He hopes to obtain his own licence within the next two years. But before that, he will have to accrue more than 35 hours of flying time.
Once he has his basic licence he will have to sit more exams and tests before he is allowed to fly his more advanced twin-engine Eurocopter.
Given the tough exams and hours of study required to pass the flying tests, however, it is unlikely that Owen and Ferdinand will start a trend among millionaire footballers.
Apologies for the sarcasm...
Let the debate ensue.