Britains Youngest ATPL Holder
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There aren’t newspaper editors crawling their way through every flight school in the country trying to find a 'top gun' hyped story about a student. I’m guessing Oxford didn’t send out a press release, so he or one of his family or friends got the story sent into his local newspaper. Good on him I say. Bit of free marketing, all helps when trying to find a job! (it’s called taking the initiative- something some of the readers on here have no understanding of). Ok, so clearly some of the facts are misleading and it’s been hyped up a bit by the press, big deal.
But, he's a young person, clearly worked hard and achieved alot (like most students) and a story like this being read by folk in his local town will find it quite impressive and may even inspire other younger people to follow in his footsteps into aviation (I reserve caution however, as personally I think going into it at 17/18 is too young and perhaps sends out the wrong message to young people...).
When most of the press about young people nowadays is about hoodies, stabbings etc, a story about a young person achieving something like this IS extremely positive and beats all those slumped in front of their computers getting overly jealous that some smart 18 yr old got a licence before them, went to a well known school and got themselves in the paper!
And yes like others have said, he will only have proven himself once he gets a job!
He's only unfortunate that someone posted it on Pprune . 
Perhaps Josh should read this news story about; "Mr Gardner, who turned 20 in December, is thought to be the youngest passenger pilot in the country."
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-jets-sun.html
But, he's a young person, clearly worked hard and achieved alot (like most students) and a story like this being read by folk in his local town will find it quite impressive and may even inspire other younger people to follow in his footsteps into aviation (I reserve caution however, as personally I think going into it at 17/18 is too young and perhaps sends out the wrong message to young people...).
When most of the press about young people nowadays is about hoodies, stabbings etc, a story about a young person achieving something like this IS extremely positive and beats all those slumped in front of their computers getting overly jealous that some smart 18 yr old got a licence before them, went to a well known school and got themselves in the paper!
And yes like others have said, he will only have proven himself once he gets a job!
The lad's unfortunate in a way that his story made it into a local paper.
Perhaps Josh should read this news story about; "Mr Gardner, who turned 20 in December, is thought to be the youngest passenger pilot in the country."
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-jets-sun.html
Last edited by Flashdance9; 24th Jun 2008 at 20:59. Reason: added in link to another news story
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Flashdance,
You're right, it's unfortunate that it was posted here. Though if there was no paper story, it would never have happened! Criticism here has come about because the paper chose to write a story about him, which makes people on here think 'why's he getting attention, he's not unique'. So that's why he's unfortunate in a way. Much like the one in the linked story, if you don't remember the thread on here about him. He was criticised because his dad was chief pilot with Titan and, frankly, anyone willing could be in the right hand seat at such a young age with that advantage. So when people like that get attention, it's unfair on those who aren't so lucky. Afterall, everyone has to get the same licences. I'm not taking it away from anyone, we just play the hand we're dealt. But that doesn't mean that because you've been dealt a good one you should get extra attention, which those who aren't so fortunate, would never get.
You're right, it's unfortunate that it was posted here. Though if there was no paper story, it would never have happened! Criticism here has come about because the paper chose to write a story about him, which makes people on here think 'why's he getting attention, he's not unique'. So that's why he's unfortunate in a way. Much like the one in the linked story, if you don't remember the thread on here about him. He was criticised because his dad was chief pilot with Titan and, frankly, anyone willing could be in the right hand seat at such a young age with that advantage. So when people like that get attention, it's unfair on those who aren't so lucky. Afterall, everyone has to get the same licences. I'm not taking it away from anyone, we just play the hand we're dealt. But that doesn't mean that because you've been dealt a good one you should get extra attention, which those who aren't so fortunate, would never get.
Downside having to drive into the work carpark with "P" plates on the car, or worse getting mum to drive you to work because you can't hold a drivers licence but you can legally fly aeroplane's.
Upside think of all the hosties, that a 19 year old could have his wicked way with!!
Upside think of all the hosties, that a 19 year old could have his wicked way with!!
