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Old 15th Sep 2004, 12:46
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You build hours by working as a Hangar Rat, ie a slave for a few years...This is the normal way in Australia, and quickly filters out the wannabe freshly qualified pilot that thinks the world owes him/her a job... It normally takes about 2 to 3 years of hard dedication, living in remote locations, doing all type of work (non flying) to survive until you are given a chance to fly for a living. Most of the Aussie R/W pilots did it, doing ferry flights initially, followed by tourist charters, progressing onto Airwork and so. Most instructors in Aussie are then able to impart good experience onto their students, the stuff you don't find in textbooks, but will save your bacon one day.
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