YOU CAN FLY 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT'S INSIDE 4 Welcome to Our World The possibilities are endless 10 Getting Started Let's go! 20 Aircraft Types Aircraft you can fly 24 Aviation Careers Career counselor 10 24 20 46 YOU CAN FLY 2023 is an annual publication of FLIGHT TRAINING magazine (ISSN 1047-6415), which is produced and distributed eight times per year by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. AOPA membership dues are $89 per year. Pilots and aviation enthusiasts in the United States can receive a free AOPA trial membership by visiting aopa.org/trial or by sending their name, address, and email address to P.O. Box 471, Frederick, MD 21705-0471. No material may be used or reprinted without written permission. Printed in USA. For change of address: Call 800-USA-AOPA or email flighttraining@aopa.org. A GOOD PILOT IS ALWAYS LEARNING FLIGHT TRAINING YOU CAN FLY 2023 1 28 Pilot Gear Quality flying stuff 30 Hangar Talk What I wish I'd known 32 Certificates and Ratings That's the ticket 36 Cost Analysis Show me the money 38 Medical Certification The doctor will see you now 40 Memorable Flights Unforgettable 46 You Can Fly Building a better flying community 51 Membership Join us A SPECIAL ISSUE FOR THE NEW PILOThttp://www.aopa.org/trial