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Hi Alicky,
My advice would be to go for it.
I've just been selected in to CTC wings as a cadet - aged 32!
I have some empathy - feeling a bit different from the norm - as a very short man (right on the limit of being able to satisfy myself that I can do this for a living, although the instructors have assured me that I fit the big jets ok).
From reading just a few of the many posts on pprune it seems that we all have a little self doubt - I think that's perfectly normal when you're about to step out of your comfort zone and security.
Spending a lot of money and commiting to a big change will get you to question and doubt yourself, it's human.
Go with what your heart tells you (and the advise from other pilots here who all seem to be supportive).
Get your medical, if that's ok put one foot in front of the other and prepare for selection.
Good luck.
My advice would be to go for it.
I've just been selected in to CTC wings as a cadet - aged 32!
I have some empathy - feeling a bit different from the norm - as a very short man (right on the limit of being able to satisfy myself that I can do this for a living, although the instructors have assured me that I fit the big jets ok).
From reading just a few of the many posts on pprune it seems that we all have a little self doubt - I think that's perfectly normal when you're about to step out of your comfort zone and security.
Spending a lot of money and commiting to a big change will get you to question and doubt yourself, it's human.
Go with what your heart tells you (and the advise from other pilots here who all seem to be supportive).
Get your medical, if that's ok put one foot in front of the other and prepare for selection.
Good luck.
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Alicky
Welcome to Pprune and the Wannabees forums in particular!
As you will see from the broad spectrum of answers that there is no problem with being a female pilot in the aviation industry. I have flown with many excellent female pilots - one of the best was about 20 and flew it as though it was on rails!
The questions you ask about starting training have been asked and answered in other threads; likewise employment prospects and conditions.
I hope you have been pleased by the response but I notice that you have not replied for over a month so I will close the thread and please feel free to PM me if you wish it to be reopened
HWB
Welcome to Pprune and the Wannabees forums in particular!
As you will see from the broad spectrum of answers that there is no problem with being a female pilot in the aviation industry. I have flown with many excellent female pilots - one of the best was about 20 and flew it as though it was on rails!
The questions you ask about starting training have been asked and answered in other threads; likewise employment prospects and conditions.
I hope you have been pleased by the response but I notice that you have not replied for over a month so I will close the thread and please feel free to PM me if you wish it to be reopened
HWB
