Funding For Student Pilots
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Funding For Student Pilots
Maybe someone can help? I'm a student pilot, with minimum hours but all theory behind me. Is there any scholarships , sponsorships or funding programs in Australia that can help me make my dream a reality? I'm not willing to give up due to lack of funding. There must be another way...
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28th may be a little blunt with his response, but that's the long-and-short of it. Unsure of the position down-under but in the northern hemisphere, sponsorship is as rare as rocking-horse droppings... Some limited sponsorships do appear to exist but the competition would be more fierce than a rottweiler on steroids....
Better face it, if the aviation bug has bitten you, get a job, save the bucks and bite the bullet. I had to wait ten years to get my PPL - whether I go any further all depends on the state of the market, which is not exactly favourable.
Your only other option is probably the military - at least that way you'd get someone else to pay for your training, if you get accepted. Whatever happens, best of luck....
Better face it, if the aviation bug has bitten you, get a job, save the bucks and bite the bullet. I had to wait ten years to get my PPL - whether I go any further all depends on the state of the market, which is not exactly favourable.
Your only other option is probably the military - at least that way you'd get someone else to pay for your training, if you get accepted. Whatever happens, best of luck....
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sky^angel,
I don't know how old you are, but if you're under 19, look into the Australia Air force Cadets [www.aafc.adfc.gov.au/]. Gliding and powered flying training is available in most areas at reduced costs to cadets, and there are some flying scholarships.
If you're 19 or over, too bad; you'll just have to get a job, like 28th says!
I don't know how old you are, but if you're under 19, look into the Australia Air force Cadets [www.aafc.adfc.gov.au/]. Gliding and powered flying training is available in most areas at reduced costs to cadets, and there are some flying scholarships.
If you're 19 or over, too bad; you'll just have to get a job, like 28th says!
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There's no need to be like that 28th -If u had half the passion I do for aviation - You wouldnt give such a ridiculous reply.
I work three jobs , & just finished my Diploma studies - Just thought scholarships might be available that I dont know of.
- Thanks to everyone else for replies.
I work three jobs , & just finished my Diploma studies - Just thought scholarships might be available that I dont know of.
- Thanks to everyone else for replies.
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Well if you have such a passion work 4 jobs, sell your grannie, dont eat.
Do anything just don't expect it to be handed to you on a plate. Spend £40,000+ on the training, work for poverty wages for a few years instructing and if you are VERY lucky you might get a 'proper' job flying something with more than one engine and a propellor.
Sorry to **** on your strawberries but I thought I would open your eyes to the wonderful world of aviation.
Wouldn't miss it for the world though
28th,,
Do anything just don't expect it to be handed to you on a plate. Spend £40,000+ on the training, work for poverty wages for a few years instructing and if you are VERY lucky you might get a 'proper' job flying something with more than one engine and a propellor.
Sorry to **** on your strawberries but I thought I would open your eyes to the wonderful world of aviation.
Wouldn't miss it for the world though
28th,,
