Gideon Brillantes
Filing Flight Plan
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- May 24, 2016
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Brillantes
As the title says, I would like to resume flight training ASAP.
I currently have logged 45+ hrs of flight time for a private pilot license, but, and I say this pitifully, I haven't been able to solo due to a certain money sapping flight school I attended a few years ago. That being said, I was, and still believe myself to be, fairly adept at flying as it was a skill I've yearned for since childhood.
The last time I had flown was about 2 years ago, at the age of 17, I began flying about 3.5 years ago. As such, my medical may be outdated (I'll have to double check, forgot the coverage of a 3rd class (?) medical). In any case, I'll be reviewing the related materials so I can get back up to speed, and ace the written exam so I can start flying again.
My one concern is financing. It is one of the reasons why I had to put a halt to my training, and right now my current finances are focused on college, currently a mechanical engineering major and Army ROTC minor, for which I have 2 more years before grad. I was wondering if there are any sources I can engage with for help with financing flight school, such as scholarships, financial aid, or loans.
My end goal with this flying career I want to develop is to hopefully get a job in the civilian world as a commercial pilot flying for the airlines on international routes! It's been a dream of mine to fly the jumbo jets!
Any help is appreciated!
I currently have logged 45+ hrs of flight time for a private pilot license, but, and I say this pitifully, I haven't been able to solo due to a certain money sapping flight school I attended a few years ago. That being said, I was, and still believe myself to be, fairly adept at flying as it was a skill I've yearned for since childhood.
The last time I had flown was about 2 years ago, at the age of 17, I began flying about 3.5 years ago. As such, my medical may be outdated (I'll have to double check, forgot the coverage of a 3rd class (?) medical). In any case, I'll be reviewing the related materials so I can get back up to speed, and ace the written exam so I can start flying again.
My one concern is financing. It is one of the reasons why I had to put a halt to my training, and right now my current finances are focused on college, currently a mechanical engineering major and Army ROTC minor, for which I have 2 more years before grad. I was wondering if there are any sources I can engage with for help with financing flight school, such as scholarships, financial aid, or loans.
My end goal with this flying career I want to develop is to hopefully get a job in the civilian world as a commercial pilot flying for the airlines on international routes! It's been a dream of mine to fly the jumbo jets!
Any help is appreciated!