Beginning of a journey

Hi there, and welcome to my blog! My name is Adam and I'll be starting my flight training with CTC Wings in February 2015. This blog will chart my climb (no pun intended) from PPL holder to (f)ATPL holder, and, all things going to plan, my career as an airline pilot. But first things first, some background on me!

I've dreamed of being a pilot since I was a bright eyed, easily entertained 4 year old, when I had the chance to go in the cockpit of a Boeing 747 on the way back from a family holiday - I'm sure any child would have been the same after seeing all those bright lights and switches.  A few years later was the first chance I had to fly in a light aircraft, and the moment I jumped in the cockpit and got airborne for the first time I knew flying was what I wanted to do, and I'm lucky enough to have the chance to train with a company that's going to make my dream a reality! At the ripe old age of 18 I passed my PPL skills test, and realised for the next 12 months I'd have to suffer the consequences of choosing Further Maths and Physics as A level options, when all I wanted to do was start my training. Well, about 5 months after finishing my exams, and with about 3 months left until I start I can tell you that the Maths and Physics was worth it - having the endless struggle of wanting to curl up in a corner and cry but knowing I need to revise should prepare me pretty well for ground school...

I've not got too much to talk about at the moment, as I'm in the process of trying to sort out funding for the course (and trying to sort out some spending money for New Zealand/Arizona)! Between now and starting I'll probably try and get a couple of last flights in (if the bank of Mum is in a good mood), and finish organising any paperwork (oh the joys) and contracts that I need to sign.

My next post will probably be about the selection day(s), or the class 1 medical. I got mine back in March, but I know I was looking for as much info as I could find when I read other people's blogs.  Plus, its always a good laugh to see how many people believe you when you tell them that the last part of the medical involves latex gloves, bending over and coughing, without even being taken to dinner first! What happened to the 3 date rule...

Anyway, back on track (again, no pun intended). I'll try and keep this as humorous as possible, although I'm sure, as my girlfriend always tells me, I'm not very funny so we'll have to keep an eye on that one! I'll leave you with a picture of me after I passed my skills test. If you have any questions about anything on here, please don't hesitate to contact me!

Kia Ora!
Adam