tarepanda

Hi all needing some important info but think i know what the answer would be but would love to hear from people with experience.
Im looking to get my commercial pilots license
Im very interested in going to America (more specific was looking at EASA)
I can understand that these courses being so quick it will be very intense with alot of hard work involved.
Im more worried about whether i'll struggle or not.
As my general knowledge with flying is pretty much nothing.
Would it be wise for me to enroll into a flying school without any exp or knowledge?
Thanks

RedBullGaveMeWings

You will start from, as the title says, zero so you have nothing to worry about. You just have to study. Nobody was born with experience and knowledge, so enjoy your studies.

Scott C

Tarepanda,

Please excuse my ignorance, but if your general knowledge of flying is pretty much non-existant, how do you know being a Pilot is the right career for you? Is it worth throwing £70,000+ at..?

Alister

Going to Florida or the likes is a cheap and cheerful way of getting your PPL. Make sure you study hard beforehand though. 3-4 weeks is plenty of time for the flight training, however learning the theoretical knowledge takes far longer. Be prepared also to spend a bit of time and money applying for the student visa. Since 9/11 it has been a pain in the ass getting a visa for the USA.

Also be prepared to pay a bit more for flight training when you get back to the UK. Rules of the air, navigation, aerial manouvres and radio tend to be different from country to country. Also if you take an intensive course you may not necessarily be taught everything you need to know. Sometimes things can get a little rushed.

Don't pay for some zero to hero course. That is a lot of money to commit if it turns out you don't enjoy flying.