Do the Math?

[dazza1977]

Hi Everone,

I posted not long ago with regard to age and pursuing a career in flight. Thanks to all who commented.

My next question (one of many I'm sure?) is exactly how much maths and what type of maths or indeed any other academic abilities are required to get you through the exams/career.

I was good at maths but like many left it in the examination room on the exam paper never to be seen again! I think it might take me a while to get back in to the swing but thought I would get some good advice from you all before considering it any further.

I know from my research just how demanding training is but want to find out how disadvantaged I will be compared to you young ones with all those simultaneous equations still fresh in your minds!

Many thanks all :uhoh:

[Rob's Dad]

Dazza

You will be fine. It's mainly equations and some trig - but it's all explained: to give you an idea, I scraped a Maths O level pass 25 years ago but managed mid 90s average for ATPLs. There are some good prep books for physics and maths available through the pilot supply shops which might be worth considering.

RD

[Flaperon75]

Dazza,

To help put your mind at rest - you are really not that old to be embarking on a flying career. I am at one of he integrated schools in the UK and the average age is somehwere in the mid to high twenties - with a fair few students in their thirties.

The standard of the Maths/Physics required is not much more than GCSE so don't worry too much about that - you will be fine.

I'm a similar age to you and was also anxious about the level required before I started but all has been ok - as long as you are determined and have the time to commit to study you shouldn't have any problems.