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Old 18th Feb 2018, 11:14
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redsnail

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First things first. Do a medical and find out if there's any thing there stopping you. Vision, hearing, diabetes etc.
What degree are you planning to do? Obviously, different degrees have different course loads.
The PPL and a degree should be relatively easy. ATPL subjects and a degree? Now the work load will really ramp up.

If you can, do the flying in chunks, it is much better than doing 1 lesson a week. You'll spend half the lesson revising the last one...

Regarding the socialising. I am assuming you simply mean you don't like crowded venues with lots of noise? I also assume you do have some friends that you do like to be with to go to the movies etc. Reason why I ask is that the "notechs" part of a pilot is just as important as the technical skills. I can't tell you the difference sitting next to someone all day who is agreeable, socially relaxed and competent versus someone who is not.

Another thing to consider, since you'll be doing this modular (instead of full time), the chances of you landing a RHS in a Jet in the UK is sadly pretty slim with only 250 hours. Your first job is probably going to be either instructing or if the economy is buoyant, a turboprop.

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