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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd May 2024, 17:59
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By AlwaysWondering

If you visit a school, speak to students already...

If you visit a school, speak to students already there away from the earshot of staff.
Ask them for a general recommendation of the school. Ask how they are progressing and if it is as planned/...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Apr 2024, 23:46
Replies: 3
Views: 240
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Is it just an visit with parents/ partners/...

Is it just an visit with parents/ partners/ aunties/ various others all in attendance or is there some sort of assessment there?

If it's the former, I would suggest business casual/ semi-formal....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Apr 2024, 14:55
Replies: 11
Views: 1,028
Posted By AlwaysWondering

There are a lot of options at the moment. ...

There are a lot of options at the moment.

More airline are offering funded programmes than at any time since before 9/11. British Airways offers a fully-funded programme. As do TUI. As do Aer...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Apr 2024, 23:15
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By AlwaysWondering

You could also be based on Ireland or Morocco...

You could also be based on Ireland or Morocco with a UK passport (the latter with a visa obviously). Though UK base is by far the most likely of course.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Apr 2024, 17:52
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By AlwaysWondering

I think you are doing the right thing by visiting...

I think you are doing the right thing by visiting the schools.
Don't just listen to the marketing people though. You need to speak to ordinary students out of the earshot of staff. Ask them about...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2024, 14:33
Replies: 27
Views: 1,820
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Did you follow the advice previously to contact a...

Did you follow the advice previously to contact a specialist optician (head optometrist for the CAA for more than a decade in fact) for an opinion?

And have you checked the FAA's optical...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Mar 2024, 23:10
Replies: 1,832
Views: 822,754
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Hi all. I was wondering if anyone had any...

Hi all.
I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the application and assessment for the Ryanair mentored APS with AFA.
Thanks.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2024, 15:26
Replies: 113
Views: 28,585
Posted By AlwaysWondering

parkfell is very right though. There must be some...

parkfell is very right though. There must be some caveats and it would very interesting to see the contract and terms of such a refund guarantee.

It could be anything. A student twists their ankle...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Mar 2024, 22:20
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Posted By AlwaysWondering

I don't think anyone can answer the questions you...

I don't think anyone can answer the questions you have tried to pose as it is unclear exactly what you mean.

You really need to state clearly the answers to the following questions:
Which...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Mar 2024, 14:46
Replies: 303
Views: 280,414
Posted By AlwaysWondering

I think a lot of people forget that ALL schools...

I think a lot of people forget that ALL schools have their pluses and minuses. Even people at schools costing €120,000+ have things to complain about. I know because I have heard lots of them.

The...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Mar 2024, 10:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,139
Posted By AlwaysWondering

As usual @rudestuff provides good advice. There...

As usual @rudestuff provides good advice.
There is absolutely no reason to tell them you have Russian citizenship.
You're Dutch with a passport from the Netherlands.
Simple.

As an aside, I know...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Feb 2024, 21:13
Replies: 11
Views: 1,140
Posted By AlwaysWondering

The most sensible first steps are below: 0)...

The most sensible first steps are below:

0) Do lots of research. Read blogs, visit school websites, information sites, forums, watch Youtube videos and more. Work out a budget. How much is each...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Feb 2024, 15:28
Replies: 62
Views: 81,677
Posted By AlwaysWondering

No, it's not possible. You have to do all 13...

No, it's not possible.
You have to do all 13 ATPL exams.
Doesn't matter if your a fresh CPL/IR holder or an ATPL holder with 20,000 multi-jet hours.

If you are the former, you need to complete a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Feb 2024, 23:00
Replies: 28
Views: 4,452
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Thanks for providing updates on her situation. I...

Thanks for providing updates on her situation. I really feel for her. Too many in flight training world have, sadly, been in the same situation.

Especially in the world of integrated training....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Feb 2024, 23:39
Replies: 28
Views: 4,452
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Two to three flights per month is ridiculous for...

Two to three flights per month is ridiculous for a full time student. Luckily, there's some really good advice on this thread.

It may sound harsh, but I think she really needs to pull herself up...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Feb 2024, 23:57
Replies: 9
Views: 2,036
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Is there any reason you want to go integrated? ...

Is there any reason you want to go integrated?
It is generally a lot cheaper, and can be comparably as quick (or quicker), to do modular.

As for your schools, I have friends studying at two and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Dec 2023, 06:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,133
Posted By AlwaysWondering

I looked into going to the US quite a bit, but...

I looked into going to the US quite a bit, but decided against for a few reasons (Mainly price with the USD being so strong and living costs in the States being so high).

The pluses are clear....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Dec 2023, 05:19
Replies: 5
Views: 819
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Nothing in life is guaranteed. If you think...

Nothing in life is guaranteed.
If you think there is, I have a jar of magic beans to sell you.

Seriously though, even sponsored cadets (where the airline pays for the cost of training) will be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Dec 2023, 02:02
Replies: 4
Views: 865
Posted By AlwaysWondering

I think people will have different views over...

I think people will have different views over whether an APS is worth it compared to a more basic MCC-JOC.
For some airlines, APS has a clear advantage. Though people will no doubt point out that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Dec 2023, 10:50
Replies: 1,091
Views: 719,293
Posted By AlwaysWondering

UK citizens have the right to live and work in...

UK citizens have the right to live and work in Ireland. I guess you are not talking about there as you presumably speak English.
What's the other country? If it's Poland (your location), then LOT...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Nov 2023, 09:45
Replies: 16
Views: 4,229
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Naive question. What does BA mean by three...

Naive question.
What does BA mean by three schools or fewer?

There must be a lot of candidates who have:
PPL at a flying club.
ATPL Theory at BGS or CAPT GS.
HB at a school in the US.
CPL/IR...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Nov 2023, 16:31
Replies: 1,091
Views: 719,293
Posted By AlwaysWondering

geryshayk How much have you paid? What does the...

geryshayk How much have you paid? What does the contract say about leaving?
As long as you haven't given them much money, it's not the end of the world. You're not far in and could leave with...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2023, 02:36
Replies: 55
Views: 14,327
Posted By AlwaysWondering

It seems that you have already made your mind up...

It seems that you have already made your mind up to start on this scheme.
Seriously, put some proper thought into the advice given on this forum.

What others have posted is very true.
- The MPL...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Nov 2023, 09:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,310
Posted By AlwaysWondering

It's clear you have a lot of questions which is...

It's clear you have a lot of questions which is perfectly natural. I have a few thoughts:

- Get a class one certificate before anything else.
- Don't be lured in by a big name or by good...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2023, 05:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,496
Posted By AlwaysWondering

There are places in Florida where can you easily...

There are places in Florida where can you easily fly 30+ hours a week if needed.
Winter is actually the ideal time to fly there given it's the driest time of year and just plain hot rather than...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Oct 2023, 09:06
Replies: 35
Views: 7,004
Posted By AlwaysWondering

I have to agree with rudestuff above. I...

I have to agree with rudestuff above.

I looked at the person above's old posts and they finished their training with the MCC in 2011. They got one interview and admit they flunked it. They then...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Oct 2023, 17:21
Replies: 0
Views: 568
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Alpha Aviation Academy - Sweden

I've seen some good reviews online of this school.

The training for the CPL/IR is entirely on the DA42. Very similar to Diamond in Kalmar, but a lot cheaper at 26,500 including all fees, the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Sep 2023, 12:17
Replies: 1,832
Views: 822,754
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Do you need a flight school report from your ATPL...

Do you need a flight school report from your ATPL provider?
I thought it was only for the CPL/ME-IR?

Who do people typically get the recommendation letters off?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Sep 2023, 08:52
Replies: 28
Views: 4,084
Posted By AlwaysWondering

The truth is nobody knows. Open age...

The truth is nobody knows.
Open age discrimination would be illegal, but it certainly happens.

Though I do know someone in their mid-40s who got hired by Ryanair around 12 months ago or so. There...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Sep 2023, 07:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,248
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Thanks for some ideas guys. This site used to...

Thanks for some ideas guys.
This site used to be a lot more active with HB information, but that's dried up. Especially as the US is not as price competitive as it used to be.

Any other advice...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Sep 2023, 07:26
Replies: 749
Views: 395,418
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Someone I did my PPL with got into Ryanair about...

Someone I did my PPL with got into Ryanair about 12 months ago and is currently flying with them as a FO. Not sure of your definition of 'a bit older', but he is in his mid 40s.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Sep 2023, 10:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,248
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Hour Building Recommendation

Hi all,

I've decided to take the plunge and finally sign up to a CPL/ME-IR course. It's a huge financial/ emotional decision, but I don't think I could take living with the regret of not going for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Apr 2023, 11:51
Replies: 19
Views: 2,537
Posted By AlwaysWondering

I don't disagree with the above. Tough decisions...

I don't disagree with the above. Tough decisions to be made!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Apr 2023, 11:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,470
Posted By AlwaysWondering

I worked and saved up for it. In my early 30s now...

I worked and saved up for it. In my early 30s now with PPL, NR, a fair amount of hour building and the ATPL exams done with enough money saved for the CPL/ IR and MCC.
Not the most glamorous way...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Mar 2023, 05:20
Replies: 19
Views: 2,537
Posted By AlwaysWondering

Thanks for the replies everyone. I have read...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I have read every one, and advice from people in the know is always well appreciated.



Thanks for this advice Phil. I am super busy at work at the moment with a...
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