#PrivatePilotLicense(PPL)

[sqwk7000-blog]

Preamble

My name is Boris. And I am an alcoholic.

* Everyone applauses.

I am 27 y.r. old Russian residing in the Netherlands. My primary occupation is software engineering. But aviation, however, is and always was a great hobby, sort of a passion, of mine. Due to several reasons, I didn’t manage to connect my life professionally with it so far unfortunately. Nevertheless, I am working hard this year to finally get myself closer to the world of real aviation and obtain private pilot license (PPL).

My situation turned out to be not that standard after-all. I found out immediately that there is very few info available in open sources to cover solutions to the problems I have faced. Hence, the blog.

Here I am going I to shed some light on the process, share some interesting facts and pieces of information and also answer following questions:

How to become a pilot while working full-time in parallel?

How to obtain pilot license in a European country (the Netherlands in particular) without knowing national language (Dutch)?

How to become a pilot having amblyopia (lazy eye)?

How much does it cost to obtain a private pilot license (PPL) in the Netherlands?

What are the further prospective?

Whom to blame for all of these?

As I am also doing some basic aviation photography (plane-spotting), I will also publish some of the photos here. 

For the time being, I will do my best to publish more and more info here, and I really hope it will be useful for not only those who are searching the questions above, but also everyone who has any interest in aviation.

[edenflighttraining-pilot-marc]

An excellent day of #covidsafe flying at @edenflighttraining today with aircraft airborne from our base at #TeessideInternationalAirport with students and Experience Flight customers ..... Why not give flying a go with us ? You won’t regret it ! #FlyWithEden #LearnWithEden #TryFlyingLearnToFly #NewYearResolution #FlyForFun #EdenFlightTraining #privatepilot #privatepilotlicense #PPL #LAPL #NightRating #pilotlife #pilottraining #studentpilot #RoseberryTopping #DurhamCathedral #pilotview (at Eden Flight Training) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJXLpgQh4k3/?igshid=16p4jo4unqp2

[joshuacastillod]

Relajado al sol, con una suave brisa, una cerveza fría y aprendiendo cosas nuevas... Que así fueran todos los días... #lazingonasaturdayafternoon #miami #ppl #privatepilotlicense #florida #life #lifestyle #lifeisgood #lifeisbeautiful #2020 #learning #studying (at Country Walk, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B66dcDdFCl6/?igshid=1vfrgvn4f5qsx

[the-vegan-warrior-princess]

So I'm now looking into getting my own private pilots license.... . As you do. . Midlife crisis? Who cares.. #PPL #privatepilotlicense #flying #happiness #newchallenge #groundcontroltomajortom #goodwoodairfield #comeflywithme #pilotintraining https://www.instagram.com/p/BnVuydOnHmu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qufztm3cz60a

[ngpride-blog]

BBNaija winner, Miracle gets pilot license

Winner of Big Brother Naija 2018, Miracle Ikechukwu has obtained his Private Pilot License (PPL) and Flight Dispatcher License (FDL). The 23-year old disclosed this on his Instagram page Miracle, while posting a picture of his licenses, wrote, “Today is also my pillar’s birthday (my sweet mum). Thank you mother for always being there for me through the journey. “To all my lovely fans, I thank you all for your patience and support. We made it. PPL in the bag. Happy new month,” Miracle said. The ‘Double Wahala winner was in Aviation school prior to the show. He had expressed his desire to obtain all piloting license. Miracle’s total winning prize included N25 million cash, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) worth N12 million and a trip for two valued at N4.7 million, as well as television and other electronic items worth N3.3 million. Read the full article

[flyjfs]

A little R&R for students today! #FLYJFS #learntofly #aviationphotography #aviation #flightschool #flightschools #turkishpilot #turkishpilots #privatepilot #privatepilotlicense #ppl #instrumentrating #jfsgraduates #studentpilot (at Jacobs Flight Services)

[helipilotpaul]

Local Flight Guimbal Cabri G2 Helicopter Redhill Aerodrome

[adam-duan]

Tweeted

RT PlaneSpotIsCool: RT EdenFlight: A beautiful evening to be out doing some PPL training 🛫#flighttraining #flyinglessons #privatepilot #privatepilotlicense #generalaviation #piper #aviationgeek #avgeek #aviation #aviator #ladypilot #ladypilots #wom… pic.twitter.com/bEklMOCc18

— 段东升 (@dds0201) August 20, 2019

[helipilotpaul]

London Gatwick Crossing Cabri G2 Helicopter

[flyjfs]

Huge Congratulations to Adam Travaglini, he's now a Licensed Private Pilot! Great job Adam. #flyjfs #jfsgraduates #avgeeks #avgeek #aviation #privatepilotlicense #privatepilot #ppl #cessna150 #instagramaviation #learntofly #licensedpilot (at Jacobs Flight Services)

[flyjfs]

Huge Congratulations to Adam Travaglini, he's now a Licensed Private Pilot! Great job Adam. #flyjfs #jfsgraduates #avgeeks #avgeek #aviation #privatepilotlicense #privatepilot #ppl #cessna150 #instagramaviation #learntofly #licensedpilot (at Jacobs Flight Services)

[flyjfs]

Huge Congratulations to H. BOZKURT! He's now a Licensed Private Pilot!! Way to go Hudai, great job. #flyjfs #jfsgraduates #learntofly #avgeek #aviationphotography #aviation #cessna150 #privatepilotlicense #ppl #privatepilot #turkishpilots #turkishpilot #instrumentrating is next! #instagramaviation (at Jacobs Flight Services)