Originally Posted by
jamestg
That was very, very helpful! Thank you so much for your detailed response!
My parents have said to move onto university because I've worked so hard to get to "Russell Group Standard" and has been an ambition ever since starting Y7. I can apply for the scheme as well as uni and if I get accepted - then good! I can always apply for it after.
I've got a few years yet to make my decision and there are still numerous fields I can move into, I guess time will tell whether I still have a passion for being a pilot. I'll do as much as possible to gain experience, insight and more passion for the career and if I still really want to become a pilot - I guess that's the path to choose.
I'm in your position- currently on a gap year, waiting to apply for this year's FPP when it opens (hopefully in a couple of months).
I also have a place at medical school, should the BA FPP fall through/I not get in.
From what you've posted, it looks like you're on tracl to make a great application. I've spoken to a few BA pilots who joined through FPP, and they all recommend a couple of flying lessons before hand, and that ultimately, it largely depends on you as a person, so long as you do well in the aptitude tests/meet the min. application criteria.