From zero hours to airline pilot - my story.
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But no one has spotted the real potential problem here...........you can fly or you can stay married.............it's your choice.....
Whilst it is good for G-SXTY I do feel sympathy for Mrs G-SXTY.......
Don't want to P**s on any ones fire, but life is not ALL about flying eh?
Whilst it is good for G-SXTY I do feel sympathy for Mrs G-SXTY.......
Don't want to P**s on any ones fire, but life is not ALL about flying eh?
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Great post!
I have printed it to make sure all my wannabe students read it!- we are
way down here in New Zealand................
Love to hear more about the 150 with the fuel problem at night.........
keep up the good work!
cheers
I have printed it to make sure all my wannabe students read it!- we are
way down here in New Zealand................
Love to hear more about the 150 with the fuel problem at night.........
keep up the good work!
cheers
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Just read your experience of training and made me realise how much more work I have still got to do .I started my CPL this week and hope to be fully qualifed by christmas.
Even though there is still so much training to do ,I still cant stop thinking of that job at the end , it would be great to find work in london close to home.Well done
Even though there is still so much training to do ,I still cant stop thinking of that job at the end , it would be great to find work in london close to home.Well done
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I know this has been bumped an awful way, but I have not read this somehow.
You know, when I read up to the phone call, I got goosebumps too!
Congratulations.
You deserve it.
You know, when I read up to the phone call, I got goosebumps too!
Congratulations.
You deserve it.
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really really touching story. You deserve it mate. 
I just received an email saying I had failed the Etihad cadet pilot assessment and Im really down. Ive been trying to become a pilot for 3 years now. but ur story gave me some hope. Good job m8 and enjoy!!
I just received an email saying I had failed the Etihad cadet pilot assessment and Im really down. Ive been trying to become a pilot for 3 years now. but ur story gave me some hope. Good job m8 and enjoy!!
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A really good story. Very enthusiastic. It reminds us all, that hard work pays off in the end. I'll keep this in mind, when I mess up on my lessons and especially when my monthly pay comes in and after a phone call or visit at my flying school is all gone. It's a bit frustrating!
But it's all going to be worth it.. just got to keep that in mind
But it's all going to be worth it.. just got to keep that in mind
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After feeling a bit down about my current medical state, reading this story again has made me much happier!
Congratulations!
I just shows that if you can pass a medical, then despite what life throws at you, the dream is still possible.
It may be over for me though, at the ripe age of nearly 15. I might have epilepsy, still waiting for the results though. Wish me luck!
If it turns out that it was just stress-no condition, then i'm determined to work harder to where I want to be. I really want this job so much
Congratulations!
I just shows that if you can pass a medical, then despite what life throws at you, the dream is still possible.
It may be over for me though, at the ripe age of nearly 15. I might have epilepsy, still waiting for the results though. Wish me luck!
If it turns out that it was just stress-no condition, then i'm determined to work harder to where I want to be. I really want this job so much
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Congratulation !!!!
all the hard work and effort is pay for.
Believe or not this is my dream i am still working on my instrument rating and i read your history and defenetly make me feel very emotional.
beacause its been my dream since i was little and i am approaching my dream very closely.
once again congratulation.
i print it out your history just to keep it on my desk every time i dont want it to read a book i will read your history to get willness to do it.
great Job. Captain.
Believe or not this is my dream i am still working on my instrument rating and i read your history and defenetly make me feel very emotional.
beacause its been my dream since i was little and i am approaching my dream very closely.
once again congratulation.
i print it out your history just to keep it on my desk every time i dont want it to read a book i will read your history to get willness to do it.
great Job. Captain.
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fantastic read
i have just joined pprune and there is some good reading.i am 44 with a ppl and nite rating i would like to go for a Cpl and fly for a living,or do you think that age is against me or are there jobs out there for people my age
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G SXTY
Great story.
But now that there is a financial crisis and the aviation industy has taken huge hit. I was wandering if you could continue your story of your present situation....... ie are you lucky enough to keep your job, etc while many of us around you have fallen. As your efforts in writing this thread are widely appreciated it would be great to hear about further developments good or bad.
cheers
Mint
Great story.
But now that there is a financial crisis and the aviation industy has taken huge hit. I was wandering if you could continue your story of your present situation....... ie are you lucky enough to keep your job, etc while many of us around you have fallen. As your efforts in writing this thread are widely appreciated it would be great to hear about further developments good or bad.
cheers
Mint
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WOW!!!
What an inspiration! You have proved that hard work will be rewarded. For many like myself who are seriously considering a career in aviation it is just jaw-droppingly inspiring. There is so much negative posts about the economy/industry and so on, but then i come across a story like this. Against all odds, financial difficulties, time constraints and to even have a divorce on top of it all... you land your well earned (understatement) dream job.
Well done G60 you are an inspiration to all
Well done G60 you are an inspiration to all
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Only just noticed your post. As a retired old phart with both RAF and civil hours behind me, may I say how delighted I was to hear that people who are interested in aviation are still making the grade.
Onwards and upwards sport!!!
Onwards and upwards sport!!!
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Really is a great thread to have life breathed back into it.
Im just about to start my training after leaving another career @25 to pursue my life long dream of flying. Book marking this for those dark times of anger and frustration to come! Thanks G-SXTY
Im just about to start my training after leaving another career @25 to pursue my life long dream of flying. Book marking this for those dark times of anger and frustration to come! Thanks G-SXTY
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...as I finished the last couple of lines of the text, suddenly, I started to smile. In hope that made one day that was me. Well Done it's made my day reading that and gave me further motivation to reach out and grab my dream.