCORD COMMUNITY — FREE FOR ALL PILOTS & STUDENTS, & ENTHUSIASTSGet mentorship, study help, checkride advice, and connect with pilots on the same journey:👉 https://discord.gg/MufVAPMnBEBefore I ever stepped into a cockpit, there were critical things nobody told me about flight training — things that would’ve saved me thousands of dollars, months of frustration, and a lot of unnecessary stress. In this video, I break down 5 things I wish I knew before I started flying, based on real experience as a student pilot, flight instructor, and now airline pilot.Flight training is one of the most rewarding things you can do — but it’s also unpredictable, expensive, and mentally challenging if you don’t know what to expect. Whether you’re just starting your private pilot license, considering a career as a professional pilot, or currently stuck in training, this video will help you avoid the most common mistakes new student pilots make.In this video, you’ll learn:Why consistency matters more than talent in flight trainingHow your flight instructor can make or break your progressHow chair-flying can save you time and moneyWhy weather and maintenance delays are normal (and how to plan for them)How to manage self-doubt and perfectionism as a student pilotThis video is for:New and prospective student pilotsAnyone considering becoming a pilotPrivate, instrument, and commercial pilot studentsParents researching flight training for their kids✅View my gear and get 5% off your order at Fallon Pilot Shop: https://fallonpilotshop.com/collections/hayden?ref=HAYDENTETEAKUse Discount Code: HAYDEN✅ Download the FREE 5-Year Airline Pilot Blueprint:https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/HSTOAIRLINEWant to take your aviation career to the next level? Check out my courses:📚 Choose the Right Flight School – A practical course to help you pick the best flight school: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/courses/pilot-career-course🗳 Free FAA Private Pilot Checkride Checklist – Download this checklist to ace your checkride: https://learn.haydenteteak.com/products/digital_downloads/pplchecklist📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_teteak💼 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-teteak

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✨ JOIN THE NEW DISCORD COMMUNITY — FREE FOR ALL PILOTS & STUDENTS, & ENTHUSIASTSGet mentorship, study help, checkride advice, and connect with pilots on the same journey:👉 https://discord.gg/MufVAPMnBEBefore I ever stepped into a cockpit, there...

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