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HOW TO BECOME AN AIRLINE PILOT: Achieve Your Dream Without Going Broke Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 205 ratings

UPDATED: As of January 2022 my airline is having to pay 200% for trips in open time because we are unable to hire enough pilots to keep up with demand.
This book will benefit any aspiring pilot. If you want to earn your private pilot certificate or go all the way and become an airline transport pilot the helpful information in this book will save you time and lots of money. If your dream is to travel the world and get paid this book explains how you can make your dream become your reality. I achieved my dream of becoming an airline pilot, and you can too!
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Please visit my websites:
howtobecomeanairlinepilot.orgrobertlawrence.orgI would love to hear from you at vegetarianpilot@gmail.comYou might enjoy my other books:A Day In The Life Of An Airline Pilot;Happy Wife Happy Life: A Survival Guide;& A Better Life: Goal Setting, Visualization & The Law of AttractionBest regards,Robert

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I am a human being just like you. In my 20's I discovered books that shared ideas about how I could live the life of my dreams. I took the suggestions in the books and applied them to my life and they worked!
I now live on a golf course with views to the ocean in Southern California with a loving wife and two cool cats.I get paid to fly jets.I have written 5 books.I have lots of time off and enough money to retire although I am only 54 (as of this writing).I am literally living the life of my dreams.What changed?I only changed how I think and therefore changed what I believe is possible. I focus on what I want instead of focusing on what I don't want. I am certainly not working harder. I simply changed my inner focus and created my desired outer reality. Most of us are simply unaware we have been programmed since birth to believe others are more capable than us or we falsely believe those that do achieve their dreams are somehow "different" or privileged. Untrue. Stay focused on what you want and do not listen to the doubts in YOUR mind. Those thoughts were placed there by others when you were young and defenseless. You are capable of greatness!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B072FVP2RS
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 805 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 73 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 205 ratings

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Robert Lawrence
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ROBERT LAWRENCE is an airline pilot, sailor, adventurer and author. He served in the US Army 3/75th Ranger Regiment from 1985-86 and is a graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle.

At age 48 Lawrence put his beliefs to the test when he left an unsatisfying job to pursue a career as an airline pilot. He began flying commercial jets at age 49, proving he could visualize a goal and his inner vision would become his reality. You can do the same.

At age 50 Lawrence became an author has now written 7 books.

Take control of your thoughts and you will create the life you imagine. Really!

Lawrence lives near the beach in Southern California with his wife and Tor cat.

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Customers find the book easy to read and concise. Moreover, the information quality receives positive feedback, with customers noting it provides helpful insights and encouragement for those interested in aviation. Additionally, customers appreciate the quick pace of the book.

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Customers find the information in the book helpful and encouraging, with one customer noting it includes plenty of anecdotes and advice, while another mentions it provides a solid explanation of the journey ahead.

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Well written. Easy to understand. Straight to the point.
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Well written. Easy to understand. Straight to the point.
I was very excited for this book to arrive. I finished it in like 2 days. I like the fact that as you are reading along the way, he encourages you and motivates you to not give up. "Don't let obstacles stop you from achieving your dream" I highly recommend this book 100% I will be starting flight training soon and this book really boosted my encouragement.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2017
    What a great book! Now, many people would wonder why I would buy this book. You see, I actually have a great fear of flying. I guess for the same reason why I bought Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002, X-Plane, and an expensive Flight Sim Yoke for my computer. I am trying to conquer my fear of flying by learning about it and finding out how my fears are unfounded. How wonderfully comforting it was to read Mr. Lawrence's book and learn how dedicated, educated, passionate, and professional the commercial pilots have to be to work at an airline. It really calmed many of my fears now that I know when I fly with an airline, the pilots and flight crew have amassed thousands of hours of training and have been taught to handle any situation that may arise. I guess that's why it is safer to fly than to drive a car.

    I'm not ready to go get my pilot's license, or pursue a career as a commercial pilot, but if I were to, I would follow this book's instruction page by page. I can totally see how this book could save thousands of dollars for someone wishing to become a commercial pilot. Thanks so much for writing this book.
    Bill S.
    Ventura, CA
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
    I was always interested In aviation. I have no intentions in becoming a pilot but I love how this is a fast pace short read from a pilots perspective of how the reality of life a pilot is.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
    Good info for getting into aviation although the author has somewhat of an atypical route which objectively means you lose out of information or the path the common pilot trainee would be doing. Still useful nonetheless.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
    I was very excited for this book to arrive. I finished it in like 2 days. I like the fact that as you are reading along the way, he encourages you and motivates you to not give up. "Don't let obstacles stop you from achieving your dream" I highly recommend this book 100% I will be starting flight training soon and this book really boosted my encouragement.
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    Well written. Easy to understand. Straight to the point.

    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
    I was very excited for this book to arrive. I finished it in like 2 days. I like the fact that as you are reading along the way, he encourages you and motivates you to not give up. "Don't let obstacles stop you from achieving your dream" I highly recommend this book 100% I will be starting flight training soon and this book really boosted my encouragement.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2018
    This book points out certain things you can do in order to avoid spending too much money in your way to become a pilot. Also it provides some basic information you might find important before you start your pilot career.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2022
    Just recently I realized that I was not fulfilled with my many careers in my lifetime and the one that I wanted, besides being a good husband and father to my wife and our kids was as a pilot. As I approach age 55 and I look into the future, I realize that this is beyond me now. Being an insulin diabetic, I can't get my pilot's license and it definitely has depressed me lately. I'm sure that my grandkids will get their pilot's license when they become old enough is one thing that will help me continue purchasing books on the subject. This book has been one of the very best books on the subject and it was a joy to read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2021
    If you have stumbled across this book as you try to decide if you want to become an airline pilot, buy it. It’s a quick 80 page read, packed efficiently with eloquent and straightforward information. Some of the things are slightly out of date. But the core of this information is helpful and applicable. I finished it in an afternoon, and I’m sure I will continue to reference it throughout my journey from aspiring pilot to ATP. Thank you Robert!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2018
    Good book but a lot of repetitive information especially for a small book

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  • Brae
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2020
    Good read for any person aspiring to become a airline pilot one day. Easy language and lots of tips to save money. Finished reading in couple of hours. I wish it had more chapters, by the end of the book I wanted it to keep going.
  • Richard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short easy read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2019
    Short easy read. It has nice honest feel. I would recommend it to anybody playing with the idea of becoming pilot
  • Leticia S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars This boos gives first hand experience sharing of a pilot
    Reviewed in India on March 21, 2020
    Honest but a little centric to America.
    But it still helps a lot to understand the basic need and plan your journey as a pilot.
  • Abhishek
    4.0 out of 5 stars So I Will Suggest To Buy This Book
    Reviewed in India on November 19, 2018
    In My Way That this Book Is Informative

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