Every year, thousands of pilots get grounded — not for flying errors, but for what shows up in the exam room. The killers? 1️⃣ High blood pressure (even one bad reading). 2️⃣ Sleep apnea (documented or not). 3️⃣ Prescription meds that land you on the “no fly” list. Worst part? Most of these can be fixed before you walk in the door. Tell us: Have you (or someone you know) ever been blindsided in a medical exam? What happened?

That $120k Cessna? The price tag is just the entry fee. The real killers: - $500–$1,000/month for hangar rent - Insurance premiums that spike overnight - $30k–$40k engine overhauls you didn’t see coming One broker told me: “If you’re not ready to spend double the sticker, you’re not ready to buy.” 💬 Curious: Who here has seriously considered owning a plane? Be honest — what stopped you: cost, risk, or the unknown?

Most pilots don’t fail for a botched steep turn or a bad landing. They fail because the examiner sees… panic. Silence. Zero confidence. 👉 Here’s the truth: Examiners don’t expect perfection. What they want is a PIC who thinks, explains, and fixes small mistakes like a pro. 💬 Question: If you’ve taken a checkride, what moment almost broke you? If you’re still prepping, what’s the nightmare scenario you keep replaying?

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