Give the Gift of a Primer

I’ve always wanted to learn how to fly.  Ever since I was a kid, I dreamed of the sense of freedom I would have soaring through the air.  Now that I’m in my thirties, I thought it was about time to start pursuing that dream, and I took the first step by reaching out to the one pilot I knew.  And boy am I glad I did.

My friend Thanos gave me a great primer on learning how to fly. He graciously spent an hour on the phone giving me pointers on sites, organizations, and the general path to getting a pilot’s license.

Even though I had done some cursory Google searches on learning how to fly, the tips Thanos gave me in that hour long conversation were invaluable.  Getting a pilot’s license is pretty confusing.  There are different types, with their own restrictions and paths, and Google only provided a smattering of confusing advice.

Spending an hour on the phone with Thanos, he was able to give me a big picture idea of what it meant to learn how to fly.  We talked about why I wanted to do it, what to expect of the 100+ hours and $10,000+ process, and what it was like at the end (when I have a license).  We talked about how the general aviation world works and how he uses his private pilot’s license.

I love the one hour primer by experts. If you’re looking to learn something new and somewhat complex, do yourself a huge favor and find someone to give you a primer. Buy them a cup of coffee and just pick their brain.  It’ll make the journey so much more productive and enjoyable.

Or you’re an expert in something a friend wants to learn, give the gift of a primer.

Thanks Thanos!