Wannabe a pilot! (And I'm too damn lazy to do a search)
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[ask] about flight school..?
hi all,i'm a newbie here as you can see this is my first post,so i'm sorry if i put my thread in the wrong place,first of all i want to know about flight school i'm in high school now,i'll graduate next year,i'm interested to take a pilot school,is it possible for me to take a flight training directly after i graduate from high school??do i need to take a major from the college first??and 1 more thing is that i'm using a glasses is it possible for me to join pilot school??how long is the average time to complete the school and start a career as an first officer in an airline??thanks for your reply,..i appreciate it,......
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Hi,
I'm probabaly going to book a test flight for next month, to see what it's like etc - oh and the great experience. I was wondering if there's any general limit for someone to fly a fixed wing aircraft in the UK? like driving?
Also, once, or if I gained a PPL, would I have to then train to get a CPL? how much would it cost? and what would be after that?
Thanks
I'm probabaly going to book a test flight for next month, to see what it's like etc - oh and the great experience. I was wondering if there's any general limit for someone to fly a fixed wing aircraft in the UK? like driving?
Also, once, or if I gained a PPL, would I have to then train to get a CPL? how much would it cost? and what would be after that?
Thanks
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Aspiring to be a commercial pilot.
Hey guys,I'm a newbie hear and as the topic siad I'm an aspiring CP.I'm only sixteen,but I konw alot about the aviation industry.I am on airliners.net and othe aviation enthusiast sites daily informing myself on the latest news and the latest pics.I am a Trini and as soon as I finish high school I plan to immediately pursue my career.My plans are to get my degree in aeronautical science from ERAU and get my licences.
That's where I need your help fellas,after getting the degree,if it is the right way to go,should I build flight hours at the college or elsewhere.I need your full advice,whether there are more financially feasible Uni's with the same quality and rep,building flight hours,ratins in various aircraft(777 MY DREAM!
),the best place to look for a job and finally your life experiences from the start of your Edu. and training to your climbing or already peak of career.
As a note,my decision to do this is not as a result of finding it interesting.I had a burning passion for this profession form the age of 7 yrs.Right now,I just use flight simulator from microsoft and I fly fo a virtual airline.The FTG group.It's certainly not the real thing although close, but that is just until.
Thanks in advance guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's where I need your help fellas,after getting the degree,if it is the right way to go,should I build flight hours at the college or elsewhere.I need your full advice,whether there are more financially feasible Uni's with the same quality and rep,building flight hours,ratins in various aircraft(777 MY DREAM!
),the best place to look for a job and finally your life experiences from the start of your Edu. and training to your climbing or already peak of career.As a note,my decision to do this is not as a result of finding it interesting.I had a burning passion for this profession form the age of 7 yrs.Right now,I just use flight simulator from microsoft and I fly fo a virtual airline.The FTG group.It's certainly not the real thing although close, but that is just until.
Thanks in advance guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by BWEEpilot
My plans are to get my degree in aeronautical science from ERAU and get my licences.
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I'Am Interested to become a Pilot, any Advice please
Hi,
Am ambitious to become a Pilot. Am currently working as a Software Engineer and haven't had any prior experience in flying.
Could you please let me know the procedure, entrance exams and the license that need to be obtained to become a Pilot (Passenger/Cargo).
It would be great if you could throw some light on the below queries:
1. Will the Commercial Pilot License be enough to make an entry in the airline industry to become a Pilot.
2. Books / Preparation needed to clear the exams & Pilot Aptitude tests (WOMBAT)
3. How much it would cost do the courses in INDIA
4. How long duration I need to wait to become a commercial Pilot.
Any reply to the above questions will be appreciated.
Am ambitious to become a Pilot. Am currently working as a Software Engineer and haven't had any prior experience in flying.
Could you please let me know the procedure, entrance exams and the license that need to be obtained to become a Pilot (Passenger/Cargo).
It would be great if you could throw some light on the below queries:
1. Will the Commercial Pilot License be enough to make an entry in the airline industry to become a Pilot.
2. Books / Preparation needed to clear the exams & Pilot Aptitude tests (WOMBAT)
3. How much it would cost do the courses in INDIA
4. How long duration I need to wait to become a commercial Pilot.
Any reply to the above questions will be appreciated.
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As you may be able to tell, Im not a pilot, Im only 18 but am aspiring to become one.
In response to your questions (more experienced members may be able to correct me on my answers, so feel free).
1. You need an ATPL (Airline Transport Pilots license), this is a CPL with IR, and usually MCC.
2. I've got an assessment day at OAT coming up soon and I personally dont really feel I need any brushing up on Maths/Physics, I've just finished college, but you may want to touch up on certain areas of maths and physics, at a GCSE level (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize I think!).
3. Not a Clue, use google/here/other aviation forums to try and find some fliying schools in India, you can always ask advice on here before progressing anywhere.
4. All depends, Im looking at an integrated course at OAT and that is approx. 65 weeks, generally about 18 months I believe.
Lee H ;
In response to your questions (more experienced members may be able to correct me on my answers, so feel free).
1. You need an ATPL (Airline Transport Pilots license), this is a CPL with IR, and usually MCC.
2. I've got an assessment day at OAT coming up soon and I personally dont really feel I need any brushing up on Maths/Physics, I've just finished college, but you may want to touch up on certain areas of maths and physics, at a GCSE level (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize I think!).
3. Not a Clue, use google/here/other aviation forums to try and find some fliying schools in India, you can always ask advice on here before progressing anywhere.
4. All depends, Im looking at an integrated course at OAT and that is approx. 65 weeks, generally about 18 months I believe.
Lee H ;
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Getting started?
Howdy!I'm quite aware that this topic has possibly been covered before but I have no idea how to go about finding such things.
I've just done my GCSEs (im in England), for which I expect to get 11 A-Cs, although hopefully only As and Bs. I'm continuing on to a 6th form college, where I plan to study Law, Classical Civilisations, Spanish and French. But I was thinking about careers recently and I rather like the idea of becoming a pilot. Does it matter that I don't want to do physics or mathematics at A-level?
I can't say I've always been interested in aviation, or that its even in my family background, because thats not true. However, I am extremely interested in travel and I rather thought this might be a nice career to have (I hear the pay isn't bad either!). Only problem is, I have no idea how to get started.
You need a "Class One Medical" ? How do I go about that? Dyou go for a PPL first and then find the money to continue to a ATPL or can you go straight to doing some kind of ATPL? What kind of costs am I looking at (I hear it's expensive) ? How can I go about getting a sponsorship (if at all)? And is it possible to earn a PPL during my weekends?
Bear in mind that I will still be in full-time education and have never flown a plane before. I've flown ON planes many times. That's about as close as I get.
Any input is greatly appreciated - thanks in advance.
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Have a look at Archive Reference Threads - READ BEFORE YOU POST A QUESTION!
Go for a trial lesson and see if you like it
Go for a trial lesson and see if you like it
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Life after the first 5 years
Hi
]I have an interest in the aviation field… I am wondering if someone could give me some information on the job after the fist few years, every job is exciting when you are just starting but then reality hits in….
What do pilots do after the plane is up in the air and there are no problems? Talk to each other?
Thanks for your responses…
Edited to make it readable.
Scroggs
]I have an interest in the aviation field… I am wondering if someone could give me some information on the job after the fist few years, every job is exciting when you are just starting but then reality hits in….
What do pilots do after the plane is up in the air and there are no problems? Talk to each other?
- Is it like any other job that it becomes repetitive and boring?
- After 5 yrs of getting up at 4.00am to go to the airport do you feel like saying why did I do this job?
- Do you get sick of the timetables early and late shifts? And then delays on top of that? ( never knowing what time you would be home for)
- Due to the quick turn around at airports do crew have much of a chance to have to chat? Or is it all work when you arrive at the airport?
- Do you get sick of listening to others in the airline profession while on stopovers? And wish you were home or out with real friends? Or what happens when you are with someone who does not have the same sense of humour as you?
- Do you mind that you are always under the control of airline management and cant for e.g. set-up your own business and work for yourself?
- Due to the number of limited jobs do pilots normally stay with the same airline?
- Is it the aim of most pilots to go into the management role?
Thanks for your responses…
Edited to make it readable.
Scroggs
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Please use a larger typeface. But to answer:- After 15 years I still enjoy flying; No; No; No; Yes - No; Sometimes - my colleagues are friends - you do your job; No; Depends on airline; No.
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Asking the right questions though (even if a bit timidly. )
Too many pilots get into the flying business with no real understanding of what the life of an airline pilot is really like. I'm not one myself yet, but having a number of friends that are, I have a much better insight into what the lifestyle is like than I did when I started out.
In the beginning its all about getting the licences, ratings, getting twin time, turbine time, jet time etc. etc, which is all challenging and exciting. Once you're in the airline its a day to day routine, and unless you want to lose your seniority you're probably going to be there for a while. Then its going to be the lifestyle that's all important. Check out what the experienced jocks are discussing on the other forums - it's all about T and Cs, rosters, basings, pay etc. etc. Not how cool it is driving a big alumumium tube around the sky.
If you want to decide if flying as a career is for you, you need to judge it based on the ultimate lifestyle, once you have reached the airline, or whatever type of flying it is you want to do. Not on how crazy you are about aeroplanes, how you enjoy flying a C172, or how you enjoy the mental challenge of studying for the exams.
Too many pilots get into the flying business with no real understanding of what the life of an airline pilot is really like. I'm not one myself yet, but having a number of friends that are, I have a much better insight into what the lifestyle is like than I did when I started out.
In the beginning its all about getting the licences, ratings, getting twin time, turbine time, jet time etc. etc, which is all challenging and exciting. Once you're in the airline its a day to day routine, and unless you want to lose your seniority you're probably going to be there for a while. Then its going to be the lifestyle that's all important. Check out what the experienced jocks are discussing on the other forums - it's all about T and Cs, rosters, basings, pay etc. etc. Not how cool it is driving a big alumumium tube around the sky.
If you want to decide if flying as a career is for you, you need to judge it based on the ultimate lifestyle, once you have reached the airline, or whatever type of flying it is you want to do. Not on how crazy you are about aeroplanes, how you enjoy flying a C172, or how you enjoy the mental challenge of studying for the exams.
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Is it like any other job that it becomes repetitive and boring? NO
After 5 yrs of getting up at 4.00am to go to the airport do you feel like saying why did I do this job? YEP. Until I break out of the overcast at 500 feet and enjoy the best view in the world. Where else do you get to look cool in your Bay-Rans at 5am?
Do you get sick of the timetables early and late shifts? And then delays on top of that? ( never knowing what time you would be home for) NOPE
Due to the quick turn around at airports do crew have much of a chance to have to chat? OCCASIONALLY
Or is it all work when you arrive at the airport? YES
Do you get sick of listening to others in the airline profession while on stopovers? And wish you were home or out with real friends? Or what happens when you are with someone who does not have the same sense of humour as you? NO. NO, I see enough of my "real" friends. You enjoy each others sense of humour and get pissed.
Do you mind that you are always under the control of airline management and cant for e.g. set-up your own business and work for yourself? NO
Due to the number of limited jobs do pilots normally stay with the same airline? Depends what you want from your job and what kind of life style you want.
Is it the aim of most pilots to go into the management role? Not a chance!
After 5 yrs of getting up at 4.00am to go to the airport do you feel like saying why did I do this job? YEP. Until I break out of the overcast at 500 feet and enjoy the best view in the world. Where else do you get to look cool in your Bay-Rans at 5am?
Do you get sick of the timetables early and late shifts? And then delays on top of that? ( never knowing what time you would be home for) NOPE
Due to the quick turn around at airports do crew have much of a chance to have to chat? OCCASIONALLY
Or is it all work when you arrive at the airport? YES
Do you get sick of listening to others in the airline profession while on stopovers? And wish you were home or out with real friends? Or what happens when you are with someone who does not have the same sense of humour as you? NO. NO, I see enough of my "real" friends. You enjoy each others sense of humour and get pissed.
Do you mind that you are always under the control of airline management and cant for e.g. set-up your own business and work for yourself? NO
Due to the number of limited jobs do pilots normally stay with the same airline? Depends what you want from your job and what kind of life style you want.
Is it the aim of most pilots to go into the management role? Not a chance!
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Within the Archive Reference Threads - READ BEFORE YOU POST A QUESTION! thread, you will find links to threads which answer your questions.
The thread isn't difficult to find, it's at the top of the forum.
Scroggs
Within the Archive Reference Threads - READ BEFORE YOU POST A QUESTION! thread, you will find links to threads which answer your questions.
The thread isn't difficult to find, it's at the top of the forum.
Scroggs
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advice please
hello everyone,part of my post is a little embarrasing,and the rest just general enquiries,ok first off as everyone else on this forum im in love with flying and would love to work for an airline like aer arran or easyjet,but i have a little problem,well i have only one hour logged and the reason for this is when i was 16 i got my first flying lesson and abslouletly loved it,
but around this time last year i decided im gonna go get my pilots licence and got a loan of 5 grand to start ppl training,im 22 now by the way,
anyway my fisrt lesson was goin to be in a grob 115,a nice little plane but i would have prefered a cherokee or a cessna,the second we took off i felt really really sick and just couldnt wait to land,when we got on the ground i left the school in utter disapointment because its my ultimate dream to be a pilot but my stomach couldnt take it and i just wasted my 5 grand so i put the money back in the bank and ill admit it,i cried because i didnt know what to do,and now a year on im still upset about what happend and still dream of being a pilot,but im still afraid it mite happen again,and i want to enjoy flying, not jus think about am i gonna be sick each time,i know i have the ability to fly its just im a bit disheartened,any advice on what i should do would be greatly appreciated,also i know it can be very tough gettin an airline job at the end of it all,is it really worht it??
thanks
but around this time last year i decided im gonna go get my pilots licence and got a loan of 5 grand to start ppl training,im 22 now by the way,
anyway my fisrt lesson was goin to be in a grob 115,a nice little plane but i would have prefered a cherokee or a cessna,the second we took off i felt really really sick and just couldnt wait to land,when we got on the ground i left the school in utter disapointment because its my ultimate dream to be a pilot but my stomach couldnt take it and i just wasted my 5 grand so i put the money back in the bank and ill admit it,i cried because i didnt know what to do,and now a year on im still upset about what happend and still dream of being a pilot,but im still afraid it mite happen again,and i want to enjoy flying, not jus think about am i gonna be sick each time,i know i have the ability to fly its just im a bit disheartened,any advice on what i should do would be greatly appreciated,also i know it can be very tough gettin an airline job at the end of it all,is it really worht it??
thanks
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Hey
Why don`t you try another flight school around Ireland there is two flight school up at Weston aerodrome NFC (National flight centre) and sky trace.NOT ADVERTISING FOR EITHER SCHOOL.NFC fly`s cessna aircraft and sky trace fly piper aircraft I think.I am currently training at NFC for my ppl.Both are good schools I have A freind traning at sky trace i will ask him what he thinks of it.NFC good atomsphere freindly instructors I like it but everbody has there own prefrence.
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P.S Please forgive me for any grammer or spelling errors and feel free to correct me if any one has any better info or suggestions
Why don`t you try another flight school around Ireland there is two flight school up at Weston aerodrome NFC (National flight centre) and sky trace.NOT ADVERTISING FOR EITHER SCHOOL.NFC fly`s cessna aircraft and sky trace fly piper aircraft I think.I am currently training at NFC for my ppl.Both are good schools I have A freind traning at sky trace i will ask him what he thinks of it.NFC good atomsphere freindly instructors I like it but everbody has there own prefrence.
Good Look
P.S Please forgive me for any grammer or spelling errors and feel free to correct me if any one has any better info or suggestions
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Go up for another lesson. It might have just been a once off. If you really want to become a pilot, why let one dodgy lesson put you off? Get back on the horse!
All the best
(NFC is VERY expensive.)
All the best
(NFC is VERY expensive.)