Originally Posted by
Beaker_
Just to add, you may or may not have seen already, before investing in the journey, go and get your class 1 medical if you haven't done so already. Once you have that, you know you're financially good to go.
I would also seriously consider looking at getting loss of training expenses insurance. This will pay out in the event you lose your medical before you get a job.
Do you really need a class 1 medical licence to get a PPL? I thought it was only if you wanted to be a professional pilot, which I would prefer, but I don't know if they'll even accept me with the medical for a professional pilot (but this is just a guess, I don't know for sure) because of my long standing history of mental health problems and admissions to mental hospitals under section. Is this accurate, is it impossible I can be a pilot if this has happened with me? Please can somebody advise me on that.
Also I am on benefits because I really don't have alot of money right now. What job would you suggest that would be the easiest to do that would be most well paid and suited to my goal? I have a bachelors degree in the creative field. I'm willing to put the work in if I know it will achieve parts of my goal and will help me. I've attempted to study the basic aspects of flying on a PPL app. I would like to know what is available for me and what is possible with regards to starting to fly and how to achieve it. Can you advise me further? Thanks very much