Amid the discussion on the separation between Ai-Ai delas Alas and Gerald Sibayan, some netizens brought up the contributions made by the comedy queen to her husband.
It can be recalled that Ai-Ai helped Gerald become a pilot, which is considered one of the costliest courses in the country.
“I am so proud of you my husband .. salamat sa tyaga at dedication mo pagiging piloto mo .. masayang masaya ako dahil parate mong naiisip ang future naten ..and sabi nga ‘the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams’ .. na fulfill ko na ang dream mo kaya fly high my love,” she stated.
COST OF BEING A PILOT IN THE PHILIPPINES
According to Alpha Aviation Group, flight schools in the Philippines were considered cheaper than other countries but still very expensive for Filipinos.
Aviation Schools in the Philippines may charge you P500,000 to get a Private Pilot License (PPL), P800,000 to get a Commercial Pilot License (CPL), and at least two million pesos to become a licensed Airline Transport Pilot.
Gerald got his private pilot license at the Asian Institute of Aviation in 2019.
However, Ai-Ai said that she would also get a CPL for her husband.
It’s not yet known if Ai-Ai also aimed for Gerald to become an airline transport pilot.
“Congrats darling sa (on your) caap checkride and may Private pilot license ka na. Next target CPL (commercial pilot license na),” said Ai-Ai.
It may also take years to become a commercial pilot. However, the salary of a pilot is already considered above average compared to other professions.
In an interview with Boy Abunda, Ai-Ai confirmed that Gerald was already practicing his pilot profession in the United States.