2007-06-26 05:43:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
My brother solo'd on his 16th birth day then went to work for the airport pumping gas so he would get a discount on lessons. He got his multi-engine and commercial this way and saved money too.
2007-06-26 05:57:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what country you are in or what airlines you are talking about, but in the United States, there is no such maximum age stipulation. In fact, it is rare to see somebody under 30 flying for a major airline. I wouldn't necessarily take a "fast track" approach just because of your age. Many fast track programs take advantage of how many young people will pay any price to fly a shiny jet as soon as possible. You already have a college degree, and I'd assume college debt. You don't need to tack on another $70,000 in debt for an 18 month fast track program that will possibly land you a job at a regional airline and take at least 5 years before you see $50,000 a year. A fast track program means quitting your job and applying yourself full time to flight training, so not only are there these extreme costs, you aren't making an income either. There are other options. You can shop around for flight instructors at your local airport. A good instructor is priceless (although the price attached will be less than fast track programs). Some community colleges have flight programs as well. A lot of people will tell you military, but that's not as easy as it sounds. You have to be selected for a flight slot, not just be interested in it.
2016-05-21 00:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It isn't simple. But it is a good idea to get flying when young. Begin your studying now. Solo in a glider on your 14th birthday. Solo in a powerplane on your 16th. Get the certificates/ratings when you turn 17. --Same with the other ratings and certificates--get them as soon as you can.
2007-06-26 06:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arab chap called "Ossie" Ossie Bin Larden or some such did a sponsorship scheme for pilots a while ago, perhaps he might help you.
2007-06-26 13:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 10 what? If that is you in the picture, I don't think you would have to wait that long. You could get one anytime.
2007-06-26 12:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
although you can take lessons at 10, i live in massachusetts, and, being 12 might start taking lessons soon. however, in my state, you have to be 17 to fly solo. laws in florida are different, however
2007-06-26 06:34:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋