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What are my chances of making it to train as a pilot given that im short sighted, I put on specs, im at college finishing my degree programme in Business Management and Info Technology in Dec 2006. Also, I do not have any money to fund myself through the training school, but I hope and pray that by next year I would have raised some money. Please do help me because though im doing BBM&IT I really want to train and work as a pilot. Im in Zimbabwe. I will greatly appreciate your help.

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Needing eyeglasses should not be an obstacle to becoming a civilian pilot.  Unfortunately, I know almost nothing about flight training opportunities for students outside the USA.  I would suggest that you submit the same question to one of the AllExperts who has some international experience.  Good luck with your endeavors!

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Jeff Davis

Expertise

I can answer questions about general aviation, learning to fly, how to get started, and how to buy an airplane. Area of specialty is aerobatic flying. I do not have any expertise in flight training opportunities for students outside the USA, and I am not qualified to offer advice on becoming an airline pilot.

Experience

I am no longer active in aerobatic flying, but was formerly a professional airshow performer and aerobatic flight instructor, with extensive experience in Decathlon and Pitts aircraft and light experience in other types. I also competed in IAC sanctioned competition through the Advanced level.

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No longer active, past member of Experimental Aircraft Association, International Aerobatic Club, International Council of Air Shows, and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Publications
World Airshow News

Education/Credentials
Commercial and instrument rated, certificated flight instructor since 1986

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