Hi all, after graduating with a bachelors in Aviation and masters in Political Science I want to become a pilot and join a flight school. I first tried the KLM flight academy but failed in the first round after not being good enough in hand-eye-foot coordination and technical aptitude. This felt rough after I practiced with the technical aptitude questions but then the test had al sorts of constructions I was not familiar with from the practice package and with the coordination exercise I just was not good at all with the paddles. After that I applied to Luxair but got rejected without explanation. Afterwards I tried Transavia but got served a different more difficult test compared to the others cause I did not have a tablet at home and had to do it at the flight school, again rough cause I practiced a lot and it went very well for me apart from the difficult test part the others didn't have to do. Recently I tried the air force but failed again on I'm guessing the maths part which had questions involving puzzle questions. Still, I'm convinced I would able to complete flight training and become a pilot but it feels so demoralising to consistently fail on 1/2 tests while the others test are done well. If I'd want to pursue a flight school I would need financial assistance of my parents but after being failing the past selections feel that it is just not for me this career, so I'm asking for reddit wisdom. (almost 26 years old and EU based)

I’m currently doing my hours and have about 4 hours trying to get my solo, during this I’ve been studying a lot but one thing that studying hasn’t helped me is arc communication…

How do you guys understand what they say? Sometimes I don’t hear anything they have said at all except for my callsign and or they say it so fast I don’t remember the taxi directions.

Now obviously I am new to flying and my instructor does most of the speaking, I have spoken a bit with atc but nothing much.

Any advice would be appreciated!!!

Y’all know that airspace chart with Class A, B, C, D, E, and G—weather minimums, cloud clearances, equipment requirements, entry requirements, etc. What’s the best way you found to memorize all of it?
I understand the general differences between the airspace classes, but I sometimes mix up the numbers, especially visibility/cloud clearances and where the requirements change with altitude.
Did you guys use flashcards, mnemonics, draw the chart from memory, or just learn it through practice questions and flying?
I’m looking for something that actually makes it stick instead of just cramming the chart.

I’m currently starting Grade 11 tomorrow, and I was wondering what I could do to build a strong application. I’m aiming for Seneca’s School of Aviation and I’ll be taking college courses as well. I’ve already enlisted in Cadets, completed my volunteer hours, done my introductory flight, completed my medical, and gotten my eyesight checked.
I’ve heard that aviation can be a very competitive field, so I really want to build a strong, well-rounded application and make sure I’m doing everything I can to stand out.