Can i become a pilot???

[C]

[quote]Cheers guys, you have really helped!

[beefhole]

But does anyone know if i can still be a airline pilot if a can't fly for the RAF?

Of course you can.  It's just not as fun a route and way, WAY more expensive.

[Rocket_Bird]

It is a lot more expensive.  If you can get commercial and get a job though (not even airline transport pilot), it can be very exciting.  Though we live on different sides of the world, here in Canada, if you can get a job bush flying, you'll be making tons of money more than with an airline or military, and a very adventurous thrill to it!  But like said, doing it the standard way is very expensive, so you better plan your way ahead.  Personally i have considered joining the military for flying, sadly here it requires a university degree, and even so, degrees don't necessarily get me anywhere.  Ive been in the army and sadly shortly there after, my health didnt hold out too great either  :'(

[C]

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Of course you can.

[flightmedic]

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[C]

As for the military flying....it takes allot of work. Yes you need a degree.

Just to avoid any potential confusion to our British (and Commonwealth) members, to join the RAF as a pilot you do not need a degree, although many people who join have them already...

[flightmedic]

Just to avoid any potential confusion to our British (and Commonwealth) members, to join the RAF as a pilot you do not need a degree, although many people who join have them already...

hmmmm...........I'm first born Canuck from a full English family...................I take it there is an age limit there as well? for flying the miitary? Any type.
Brent

[Craig.]

Just to avoid any potential confusion to our British (and Commonwealth) members, to join the RAF as a pilot you do not need a degree, although many people who join have them already...

To be Fair you need two A-levels which are the equivilent of a two year college degree or whatever its called in the US.

[C]

hmmmm...........I'm first born Canuck from a full English family...................I take it there is an age limit there as well? for flying the miitary? Any type.
Brent

Between 17.5 and 23 on entering the service as a pilot, 17.5 to 25 for a Navigator, sorry, WSO's as they now are...

17.5 to 32 for Non-Commisioned Aircrew (WSOps, Loadmasters, Linguists etc...)

[TacitBlue]

...a gram of said tree bark could be as potent as taking 10 aspirin.

That's the point I was getting at, and you're right, people don't seem to understand that.

Also, from what I understand, something isn't legally considered a drug (regardless of what it contains) unless the maker claims that it can cure, prevent, or treat a disease. And if it isn't a drug, then the FDA can't regulate it. That's why herbal remedies never say exactly what they are supposed to do on the package.

[flightmedic]

That's the point I was getting at, and you're right, people don't seem to understand that.

Also, from what I understand, something isn't legally considered a drug (regardless of what it contains) unless the maker claims that it can cure, prevent, or treat a disease. And if it isn't a drug, then the FDA can't regulate it. That's why herbal remedies never say exactly what they are supposed to do on the package.

This is true to a point......the FDA may not have it listed as a drug........but the FDA doesn't make the rules for flight. As for in the hospital or field situation...the FDA ain't woth the paper their so called "regulations" are printed on. That is why they are all considered to be drugs by allot of other organizations. Fortunately not everyone but the FDA has to play the political BS game.

Heck, some of the drugs we can get over the counter up here are Rx only in the US. Some of the really good drugs you use daown there we can't get up here. It really is a big "were government and our "willies" are bigger" type mentality.

This is why I suggest anybody wanting to start any type of herbal remidies and is flying....talk to your flight Dr. as you could be in violation and not even know it.

cheers
Brent

[beefhole]

But what if their willies really ARE bigger?

What then?

[C]

But what if their willies really ARE bigger?

What then?

I'd rather not look if you don't mind Beefy!

[flightmedic]

But what if their willies really ARE bigger?

What then?

That's why there polititions Beefy..................they have that 3rd leg to lean on while there stealing money from your pocket with one hand and giving you the finger with the other.....