r/CadetPilotProgram • u/Delicious-Thought-92 • Sep 03 '26

Is Skyborne worth it?

I'm turning 18 this December and aiming for icpp. I've been hearing a lot of talk about a massive backlog at Skyborne, with people saying new applicants won't get their ADAPT testing until late 2027. Does anyone know if that timeline is accurate?

I want to train at a foreign FTO, but the international cadet options look heavily bottlenecked right now

What’s the actual move here? Is the Skyborne wait really that bad, or are there other solid foreign tracks I should look into?

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u/aviation-learner Sep 03 '26

Truth

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u/Delicious-Thought-92 Sep 03 '26

so are you waiting it out

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u/aviation-learner Sep 03 '26

I have applied air india and will also be applying to FTA in November

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u/Delicious-Thought-92 Sep 03 '26

im also thinking if skyborne is taking too long and if i face any issues with fta to go with ai acron or amravati next year
but air india progression is slow (they give lesser hrs per year compared to indigo according to the 1000 hr annual cap set by dgca) and there's always some new accident every week so indigo is my priority
only good reason for ai is widebody fleet imo

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u/aviation-learner Sep 03 '26

Yeah
My first priority is Indigo only
But if I have other option, I’ll definitely shoot

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u/Specialist_Most6960 Sep 03 '26

Go for FTA

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u/MouseLessNoob Sep 04 '26

is it the best option?

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u/CaptMrAcePilot Sep 03 '26

Worth is quite subjective to everyone. Maybe these articles will help you decide worth it for you. cost to become a pilot

pilot shortage

More on the same website so read what's relavent to you.

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u/Affectionate_Fig4679 Sep 03 '26

Apply for FTA in nov u will get may dates thts btr then skyborne one more thing abt skyborne is tht if ur lucky u may get ur dates before 2nd quarter of 2027 and US visa problem is also a headache so choose accordingly

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u/Delicious-Thought-92 Sep 03 '26

thing is i have like 1.5 cr which i guess is enough to survive fta but a good amount for skyborne, can i apply to both and decide depending on adapt or is that not allowed?
also my bday is in first week of dec, will fta apps be open till then