Late starter?
 

I've recently started buzzing around Barton with an instructor in the hope of getting my PPL. At the age of 29 (30 in November) and with limited capital, is a professional flying career a realistic goal? I appear to be too old for the sponsored courses, but I do keep hearing things about pilot shortages in the future, and wondered what my options would be to get that elusive seat at the front?

I was 28, also limited funds. Took 8 years.

Well worth it though as in 3 weeks time I start my first commercial job, not as an instructor, as a T/P F/O.

Can't wait. If you try hard enough you will make it.

I was 28 when i started and should be finished by early 30.

Get your finger out bite and the bullet.

Get your PPL as fast as possible ( US 3 weeks worked for me, get all the trevor thom before you go, and study them)

I found that options became available and i have become more focused towards my goal since the PPL.

MJ



[This message has been edited by mad_jock (edited 08 June 2001).]

I'm 29. 30 in July.

Passed my Class 1 medical last month. Hoping to start on a frozen ATPL in November. Hey, it's only money!

Mustbee

bmi`s sponsorship accepts applicants upto the age of 31 ish, not quite sure the exact age, check out the OATS website :
www.oxfordaviation.net

So there is still a chance for an old fogie like you to get sponsored :) ;)

cheers

[This message has been edited by schooner (edited 08 June 2001).]