r/flyingeurope

Hi all!

I fly a commercial airline in Europe and I was wondering if I’m the only one getting really annoyed by the ‘practice pan’ of UK trainee pilots (I assume) broadcasting on 121.5?

Especially now summer is coming and the frequencies are more congested I’m not waiting for those ‘practice pans’.

Can someone explain why they’re practicing this on 121.5? I’ve never had this in flightschool.

And what could be done other than writing safety reports in order to minimise the nuisance.

Cheers!

Worth or no ? Going to fly there also anyone who got a job after training?

** EDIT: it’s my PPL EASA exams

Hey everyone,

Sitting my exams this time next week and it seems like I’m not remembering much at all. I feel like I know basic concepts and then I get to the calculations and don’t know shit.

I’m with CATS ground school and being their question bank which is quite extensive. I’ve taken notes, watched videos, recalled info and it’s not sticking. Have I just not studied enough? I have been studying all the content for over a month now but it’s just not clicking. Maybe it’s imposter syndrome.

Flight planning and Principles of Flight I barely looked at the lecture notes properly and went straight onto videos and question banks but it’s difficult. Obviously don’t have time to go and write all the notes via the lectures now.

- Any tips or tricks?

- How does the actual “all in one day” sitting work- do I have time to study in between?

- Is the test easier than the question banks?

- What should my strategy be now in the last week?

Thanks!

Hi! I am a student pilot

I was going through the checklists and had a question in my mind

Why do we add full power when we have engine fire in flight or on the ground ?(in single engine aircrafts)

Hey everyone,

I’m 28 years old and I’ve had the dream of becoming a pilot since I was a kid. Recently I’ve decided I seriously want to make it happen instead of just thinking about it for years.

Right now I work full-time and make around €3.5k/month, and from July it should increase to around €4.5–5k/month. My goal is not necessarily to become an airline pilot immediately, but first to get my PPL(A), eventually buy or co-own a small aircraft, travel through Europe, and combine flying with content creation/streaming because I also love filming, travel, adventure, and documenting progress.

I live close to the German/Czech border, so I’ve started looking at flight schools both in Germany and the Czech Republic. I found schools like Fly For Fun and some others in CZ that seem much cheaper than German schools, with prices around €10k–13k total for PPL including VAT depending on the aircraft.

I have a few questions for people who already went through this:

- Did you train in Germany or Czech Republic (or another EU country)?
- Was training in English possible and smooth?
- Did you commute or actually move there?
- Is it realistic to work full-time while doing PPL training?
- How much did your REAL final cost end up being including hidden expenses?
- Did you pay progressively/pay-as-you-go or upfront?
- Looking back, what path was safest financially and smartest long term?
- Would you still choose PPL first, or go directly into a professional/ATPL route?
- Any mistakes you made that you wish you avoided?
- How hard was the Class 2 medical honestly?

I’m trying to approach this realistically and avoid making emotional financial mistakes. I don’t come from a wealthy aviation background, so I want to do this intelligently and sustainably.

At the moment my rough plan is:

1. Discovery flight
2. Class 2 medical
3. Modular PPL(A)
4. Continue working full-time
5. Build hours slowly
6. Eventually combine aviation + travel content creation

I’d really appreciate hearing honest experiences from people who actually did it this way! especially people who trained in Czech Republic or commuted from Germany.

Thanks a lot ✈️

Hey everyone,

I’m an 18-year-old Indian student trying to decide between doing my EASA flight training in Prague or Hungary, and I’d really appreciate honest advice from people who know the industry or have trained there.

My current options are:

Fly For Fun in Prague — around €58k

Cavok in Hungary — around €54k

The price difference isn’t huge, but I’m also thinking long term, not just training cost.

One important factor is that I may need to do a part-time job while studying/training to help manage living expenses. Because of that, Prague seems attractive since I feel there could be more opportunities, better pay, and maybe a better overall environment for students/internationals compared to Hungary.

At the same time, I don’t want to choose a place just because of city life and then regret it later if the training quality, airline connections, weather, or job prospects after CPL/ATPL are weaker.

So I wanted to ask:

Which location is actually better for long-term career growth?

Is Prague realistically better for part-time work and student life?

Which school has the better reputation among airlines and instructors?

Are living costs in Prague much higher than Hungary in reality?

Would training in Prague help more with networking/opportunities later in Europe?

How difficult is it to balance flight training with a part-time job?

I’d really appreciate practical advice instead of marketing answers.

Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I recently passed the FTEJerez online assessment and received an offer connected to the B.Sc. in Pilot Studies route. I originally thought the programme would be based fully at FTEJerez in Spain, but after emailing them for clarification I was told that the degree route works differently.

From what I understand, the B.Sc. route involves doing the first academic year full-time at SETU in Carlow, Ireland, from September 2026 to May 2027. After successfully completing that year, students then enrol onto the standard Integrated ATPL course at FTEJerez in Spain, usually starting sometime between July and October 2027. The ATPL credits then count toward the final degree.

FTE also clarified that if I do not want to pursue the degree route, I can instead apply for the direct Integrated ATPL option at FTEJerez, but I would need to complete the interview now and they currently do not have direct ATPL places available until Spring 2027.

I’m trying to decide between:

1. Taking the B.Sc. route: Ireland first, then FTEJerez, ending with the ATPL plus degree.
2. Choosing the direct Integrated ATPL route: no Ireland year, just FTEJerez, but likely starting Spring 2027 and without the degree.

My main concern is that I originally wanted the FTEJerez training in Spain and was not expecting to spend the first year in Ireland. I’m not against having a degree, but I’m unsure whether the extra academic year is worth it compared with going directly into flight training.

Has anyone here done the FTEJerez/SETU B.Sc. route or the direct ATPL route? How valuable is the degree in practice for airline applications in Europe? Would you recommend taking the degree option, or waiting for a direct ATPL place?

Any advice or experiences would be really appreciated.

I’ve completed the ppl under easa ULC back in October last year, I’ve completed the liscense in nonvember. Ive got 55 training hours of which 16 is solo. Ever since, I’ve been living in England trying to save money in order to get the airline liscense. Recently I thought that it would be best to do it modular.

Here’s the question. I’ve had a look how to convert the liscense from EASA to CAA and it all seems extremely long and expensive. I’ve got a gut feeling that there is a short cut. Is there anyone who’s been in a similar situation, or could tell me how to convert and when am I not eligible to convert?

I’m a cfi in the states, our form of examination for any sort of license is a checkride. A checkride is when a DPE from outside of our flight school tests someone on two parts, oral, and practical.

The oral portion really goes over everything, you sit there for 2-4 hours and go over everything in details, just blasts questions at you till he thinks you know your stuff.

Practical is you go into a plane with the DPE and do what he says for a few hours.

Is a skill test a checkride with a different name, or are skill tests something else?

My son is going to be doing the Ryanair Future Flyer training program in Poland later in the year. I have arranged for his medical and psychological assessment. Do I need to register this with EASA or just give the certificate to the school when it is complete? Thanks!

Hello everybody!

First of all, thank you all for taking the time to read and respond to me.

I’m a 25-year-old French guy working in IT for the past 6 years, and I’ve been dreaming my whole life of becoming an airline pilot. Honestly, there isn’t a single day where I don’t check FlightRadar24, fly on MSFS, or watch cockpit videos on YouTube. That’s why I’m seriously considering making this huge life change to finally achieve this dream.

I’ve spent countless hours researching the best pilot schools in Europe, and I recently discovered FTE Jerez. I have a lot of questions and I’m mainly looking for testimonials or honest feedback about the school and the overall experience.

I’m a bit afraid of the selection process and the required skills to pass the assessments. I was never the best student at school, especially in maths or physics. What I really have is my English, my passion for aviation, and a huge amount of motivation.

I’m also wondering how difficult the training is mentally. I know there’s no guarantee of getting a job at the end, but the airline partnerships and the fact that accommodation and food are included in the price make the program look very attractive (even if it’s extremely expensive, of course).

If anyone would be willing to talk with me privately, I would really appreciate it — I still have lots of questions.

Thanks again guys for your time!

Soy un estudiante de 21 años de españa. En 3 meses termino la carrera de gestion aeronautica y mi sueño siempre ha sido ser piloto. He estado mirando escuelas y FTE Jerez es la que mas me ha convencido (teniendo en cuenta su precio: 130k). Tengo varias dudas, la primera es si verdaderamente importan donde estudies el ATPL. Me refiero si por estudiar en una o otra escuela tienes mas posiblidades de encontrar tu primer trabajo.

La segunda es como veis la opcion del prestamo bancario para pagar los estudios del ATPL, teniendo en cuenta facotres como la demanda de pilotos en españa/ europa, salarios y demas. La verdad que me da bastante miedo endeudarme de esa manera y no encontrar trabajo auqnue por otro lado es el trabajo de mis sueños...

Muchas gracias!

Can someone give me feedback about the school? I am thinking about getting my ME , IR and commercial license there, all together. Can someone who went there help me? Thank you.

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Good morning fellow aviators, I am curious about how much you people had to wait to receive your licence from the licensing authority of your state.
I am currently waiting for my CPL ME IR and it has been 1.5 months so far (Italian licence from ENAC).

Were you able to apply to any company while waiting? I am hesitant because they all require the licence (obviously) and I fear my application will get rejected for missing the right documents.

Hi everyone, I'm currently looking for some guidance.

I will start flight school soon in Germany and for that I will need to do my initial class 1 medical exam.

My current problem is: in Germany I have to wait months to do it, but if I fly back home to Portugal, I can get an appointment in 1 or 2 weeks.

Price-wise doesn't really matter for me. In Portugal it is cheaper, but after the transfer cost, I believe it will end up more or less the same.

I currently have two questions:

1 - Has anyone transferred their class 1 into Germany, and if so, how long did it take? I've read lots of horror stories about LBA, that's why I'm concerned. I can't afford to wait months for my medical to arrive, unless... (second question)

2 - Do the flight schools accept any EASA medical certificate to start the training, and only at the moment the license is issued, the certificate needs to be in Germany?

Edit: Thanks a lot everyone for your input and information. I will stay away from the LBA and will figure out with my school the next steps.

Hello everybody,

right now i am saving money and looking into becoming a pilot but i dont know which school to pick. I would preferably like to get into the left-seat as fast as humaly possible so that means i would need to go somewhere that is cheap, has good weather and good airline connections and preferably nothing too competitive like EFA. if anybody could give me their two-cents i would be extremely thankful.

On May 16, 2026, I had flight 2227 from Seville to Barcelona. When it was time to board, we were told that the plane had technical problems and that we would not be able to board. We could see technicians working on the front part of the aircraft. After 1 hour and 40 minutes, we were finally called to board the plane.

We boarded, the takeoff began, and just as we were about to lift off, the pilot aborted the takeoff and we experienced a very abrupt braking maneuver. The pilot announced that there were problems with the measurement systems and that we would not be taking off on that aircraft. We returned to the terminal, and after a lot of uncertainty due to the lack of answers and nearly 7 hours of delay, another plane and another crew finally arrived, and we were able to travel.

I filed a claim with Vueling yesterday, and they replied with the following:

“In your case, the delay was caused by a bird strike affecting the aircraft, which forced us to take safety measures that led us to make this decision.
As this was considered an extraordinary circumstance, which could not have been avoided even after taking all reasonable measures, under Article 5.3 of European Regulation (EC) 261/2004 and the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, you are not entitled to any compensation payment.”

I honestly don’t understand how they dare to lie so blatantly. If anyone has gone through something similar and was able to successfully pursue their claim, I’d really appreciate any advice or help.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently in the MEIR phase of training and I’m looking for interesting approaches and SIDs to practice in the simulator as I’m getting bored of doing standard 3 degree straight in approaches. If anyone has any recommendations I’d love to hear them.

Cheers