Who writes and reviews the guidance
Core pilot-career guidance is written or reviewed by Joris Van Putten. Each guide identifies its author, journey stage and most recent substantive review date.
Source hierarchy
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Regional accuracy
UK CAA and EASA information is labelled separately. A reader should never have to guess which licensing system a statement describes.
Commercial independence
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Corrections and updates
When a meaningful error is identified, it should be corrected promptly and the review date updated only when the content has genuinely been reconsidered. Time-sensitive programme openings belong in dated updates, not disguised evergreen claims.
Important limitation
The site provides educational career guidance. It does not replace advice from a regulator, approved training organisation, aviation medical examiner, solicitor or regulated financial adviser.