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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Apr 2024, 06:02
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

By 'cannot' do you mean 'do not want to save and...

By 'cannot' do you mean 'do not want to save and make the necessary sacrifices'..?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jan 2024, 05:10
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

The answer is No. Please read the Stickies.

The answer is No. Please read the Stickies.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jan 2024, 16:16
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Some get hired immediately. Some get hired...

Some get hired immediately. Some get hired never. Expect to be somewhere in between. A lot depends on timing. Sometimes is possible to qualify, send out some CVs and get hired. Other times you need...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jun 2023, 11:54
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

No contest. The USA has cheaper flight training,...

No contest. The USA has cheaper flight training, plentiful jobs and they pay more.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jun 2023, 05:12
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

(1) Bull****... (2) The hard truth is this...

(1) Bull****...
(2) The hard truth is this there is a goal pilot shortage and this is the best time in a long time to become a pilot - As long as you don't waste your time with a degree and miss the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th May 2023, 05:28
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

I take it you're from Canada? Are you prepared to...

I take it you're from Canada? Are you prepared to move for a job? Assuming you take 2 years to become employable, you'd still have a 15/20 year career ahead of you.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd May 2023, 15:20
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

To be fair I rarely read anything either!

To be fair I rarely read anything either!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd May 2023, 04:58
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Even if he/she/they didn't maintain them they're...

Even if he/she/they didn't maintain them they're still valid. ATPL exams have no expiry date with respect to an MP type rating.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2023, 02:23
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

The ATPLs are still valid as long as you haven't...

The ATPLs are still valid as long as you haven't gone more than 7 years without renewing your IR.
You don't actually need the ATPL exams until you move to the left seat, so you can start flying with...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2023, 02:15
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Age is only a problem if you tell them how old...

Age is only a problem if you tell them how old you are, so remove that from your CV.

If they want a 'freshly minted' fATPL then only give them the date of your Exam passes and MCC course.

If...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Dec 2022, 06:25
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Speak for yourself! But a very good point - you...

Speak for yourself!
But a very good point - you need complete focus to make it in this game. Best to get the first divorce over sooner rather than later.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Dec 2022, 20:13
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Why on earth would your want to give up a job as...

Why on earth would your want to give up a job as a doctor to be a plane driver ..?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Sep 2022, 19:27
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

31 is old? Is this some kind of joke?

31 is old? Is this some kind of joke?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jan 2021, 05:16
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Of course. You've got 30 years left. You either...

Of course. You've got 30 years left. You either want it or you don't, stop looking for someone to talk you out of it.

"Several times over" you say... Just how much are we talking? Have you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Aug 2020, 12:35
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Look, I wouldn't in good conscience encourage...

Look, I wouldn't in good conscience encourage someone into aviation on a whim. The last time there were this few pilot jobs it was 1902.
But if someone has a dream, then I'll fan the flames beside...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Aug 2020, 05:01
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Read the title of the thread mate. The question...

Read the title of the thread mate. The question isn't should I become a pilot right now? - it's should I become a pilot at my age?
I agree, it's not the best time right now. But as long as people...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2020, 16:29
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

If you want it to happen you will make it happen...

If you want it to happen you will make it happen - age is just a number! You could start at 45 and still have a 20 year career. You can't guarantee that you will get a job, you can only guarantee...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2020, 05:09
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Buenas So you didn't really want to be a...

Buenas

So you didn't really want to be a pilot then?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th May 2020, 14:21
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

No worries, sorry for being a condescending ****!

No worries, sorry for being a condescending ****!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th May 2020, 11:37
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Fair enough 👍

Fair enough 👍
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th May 2020, 07:56
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Sorry mate, I'll have to disagree with the guy...

Sorry mate, I'll have to disagree with the guy above (who doesn't seem to understand that a CBIR is a full IR).
Sure, it'll work. But it's an awful plan. You need 150 hours pic to become an FI...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jun 2018, 21:26
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

^^good for you. A great time to get into it.

^^good for you. A great time to get into it.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Apr 2018, 09:53
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

You mean the full 40k to get trained up?

You mean the full 40k to get trained up?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2018, 15:49
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

I wonder how long before people think they're...

I wonder how long before people think they're over the hill at 21? Get the licence you pillock.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2018, 14:43
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

The FAA PPL includes night training so you get...

The FAA PPL includes night training so you get night privileges by default (unless you take your test in Alaska in the summer)

How much effort do you want to put in? You're talking about 2 years,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Mar 2018, 23:31
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

No flying needed. You just need to fill in...

No flying needed. You just need to fill in srg2140 and show knowledge of Air law & ATC. (This can be a chat with an examiner or a PPL/CPL/ATPL exam pass)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Mar 2018, 20:30
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

If your want to do things fast, modular distance...

If your want to do things fast, modular distance learning is fastest. You can go at your own pace - no waiting for the rest of the class!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Mar 2018, 20:17
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

A lot of people get a PPL and then go to the US...

A lot of people get a PPL and then go to the US to hour build. In your case you might want to consider doing it the other way around.
Weather is the biggest factor: in the UK if you only fly...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Feb 2018, 12:26
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

You mentioned the money would be coming out of...

You mentioned the money would be coming out of your mortgage? Presumably that means you have the equity. If that's the case, then a remorgage would mean your repayments stay the same, but over a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Feb 2018, 00:41
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Why would you want to spend 100k when a fATPL...

Why would you want to spend 100k when a fATPL costs 40k? You could start at 40 and still have a 25 year career ahead of you. If you're looking for people to talk you out of it, it's probably not the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jan 2018, 21:48
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Nope, still frozen

Nope, still frozen
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jan 2018, 10:04
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

This doesn't make sense either.. you say you have...

This doesn't make sense either.. you say you have a CPL/IR - so get a job! Haven't closed that? Hours but no exam? As long as you have passed the ATPL exams, you have a frozen ATPL. You can't get a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jan 2018, 09:53
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

It's called sarcasm! Of course he shouldn't give...

It's called sarcasm! Of course he shouldn't give up and neither should you. Unless you're an idiot. This is a great time to get a job, 28 isn't old - I know people who started in their 40's.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jan 2018, 20:08
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

No. Definitely don’t bother. All that will...

No.
Definitely don’t bother.
All that will happen if you get ‘back into it’ is you’ll end up flying a jet.
You’re 3/4 of the way there hours-wise. You could finish everything for less than £20k...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Apr 2017, 10:06
Replies: 1,036
Views: 638,271
Posted By rudestuff

Learning to drive a train is more expensive than...

Learning to drive a train is more expensive than getting a fATPL+TR? Excuse my ignorance, I thought those things were just FWD-STOP-REV. Maybe an extra lever for the doors?
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