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Bluesteel705
10th Jul 2005, 01:33
Just as a guide, after HSBC wussed out of the pilot market,
I was wondering how old were you guys when you
A:Began
b:Finished
ATPL/ CPL Training?
Cheers:ok:
"I'd stay away from Dr Gonzo before he's had his breakfast, he's a VERY crude man!"
Andy_R
10th Jul 2005, 08:45
A. 38
B. Yet to finish
So far all paid for with blood, sweat and tears :}
Charlie Zulu
10th Jul 2005, 13:23
A) 20
B) Yet to finish, I'm 28 now, probably be 29 by the time I finish.
Although in that time I have obtained an FAA CPL/IR SE ME and 600 hours.
However it was only a few years ago whilst sat in front of the computer in work that I decided to make a career out of flying once and for all.
boeingboeingbong
15th Jul 2005, 09:10
starting next week
age 26
finish in 14 months approx (integrated training)
bank loan through BVBA in Spain.....
Rote 8
15th Jul 2005, 11:47
Started June 1998 - Aged 22
Finished PPL Summer 2000
ATPL Groundschool Spring 2001 - Spring 2003
CPL - Summer 2003
ME / IR - Summer 2004
MCC - Christmas 2004
Finished training - When I retire
bumpfich
15th Jul 2005, 16:51
A) 1996 - Age 21 (PPL)
B) 2005 - Age 29 (CPL/IR/MEP/MCC)
In between those 2 dates: I did a masters degree (in transport), worked my ass off (doing 12 hour days) to pay for flying and to save for the Ground Studies, CPL, IR, MEP & MCC. Completed the Gnd School between Jan 2002 and July 2004 (distance learning whilst still working). I bought a flat when market was at a low point in 1999, sold it not so long ago (and make a few bucks). And finally in 2005 I was able to afford to do CPL/IR/MEP/MCC back to back with 4 months leave of absence from work.
I too won't finish training until I retire :E
So it can be done HSBC or no-HSBC!
Started April 2002 aged 28
Finished September 2005 aged 31.... Hopefully?
YYZ
GoldenMonkey
15th Jul 2005, 17:01
Started on my 28th BirthdayJuly 2002 ... a surprise present!
Finished CPL/ME/IR end of May 2005.
Start MCC next weekend aged 31.
All done part time/distance learning, etc...