Getting started questions
Before I describe my situation, I'd like to apologize since there are plenty of similar type threads.
Right, I live in London, graduated IBO (International Bacc) and have decided to consider becoming a pilot (Although It's my secondary plan, after Genetics)
There aren't many websites with information unfortunetly so this is my best shot. I rang the RAF asking about the piloting scheme and was told that Corrective Laser surgery meant that you would not be eligible for a Piloting position, the guy on the phone rudely claimed that 'It was the military and they make the rules' after questioning the reasons, since as far as I'm aware, CLS on average gives a better eye sight.
Personally I would prefer Commercial flying, before I move along explaining the situation, I'd just like to ask, if you have poor eyesight (No optical diseases, simply poor eye sight due to mass amounts of Sega Mega Drive back in the day) would you pass the Medical exam? (FYI: Astigmatism, Left: D:-4.25 CYL:-1.75 || Right: D:-3.50 CYL:-2.25)
Moving on.. I've come across a website, CTC Wings, I've passed phase 1, but it seems like a massive con, so I'm seriously not considering that, however, after doing the PPL in Florida(My option) what would be the necessary steps towards becoming a commercial pilot, would you need to contact each one asking for Sponsorships, since It seems as if certain airliners only accept canditates with xamounts of flying experience. OR would you need to find roughly £60,000 and sponsor yourself?, if so, once again, with 0 flying hours how would you get a job?
Thanks alot