Hey Cody
My name is Kurt, I'm 19, and I would love to be a pilot too. I am actually going to UCLA to be an aerospace engineer. Have you ever heard of the Civil Air Patrol? It's a great organization and a great way to get involved with flying. It has provided me with a lot of opportunities to be up in the air in planes which I really love. I would love to get my pilots license, unfortunately right now I just can't afford it. But if you want to get a taste for real flying, I recommend the CAP and you are at a great age to join. You can find out more by googling their website, or I can answer any questions you have too.
I just took my first acrobatic air plane ride a few weeks ago actually, that was really exciting. It wasn't related to CAP, but the guy who owned the airplane knew I was in the CAP, which impressed him, so he offered me a ride for free. You'd be surprised the opportunities that roll around once you start looking for them.