How to Become a Commercial Pilot

[ColKlonk]

Wait, haven't you mentioned being terrible at planes before....

Me ?

[worir4]

Wait, haven't you mentioned being terrible at planes before....

Ummmm, only in KSP.......

If you ever board a plane I fly , you hopefully wont have the same demise as Jeb...hopefully...

[ColKlonk]

Oh, you mean worir4....!!

I wouldn't worry about that... KSP's aerodynamics and control systems are.... hmmm, what can I say....hmmmm.... UNITY based.. that it..

[ColKlonk]

Here's another to drool over...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/o38f9jyoxwgutrq/Avoid3.f4v (85MB)

The thing with DCS at that stage is that the AI rarely made 'mistakes', so it teaches you to think and fly well.

What I used to do, is let the AI (FW190) get behind me.. then I'd try turn the tables - difficult, but possible.

It's easier against a human opponent as you can trick them into making mistakes.

These are cuts from the same mission... some 10 minutes long (which is a longgg time).

Right at the end I turn the tables and another 5 minutes to needle him.

Edited June 21, 2015 by ColKlonk

[worir4]

I have been doing some more searching and i found this course. http://bucks.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/BS2ATC1/

It says i will get a frozen ATPL which will let me apply for first officer. It only costs around £50,000 which is a lot cheaper that what i have seen before.

[ColKlonk]

Hmmm! ... I'm not happy with that institution (but that's just me - I can be very critical )

Remember, You do not have to have a degree or diploma for a piloting career - it's all about experience, hours and networking.

It's most likely you'll never use your degree/diploma as a pilot... so this school is offering you extra 'non-usable' courses.

Also no institution can guarantee you employment or placement.. that story is absolute rubbish.

Having an alternative qualification is definitely a good idea, but I think one must take things one step at a time.

All money an effort into getting to CPL level - from whoever can offer the best approved/certified training, at the best price.

Focus only on the required PPL and CPL courses.

Once you get to CPL, you will have plenty of time for alternative studies as well as ATPL.

It's advisable to do your ATPL subjects just prior to reaching the required hours, so that you'll be current.

Having a frozen ATPL is all well and good.. but it'll take you another 3-5 years to get to min ATPL hours - things can change.

Example:

For my eldest kid, we worked on all our alternatives..

1) No use joning Air Force - It's gone all racist and the aircraft that are left, barely fly (a blessing in disguise)

2) No good applying to national airline .. same story

3) We could have gone overseas UK/EU but the cost would have been a lot more.

4) So we visited all local flying schools (the standards are still high) and had a chat... asked for all their prices, information and looked at their aircraft

The day he finished Grade12, he had his first lesson at a small aerodrome.. 8 months later had his PPL (should have been 6 months -> aircraft maintenance problems)

Moved to international airport to start his CPL.. 15 months to get his CPL, 210 hours, 5 aircraft ratings, Instrument/Night/100hrs PIC..etc - This all at half the cost of those institutions.

13 months after that (Now) - he's on 1000 hours, 7 aircraft ratings... and at no extra cost. He went to work (no pay) as a 'rat' at a very busy drome, refueling.. pushing aircraft around - and got a break.

He now preparing for ATPL.. and larger aircraft.

So you see... it can be done, but you must get out there and speak to people.. they will help you.

Ask to see the Chief Flying Officer (CFO).

Edited June 26, 2015 by ColKlonk

[Camacha]

A university that calls itself bucks? At least you know what you get into