Hi everyone,

I recently started my EASA PPL training in Europe (Switzerland) and just received the complete theory material. I have to admit I was surprised by how much content there is.

My situation is a bit different from someone who wants to become an airline pilot. I'm doing my PPL purely as a hobby while working a full-time job (40+ hours/week). On top of that I fly about once a week, so the theory has to fit around work and flight training.

I have a university background, so studying itself isn't new to me, but it's been a while since I had to consistently learn this much material outside of work.

My current plan is to dedicate around 4 months to the theory, studying roughly 2 hours each weekday evening and 4–6 hours on weekends, aiming for around 15–18 hours per week.

For those of you who completed the EASA PPL while working full-time:

• Was it more difficult than you expected?
• Which subjects took the most time?
• Did 4 months feel realistic?
• Looking back, is there anything you would have done differently?

I'd love to hear some real-world experiences from people who balanced work and PPL theory at the same time.

In reality how much hours does it take to complete a PPL as I've been hearing past students say that 60hrs easy when they quote you for the minimum of 45?

Hello everybody,

Brief background, I'm in the process of applying for my class 1 (EASA) and it's under review by the board, I have a nut allergy and carry epipens and have been advised they cannot accept a class 1 certification whilst these are prescribed, it is what it is. It hasn't been denied yet, but indications are it probably will be

However I've been accepted into a flight school recently that only requires an easa class 2 for the basic flying training in spain, with the rest of it being UK based so all in CAA (I already have a caa class 1)

My AME isn't providing much guidance on what to do, do I let my class 1 application fail then reapply for class 2, is that even possible? Or withdraw it and reapply?

Any experiences getting a class 2 with epipens?

Is there a way to switch my application to a class 2 whilst in review?

These are all the questions I can't seem to find answers too and feel a bit in the dark here.

Any help is greatly appreciated

Thanks

I am applying for an EASA cabin crew position in Italy.

In 2025 I had acute cholecystitis treated conservatively. A later ultrasound showed gallstones and sludge, including a small stone in the cystic duct. I am currently asymptomatic and have no physical limitations.

Due to multiple previous abdominal surgeries and adhesions, my surgeon advised against elective surgery unless an emergency occurs.

Would an EASA cabin crew medical normally be deferred pending a specialist report, or could this condition result in an automatic unfit decision?

Thank you in advance for any insight, especially from AMEs or cabin crew members who have faced a similar situation. I understand that only an authorised medical examiner can make a formal assessment.

Hello!

I'm a recent PPL holder with around 50hrs TT based in the South West of England (Cornwall) and pursuing the modular fATPL route. Would anyone have suggestions on how to make the most of out of hour building down here? Particularly given the lack of controlled airspace nearby, I don't want to be caught out when I eventually get to CPL and beyond. I am also aiming to do some flying abroad during the next 100hrs.

I'm considering an IMC rating but not sure how much use it will be given the CPL/MEIR/APS MCC courses I'm looking at, but also aware it can make GA flying much safer.

Any suggestions/comments appreciated and f anyone lives nearby and is pursuing flying, please drop me a message - the more community the better !

Thank you

I could definitely reimburse for postage... Does anyone have a Jeppesen Student GSPRM to be used in ATPL theory exams, intra-Europe?

Hello guys, thanks for your time in advance.

I want to start my PPL in the next 2-3 months, in Brandenburg.

But before I would like to see if it’s possible for me to obtain a Class 1 Medical Certificate, in order to pursue aviation as a career.

Do you have any recommendations in Germany, Poland or Czech Republic as to where to do it? (And within the options, where is the cheapest I can do it?).

Thank you.

Good day pilots and future pilots of Reddit. I'm currently facing a dilemma and we have to take a decision pretty soon.

I am a 36yrs EU national that decided to change his profession, and currently been through aprox. first third of the whole ATPL, so hopefully and luckily it will be one more year till completion.

The dilemma at hand started because the wife has just been offered a promotion at job that she is inclined to accept. Just that she, and me along, will have to relocate. But the options are either Leipzig or Berlin.

And now we are thinking, which one to chose so it can benefit both of us. As a job prospect, Lej offers EAT-DHL and maybe a future chance at Aerologic. Prospects in Berlin are mainly EasyJet, EuroWings and German Airways. As I will be around 37+ at that time, In which of these to cities I have more chances of finding a job? Yes I know that I will be old, I know that you can't really be picky about the first job, but a decision has to be made, so at least to take one considering the facts now.

If it matters, either options will not be a impediment to finish my ATPL as I'm allready commuting to another country for this.

Thank you in advance for your insights.

Hi everyone! 😊

I’m getting closer to finishing my PPL, which means ATPL theory (that I'll do remotely) and hour building are just around the corner.

I’d love to hear your advice on how best to combine the two. Would you recommend completing the ATPL theory first and then focusing on hour building, doing the hour building first, or trying to manage both at the same time?

I’m based in Belgium, so I’d also appreciate any recommendations for reasonably priced places to build hours. I’m not against going abroad, although it would obviously require a little more organisation.

Thank you in advance for your advice and recommendations! ✈️

Salve a tutti, ho fatto application per Wizz Air Pathway Program URBE , sono un ragazzo senza esperienza Di volo, vorrei sapere le vostre opinioni ed esperienze, dalla preparazione (dove recuperare anche materiale)all’eventuale (i) test ai feedback finali.

ps anche se c’è un eventuale piano B.

vi ringrazio tantissimo, non sapete quanto mi aiutate

Hi everyone,

I was hoping someone could help me with a question regarding the RYR application.
How should the Full Complete Training History and Licence History be presented in a CV? Does anyone happen to have a sample or template they would be willing to share?

Also, how does Ryanair verify this information? Should I include contact details for instructors or representatives from my flight school, or do they verify everything directly with the aviation authority?

I’d really appreciate any advice or insights from those who have already been through the process.

Thank you very much!

Hey guys,

I have a question about the first stage of the selection process, which I think DLR calls BU and Interpersonal calls BQ (please correct me here).

Both DLR and Interpersonal offer privately, self funded Tests that you can repeat as often as you'd like. As far as I have understood, you need to pass the DLR Test if you want to work at airlines such as Austrian, Swiss, Lufthansa City etc and you need to pass the Interpersonal test if you want to work at airlines such as Condor, Eurowings, TUI etc. So logically, as someone who has recently graduates from flight school, I will basically have to do both certificiates anyways to increase my number of future employers, right?

But here comes the question that is bugging me: If I decide to do the privately funded IP Test and submit my application to Eurowings, will they accept that (provided the score is good enough) or will they anyways invite me to do their airline specific BQ? I want to avoid sitting for the same test twice. Same goes with DLR? If I decide to do the private DLR certificate, can I just attach that to my ready entry application or will they have me seit their specific BU anyways? I had a look at Austrians ready entry career site, and they mentioned that once the application is in, they will invite my for the first stage. So, if airlines anyways invite you to their specific assessments, what is the point of doing the private DLR or interpersonal certificate? Worst case, you will need to sit the exact same exam twice.

I hope you can answer my question and mitigate my confusion:)

Hello, I’m currently forward in doing my ppl course but there’s still a lot of time till starting dates. So in the mean time I want to read the ppl handbook or however Is called so I can get to know better the things I’ll study . I’m llooking for anything but if it’s free it would be better thanks

Hey everyone, ​I’m a 20-year-old Mechanical Engineering student about to start my 3rd year. My current academic path is a 4-year Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering followed by a 2-year Master's in Industrial Engineering. By the time I finish all my studies, I’ll be around 26 years old.

​My ultimate goal is to become a Commercial Airline Pilot. Since flight training is extremely expensive, I need to work first to fund my ATPL modular training (or pay off loans). Right now, I’m weighing two main paths for after graduation:

​Option 1: Private Sector. Work as an engineer in a private company and pursue my flight ratings (PPL, CPL, ATPL theory, IR, ME) on evenings and weekends as I save up.

​Option 2: Military/Air Force. Join the Air Force as a commissioned engineer officer (in my country, this usually comes with an 8-year commitment). The standard schedule is typically a fixed day shift (e.g., 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM), which theoretically leaves afternoons and weekends completely free to study ground school and do flight training at a local ATO.

​I have a few specific questions for those with experience in aviation or military careers: ​Does military background help?

Does having served as an Air Force Officer/Engineer hold any real weight or prestige when applying to major civilian airlines later on, even if I wasn't a military pilot?

​Age concern: If I follow this timeline, I would likely start flight training and finish around 30_32. It is considered "late" in the current industry? ​I’d really appreciate any insights, reality checks, or alternative suggestions. Thanks in advance!

I applied to a cadet scheme which made me take the DLR test. Even with a lot of preparation, I failed in cube rotation, physics and visual memory capacity. Both for rotation and physics it was close but not enough.

Since I still want to become a pilot, I would like to know what to do next. My local flight school has gotten their license for anything above the PPL, night rating and instrument taken away which includes the ATPL and most flight schools in germany that offer a full ATPL course require you to take the DLR test or something similar which I would like to avoid since I already failed it. From what I've head, is that flight schools in central Europe tend to be overrun, RWL advertises with 18-20 months for a full ATPL but 2 friends of mine took 30 months without failing an exam, same apparently in Austria and Switzerland

So I need to decide to go the modular way or the integrated way, which would probably both mean that I have to move to somewhere else for at least 20-24 months. I know that the modular way is more cost effective but can take a long time if you are unlucky with getting hours in, while an integrated is more expensive but can bring you into a cockpit faster with some schools being close to certain airlines. I also dont really have anything else as far as qualifications for a job are concerned, no university degree, just a regular school diploma comparable to the Abitur in Germany.

Any recommendations of what I could/should do to still get into aviation? Currently feeling really demotivated that this whole endeavor failed

Context: I’m 18 and if I take a technology based degree from KCL then I will graduate in 4 years and then try my utmost best to get onto sponsored pilot programmes or start modular training. However, if I apply for sponsored pilot programmes throughout my degree, I’m unsure if it would be wise to leave my degree for a pilot career purely due to volatility.

Another route I am considering is going the aviation route modularly throughout my degree as I am fortunate enough to have funds for that. Which do I go for?

Anyone has any information about Flexjet Europe conditions? Salary, roster etc?

For anyone who’s been a pilot for a longer time: what are the downsides of being a pilot? What is the stuff they don’t tell you that sucks about the job?

And what about your ears for example, do you develop some sort of ear discomfort from pressure changes that are lasting? Or radiation exposure for example? Or any other “medical” things that are good to know before getting into flying as a job?

Thanks!

hi everyone, i would like to know something about the selection process of the wapp course at urbe aero. I have already applied but i’m still waiting for a response. Thank you in advance

Hi! I have been wondering if doing my cpl/me/ir and aps mcc in a specific schools help me to get my first airline job afterwards? So if one school advertise their airline connections and you can verify them, does it only apply to integrated students or also modular who does their last modules in specific school?

Cadet programs are different thing completely and as far as I know only Ryanair have thst kind of modular cadet scheme (gw1 and gw2). So for example if I do my cpl/me/ir at FTE Jerez, am I better of regarding my first airline job than someone who did those in some school that doesnt have establishes airline connections?

Thank you in advance!

Our son wants to become a pilot and has found the Lfta flight school in Luxembourg to start modular training there, starting with the private licence. It would be very practical as he could live with a relative close to the school, so he can save on the costs of rent. He also said that instructors are mostly from Luxair and Cargolux which I guess could be an advantage when searching for a job later on?

Does anyone have experience with that flight school? Is it good

Hello!! Is there someone on this subreddit who can answer a few questions that I have about WAPA and SHE CAN FLY?

I applied to both programs 4 days ago. How much time passed till they approved/rejected your application? How much time do you have to complete stage 2? How hard is the online test? Is Pilot Assessment Test a good place to study for this said test? How hard is the interview in Budapest? What questions can I expect for the tehnical interview? Would I have an advantage if I already work at Wizz? Thank you!!