Is it possible for a 29yo to start flying lessons and then to go on a course to become a commercial pilot?

Would I be too old to become a commercial pilot and too old to be taken on a sponsored course as I don't have the money to pay for the whole thing?

And how much would it really cost in £?

I'd have to take my ppl first so it'll be a long course

Basic qualification for pilot training is successful completion of 10+2/equivalent with 50% marks in Physics and Maths. The applicant should have completed 17 years of age. The first step in Pilot training is acquiring of Student Pilot Licence (SPL). Thereafter he can start flight training to get Private Pilot Licence (PPL). This includes 60 hours of flying comprising 20 hours of dual flying, 20 hours of solo flying and 5 hours cross country flying. Theoretical examination's have to be passed in subjects like Air Regulation, Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Aircraft and Engines, After PPL another 190 hours of flying training is required for Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL) i.e., a consolidated 250 hours of flying training. A flight radio operators licence and radio telephone licence have to be obtained. During CPL, the candidate should have exposure to a range of aircraft and fulfill other conditions like specified hours of solo flying, cross country flying and height flying. Theeoretical papers have to be cleared and medical tests passed. It usually takes 2 to 3 years before required flying hous and classroom learning are completed. Entry to the PPL course is through an entrance test conducted at certain centres. The test is based on subjects like English, General Knowledge, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Applications are called in April and sent to The Director General of Civil Aviation (Training Section) Technical Centre, Opp. Safdarjang Airport, New Delhi-110 003.

for more info...try this link

http://www.scholarshipsinindia.com/commercialpilot.html

I wouldn't wait any longer as any older and you wouldn't be a serious candidate for an airline.

What country are you in? I began in the US when I was 30, and began flying commercially just a few years later.

Applicants must be ;;;;;;;;;;;;;1- Graduate high school

2-High digress in scientific lessons

3-Pass health test

4-To pass eyes test

In the U.S.A. you will spend if your in with a good c.f.i. & then C.M.i then turbine .you will be in oh bout $60.000. Plus 250 hours of flight time in jet,commercials liners corp might talk to you.Had the same dream many years ago.Fix them know

At 29 you are still young enough to get your commercial license and build up the 5000 hours that most airline pilots have before sitting in the left seat of an airliner.

All it takes is money, money and money... and enough determination to do it.

Go out to your local airport and talk to the people at the FBO. they will be happy to get your started.

I suggest you try the cadet schemes anyway to see what happens. Easyjet, BA etc etc etc. 29 may be OK for that. I'm saying this because Singapore Airlines has a minimum age of 26, so judging by that if UK standards are similar you may be in with a shot at 29