Your complete roadmap to the flight deck.
Every tool to plan your training, fund it smartly, and get hired — from first flight lesson to first airline interview. No login. No paywall.
Six sections. One roadmap.
Work through it in order or jump straight to what you need. Every section is free and kept current.
Written for you — and your parents.
Aspiring pilot · 13–20
You've watched every video. Now you need the real plan.
You know you want to fly commercially. What you don't have yet is a clear, honest picture of what it costs, which route suits you, and how to get from where you are to a seat in an airliner.
- Which training route suits your life and budget
- What the ATPL exams actually involve — all 14 subjects
- Real costs, not the brochure numbers
- Which airlines hire, what they pay, and what they want
Parents & supporters
Your child wants to be a pilot. Get the full picture.
Before any decisions — financial or otherwise — you need structured, honest information. Not a flight school's marketing. The real numbers, realistic timelines, and the right questions to ask.
- Integrated vs modular — what it means in practice
- True cost breakdowns for each route
- Loans, bursaries and cadet schemes explained
- Questions to ask a flight school before committing
Always current. Always free.
Airline hiring status and open bursaries are refreshed regularly, so you're always working from what's actually happening in the industry.
Common questions
Is this suitable if I'm 14?
Absolutely. Everything is written in plain English with no assumed knowledge. If you're researching a pilot career this early, you're already ahead of most people.
Is it really free?
Yes — everything on the site is free to read and download. It's supported by advertising rather than a paywall, so there's no login and no payment.
Is the information up to date?
Airline hiring status and open bursaries are refreshed regularly, and the guides are updated as the industry and licensing requirements change.
Is this UK-focused?
Primarily yes. Training routes, costs and licence information follow the UK CAA system; the airlines section covers UK and major international carriers.