“Is Europe the BEST for Pilot Training? Cost, EASA Exams & Reality — with

Welcome back to the High Sky Podcast!
In today’s episode, I sit down with Sankalp Tiwari, a student pilot currently training in Europe, to break down the entire journey of becoming a commercial pilot abroad.

We talk about:

✈️ EASA Exams – What they are, how to prepare, difficulty level
🛫 Flying Structure in Europe – How flight schools operate
💰 Total Cost Breakdown – Training, living, hidden expenses
🏠 Life Abroad – Accommodation, food, lifestyle, part-time options
⏳ CPL Timeline – How long does it really take
📘 Tips, mistakes to avoid, and real-life experience

Whether you’re planning to start your flying career in Europe or just curious about how pilot training works internationally, this episode is packed with value.

**Disclaimer***
This Podcast's intention is simply to share Aviation, and I don't intend to comment on anything.

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Timestamps
00:00 promo
00:22 intro
01:43 How's your life in Europe?
02:24 Which flight school are you in?
03:37 Hour Requirement for Attaining EASA License?
04:49 Difference BTW S.PIC and PIC?
05:49 Structure of Flight Training in Europe?
07:29 Do students get terminated if they don't perform well?
12:03 How is the training Quality?
12:26 Do you face a Language barrier?
13:36 How much is the package?
15:14 What is included in your package?
16:13 Transportation facilities?
18:26 Monthly expenses for living in Europe?
20:28 Can a student pilot work part-time in Europe?
21:38 What type of Visa do you get?
22:22 All about EASA EXAMS?
31:05 Do you have a time limit for giving the Exams?
35:14 How is Wx in Hungary?
37:03 Best flying season in Europe?
38:38 Do you study with Foreign Students?
39:38 EASA medicals?
41:53 Can I work as a Flight instructor?
43:58 Biggest challenge faced by Sankalp?
44:16 How to Apply for a European Visa?
48:59 Would you choose Europe again?
51:33 Advice by Sankal to Aspiring Pilots?