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yes.
PP, SEL, high perf and taildragger endorsements.
have about 2000 hrs TT, and have been an airplane owner since 1986.
1. if you are in USA take introductory flight at any FBO, about 50 bucks.
2. see if it is interesting to you.
3. then find a good CFI that you can get along with---lots of different teaching styles from CFIs, some are good, some are not worth a shit---flying a plane is part science part art, and there's a bunch of different "styles" of getting those greaser landings.
4. early on buy your own airplane and learn to fly it while training---this will save you rental money, and as soon as you solo you can build time fast.
5. being a real pilot requires a committment to the lifestyle---and it costs big loot to fly or own an airplane. you must fly often to stay sharp.
6. make sure you can pass at least a third class medical.
7. average time to become a PP is usa is about 60-65 hours now, and maybe 7-10k in training in something like a cessna 172.
8. once you get a couple hundred hours take aerobatics training, it will take your fear of flying away.
9. FAA just created new "sport pilot" category making getting into flying less costly---but i don't advise this if you want to be a real pilot (traveling, IFR, etc.)
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