Pilot Assesment Course

[lovejoy0120]

I'm 15 years of age .Legally you have to be 16 to take this course but can I improve my chances of becoming a pilot in any way in the meantime (written exams etc..........)

Thanks

[antiguru]

Why not find a flying school near you (you�d be surprised how many there are � Google or www.upmystreet.com) and approach them for some work experience. Once in, you�ll be surrounded by experts and equipment who will be able to help you get that pre-lesson experience you need. Initially, ask for one week in school holidays and then wow them with your usefulness.

The sky�s the limit. (couldn�t resist, sorry)

[Clanad]

Sorry I overlooked your question before now... as a lifelong airline pilot I'd recommend taking a look at some of the desktop computer flying progarms. I'm loathe to call them "games", since they actually do replicate a lot of the instrumentation. The things is, when sitting at the gate, I've often gotten the comment (not always from the children" "Wow!... how do you look at all the gauges all the time". Which, of course, isn't done. The value of the "game" is that it initiates the most critical aspect of any flying, but especially instrument flyin and that is Instrument scan.... the ability to understand the big picture based on the little pieces of it. A book or two containing aviation terms would be hlepful... knowing one's aileron from one's pitot tube is always useful. Welcome to the club, by the way. It has it's up's and down's...(sorry)...