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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2016, 12:26
Replies: 1,036
Views: 639,093
Posted By midiman

Sorry maybe I didn't word that too well. ...

Sorry maybe I didn't word that too well.


You are not too old to start learning to fly in your 30's and 40's, or too old for employment. Unless, you are being viewed through the eyes of the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Mar 2016, 22:36
Replies: 1,036
Views: 639,093
Posted By midiman

I wouldn't say that you are too old to start...

I wouldn't say that you are too old to start learning to fly.


But, you might be too old in standing a chance of gaining employment with an Airline.


I don't know how the Airlines...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2016, 22:54
Replies: 1,036
Views: 639,093
Posted By midiman

I was in the same dilemma around 7 years ago. I...

I was in the same dilemma around 7 years ago. I was going to take the leap to become a Pilot, or get on the property ladder.


Either option was going to cost around ｣110K.


Buying a house...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Mar 2015, 19:16
Replies: 25
Views: 11,633
Posted By midiman

Are the airlines to blame for the pressures they put on Pilots?

This is my take on everything and why I keep putting off trying to live my dream.

We may never know what went on in the mind of the Co-pilot of the Eurowings A320 disaster. It was a despicable...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2012, 21:46
Replies: 67
Views: 13,369
Posted By midiman

It appears we all work in grotty IT lol. ...

It appears we all work in grotty IT lol.

s4ex is right. The best part about IT is that you can get all the training you want in your home lol.

The problem is where I work they dont want to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2012, 10:20
Replies: 67
Views: 13,369
Posted By midiman

Yes I work in IT. I get paid well for what...

Yes I work in IT.

I get paid well for what do but it's dam boring.

Times are hard in the UK and every year I have to re-apply for my job every year!!

They have also stopped our...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2012, 09:58
Replies: 67
Views: 13,369
Posted By midiman

So you became a first officer at 48? How...

So you became a first officer at 48?

How did that come about?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Mar 2012, 18:28
Replies: 67
Views: 13,369
Posted By midiman

36 And my dream has died.

I came here when I was 32 and I couldn稚 afford training then. Four years later things and nothings changed. I sat and watched the planes take off at Heathrow today and realised my dreams died.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2011, 21:47
Replies: 17
Views: 3,048
Posted By midiman

There probably are. But how many do you...

There probably are.

But how many do you think would take it up?

Given the debt to earning ratio?

Hence why the professional LLB Honours qualification would be more attractive and cost...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2011, 15:26
Replies: 17
Views: 3,048
Posted By midiman

And since when did pilot training really cost on...

And since when did pilot training really cost on avg ｣80K!!!

I知 pretty sure that if Pilot training came under our educational remit most of these flight schools would have to shutdown.

The...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2011, 12:55
Replies: 17
Views: 3,048
Posted By midiman

I agree with the comparison to Surgeons. ...

I agree with the comparison to Surgeons.

But we still shouldn稚 be thrown out to private operators that are making a killing out of us.

I work in a University and you can do a LAW degree...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2011, 11:49
Replies: 17
Views: 3,048
Posted By midiman

Excellent website this is what we need. ...

Excellent website this is what we need.

It's a fair point and I can't afford to pay ｣80K towards training.

My age and financial status are against me.

I,ve got a mortgage and bills to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2011, 10:49
Replies: 17
Views: 3,048
Posted By midiman

Can I claim back VAT portion of training or find a school that are exempt

With redundancy looming I want to start some form of training.

But because times are hard I don't want to be paying the Treasury 20% VAT for training.

Essentially I would be unemployed and...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2011, 13:55
Replies: 7
Views: 5,142
Posted By midiman

Sorry maybe I am being a bit lazy. But i,m in a...

Sorry maybe I am being a bit lazy. But i,m in a rush to get things done both in and out of my current job. If the method of slavery in the UK wasnt as bad I would have more time to devote to this.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2011, 12:58
Replies: 7
Views: 5,142
Posted By midiman

How much do exams cost and should I do them first?

Hi how much do the PPL exams cost and how many do I need to do?

I was thinking of getting them out of the way and then going over to America to complete the rest of the PPL training.

For...
Forum: Medical & Health
23rd Jul 2010, 11:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,972
Posted By midiman

Would I fail a Class 1 for having Psoriasis?

Hi I suffer from Psoriasis and I have to see a Dermatologist for treatment.

I can control it with medication but the medications have a lot of reported side effects.

Because of their...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jun 2010, 14:18
Replies: 19
Views: 32,167
Posted By midiman

I work in IT and earn more than a train driver...

I work in IT and earn more than a train driver now lol.

I could go down the modular route.

But I would still need type rating at the end of the ATPL or would I?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jun 2010, 12:57
Replies: 19
Views: 32,167
Posted By midiman

I知 not trying to dumb down the profession. ...

I知 not trying to dumb down the profession.
But it's an airline pilot!! FFS
You could earn more by going to Law School or becoming a Doctor.
What other industry would you see students laden with...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jun 2010, 11:53
Replies: 19
Views: 32,167
Posted By midiman

｣65k in debt still !! :eek:

｣65k in debt still !! :eek:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jun 2010, 11:12
Replies: 19
Views: 32,167
Posted By midiman

What will it cost me to get ATPL and first job?

Hi I知 looking into numerous avenues to get into training.

First of all an integrated ATPL is going to cost around ｣70K with OAA!!!

And after that I have seen airlines require type rating...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2010, 11:33
Replies: 23
Views: 15,715
Posted By midiman

I,m based near Deham so it would be (EGLD) ...

I,m based near Deham so it would be (EGLD)

Waltham is about 12miles from me.

Thanks
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2010, 22:40
Replies: 23
Views: 15,715
Posted By midiman

Thanks. I,m going to get one. Probably the...

Thanks.

I,m going to get one. Probably the CRP-1.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2010, 22:09
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By midiman

Times are not good in my line of work. If...

Times are not good in my line of work.

If I end up with lots of time to myself. I,ll have the perfect chance to get my PPL lol.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2010, 22:07
Replies: 23
Views: 15,715
Posted By midiman

What flight computer is good to use for a PPL?

I知 looking to get a flight computer so I can study at home. I want to learn as much as I can before going for more lessons.

I have a book on Navigation but I want practice the examples.
...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2010, 17:53
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By midiman

I think I might go with TPC. They do a...

I think I might go with TPC.

They do a discovery course and I might try that.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2010, 21:57
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By midiman

Denham (EGLD) TPC or Cabair help me decide

Hi both of the schools at EGLD seem to be good.

Cabair has the better fleet and is the most expensive.
TPC seem to be more reasonable on the price.

Saying that neither are cheap and if I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jan 2009, 13:57
Replies: 15
Views: 1,801
Posted By midiman

Yes the money side of things is a huge issue for...

Yes the money side of things is a huge issue for me.

Even if prices came down to ｣40K it would still be a lot.

I work in IT and it would be far easier for me to re-train as a Pilot.

But...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jan 2009, 13:08
Replies: 15
Views: 1,801
Posted By midiman

Are ATPL training prices coming down?

Hi I am 33 and am looking into zero to ATPL courses.

One of my concerns is the cost issue.

Oxford Aviation quote around ｣66k!!

Bournemouth quote about ｣49k

Multiflight.com quote...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2008, 11:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,136
Posted By midiman

I had trial lesson with TPC in Denham on their...

I had trial lesson with TPC in Denham on their PA28 Warrior.

I kept checking the instruments too lol. And had trouble keeping the nose attitude level with the horizon.

Scanning the...
Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2008, 10:27
Replies: 13
Views: 1,791
Posted By midiman

Ok now I understand. Thanks

Ok now I understand.

Thanks
Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2008, 10:15
Replies: 13
Views: 1,791
Posted By midiman

Well I should always get the wet rate then :) ...

Well I should always get the wet rate then :)

Serious answers please.
Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2008, 10:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,791
Posted By midiman

What does Wet and Dry refer to in groups?

Hi I keep seeing different groups rates based on wet and dry.

What does this mean?

Thanks
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Mar 2008, 10:42
Replies: 12
Views: 3,459
Posted By midiman

I have only been on one trial lesson and man I...

I have only been on one trial lesson and man I had every :yuk: sensation going. It has put me off going further.

On the day I went up all flying has been grounded two hours prior to the event. ...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2008, 17:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,416
Posted By midiman

thanks they have most of what I want on the AIS...

thanks they have most of what I want on the AIS site. Thanks
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2008, 12:08
Replies: 24
Views: 2,949
Posted By midiman

I am going to book another three lessons in a few...

I am going to book another three lessons in a few weeks time. Then after that I will see if I want to pursue the JAR PPL.

I would go to the states to do it but I cant get the time off work.
...
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