Do hours flown in an ultralight count towards a career as a pilot?
ANSWER from Steve Alessi on 9 May 2006: Only for an ultralight license. An ultralight is a different category of aircraft than an airplane. If you want to become an “airplane” pilot, then the hours and licenses need to be in airplanes. Return to list of questions QUESTION: Is there any possible way of still becoming a jet pilot, my lifetime dream job? Unfortunately, I am already 33 years old. ANSWER from Bob Raab on 9 July 2006: I learned to fly in the U.S. Naval Training Command as a Marine Corps Officer. I served as a Marine Aviator for 7 years and then flew with United Airlines for 28 years. Pursuing your private pilot’s license is the correct first step. Unfortunately your age prohibits the military route as an option. I would suggest that you have sufficient money available to qualify for a private pilot’s license without having to take a break in your training. It is important that once you begin flight training that you fly at least two to three times a week until you qualify. F
