Originally Posted by
Spider01
cheers ojscott
I wouldn't say age "restrictions" as such, but i am aware that age/maturity is a big factor when it comes to Direct Entry pilots. I just think id be giving myself the best chance by being 20. I'm currently employed at 3 jobs to pay for flying, playing 2 team sports, boxing, volunteering and living independently. I think having all that under my belt for more than one year looks a bit better than rocking up as a teenager. I did my first year of a science degree last year (with great marks) and deferred it for this year. I'm open to any suggestions on how to make myself a more competitive candidate. just trying to show DFR i'm made of the right stuff.
The reason i was still going to consider pursuing my PPL is because i want to be able to fly outside the ADF. Do the wings you get after 2FTS mean anything in the civ aviation world as far as licensing goes? or do CASA take no notice at all?
Of course the training is recognised, it is just planned so it is only recognised after you have commited to your ROSO. That way you can't resign just before 2fts finishes and walk away with all these hours. You will leave with a cpl being recognised by casa at the very least.
When it comes to instrument ratings etc the military does them differently as they dont don't do a broad IFR rating but focus on individual ones for each aircraft and apparently that doesn't translate to a general IFR rating with Casa.