Given the choice i would of proberly chose them 'separate', but i don't have a choice. My school has quite a good reputation and is one of the best in the area (excluding grammar schools). I am looking to take physics and maths + others at A level anyway.

Sam

"My school has quite a good reputation and is one of the best in the area"

Well thats debatable if the most you can do is double science, my school isnt exactly the best but we can all do triple science regardless of ability.:p

ok.

My schools a complete mess and we can do single, double or triple or whatever science we want. i.e. physics and chemistry, biology and physics. etc.


But this only depends on the numbers from each year.

_Little-Flyer_

Never heard of this 'triple science' thing we all took double even the less able students.

Must be a new-ish thing...

little flyer have a look at this thread

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=312098

I have taught people for GAPAN and if you are dedicated they are more than happy to help.

I would advise not putting all your eggs in one basket. Stick with school and look to be doing a backup just in case.

Have a look at becoming a optician if you like the idea they earn heaps of money very quickly after training. And have plenty of part time jobs for you to do while training or looking for your first pilot job.

The policy of some schools on science is very dependent on the managment of the school. If the managment are more artsy types they begrudge the extra money required to teach the science subjects compared to teaching the art subjects. The fact that the kids will actually get a job with Chemistry, Biology,Physics, Maths and English compared to English, media studys, French, Social studys, etc etc. Has no input into the equation.

I had huge arguments refusing to do Higher English or languages at 'o'grade level. "But it will broaden your personality" aye right it's a waste of time I won't get the grades required for Uni and I would much prefer learning about something useful in woodwork instead of the social factors effecting lesbian single mothers during the highland clearances or speaking frog.

Hi Little flyer,

I think many people will tell you physics is required as most cadet schemes will want you to have it, but if you want a fun career in flying you can work up on your own, and get the CPL, or ATP without going as a cadet, try Africa or somewhere else exciting to get experience, then when you are ready to settle down to a cozy airline job you will have so much experience as a pilot no one is going to care what GCSE you did.

As far as I can recall you do not need any GCSE or A levels to do the CPL and ATPL, just the brains to pass the exams.

Good luck with your career

Crash

Whilst in compulsory education, you might as well be getting the most out of it. Double award science is most certainly not the way to do this. I'd go for the pure science subjects if you have any choice in the matter.

Whilst this Should be true, unfortunately it isn't,only once you have 1,000 hours plus proper airline jet time (preferably on 'Heavies') then you can stop worrying too much about what else you put on your CV.

On the question of joining the ATC - I would say YES, join. Whilst, as said, you might not get as much flying as you would like, they do a lot more things that are fun and it is something employers (not just in the aviation business) like. My Daughter (13) has been in for about 3 months, over winter, which is when ATC is least active, she has been flying, driven a tank, done night exercises and had a lot of fun, she is booked in for camp in the summer holidays and when she gets older there may be the chance to do Gliding/flying scholarships and exchange trips abroad. Yes, there will be some dull days, but the opportunities for those that put a lot in are great. (I achieved all these when I was in the ATC, but that was a few years ago).:ok:

Hello All,
Three pages and not one Mention of the Air Scouts yet. Or this bunch!
Light Aircraft Association

LAA Youth & Education

Might be a bit below your experience level but you'd get to meet like minded people of your own age and also make contacts with the world of aviation in a safe environment, there's some strange folks out here in Cyberspace! :} I know's I is One. ;) Best of luck L-F.

PS Perhaps with your level of knowledge you could help teach the younger kids. I've learned a lot through doing this at Scout Camps, and it's a confidence booster when you come to interviews and selection boards later on.