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Well thanks guys. I have to say though, I'm not drawn into some illusion that by taking on this work and, fingers crossed, hopefully passing them all that I'm going to succeed in sponsorship I'm a reasonably realistic person but I just want an opportunity. If I miraculously got through to phase 2 and then failed at least it would be down to me more than anything and I would walk away thankful for having the chance! I'm not relying just on CTC either, it's just another avenue to try. You never know where success lies so you have to try everything, I wont be giving up, and one day I fully intent to be in the left hand seat flying for an airline! Who knows, I may even be successful at CTC and if not then you pick yourself up and go for everything else that comes along.
Cheers guys
Rob152
Oh and also with regards to the ATPL\'s v GCSE\'s, by doing the GCSE\'s ok I\'m dramatically increasing my workload but the exams will be around the same time as my exams for my HND so its not going to take me any longer to complete them, I cant do alot until then anyway. I cant afford self-sponsorship at the moment so what advantage will I get from having the ATPL theory under my belt when it comes to applying to sponsorships?
Rob152
Cheers guys
Rob152
Oh and also with regards to the ATPL\'s v GCSE\'s, by doing the GCSE\'s ok I\'m dramatically increasing my workload but the exams will be around the same time as my exams for my HND so its not going to take me any longer to complete them, I cant do alot until then anyway. I cant afford self-sponsorship at the moment so what advantage will I get from having the ATPL theory under my belt when it comes to applying to sponsorships?
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I would say having your ATPL's would be a good thing, they can only be taught one way (unlike flight training) plus the to your potention sponsor (for want of a better expression) it shows commitment to Commercial flying as well as less of a financial outlay on their part
My two cents anyway
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Hi Rob,
If you were to do the ATPL exams, please bear in mind that you will require at least an ICAO PPL before you can enter the exam room to take the ATPL exams, the reason why I say this is because your profile doesn't state if you have a PPL or not at this present time.
Also I have heard (can't remember where though) that even if one has done the ATPL exams and later obtains sponsorship on an Integrated course then the course and exams will need to be sat again. However I am unsure of where I heard this rumour I'm afraid.
Good luck with the HND and GCSE's.
I'm tempted to do an Accountancy GCSE or even retake French GCSE (which I flunked badly, never have been any good with foreign languages) but in my case this'll be just to keep brain fade away. This won't be until after I have finished the ATPL exams and JAR conversion courses though.
Best wishes,
Charlie Zulu.
If you were to do the ATPL exams, please bear in mind that you will require at least an ICAO PPL before you can enter the exam room to take the ATPL exams, the reason why I say this is because your profile doesn't state if you have a PPL or not at this present time.
Also I have heard (can't remember where though) that even if one has done the ATPL exams and later obtains sponsorship on an Integrated course then the course and exams will need to be sat again. However I am unsure of where I heard this rumour I'm afraid.
Good luck with the HND and GCSE's.
I'm tempted to do an Accountancy GCSE or even retake French GCSE (which I flunked badly, never have been any good with foreign languages) but in my case this'll be just to keep brain fade away. This won't be until after I have finished the ATPL exams and JAR conversion courses though.
Best wishes,
Charlie Zulu.
