Late starter?

[Viggen]

I've recently started buzzing around Barton with an instructor in the hope of getting my PPL. At the age of 29 (30 in November) and with limited capital, is a professional flying career a realistic goal? I appear to be too old for the sponsored courses, but I do keep hearing things about pilot shortages in the future, and wondered what my options would be to get that elusive seat at the front?

[FalconJock]

I was 28, also limited funds. Took 8 years.

Well worth it though as in 3 weeks time I start my first commercial job, not as an instructor, as a T/P F/O.

Can't wait. If you try hard enough you will make it.

[mad_jock]

I was 28 when i started and should be finished by early 30.

Get your finger out bite and the bullet.

Get your PPL as fast as possible ( US 3 weeks worked for me, get all the trevor thom before you go, and study them)

I found that options became available and i have become more focused towards my goal since the PPL.

MJ



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[Mustbee]

I'm 29. 30 in July.

Passed my Class 1 medical last month. Hoping to start on a frozen ATPL in November. Hey, it's only money!

Mustbee

[schooner]

bmi`s sponsorship accepts applicants upto the age of 31 ish, not quite sure the exact age, check out the OATS website :
www.oxfordaviation.net (http://www.oxfordaviation.net)

So there is still a chance for an old fogie like you to get sponsored :) ;)

cheers

[This message has been edited by schooner (edited 08 June 2001).]