What was the average age of an RAF pilot?

They were often very young, too: the average age of an RAF fighter pilot in 1940 was just 20 years. Of those killed, the average age was 22. As the battle wore on, RAF Fighter Command had ever fewer reserves of experienced pilots to draw on and men were sent into combat after only a few hours of training.



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You must begin your pilot training between the ages of 18 and 33. In some cases, you may be eligible for an age waiver up to the age of 35. This ensures that you have plenty of time to become a fully qualified pilot and ample time to dedicate 10 years of active duty service upon completion of pilot training.

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Flying Hours. The NATO minimum is 180 hours (15 per month). RAF flying hours for jet pilots is between 180 and 240 per year (18.5 per month on average). Of these hours, 150 hours (12?14 hours per month; 12.5 on average) are felt to be a safety-of-flight minimum (instruments, takeoffs, landings).

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The big question is: are you too old for flight school? The answer is no. While some airlines have an age requirement before you can fly a commercial flight, there's no age limit in wanting to become a pilot. Many think that at age 40, they have missed their opportunity to become a pilot.

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In the U.S., there are no FAA age limits for pilots except for commercial airline pilots employed by airlines certificated under 14 CFR Part 121.

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You'll need to: be between 18 and 54. commit to at least 27 days a year. attend a 2-week training camp each year.

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