Author: cody
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FTA 04: $$$
Let’s talk about the financial aspect. While some costs like course fees and accommodation are fixed, many others are based on my estimates. For detailed breakdown, you can refer to this google sheet. Pre-Courses Expenses Training & Living Budgeting I’ve included a 10% buffer on the total to account for unexpected expenses and price fluctuations.…
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FTA 03: Timeline
If you’re considering the FTA private student path keep in mind it requires patience, persistence, and an ability to embrace the unexpected. Here’s how my journey unfolded. Day 0 – Sent enquiry email to FTADay 6 – Received reply from FTADay 7 – Locked in theory test dateDay 10 – Granted access to FTA portalDay…
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FTA 02: Pre-Selection Process
While FTA is renowned for its airline cadet programs, the private student route also has a selection process in place, you can’t just pay and show up. Let me walk you through my experience. Phase 1: Online theory test It all started with a simple email to FTA expressing my interest. After they scheduled me…
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FTA 01: Intro
As I sit down to write this, I’m only 4 weeks away from heading to Australia to start my Commercial Pilot License (CPL) program at Flight Training Adelaide (FTA). It all started with an aerobatic flight in the UK back in 2017. At that moment, it was simply an adrenaline pumping experience, just for fun,…
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Flying Blind
Book: Flying Blind: The 737 MAX tragedy and the Fall of BoeingAuthor: Peter RobisonGenre: HistoryRating: ★★★★ REVIEW Reading Flying Blind felt like a journey through a maze of corporate decisions that led to one of the darkest moments in aviation history. Robison paints a picture where the lines between corporate gain, political influence, and safety…
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Die With Zero
Book: Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your LifeAuthor: Bill PerkinsGenre: Self-helpRating: ★★★★ REVIEW “Die With Zero” flips the script on how we think about money. Instead of seeing it as the endgame, Perkins tells us to use cash as a tool to live a better, more meaningful life. It’s…
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Ferry Pilot
Book: Ferry Pilot: Nine Lives Over the North AtlanticAuthor: Kerry McCauleyGenre: MemoirRating: ★★★★★ REVIEW Ferry Pilot opened my eyes to an entirely new side of aviation I didn’t really know about. The way McCauley writes about his experiences makes you feel like you’re right there in the cockpit with him on those crazy mission. One…
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Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying
Book: Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying Author: Wolfgang LangewiescheGenre: AviationRating: ★★★★ REVIEW “Stick and Rudder” digs into the nuts and bolts of flying not just the “how” but the “why” behind it. For example, Langewiesche explains how pilots don’t just see the ground in terms of flat distances or heights but…