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P40Warhawk 23rd Jan 2024 05:37


Originally Posted by Steponas (Post 11581316)
Nice one!!😀

Have you been in Lithuania?

Thanks very much for the honest opinion. It is always a good thing to hear what other sees in the situation. Well, everyone of us would love to get the highest rating, but you have to always see the reality. For me personally, I will be happy by accomplishing the long, hard but enjoyable road to the goal. Of course I am thinking about Ryanair or Wizzair, but it will depends on the current situation. We have there local companies as well, like Avion Express, GetJet and etc, they are the option, but priority would be the low cost due to hours you can make annually.

Agree with your opinion, there are plenty of stuff in aviation, me personally started to work as a 737 mechanic and right now I am in the management position with responsibility of various projects, but the dream always stalking me 😀 When I finished my PPL, I told to myself that its going to be the thing, when I am going to an airfield, renting a Cessna and enjoying it as a hobby. Of course its a lot of fun, but deep in heart, you want more. That’s why I made my decision to continue towards it. Worst case scenario, I can end as FI which is not bad to be honest.

Of course will keep you posted! And also, if you have a chance to visit Lithuania again, let me know! 😉

Have a good one!!

Labas Rytas,

Yeah I did my Integrated training in BAA. I was in the very first group in 2011.

So stayed like 2 years in Lietuva 😄.

Also flew in GetJet.

There are some good options, there especially as you are a local and have your background in Aviation. Especially the technical part.

Geras dienos 😉.


Steponas 23rd Jan 2024 08:29

Good morning!

Nice one! Hope you enjoyed it :)

Take care and good luck!

Thanks for your feedback!

P40Warhawk 25th Jan 2024 08:36


Originally Posted by Steponas (Post 11581627)
Good morning!

Nice one! Hope you enjoyed it :)

Take care and good luck!

Thanks for your feedback!

You are welcome 😃.

Yeah had a great time. Also in Salento 😆.

Lithuania was the best time of my life to be honest 😃.

BAA as a School, would not say they are the best. You can find enough info about them here on Pprune.

It was good until Indre left.

Check AirHub Flight School.

lunaeva 1st Mar 2024 14:42

how is it going now?

Zeky 25th Mar 2024 18:33

[QUOTE=Zeky;9879122]Hello,
I believe everything you said. I am 41 and I have decided to stay 'safe'. I am not doing it (but still crazy about it).
I’m still here seven years later, age almost 48. Today I am thinking why didn’t I??? :confused: But it’s ok!

My 20-year-old daughter is about to start her ATPLs in September. She followed my dream and decided to be a pilot! She realised it was the best career for her after all. I am enjoying her progress and we talk planes all day long…. It’s meant to be this way! :)

danthepilot 1st Apr 2024 11:38


Originally Posted by RichardH (Post 11455591)
.......... I know a number of former student of a similar age do very well in the corporate sector (biz jets).

All the best - now go and get a class one medical.

sorted with a Class 2 with the CAA for review and hopeful upgrade to Class 1 in July, keeping fingers crossed and starting hours building now. ATPL theory next once Class 1 cleared

fulltrottel 14th Apr 2024 11:59

I have a had colleague who quit his job at the age of 42 in order to start pilot training... Now he has completed it and soon starts flying for a corporate jet airline! It might not ever be too late...!

JoeFrank 19th Apr 2024 01:43

For me, 42, the main barrier is the funding. I cannot afford to fund myself an ATPL. Do anyone know about companies hiring over 40s with full paid training?

rudestuff 19th Apr 2024 06:02


Originally Posted by JoeFrank (Post 11638363)
I cannot afford to fund myself an ATPL. Do anyone know about companies hiring over 40s with full paid training?

By 'cannot' do you mean 'do not want to save and make the necessary sacrifices'..?


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