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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2024, 11:41
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

You're lucky. You have rich parents. Get the...

You're lucky. You have rich parents. Get the degree as well.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jan 2024, 12:42
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

You're in an enviable position. As an Australian...

You're in an enviable position. As an Australian you can do all your training in the US and in 2 years be flying a Jet. The cheapest and controversial option is don't bother with CASA training - get...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Sep 2023, 19:46
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Correct. An ATPL includes CPL and PPL privileges....

Correct. An ATPL includes CPL and PPL privileges. But you can't get an ATPL straight out of flight school (unless you spend £1M+ renting a multi crew aircraft for 500 hours, which isn't really an...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2023, 05:05
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Because in the US you need an ATP to fly for an...

Because in the US you need an ATP to fly for an airline, in Europe you can be hired with a CPL.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jul 2023, 03:30
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

In the US it really doesn't matter where you...

In the US it really doesn't matter where you train. You can't go from flight school to an airline anyway. Your only choice is to become a Flight Instructor and get a job teaching for a year or two.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jul 2023, 19:20
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

None of it is particularly hard, it just takes...

None of it is particularly hard, it just takes perseverance. GCSE level maths. If you can drive a car then you can fly a plane. 2-5 years? If you've been saving until age 33, money isn't a problem so...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Mar 2023, 19:18
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Work hard, get a job and keep flying. In fact get...

Work hard, get a job and keep flying. In fact get 2 jobs, or 3 if you can fit them in. Live at home with your parents, don't smoke or drink and definitely don't get anyone pregnant, and you'll be a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Oct 2022, 07:33
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

You either want to be a pilot or you don't. Just...

You either want to be a pilot or you don't. Just give up mate.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Oct 2022, 11:51
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Mitigated the financial risk... by going...

Mitigated the financial risk... by going integrated 🤣🤣
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jun 2022, 11:46
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

35 too old? 🤣🤣 So a 28 year career is not...

35 too old? 🤣🤣
So a 28 year career is not enough?
Have you never heard the expression 'buy the dip' - when exactly do you think the best time to get into the industry is? Hint: it's not when...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Dec 2021, 08:37
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

It's never been worth it for £100k. Because a...

It's never been worth it for £100k. Because a fATPL shouldn't cost more than £40k
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Apr 2021, 13:15
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Learning to fly in the US is a great idea, and...

Learning to fly in the US is a great idea, and you can get all the training done for less than £30k. The problem is you cannot just emigrate to the US. It is effectively impossible for a UK citizen....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Oct 2020, 21:51
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

I think you've been misinformed, that's about as...

I think you've been misinformed, that's about as believable as seeing a unicorn.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Oct 2020, 11:28
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Since when do you have to be an EU citizen to...

Since when do you have to be an EU citizen to study in the EU? With the correct visa you should be able to go to flight school anywhere. As for €15,000 - that's probably just the upfront cost, the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Aug 2020, 07:11
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Loads of aviation careers start at 40. Nothing...

Loads of aviation careers start at 40. Nothing unusual there. This thread is titled "My dream" - if it really is your dream then why is there any doubt?

The most cost effective UK based approach?...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2020, 06:58
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

'Pilot' isn't generally a career which allows you...

'Pilot' isn't generally a career which allows you to chose where you live mate. Your first job might be in Botswana, your second in Vietnam etc.. It's not like getting a 'job' in the town you live -...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jun 2020, 21:27
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

1 You don't need A levels to become a pilot. 2...

1 You don't need A levels to become a pilot.
2 You don't need an ATPL to fly for an airline
3 Your first professional licence will be a CPL
4 You can only get an ATPL once you've got enough...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jun 2020, 21:19
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

It's a lot cheaper than that mate, give me a PM...

It's a lot cheaper than that mate, give me a PM if your want pointers.

​​​​​ Oh, and look up E3 visas 👍
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jun 2020, 07:33
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Are you saying you'll get your CPL before the IR?...

Are you saying you'll get your CPL before the IR? That's generally a very expensive mistake.

At your age you've got time on your side - and nationality. Why not consider a few years in the US? You...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jul 2019, 15:55
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

If you're going to train in the US, get an FAA...

If you're going to train in the US, get an FAA private certificate. There's no point in getting an EASA one as you're only using it as a stepping stone.

You will save both time and money: There...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Oct 2018, 09:52
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Now is the time to get into the industry. Every...

Now is the time to get into the industry. Every year you wait will make your pilot career a year shorter, which equates to £100k+ in today's money. I'd go and check your credit score.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jul 2018, 19:48
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Sounds like you have the right attitude, and...

Sounds like you have the right attitude, and you've got plenty of time. If I were you I would get myself a weekend job at a flight school and see if they'll pay you in flight time. If not, then ANY...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jan 2018, 09:16
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Dude, you've got your whole life ahead of you....

Dude, you've got your whole life ahead of you. You can make anything happen. Of course you won't realise that until much later. Make a plan and write it down, then stick to it. You don't need any...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Nov 2017, 14:42
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

^^^ what he said. Definitely get an FAA IR....

^^^ what he said.
Definitely get an FAA IR. Then you can do a CBIR in 10 hours instead of 45/55.
Consider getting some multi time as well. It'll cost a bit more, but it's a really good insurance...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Dec 2016, 13:46
Replies: 574
Views: 378,013
Posted By rudestuff

Whilst it's admirable that you want to save up to...

Whilst it's admirable that you want to save up to pay for everything - gaps of 3 years are only going to make things harder. By all means save up to get your PPL, hour building and ATPL exams. But...
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