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I don't know about anyone else, but i believe that aviation should be accepted as a 'study' qualifying for a student loan from all banks! It just annoys me that us guys have the most expensive studies AND we have to come up with the money ourselves! 
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Im with you on that!! But just think how many low hour pilots there would be looking for that first job then?
Very true. How about writing a letter to the Governement?
You probably don't want me to tell you that you used to be able to get the some VAT back on the PPL until Gordon Brown stood up in the commons and announced he was closing a loop hole that was being abused by rich playboys learning to fly... NVQ tax relief was the deal.
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I do agree that it's blindly unfair! However as pointed out earlier, if it were more accessible then competition for that first job would become a hell of a lot more painful!
That said I expect there are a lot of people out there that'd make damn fine pilots but don't get the chance for financial reasons! Which is why I believe it's somewhat of an acid test. Yes it's unfair, but it might carry a silver lining as it takes a crap load of commitment to get to the point where you can knock on the door of an employer. Perhaps I'm just being a capitalist pig?
To play devil's advocate: If everyone had a shot, then capacity to fulfill the role will prevail, and we'd see only the finest pilots making it?
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That said I expect there are a lot of people out there that'd make damn fine pilots but don't get the chance for financial reasons! Which is why I believe it's somewhat of an acid test. Yes it's unfair, but it might carry a silver lining as it takes a crap load of commitment to get to the point where you can knock on the door of an employer. Perhaps I'm just being a capitalist pig?
To play devil's advocate: If everyone had a shot, then capacity to fulfill the role will prevail, and we'd see only the finest pilots making it?
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You probably don't want me to tell you that you used to be able to get the some VAT back on the PPL until Gordon Brown stood up in the commons and announced he was closing a loop hole that was being abused by rich playboys learning to fly... NVQ tax relief was the deal.
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You can try but there is no formal scheme or allowance. Accountants are paid for what they can get away with...
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I am VAT registered, from being self-employed and all that malarky, and I was under the impression that I would be able to claim VAT back on my flight training - dont say I cant now.... 
It would make the whole thing cheaper - but then again as with everything in this country, if theres a cheaper/easier way to do something, it gets scrapped.
It would make the whole thing cheaper - but then again as with everything in this country, if theres a cheaper/easier way to do something, it gets scrapped.
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I am VAT registered, from being self-employed and all that malarky, and I was under the impression that I would be able to claim VAT back on my flight training - dont say I cant now....
A box of some clever tricks I'd say!
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It will certainly reduce a big chunk of the costs!!!
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On a whole yea! I totally do agree, especially when your so keen to get there and money may seem the issue. Though on the other hand, if flying didnt come as expensive, would there be a over load of people wanting this occupation? If this would be the case it would probably put me off! At the moment, im looking for some sponsership for when i leave education. Anyone looked at CTC Wings?
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I'm going to the bank cap in hand on Friday to ask for the money to do modular training.
I've got a guaranteed slot at Oxford for their APP First Officer course but simply can't afford it.
The government should help in the same way they help other professionals (doctors etc). But they should only offer financial aid once rigorous selection tests have been passed, such as medical, aptitude, interviews and exams.
Who's up for a protest?!
I've got a guaranteed slot at Oxford for their APP First Officer course but simply can't afford it.
The government should help in the same way they help other professionals (doctors etc). But they should only offer financial aid once rigorous selection tests have been passed, such as medical, aptitude, interviews and exams.
Who's up for a protest?!
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The government should help in the same way they help other professionals (doctors etc)
As for doctors - don't think they get off lightly - after 5 years of university fees, and not to mention the poor financial deal if you intercollate for one extra year on a masters (almost a prerequisite for better positions these days), I don't see F1s and F2s I know rolling in money.
