AWAIR gives sound advice and points to institutions the other side of the pond.
For those obviously very disappointed embryonic pilots, C-19 will delay your plans for the time it takes to obtain a good degree / post graduate qualification.
It doesn’t have to be aviation related such as aeronautical engineering.
It always amazes me that those enrolling think it is all about aeroplane design. It is not. 90% of the course is mathematics:
disappointed / frustrated potential aviators often emerge.
Great if you enjoy maths as much as aeroplanes. Potential TPs.
Obtaining a degree in a totally non aviation discipline is fine, although you need to avoid degree courses which might come under the broad bush heading of “Underwater Basket Weaving”.
One of the consequences of this present tsunami is that those who think aviation will somehow help with their insecurity and improve their kudos, by walking through the terminal in a pilot’s uniform will think again.
Only those with a burning desire to fly will emerge from these dark days.
The analogy I often use is about those contemplating (for the right reasons!) joining the Church ~ you have to believe in GOD.
I have my faith in Prof Sarah Gilbert’s Oxford team producing a vaccine this year.
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