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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

8th Sep 2015, 19:02

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

An interesting perspective. I am variously a...

An interesting perspective.

I am variously a CRI(SPA), a former British Canoe Union Trainee Senior Instructor, a teaching black belt in Jiu Jitsu, and a qualified university lecturer with a...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

3rd Sep 2015, 22:13

Replies: 48

possible career change as a woman at age 34

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Perhaps not. SA is massively more than just...

Perhaps not. SA is massively more than just navigational awareness.

I think whilst the numbers he uses are a bit big - and there are other types of pilot than "commercial" of course, Chuck has a...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

3rd Sep 2015, 20:43

Replies: 48

possible career change as a woman at age 34

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Is that what you think SA is all about? G

Is that what you think SA is all about?

G

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

3rd Sep 2015, 16:35

Replies: 48

possible career change as a woman at age 34

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

That's a perenial problem isn't it. In an ideal...

That's a perenial problem isn't it. In an ideal world, we'd have the most experienced pilots teaching the next generation, not those just out of school themselves.

I don't have an answer to that...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

3rd Sep 2015, 15:05

Replies: 48

possible career change as a woman at age 34

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Nope, I'm saying that the current minimum hours...

Nope, I'm saying that the current minimum hours to become an instructor in most environments, is very minimal.

I'm not sure I'd have been a very good instructor when I only had 300 hours - would...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

3rd Sep 2015, 12:28

Replies: 48

possible career change as a woman at age 34

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

No, 1000 would be better. But it does come with...

No, 1000 would be better. But it does come with all of the other stuff we learn as we build experience.

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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

3rd Sep 2015, 09:01

Replies: 48

possible career change as a woman at age 34

Views: 7,815

Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I disagree - situational awareness is a vital...

I disagree - situational awareness is a vital skill, whether you fly a 747 or a rubber band model, and all forms of aviation in between.

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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

21st Aug 2015, 14:52

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possible career change as a woman at age 34

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

In my opinion - do a PPL, then re-assess. ...

In my opinion - do a PPL, then re-assess.

With a PPL, you'll know if you have the passion and application for a professional career in flying (and the aptitude). If you didn't enjoy it, you'll...

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