Wannabe a pilot! (And I'm too damn lazy to do a search)
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I think you will find that many of us have gone so far as to throw up in a plane at one time! unfortunately you felt ill on your first go. Get up there again and give it another go. however the more you think about being ill the more likely you are to feel it, it's mostly in the mind!!
Best of Luck
Best of Luck
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Maybe you could start by gliding to try and get used to the sensation? Its alot cheaper than powered flight and your instructor isnt sitting next to you (he's behind), so it would be a little less unpleasent for him. You can also buy special bags that absorb the smell and wont spill.
If you find flying is not for you, at least you would have most of the cash to pay back to the bank. I know of people who have paid for one of those 28 day PPL's (abroad), spent the first few lessons being very ill then going home with not much money back.
Best of luck to you whatever you decide.
If you find flying is not for you, at least you would have most of the cash to pay back to the bank. I know of people who have paid for one of those 28 day PPL's (abroad), spent the first few lessons being very ill then going home with not much money back.
Best of luck to you whatever you decide.
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Hey, I'm not entirely sure how they work but I have seen some PPL students wearing a kind of wrist band that helps with air sickness. I can't really comment on how good they are but I have heard they are quite good, maybe someone else has more info? Well I agree, I think you should just aim to get back into the air asap! There was also a programme on TV a while back following the training of RAF fighter pilots and I remember one guy who was training on the hawk and was suffereing from air sickness, so I'm sure it's a problem you can combat in some way or another. Good luck!
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Motion sickness can be alleviated by those wrist bands-it regulates a pressure point in your wrist.
Remember one of the primary causes of motion sickness is NERVES! Relax, you will find that in time you will feel better-when the now alien environment(Cockpit) becomes a familiar second home!
Another method is to beat it out of you-get a flip in an Extra 300 (there is one in Abbeyshrule) and your motion sickness should be gone in a few hours! Maybe the wrist bands are a better idea
Walk the line
Remember one of the primary causes of motion sickness is NERVES! Relax, you will find that in time you will feel better-when the now alien environment(Cockpit) becomes a familiar second home!
Another method is to beat it out of you-get a flip in an Extra 300 (there is one in Abbeyshrule) and your motion sickness should be gone in a few hours! Maybe the wrist bands are a better idea
Walk the line
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hey.. a practical thread finally, not the usual pish about modular vs integrated.. usually started by people with zero hours.
I was the same - First lesson, felt terribly unwell. Thought it was the end of my piloting dream but decided to try again. It got better every time. As you proceed, your body gets used to it. Also, the busier you get, the less time you have to think about it. When you start doing most of the handling, it gets even easier. Usually motion sickness develops when you're not in control or you're just a passenger.
I have 30 hours now and no problems at all, glad I didn't let the first flight put me off. Just keep your eyes away from the instruments as much as you can and try not to let too much time pass before your next flight !
Hope it's of any help
usually started by people with zero hours.I was the same - First lesson, felt terribly unwell. Thought it was the end of my piloting dream but decided to try again. It got better every time. As you proceed, your body gets used to it. Also, the busier you get, the less time you have to think about it. When you start doing most of the handling, it gets even easier. Usually motion sickness develops when you're not in control or you're just a passenger.
I have 30 hours now and no problems at all, glad I didn't let the first flight put me off. Just keep your eyes away from the instruments as much as you can and try not to let too much time pass before your next flight !
Hope it's of any help
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Aussie PPL(A) do i need JAA/JAR conversion?
First thread, bare with me...
I’m a UK citizen currently living and flight training in Australia. I’ve got on really well with the flight training and associated study and I’m now seriously considering progressing my flight training on my return to the UK.
Will I have to convert my Aussie PPL(A) to enrol on JAA/JAR commercial training, and if so, what's required?
I’m also unsure of the actual commercial path which will ultimately put me in a position of gainful employment should I become suitably qualified. Can anyone enlighten me in layman’s terms?
Browsing the internet I see there are JAR/JAA courses advertised in all corners of the world, does training outside of the UK or EU member state put you at a disadvantage when in a position to apply for jobs?
I’m in a financial position to train full time, in the UK if necessary - are there any prerequisites or assessments recommended before I commit to any commercial training? I’m aware it's a lot more demanding and in-depth than a PPL which most people can achieve.
I’d be grateful for any comments or feedback
Thanks in advance
I’m a UK citizen currently living and flight training in Australia. I’ve got on really well with the flight training and associated study and I’m now seriously considering progressing my flight training on my return to the UK.
Will I have to convert my Aussie PPL(A) to enrol on JAA/JAR commercial training, and if so, what's required?
I’m also unsure of the actual commercial path which will ultimately put me in a position of gainful employment should I become suitably qualified. Can anyone enlighten me in layman’s terms?
Browsing the internet I see there are JAR/JAA courses advertised in all corners of the world, does training outside of the UK or EU member state put you at a disadvantage when in a position to apply for jobs?
I’m in a financial position to train full time, in the UK if necessary - are there any prerequisites or assessments recommended before I commit to any commercial training? I’m aware it's a lot more demanding and in-depth than a PPL which most people can achieve.
I’d be grateful for any comments or feedback
Thanks in advance
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my knowlege
i been contactic pilot trnaing companies and pilots becasue i got the same qquestion will i get the job if i hade a c and the other person hade an a* and they said ye becasue airlines dont look at gcec much if i got a c and got a in my pilot liecence and the other person got an a* in there gcec but have a c in there liencence then i would get a job gcec ant for the airlines they r for you so you know if you are gd at that subject and if you got a higher grade you will learn faster. i am still at school but i when i finish school i gona trane to eb a pilot in florida or californai because there traning cost 24k-30k dolalrs and in engaldn it costs 70k-80k pounds. i been searchign for the best pilto traning scohol and the ebst one i found was www.pea.com becasue they cost 26k and plus when you pass (98% people apparntly do ) they find a job for you becasue they are allies with lots of companies. When i finish school i gonan go to colelge beacuse i just wont to have soem extra knowlege it's not for the grade. if you whant to ask em more question you can send me a letter good luck
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where would you start?
Hi Guys and Girls. I really just wanted to ask a question. I have recently inherited a large amount, and I have always thought that one day I would like to learn how to fly. Starting out from scratch where and what would you do. My main aim is to fly for a commercial carrier, short haul. Thanks for your help. Alex
P.S OK OK i have seen the wannabe thread. The Q is what / where would you go?
P.S OK OK i have seen the wannabe thread. The Q is what / where would you go?
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2 things you need to do first.
1) Go and have a trial flying lesson to make sure you're ok in a small plane and it is what you want to do.
2) Once you've done that, go and get your class 1 medical, because if you can't get that you wont be able to fly commerically.
After that , get your PPL and take it from there.
1) Go and have a trial flying lesson to make sure you're ok in a small plane and it is what you want to do.
2) Once you've done that, go and get your class 1 medical, because if you can't get that you wont be able to fly commerically.
After that , get your PPL and take it from there.
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A PPL is not neccesarily required depending on which route you go down. Do lots of your own research before you make any decisions.
Agree with littco, a trial lesson is a must.
Agree with littco, a trial lesson is a must.
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1) Trial Lesson
2) Class 1 Medical
3) A Few More Lessons???
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4) Research every possible option of flight training open to you, and the aviation industry
5) Choose a flight school that suits you personally
2) Class 1 Medical
3) A Few More Lessons???
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4) Research every possible option of flight training open to you, and the aviation industry
5) Choose a flight school that suits you personally
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(advice) on commercial pilot training please!!!!
hi my name is mark,
i have just recently finished my first year of alevels (AS levels). and have ended up emigrating to new zealand with my parents.
! before i came here i had looked into becoming a commercial pilot and found the prospect of having a multi million pound aircaft at my hands very appealing. i have looked into many areas from sponsorship to self-funding. while researching i found the ctc wings programme (formally ctc-mcalpine), and found that there flight training was mainly done in new zealand. which would be ideal as my family now reside there.
i have a few more months left before i can aply to any kind of scheme as i am only 17. but i was woundering if anyone could give me some advice on how to aproch these flight training companys. what to look out for, what to expect, and wether anyone else has been in a similar position to me?
also while i have bee in new zealand i have found that my AS levels are enought to get me into university, therefore would be sufficient enough to undertake flight training. my as levels are in maths ICT and Physical education. any help or advice would be much apreciated. thanks
i have just recently finished my first year of alevels (AS levels). and have ended up emigrating to new zealand with my parents.
! before i came here i had looked into becoming a commercial pilot and found the prospect of having a multi million pound aircaft at my hands very appealing. i have looked into many areas from sponsorship to self-funding. while researching i found the ctc wings programme (formally ctc-mcalpine), and found that there flight training was mainly done in new zealand. which would be ideal as my family now reside there.i have a few more months left before i can aply to any kind of scheme as i am only 17. but i was woundering if anyone could give me some advice on how to aproch these flight training companys. what to look out for, what to expect, and wether anyone else has been in a similar position to me?
also while i have bee in new zealand i have found that my AS levels are enought to get me into university, therefore would be sufficient enough to undertake flight training. my as levels are in maths ICT and Physical education. any help or advice would be much apreciated. thanks
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Hello Mark,
The first thing to do is to have a good look around PPRUNE.
Second is to get a medical check.
Thirdly apply to all the cadet schemes.
Fourth, find out if you are able to finance it (£50-£100 K)
The first thing to do is to have a good look around PPRUNE.
Second is to get a medical check.
Thirdly apply to all the cadet schemes.
Fourth, find out if you are able to finance it (£50-£100 K)
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would the medical be of the same stature here as it is in england?
as for looing around pprune, i have found alot of usful information, just seeing as though im living in new zealand wether it would have any affect on aplications. etc
also what other cadet schemes out there train there pilots in new zealand?
as for funding, i will cross that bridge when it coems to it. i think that seems to be the biggest hurdle people have to get over before making any serious plans.
does anybody no of any advantages or disadvantages to doing my JAR licence either in uk or NZ ?
thanks
as for looing around pprune, i have found alot of usful information, just seeing as though im living in new zealand wether it would have any affect on aplications. etc
also what other cadet schemes out there train there pilots in new zealand?
as for funding, i will cross that bridge when it coems to it. i think that seems to be the biggest hurdle people have to get over before making any serious plans.
does anybody no of any advantages or disadvantages to doing my JAR licence either in uk or NZ ?
thanks