Expert: Ismar Avdic, Eng. - 2/14/2009

Question
Hi

I am from a very poor family, I always wanted to become a pilot in my life, I have the passion and the desire to dream to become one.

I am 40 years old physically fit - is there any sponceror which can help me to become a pilot from 0 hrs to ALTPL, once I have a job I promise to pay back or fly till my dues are paid up.

Its my dream and I pray to god everyday that someone somewhere would understand me and help me to realise this dream of mine.

Please help and advise.

God Bless

Vinayak Seshadri

0091.9986747718

Answer
Hi Vinayak,
I know how you feeling, really. ong time ago I myself come in USA in order to complete my pilot training. But in full honesty I have not got any sponsors. I really work hard to complete each my flight hour. I would calculate how many hours I have to work so I can afford 1 hr of flight. Belive me that is big truth, you got to work hard and find a way to pay flight training, then expect sponsorship.

Today in USA at least it is very tough to get any kind of sponsorship or grant for flight training. I do assume that you are from India. In India I do not know really any sponsorship programs for flight training.
I wish I can give you more good news but in reality hard work pays back expecially in aviation.

Ismar