Firstly, Thanks for the comments there are some good people on here.
Scameron77, appreciate that buddy.
willby,
I have been flying microlights for a couple of years, real fun flying, i am trying to understand the transition from from 1500' to 35,000', the costs, the reality etc etc, i know i like flying VFR, as people say gotta go in with the eyes open.
I am going for the ctc wings scheme as in my opinion it represents the least risk and have to say everyone under & including 30 should give it a go before considering Self-Funding.
Even if you self-fund you'll be probably end up applying to the CTC Atp scheme (hold pool) once you have your fATPL anyway as thats the way its going, unless you hit jackpot and get an interview direct.
This whole training/money/job thing is very difficult to get your head round, once you think you have the righyt decision, something always comes along and installs doubt in your mind.
My Advice on Training in order of least risk Vs reward with a view to getting in the RHS - : -
1. Any Sponsership Scheme (i.e. FlyBe) (RISK = LOW)
1. CTC Wings (if 30 or under) (RISK = LOW)
2. Pay As you Go Modular (will take a while) (RISK = Low/Medium)
3. Full time Modular (upto CPL in USA) (RISK = Medium)
4. Full time Integrated (RISK = HIGH)
And if you buy a Type Rating without a job offer at the end then you have just doubled your risk, i.e Stapleford Course
