From 81e21d2ab2993052db3d6e028bc0873652ec02ed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Florian Scheuner Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:20:56 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] refactor(becoming-a-pilot): use footnotes for references --- docs/becoming-a-pilot/index.md | 14 +++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/becoming-a-pilot/index.md b/docs/becoming-a-pilot/index.md index 208f285..05eb5d9 100644 --- a/docs/becoming-a-pilot/index.md +++ b/docs/becoming-a-pilot/index.md @@ -63,9 +63,9 @@ make that dream come true. In Europe, there are many flight schools to choose fr setups to large airline-integrated academies. One of the most important factors is financial stability. Pilot training requires large upfront costs, and if a school -goes bankrupt mid-training, students can be left stranded. A recent example is [Pilot Flight Academy](https://www-nrk-no.translate.goog/vestfoldogtelemark/desperat-stemning-etter-at-pilot-flight-academy-gikk-konkurs_-_-fortvilende-1.17714073?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en) in Norway, which -faced bankruptcy in 2026 and [FTA-Global](https://www.ftnonline.co.uk/2023/05/23/fta-global-collapses/) in United Kingdom in 2023, leaving students in an uncertain position after -paying significant fees. Situations like this show why it’s important to research ownership, funding, and +goes bankrupt mid-training, students can be left stranded. A recent example is Pilot Flight Academy in Norway, which +faced bankruptcy in 2026[^1] and FTA-Global in the United Kingdom in 2023[^2], leaving students in an uncertain position +after paying significant fees. Situations like this show why it’s important to research ownership, funding, and long-term stability before committing. You should also look closely at a school’s track record for finishing students on time. Many schools advertise fast @@ -86,6 +86,14 @@ accommodation, and whether the school has a structured training system that fits In the end, choosing a flight school is about more than just starting your training - it’s about ensuring you can realistically and safely finish it, without unnecessary delays or financial risk. +[^1]: + [Desperate mood after pilot school went bankrupt](https://www-nrk-no.translate.goog/vestfoldogtelemark/desperat-stemning-etter-at-pilot-flight-academy-gikk-konkurs_-_-fortvilende-1.17714073?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en), + NRK.no, 05.01.2026 (in Norwegian), retrieved 17.04.2026 + +[^2]: + [FTA Global collapses](https://www.ftnonline.co.uk/2023/05/23/fta-global-collapses/), + Flight Training News Online, 23.05.2023,retrieved 17.04.2026 + *[EASA]: European Union Aviation Safety Agency *[CAA]: Civil Aviation Authority From e2279187d7223b713c4d170b7a54be69243f2bcf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Florian Scheuner Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:32:42 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] feat: also link to NRK wikipedia article --- docs/becoming-a-pilot/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/becoming-a-pilot/index.md b/docs/becoming-a-pilot/index.md index 05eb5d9..d7b01ea 100644 --- a/docs/becoming-a-pilot/index.md +++ b/docs/becoming-a-pilot/index.md @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ realistically and safely finish it, without unnecessary delays or financial risk [^1]: [Desperate mood after pilot school went bankrupt](https://www-nrk-no.translate.goog/vestfoldogtelemark/desperat-stemning-etter-at-pilot-flight-academy-gikk-konkurs_-_-fortvilende-1.17714073?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en), - NRK.no, 05.01.2026 (in Norwegian), retrieved 17.04.2026 + [NRK.no](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NRK), 05.01.2026 (in Norwegian), retrieved 17.04.2026 [^2]: [FTA Global collapses](https://www.ftnonline.co.uk/2023/05/23/fta-global-collapses/),