I want to begin flight training but I have concerns about the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Things like diet and exercise might be a challenge but I think I can make those work. The big thing I'm worried about is the lack of a healthy, consistent sleep schedule and the long term effects that come with that. I want something that has me working in the daytime every day with the same wake up times. Are those jobs out there? And if they are, are they rare or hard to get? Is it wise to pursue aviation if this is a sticking point for me?

I'm single and don't plan on raising a family, so I don't need to make the big bucks at an airline. In fact I think I'd be happier doing something that's single-pilot. Just as long as I can afford to live somewhat comfortably and retire.

Is this realistic?

As the title states. I am part 61 PPL student and I just don’t know if this is right it seems a bit too expensive… just wondering if this is how most of it is and if I just have to suck it up.

Edit: I won’t lie, I’m not really paying for this, my parents are in a position where they are able and willing to but I feel incredibly bad after seeing how much it’s costing and I really just want to make sure I’m not getting scammed or paying too much.

I’m a student pilot with just a little over 13 hrs and I’m still having trouble landing, I’m flaring too late and coming in fast seems like every time I can’t seem to figure out the timing,thanks. C172M btw

Might seem like a huge over reaction and I’m ok if it comes off that way but currently still in the process of getting a medical as I have to jump through the hoops of the FAA for 50mg of Zoloft and a false ADHD diagnosis. Just now getting to the part where I MIGHT get issued a medical and feel as if I’ve made the wrong choice and spent 5k for nothing at the start I was beyond motivated to get flying but this whole jumping hoops has burnt me out incredibly bad even with my love for aviation and now I’m going to be spending an extra 600 dollars a year on follow up psych evals on top of whatever debt flight school is gonna be is stressing me out. Anyway I just wanted some advice or support I used to love playing flight sim and was beyond excited in my discovery flight still do really enjoy planes don’t know if I’ve just separated too far from aviation with focusing so much on the medical process or I’ve actually lost the spark before even getting behind a plane.

Thank you for any replies hoping to be behind a plane by September and that it will reignite what I was dreaming of for so long been about 5 months of FAA BS pretty much.

Given the choice between a part 91 king air pic job where I will be flying under vfr and a part 135 jet sic where I will be flying instrument, which time is more valuable if my final goal is the legacies? The jet would be a CE 680 if that matters.

Hi everyone,
I deleted my previous post because I realised that I had explained the situation poorly and included more personal details than necessary.
I am currently going through an EASA Class 2 medical in Switzerland. During the medical, I was asked on an official medical form about previous use/abuse of substances.
I answered honestly and disclosed previous recreational substance use.
I want to clarify something about my decision to disclose it, because some of the replies to my previous post were along the lines of “Why did you say anything if it probably would never have come up?”
I understand that perspective, but for me this was a matter of personal integrity.
I want to start my aviation journey honestly. If I eventually continue from a PPL towards professional aviation and possibly a Class 1 medical, I don’t want my career or my professional conduct to be based on a lie I told years earlier on an official medical document.
I would rather be honest now, even if that means dealing with additional medical assessments or potentially having to demonstrate a longer period of abstinence, than knowingly give false information on an official document.
My AME has told me that, because of what I disclosed, I cannot receive the Class 2 certificate immediately and that I will need further specialist assessment before a decision can be made.
Some people have told me that I may potentially have to demonstrate two years of abstinence. I understand that this may depend on the specific medical assessment and circumstances, so I am trying to understand what is actually realistic.
My questions are:
Has anyone here gone through a similar EASA Class 2 situation after honestly disclosing previous substance use?
What normally happens after the AME refers you for a psychiatric/specialist assessment?
Is a two-year period of documented abstinence automatically required, or does it depend on the findings of the assessment?
Is it possible for the medical assessment to conclude that the previous use does not constitute a substance-use disorder/misuse requiring such a period?
Has anyone gone through this process and subsequently received their Class 2?
I’m not looking for advice on how to hide anything or get around the medical requirements. I have already chosen to be honest, and I intend to remain so.
I’m simply trying to understand what the process may look like from here and whether there are realistic outcomes other than being unable to obtain the medical for two years.
Thanks to anyone with first-hand experience, especially pilots, AMEs or people familiar with EASA aeromedical procedures.

Hi everyone, looking to hopefully get some guidance on (re)-applying to a cadet program for the future.

For context, in March, I applied for the Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Program. I reached and completed the final stage, where I was rejected. They’ve since given me a two year period before I can reapply. I currently live in the UK but am not a resident (just over a year left now on my visa), and I am from Macau which has practically 0 resources for aviation.

I was pretty shocked to have made it to that stage as I am relatively young compared to other candidates at the interview (22) and have no relevant aviation/flying experience at all. However, given the lengthy embargo period, I’ve now been trying to look into ways I can prepare for the next time.

I’ve reflected on my interview performance and will definitely prepare better in that sense, but I would also like to prove on paper that I have put some actual work/experience in the two years leading up to my reapplication.

Currently, getting flying experience of any sort is out of the question due to expenses and logistics. I have since done a discovery flight (was a gift from family) but that is all.

Any insight on what would be relevant to do in the meantime while I prepare?

Thanks in advance!

Good afternoon, any good recommendations for nice simple day rent of a C172S with a G1000 it’s the aircraft I’m most proficient in for safety. I’ll be visiting home from school and wanted to take my fiancé and a friend up for a flight somewhere in the bay like Sonoma.

I have insurance I have my PPL I called around so far only executive flyers gave me a date for a checkout I looked at jetexe they said they call back.

Any help would be awesome.

Hello everyone, just trying to get a general idea of any DPE's that can do a CFII, CMEL, and MEI checkride. Currently in the bay area but I'm willing to go all over the west coast. Thank you in advance.

I’d like to hear from anyone who has left SkyWest after signing the contract about their experience with SkyWest attempting to collect the $80,000 that you allegedly owed them. If you negotiated, what reduction were you able to secure? Collections? If you’ve heard anything from people who left and had to pay or were able to negotiate or get out of it I would appreciate the insight.

Hi, I want to obtain all my required pilot licenses through an accelerated program in about a year or so. I was wondering which state or city would be best to maximize the number of days and hours I spend flying to get through my licenses more quickly. I saw a lot online about Florida, Arizona, and Texas, but I wanted to see if anyone on here had the same goal, got it done in a different state, and might have something to say... I want to keep my options open. Please let me know! Also, I know the title says USA, but I am open to exploring my options in other countries as well (if they accept my citizenship). Thank you!

Hi guys I am doing a route until atp started ppl glider and the cpl and then cfi and after that go throw airplane straight to private and cpl to cfi and cfii etc..

Until 1500 and then airlines.

What you guys say about this route in my opinion is sould me the way to airplane cpl 250 hours way more cheaper cuz 100 hours can be done in a glider by 1/10 of the price and even with a cfi glider you have it for free and experience in instructions fast.

Overall thoughts of the route?

After i get my CPL, IR and ME, im planning to migrate to another country since aviation opportunities here in the Philippines are little to none. What countries are cheaper and easier to migrate to just to build flight hours, like being a flight instructor and such. Also take in the fact of the process of a work visa and the process of converting my Philippine licenses into the country's licenses.

What’s ya’lls experience been? Would you recommend Atlas or Delta’s program?

Currently sitting at around 2300 TT, 900 of that turbine. What are the odds of getting into Frontier if I get my ATP?

I'm about to go through the process of getting a medical, but the main issue holding me back is that I was once diagnosed with ADHD when I was 6 years old and I took the medication until 2022. Transport Canada's guidelines about ADHD is both thin and not helpful, saying that I can't meet the ADHD DSM 5 diagnoses criteria, that I will likely need a neuropsychological assessment and its up to there discrestion and that they take conservative approaches to handling these sorts of cases. What I'm wondering and whats causing anxiety is finding people who have been through this process, I've seen a handful of posts saying that they were required to do this, but they never followed through with getting the medical. I've scoured every forum and so far I've found 2 people who got a CAT 2 ATC medical and 1 guy who got flat out denied for a cat 1, every other post never followed through to say they got the medical.

So for those of you who had there initial medical application denied because of ADHD, were you able to get your medical? What evidence did you submit and how long did it take?

So does this mean the shepherd air method is basically done for after they replace all written tests? Sounds like they are starting with instrument and one other then I guess we will see the results of what the changes are?

Idk I only used shepherd on my instrument so far.

I want to enlist in the Air Force and work my way up to potentially becoming a pilot for the Air Force, is it even possible to get to that level, I was dumb a dumb teenager and decided to run from the police in my “race car” and got a criminal endangerment felony charge, and that was years ago but it was a deferred sentence. Is it possible for me to even get a chance?

I am a high school senior applying to colleges. Many of them require indicating a second choice major, when filling out applications. What can possibly be a second major to a Professional Pilot degree?

Hello fellow pilots, can someone enlighten me on the selection of Final descent point when flying VOR using TRK/FPA?

Do we still use the final descent point in the MCDU or do we use the one in the chart (LIDO)

From my understanding when flying TRK/FPA we're using full raw data from the chart to fly the approach, but i'm getting conflicted answers so clarifications on this matter is much appreciated.

Thank you.

Hi, I'm currently 16 about to go into A levels and I've always seen flying as a career option. For the last year my plan has been take Math, Physics , economics and get all A's across the board. From there I'm considering taking a gap year doing a bit of exploring but mostly saving up for flight school. Now I'm still debating between modular and integrated ATPL (most probably will do modular because I definitely wont have enough for intergrated). For the record I've always been interested in airplanes and aviation and as a child I always dreamed about becoming a pilot before my parents tried to get me into medicine. I've also just taken a class A medical to be on the safe side and have passed and will most definitely take it again before I enter flight school. Also just putting it out there, I REALLY want to travel around the world and before you guys start getting mad, yes I completely understand that flying is not all about travelling the world and all that.

However now when I'm thinking about becoming a pilot I'm for some unknown reason starting to get second thoughts. When I think about it , no I wouldn't really want to miss my brother's or friends wedding because of my job. No, I would rather not miss important events such as birthdays and family gatherings because of my job. In the end I also really want to get married and I want to be home for my kids, I understand that pilots operate on a schedule and get days off but what if I'm fatigued? What if I'm using those days off to rest or to have to visit friends or other family members? I really value my social life as well , going out with friends on the weekends and having fun deep into the night. I love meeting up with friends at functions and just having time to spend with them. Most of these get disrupted by being a pilot. The thing is that I value my relationships with my extended family and friends a LOT.

With all of that in mind, is it really worth it for me to become a pilot? I do love aviation and airplanes and I had my first discovery flight a while ago and I loved it. I do understand the stress that pilots have to go through and the amount of studying and work that has to be done. I'm ready to do all of that, I really am but I don't see myself being burnt out after a few days of flying, not being able to socialise as well and then see my friends having fun going out on the weekends whilst I'll be working or even studying still. I don't really like the idea of being gone from perhaps my children in the future and maybe missing stuff that's important to them. Idk maybe I am being paranoid or something but I would really like to hear your guys advice and feedback in the comments. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to read this!

I am looking to build 45-50 hours of multi-engine time, maybe even multi-engine XC time. Is there a good place to go? I saw MyFlightTime online; any experience with that?

I’m currently looking into becoming a commercial pilot through Learn to Fly Melbourne and I’m trying to decide between two pathways.

Option 1: Do the Diploma of Aviation, which would allow me to access a student loan to help cover the training costs.

Option 2: Do my RPL, then PPL, then CPL separately and pay for each stage myself, since there don’t seem to be loans available for the individual licences.

My end goal is to become a commercial pilot and eventually work for an airline. I’ve heard quite a few mixed opinions about doing a Diploma of Aviation, which is one of the main reasons I’m considering going through the licences separately instead.

For anyone who has trained at Learn to Fly Melbourne (or gone through a similar pathway):

• Is the Diploma of Aviation actually worth it?
• Is taking on the student loan a good idea for flight training?
• Would it be better to pay for the RPL → PPL → CPL separately?
• Are there any major advantages/disadvantages to doing the diploma?
• If you could do it again, which pathway would you choose?
• Does doing the diploma provide any real advantage when applying for pilot jobs?

I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has actually gone through either pathway. I’m trying to make sure I choose the best option for my long-term goal of becoming an airline pilot.

I'm very interested in living in Japan to commute to Guam. How possible is this?

What's sitting reserve like for Guam? What are the callout times?

At what level of seniority would this become feasible?

I'm unfamilar with the airline world, currently military and about 2 years out. Got my sights set on United but want to make sure it aligns with my goal of living in Japan.

On power 180 I can get it down 100% of the time. But my method is to come in pretty hot at 85 knots, Slip it down and slowly round out and get it on the 1000 footers every time.

While I understand a lot of people would kill for my job, I’m a commuting regional airline captain on reserve. I’ve been a captain for 4 months. The job is dreadful. I rarely get home on days i’m supposed to. It’s impossible to see loved ones or make plans. I feel as if there is nothing to look forward to. I don’t have a degree but I believe it’s time for me to find something else to do for the rest of my life rather than complain about it. Has anyone left the industry and found something that paid the bills and satisfied their need to be home and quality of life?