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Old 21st May 2012, 20:45
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soggyboxers
 
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there is no guaranty of the sponsorship.you need high connections in anything you want to do in Nigeria,the system is corrupt...
... of there's no guarantee of sponsorship. Thousands apply and in a fair and competitive process the best get through. That's how the MD of Bristow changed course from being an engineer to being a pilot. Read what MP said; the son of an Aero cook is now a pilot with Bristow.

Everybody knows about corruption in Nigeria. However, there are thousands in every country who'd like to be pilots and never achieve their dream. I know that it's even harder in poor countries, but you can't just blame the system. You've been given some good advice here and if you follow it, get a degree, apply through the system, you still may not make it. Sadly,the reality is that although there are thousands within a passion for flying, of those there are a huge number who have no aptitude for it (and no matter how much you think you have, or how much your passion, you can't know until you either try or pass a complex co-ordination skill test) and of the rest only a lucky few will make it. If you want to be a pilot, it's always best to have a plan B
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