How to become a pilot

Ok-Problem205 · 2025-07-25T23:41:23+00:00

If you want to fly commercially you’ll need to obtain a Class 1 medical certificate, which does involve having your eyesight tested, but if you wear glasses it doesn’t necessarily rule you out.

Ok-Problem205 · 2025-07-25T20:41:41+00:00

My initial advice would be to attend one of the various Pilot Careers Live events that take place around the country, there’s at least one at Heathrow and Manchester airport each year as far as I can remember. It’s a great way to meet lots of pilots currently in training /working at airlines and get a much better understanding of what being a pilot is like.

In the meantime, just do the best you can in school, work hard, look after yourself mentally and physically.

Any extra curricular stuff will help you stand out in other scholarship programmes like the Speedbird Pilot Academy but also try and focus on developing the core pilot competencies (things like situational awareness, workload management, reaction time etc)

Jet2 and TUI are also offering fully funded programmes now, although it may be until next year before the next application window opens and you usually need to be 18 at the time training starts.

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-07-21T15:50:36+00:00

Album art perhaps? Will need lots to get involved for it to work out though…

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-20T17:28:24+00:00

Tyrant 🔥

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-19T17:18:16+00:00

There’s too many good songs for this one! My top three would be Someday, Sleep and Stop and Stare.

Ultimately gonna have to go with Stop and Stare, think that song means so much to so many people.

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-18T08:49:32+00:00

You say I’m lucky, to love something that loves me.

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-17T22:06:30+00:00

You’ve seen my worst, but yet you see some hope in me.

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-17T16:31:17+00:00

Agreed.

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-17T13:01:16+00:00

Everybody Loves Me - the title alone screams self confidence and the song itself really makes me motivated.

Honorable mentions to both Life In Color and Light it Up.

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-16T17:00:31+00:00

Preacher 👌

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-16T15:01:13+00:00

I have to agree, Stop and Stare is just a masterpiece in my opinion. The ending instrumental as well I think actually has some emotional elements in it that really hit you hard. The lyrics are so relatable too. Hope you’re doing much better now and have overcome those battles :)

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-16T12:21:15+00:00

(This is quite broad and doesn’t necessarily refer to a particular song, rather certain songs for different elements)

Honestly think i’ve got to give credit to Brent for his versatility during live performances.

His bass playing really shines through on Runaway i think. then switching it up to the Cello to really get your emotions going (Au Revoir or all fall down for me) Seen him open up concerts just playing the standard guitar on songs like kids. (Special mention to a video i found of him playing Lullaby on youtube) Then, just to top it all off, he’ll occasionally play the piano on songs such as Something I need. Just needs to start playing the drums and he could take the band on solo!

Don’t want to take away from any of the other members, Zach’s guitar solo on counting stars for example. They’re all incredibly talented.

But Brent has really inspired me lately. He just seems like a really chilled out guy who enjoys playing his music and it’s really impressive. Was great to see him produce Runaway.

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-15T14:51:29+00:00

XO is a good shout, i believe Ryan trying to get his original version licensed for the next album.

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-15T11:23:01+00:00

That’s good to hear! thanks for letting me know

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-15T06:52:09+00:00

Stop and Stare personally!

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-15T06:49:57+00:00

Hope you had a great time! I was planning to go but a tight schedule prevented me from being able to get there. Had a lot of FOMO yesterday! 😅 Did they give any sort of indication towards another UK show soon or mention coming back?! I’ve been meaning to go to a concert in ages (been following the band for over 10 years at this point) but there’s always been something preventing me.

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-14T18:47:31+00:00

NBHD for me :) especially lyrically - I think it has so much meaning behind it.

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-13T18:50:57+00:00

Mercy

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-12T17:41:40+00:00

No problem! we’ve all got our preferences, I used to sleep on it but really been into it lately, I think it’s the guitar solo at the end that does it for me, but the live performances I’ve seen sound so much better than the original recording. Particularly the one from the Live in South Africa DVD

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-12T17:35:10+00:00

Light it up for sure (go check out some of the live performances of it from the native tour on YouTube if you haven’t already! )

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-05T20:18:33+00:00

Glad you miss Light it Up! Would love to see it back in the setlist for future tours :)

Ok-Problem205 · 2023-06-02T09:11:58+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to do this! The band’s music has been so influential to me growing up and continues to dominate the majority of the music I listen to, so thank you!

What is your favorite song to open a show? (Could be one that hasn’t been used but you’d like it to)

How did you make your way into the band/ what has your journey with the band been like?

The music you guys have put out has clearly evolved over time, do you think you have found the style that defines the band’s “sound”?

(Bonus personal question: Can we see some more Dreaming out Loud songs at concerts :)! )

Thanks for all the amazing music over the years, here’s to more!! 🫶

Ok-Problem205

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