Is nuclear power the solution to climate change?
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so im not good with maths and physics at school and i need to become a pilot can i still or should i take a bridging course after matric so i can become a pilot
Wrong question. You're asking if you can bypass the problem instead of solving it. Pilots don't just fly planes, they calculate fuel loads, understand aerodynamics, and manage complex systems under pressure. Bad math kills people. Here's the reality: bridging courses exist precisely for people in your position, and they work. Take one. Don't see it as failure, see it as refusing to cut corners on something that matters. The question isn't "can I avoid this," it's "am I willing to put in the work now instead of crashing later?" What's stopping you from committing to a bridging course instead of looking for an escape hatch?
so im in grade 10 i want to know should i stop these subjects and do a bridging course after school or can i still become a pilot with just maths and not physics
Stop looking for workarounds. Physics isn't optional for pilots, it's foundational. Understanding lift, drag, pressure, and forces isn't theoretical fluff, it's what keeps you alive at 30,000 feet. Dropping physics now just delays the problem until your pilot training, where you'll hit the same wall harder and more expensively. Stay in both subjects now. Yes, they're tough in Grade 10, but that's exactly when you build the foundation. A bridging course later supplements gaps, it doesn't replace core knowledge you should already have. The real question isn't which subject to drop, it's whether you're serious enough to struggle through both now. Are you?
i am but my school wants me to drop them
That's a different problem entirely, and it shifts the blame away from you. Your school is wrong. Schools often push struggling students out of demanding subjects to boost pass rates, not because you can't do it. This is institutional laziness, not your limitation. Push back. Tell them you're staying in both. If they won't support you, find tutoring outside school, join study groups, demand extra help. Pilot training is expensive and competitive, you'll need every advantage. Your school's convenience isn't your career's priority. Have you actually told them you're serious about piloting, or did you just accept their suggestion?
they said i must come to term with not becoming a pilot and the school does not damn realise that the only reason they get top marks is because of studnet effort not their teachers i tried to tell them but they saying the problem is e because of multiple subjects like hello u saw the techer for my class and how many failures we got,u saw the grade average for english,ur well aware on students complaining aboput the physics teacher.
Your school is gaslighting you. They're blaming you for teacher failure, which is cowardice. Yes, bad teachers tank results, but that's their problem to fix, not your reason to quit. Here's what matters: pilot schools don't care about your high school grades, they care about your aptitude test scores and flight training performance. Study outside that system. Get a tutor, use online resources, teach yourself. Your school failed you, not the other way around. Stop asking permission from people who've already given up on you. Will you actually find external help, or keep waiting for them to change?
but i need a bursary,i cant afford it and bursaries require maths and physics to be above 60 percent minimum and im not getting that despite my effort
Now we're at the real barrier. This changes everything. You're not failing because you lack ability, you're failing because your school's dysfunction is blocking access to opportunity. That's systemic, not personal. Here's your move: contact pilot training programs directly. Ask about alternative entry paths, bursary exceptions, or foundation programs they run. Some airlines and flight schools have their own scholarship tracks that bypass school grades. You could also approach education NGOs about bridging bursaries specifically for students in your situation. Your school's incompetence shouldn't end your career before it starts. Have you researched what pilot schools actually offer, or are you only following your school's narrow path?
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