I have written this web site and continue to add and update sections for the purpose of helping those looking to train to be a pilot, whether recreationally to gain a Private Pilots Licence (PPL) or to go on to commercial piloting as a CPL, or instructor.

Becoming an airliner pilot is a bit of a mystery for most and I’m regularly asked the question of how I got into professional aviation. I did it the hard way like most people have to through the ‘self improver’ or now known as the modular route.

It was a lot of hard work and continues to be, but it certainly has been worth it to achieve my life long ambition.

Throughout this site there is information on becoming a pilot and the route to take. I have mainly focussed on the modular route since this is the most common and suits people with family and work commitments or people with a tight budget.

If there is a question you ever want to ask, simply fill in the form in the contact me page and I will be happy to answer as promptly as possible. I do work as a full time pilot so please bear with me when answering your messages.

October 2008 Update
Hi all, thanks for checking back. Well, things have been very busy over the summer, but as the economy takes a bit of the slump many of you may be asking the question; "Where does the pilot market sit in the current climate?".

Well, not to worry. Let's face it, if you start pilot training during a low in the economy, chances are by the time you finish things should start to pick up some (assuming we don't slump into a huge recession).

Coming very soon are articles on the future of the professional pilots Europe wide and around the world.

Also due to huge demand, I'm in the process of creating a page detailing the process of converting a non European pilots licence to a European/JAA pilots licence and I'll gather the information and produce a detailed list of requirements for the Commercial pilots licence (CPL).

Any other suggestions, please do let me know via the "contact us" link on the left of your screen.

'till next time.

Ciao

Notice - School2You
Lately alot of work has gone into setting up the School2You page. This is where you can answer a few simple questions and have appropriate flight schools come to you. I know how hard it can be to find the variety of flight schools you will be looking for when assesing if/where to train and this tool will help you make a more informed decision.

Click to find your ideal flight school.

July 2008 Update
Firstly, sorry for not putting an update up sooner. Aviation is heading into it's busy season, and that means as a professional pilot, I get busy. I have been beavering away behind the scenes however keeping the site up to date and answering your questions, and some of these will be posted very shortly. Until then, please enjoy the South African Flight school directory.

South African Flight School Directory Just added, have a look. Remember, can't find what you want, please feel free to visit our schools2you section and see if we can match you up with a flight school of your choice.

April 2008 Update
Flight training stories on their way to you very soon. I am currently in the process of adding an ezine (electronic magazine) with private and professional pilot flight training stories where real european pilots have added their stories to our ezine so you can read how they made it. To subscribe, simply fill in the ezine form found on many pages of this website.

Florida flying schools in the flight school list section in the nav bar on the left of the screen has now been updated. I will be adding more flight schools from the California area soon. The detailed directory of flight schools continues to grow so check back regularly. Subscribe to the flight training stories ezine and periodic updates of this section will be sent along with all the stories.

The Canadian flight training page is mostly complete and if any of you know of an appropriate flying club or flying school that I've missed, do point it out.

Currently under construction is the USA flying schools database and this will be added one State at a time starting with Florida.

One other idea I'm looking into is adding a feature to the site or an ezine where current student pilots provide their experience and wisdom for those of you who are now looking at venturing down the avenue to become a professional pilot. Ideas for this would be appreciated.

Until next time. TTFN. Peter

School2You
In order to help people find more flying schools, often in parts of the world they never considered, I've put together school2you. It's simply an online form. You tell us what you want, provide details so you can be contacted and we match your requirements up with flying schools and flying clubs so you can have true variety to choose from. Variety is the spice of life. Often flying schools fill a niche that you would never have thought of. Check it out using the link bar on the left. School2You!

Flying school database
The work is ongoing adding professional pilot flight schools around the world to our database. This is a mammoth project but will hopefully be complete within the next couple of months.

I hope this site is of help to you and I look forward to hearing all your questions comments and success stories.