Hiya
I'm new to PPRuNe and I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing so please excuse me if I am posting in completely the wrong place.
I am 15 years old and just about to pick my A-Levels. I am looking for the best route into Professional Flying Training.
You see, the problem is I'm not that clever. But first let me tell you my grades (GCSE), predicted for the end of this year.
English - A/A*
Maths - B
Physics - B
Chemistry - B
Biology- B
So these are my PREDICTED grades, I know I have a C in everything apart from English which I have an A in. My upcoming exams will decide if I raise these grades.
I am looking at taking, for A-level, Spanish and Physics, possibly English.
Flying is all I have ever dreamed of doing. Since I was a little girl I played with Spitfires and 737, when other girls had cuddly toys. I knew I was destined to work in the airline industry. I made the decision to become a pilot.
What I need to know from you guys is-
a) Are these grades realistically good enough to be a pilot?
b) What is the cheapest country/school to do Modular training (Zero to ATPL?)
c) If I have a B in maths will I be okay with the Aptitude tests? The Maths side of it really scares me, when it's timed. How long do you have to complete each question/ section? what kind of questions are there? What GCSE grade is the maths equivalent to?
d) Do women face oppression in applications for FT? Or is that just a rumor?
e) If I put my heart and soul into this, do you think I can do it?