BECOMING A PILOT FOR DUMMIES (myself included) Firstly, thank you for reading! This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates. This is where you can follow my journey as I embark upon... Continue Reading →
Getting Through Ground School (Phase 1)
Now it may come as no surprise what I am about to tell you, but if you are embarking upon this mission, or are simply curious, I believe you should know all the facts. Ground school is hard. There is no two ways about it, you will have no social life, you will forget what... Continue Reading →
Preparing for your pilot school interview
Now, I am one of those people who kind of has blinkers on when I am going for something I really want. All or nothing, my way or the highway, you know the type, really annoying? Anyway, I digress, I made sure I was fully prepared for these group exercises and interview, and I will... Continue Reading →
How to ace your online aptitude tests (pilot edition)
As of… well, right now, I have taken two online aptitude assessments, one was easy, the other… not so much. A little bit of advice before you start these aptitude tests, make sure you have had a good night's sleep, drink plenty of water (and have some next to you – just out of elbows... Continue Reading →
Passing Your Aptitude Test with Flying Colours
Discover how to pass your pilot aptitude test, I promise it isn't as bad as you would think!
Writing Those Pesky Flying School Applications
Now I won’t lie, my memory is a little hazy on what exactly I wrote for these, but I will try my best to relay some sound advice, nonetheless. In my experience, before you even get to take a stab at the aptitude tests, let alone the interview, you need to answer a few simple... Continue Reading →
Making flying a reality… one google search at a time
After you have made the internal decision that you want to be a pilot, there is a big question that pops up almost immediately after. Where do I begin? Well, if you are anything like me then you have absolutely zero, zilch, nil, nada knowledge of aviation academies, licences, any of it. Well don’t panic,... Continue Reading →
From Advertising to Aviation
So, back to why I am in Abu Dhabi... I am currently working for an advertising agency out here. I know, I know, it has absolutely nothing to do with aviation. In fact, those were the exact words my boss said when I told him I was resigning to go to flying school. "But you... Continue Reading →
Getting to Know Me
So, I guess a bit of background is always a good start (though this is my first blog so don't quote me on that). Also, I am the girl in the picture, incase you were unsure. My name is Ella, and I am 24 years old. I am writing this from my little kitchen in... Continue Reading →
ELLA THE AVIATOR 