u/seaweeddevourer

I understand each scholarship is different with different requirements in terms of flight school situation but typically how do they work and mostly when should you apply to them as in before you begin flying at all, while enrolled in a school and actively flying, etc. or is it REALLY varying in terms of each specific scholarship? I’m also curious if it’s possible to put a scholarship reward on hold like say way before you even enroll in a school you applied to a scholarship and receive the reward, could you save that money and apply it to your training later? Though I would also assume each scholarship probably has its own guidelines. If that’s the case, when do most students generally apply?

Like are there pilots who NEVER EVER get a job or never get one for many years, are there pilots who end up loaded with debt that they are unable to pay back, etc.?

Edit: CFIs sorry that was a typo!

So recently I got the letter from the FAA that my third class medical is denied due to history of depression, however they are giving me the option to appeal to the FAS. They are requesting recent clinical records (within past 90 days) however I haven’t seen the therapist since a year ago and only saw my most recent therapist for one month so I’m not sure what record to send them. Also, they mentioned in the letter that I shouldn’t send any records other than what is requested but I don’t really have many medical records to send as proof of stability anyway, despite knowing I’m doing very well now. What should I do?

there’s always the constant debate between choosing a career that is stable and can support you and your family, and choosing a career you are interested in but holds uncertainty (inconsistency in salary, job market, etc). I would like to hear some personal stories of both regret and hope! for some context, I am really interested in becoming an airline pilot but everyone around me is warning me how inconsistent and increasingly difficult the job itself and job market is, and are suggesting that I continue into medicine instead because it’s more stable.