In aviation, progress begins with purpose. Day-to-day flying can feel routine, and without goals, you risk stagnation. In this video, Jason and Jamie discuss how setting clear, measurable flying goals keeps passion high and skills sharp. Whether you’re pursuing a career as an airline pilot, or personal general aviation achievements, a roadmap ensures each step brings you closer to success.
Goals Aren’t Just for Students
Airline pilots, like Jamie, have goals too. They are not just for student pilots. For 2025, he’s aiming to fly the Boeing 757 while also returning to general aviation, including light aircraft and rotorcraft. The lesson? No matter the experience level, growth comes from consistently pursuing new challenges.
Micro Goals for Maximum Impact
Aviation success is built step by step:
- Knowledge Test: Passing your instrument, commercial, or private knowledge exams.
- Checkrides: Completing practical tests confidently.
- Flight Hours: Setting targets for consistent flying experience.
- Skill Diversification: Exploring new aircraft types, ratings, or environments.
Speaking your goals out loud or writing them down significantly increases accountability and achievement.
5 Actionable Steps to Achieve Your 2025 Flying Goals
- Write Down Your Goals: Clarify exactly what you want to accomplish, regardless if it’s checkrides, hours you want to achieve, or a new rating you want to obtain.
- Break Goals into Milestones: Create micro-goals for each month or quarter to stay on track.
- Track Your Progress. Log your flights, training, and achievements to measure success over time.
- Use Community Accountability: Share your goals with peers or instructors, public commitment drives follow-through.
- Invest in Quality Resources: Tools like the MzeroA Checkride Book Series can guide you through knowledge tests and flight scenarios with confidence.
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