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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

19th Mar 2018, 22:51

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Posted By Basil Fawlty1

Once you get the £45 validation can you fly in...

Once you get the £45 validation can you fly in the UK with an FAA PPL or does there need to be some form of conversion done first ?

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

5th Sep 2017, 18:07

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Sticky The perpetual 'Am I too old?' thread

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Posted By Basil Fawlty1

If you're under 35 you shouldn't even be looking...

If you're under 35 you shouldn't even be looking at this thread 😊. You're plenty young enough - go for it if it's what you want to do.

For those over 35 and, especially so, for those over 40 it...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

23rd Dec 2016, 02:35

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Posted By Basil Fawlty1

Agreed - having that bit of extra perspective...

Agreed - having that bit of extra perspective will certainly help when the going gets tough...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

16th Dec 2016, 06:14

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Posted By Basil Fawlty1

Well said QLC. I'm certainly noticing a trend of...

Well said QLC. I'm certainly noticing a trend of 'older' guys career changing. Having personal funds available and a fall back career certainly removes a lot of the risks...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

18th Oct 2016, 16:23

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Posted By Basil Fawlty1

Not at all you're still a pup, the perfect age...

Not at all you're still a pup, the perfect age for training I would suggest. If you get your first job at 32, you'd have 33 years flying ahead of you.

DON'T p2f !

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

18th Oct 2016, 16:20

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Posted By Basil Fawlty1

Hi Gentle Climb - many thanks for taking the time...

Hi Gentle Climb - many thanks for taking the time to respond and congratulations on successfully making the switch into the cockpit. I'd love to know if you're happy you made this move and are...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

12th Oct 2016, 17:01

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Posted By Basil Fawlty1

Thanks Mick - some very good advice there.... ...

Thanks Mick - some very good advice there....

FANS - I'd have thought I'm a bit long in the tooth for one of those cadet schemes.

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

9th Oct 2016, 16:34

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Posted By Basil Fawlty1

Greetings all - any and all feedback welcome.... ...

Greetings all - any and all feedback welcome....

So the bad news is I'm planning to start flight training having just turned 41. I can almost hear the sniggers at the back. However, as we older...

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