r/PrivatePilot

I am a store manager at a coffee shop and have about 5 years under my belt. I have a BA in Philosophy, but am no longer interested in becoming a lawyer. I have been working on obtaining my Private Pilot License with the end goal of becoming a commercial pilot. However, it is extremely expensive, and I am poor!

My idea is to go back and get my Master's, get a decent job, save up, and then pursue my pilot dreams. However, I am stuck and unsure of what to pursue in school. I ideally would like to land at an aviation-focused company, but I know my capabilities and I lack the time necessary to become an engineer. I was looking more toward Supply Chain Management. My challenge is that I must continue to work full-time as I have a family to support. Seems impossible, but if I can handle being a full-time manager, new father, and full-time undergrad, then I am certain I can handle this.

Does anyone have any ideas or advice?

Hi everyone,

I'm looking at doing my PPL with Fly EPT in Palma and was wondering if anyone here has trained with them and could share their experience.

One thing I'm trying to clarify is the ground school side. I've been told they use the CATS Ground School system, which costs around £525. From what I've seen online, CATS seems to have a bit of a mixed reputation, so I'm wondering:

• Is the CATS Ground School package mandatory?

• Can you self-study using your own books, online resources, and question banks, then just sit the exams?

• Has anyone completed the theory without paying for the CATS package?

• How did you find the overall quality of the training at Fly EPT?

I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has trained there recently or is currently training with them.

Thanks!