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Expert: - 2/2/2010


Question

me and my friend
THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THIS CHANCE TO ASK. I'M A 15 YEAR OLD YOUNG MAN LIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA DOING GRADE 11, AND I WAS JUST WONDERING, IF I WANT TO BE A COMMERCIAL PILOT, WHAT DO I NEED, I MEAN LIKE THE SUBJECTS I SHOULD PASS AND WHAT I SHOULD DO AFTER GRADE 12, COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY , WHAT I SHOULD STUDY, AND HOW DO I GET TO WHERE I WANT TO BE.

K.C

Answer
Hi Keith,

Thanks for your question.
I am actually located in the USA and can't really help you with how to proceed in your country. What I can do is give you a recommendation on where you can find information about this subject. Go to your local Airport, find a Flight School and start asking questions. They can help you and point you in the right direction. At the same time you might also make some connections that will help and guide you through this adventure.
I am sorry that I could not be of any more help.

Good Luck in your future.

Captain H2

Heiko Hanusch

Expertise

Aerodynamic`s on fixed wing airplanes as well as fluid dynamics.
Weather related to flying including reading wx charts.
Propulsion systems related to aircraft.
ATC system from a pilot`s perspective.
Navigation, all forms related to flying (incl. long range).
Physiology and Psychology related to flying as well as aeromedical factors.
Basic Construction of fixed wing aircraft (stress analysis).

Experience

ATP, Flight Instructor basic and advanced.
Airline Pilot and Check Airman for a major U.S. airline

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