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Old 29th May 2012, 09:40
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redsnail

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Sounds like you have a pretty reasonable plan.
I'll let others sort out the education etc.
Sports, great idea. Being able to work in a team, even if you're single pilot ops is essential.
Honesty. I can trust a colleague far more if I know they'll admit their errors (I do the same too) over a colleague who says nothing.
Do you have any medical disqualifiers?
Such as diabetes, hearing issues, eye sight, colour blindness, epilepsy etc?

You're 14. You'll more than likely want to have fun and take risks. No harm in that, it's normal. However, if you're riding a bike, wear a helmet. Likewise if you're skateboarding etc. One decent blow to the head could result in deafness etc and that's your aviation career finished.
Don't smoke, don't do drugs either. As you get older, don't drink and drive.
By all means, have fun and enjoy being a teenager, just think twice before you do something that may have a long term effect on your potential career.
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