Begin to train, train to begin.
 

Just as a guide, after HSBC wussed out of the pilot market,

I was wondering how old were you guys when you

A:Began
b:Finished

ATPL/ CPL Training?

Cheers:ok:

"I'd stay away from Dr Gonzo before he's had his breakfast, he's a VERY crude man!"

A. 38

B. Yet to finish

So far all paid for with blood, sweat and tears :}

A) 20

B) Yet to finish, I'm 28 now, probably be 29 by the time I finish.

Although in that time I have obtained an FAA CPL/IR SE ME and 600 hours.

However it was only a few years ago whilst sat in front of the computer in work that I decided to make a career out of flying once and for all.

starting next week
age 26
finish in 14 months approx (integrated training)
bank loan through BVBA in Spain.....

Started June 1998 - Aged 22

Finished PPL Summer 2000

ATPL Groundschool Spring 2001 - Spring 2003

CPL - Summer 2003

ME / IR - Summer 2004

MCC - Christmas 2004

Finished training - When I retire

A) 1996 - Age 21 (PPL)

B) 2005 - Age 29 (CPL/IR/MEP/MCC)

In between those 2 dates: I did a masters degree (in transport), worked my ass off (doing 12 hour days) to pay for flying and to save for the Ground Studies, CPL, IR, MEP & MCC. Completed the Gnd School between Jan 2002 and July 2004 (distance learning whilst still working). I bought a flat when market was at a low point in 1999, sold it not so long ago (and make a few bucks). And finally in 2005 I was able to afford to do CPL/IR/MEP/MCC back to back with 4 months leave of absence from work.

I too won't finish training until I retire :E

So it can be done HSBC or no-HSBC!

Started April 2002 aged 28
Finished September 2005 aged 31.... Hopefully?

YYZ

Started on my 28th BirthdayJuly 2002 ... a surprise present!
Finished CPL/ME/IR end of May 2005.
Start MCC next weekend aged 31.
All done part time/distance learning, etc...