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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2004, 18:57
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Too many posts to comment on each individual one....

Too many posts to comment on each individual one.

There seems to be a major issue over pay and the fact that somehow 'starry eyed' fools like myself are artificially keeping pay rates low. That...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2004, 13:04
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Didn't entirely understand that rant, but assume...

Didn't entirely understand that rant, but assume it was directed at me ?!?!?!

Ga-Ga and starry eyed ? A tad condescending ?Are all beginners starry eyed and ga-ga 'cos if so, maybe I'm too...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2004, 10:31
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Oh no, my thread is falling out with each other...

Oh no, my thread is falling out with each other .........

Well, I have to respect the views of all the posts on this 'cos I know diddley about the industry, and in a way, a bit of disagreement has...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2004, 11:33
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Hello all, does anyone have a contact for...

Hello all,

does anyone have a contact for Mike Green (ex FAST) - or does anyone know if he's on this forum. I'm told he may be able to give some cracking advice.

Thanks,

BG
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2004, 09:27
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Hmmmmm, all jobs have crap bits or very crap...

Hmmmmm, all jobs have crap bits or very crap bits.

There's probably only a handful however where potentially, you're putting your life on the line.

Would it be fair to assume however that if...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jul 2004, 09:15
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Personally, I feel Goaround was just trying to...

Personally, I feel Goaround was just trying to explain that flying is perhaps more than just a job, but I fully accept that consuumate professionalism is required at all times.

If I cock up a...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2004, 15:08
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Oh yes, one more thing - Schweizer or Robinsons -...

Oh yes, one more thing - Schweizer or Robinsons - I know they cost different to learn in I'm tempted by the Schweizer 'cos it's dual stick (I'm told), though more expensive per hr.

Anybody got any...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2004, 07:51
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

'There may be trouble ahead, but while there's...

'There may be trouble ahead, but while there's moonlight etc ...............................'
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jul 2004, 13:51
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Guys, Once again, I'm somewhat overwhelmed...

Guys,

Once again, I'm somewhat overwhelmed by all the advice, encouragement and good wishes - thanks to everyone.

I'm definitely going to have a crack at it and the doubts I had at the...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2004, 14:51
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Thanks Moosp, infact thanks to all who've taken...

Thanks Moosp, infact thanks to all who've taken the time to read and/or reply.

You are right in your observation that the Heli pilots are a close knit bunch on the face of it. Maybe that's what...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2004, 09:23
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Thanks diet and ec. I'll look into your...

Thanks diet and ec. I'll look into your suggestions as a matter of urgency.

At the minute, I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the possible routes I could be taking - which is good.

I'm kicking...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2004, 15:57
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Thanks Whirly and ec135. How did you...

Thanks Whirly and ec135.

How did you support yourself whilst training in the States ? I'm assuming you didn't live in a motel and suchlike.

Also, roughly how long did it take you - I'm...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2004, 14:43
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Thumbs up Thanks goaround. Yet ANOTHER possibility to...

Thanks goaround. Yet ANOTHER possibility to consider, and a good idea. The impression I get is that other countries tend to make far more use of heli than in the UK - where it's used almost as a...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2004, 14:15
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

JAFO - you're completely right of course - thanks...

JAFO - you're completely right of course - thanks for reminding me. It was EXACTLY that '50yrs old and still a PM' thought that made me decide benefits outweigh risks.

Thanks for all the...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2004, 11:24
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Hmmmm, interesting stuff Whirly and Airborne. ...

Hmmmm, interesting stuff Whirly and Airborne.

Ironically, my brother has just left the aircraft manufacture industry (which is pretty dead in this country) and trained to become a plumber....
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2004, 09:35
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Thanks Boomerrangben, I think I've had better...

Thanks Boomerrangben, I think I've had better advice from the people on this site in the last 2 days than in about 6 months of research !!!!!

Anyhow, very interesting and motivating to hear your...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2004, 08:41
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Wise words whirlybird, wise words indeed. You...

Wise words whirlybird, wise words indeed. You have me intrigued now aboute the situations that were absolute 'hell'. Were they in or out of the cockpit ?

Sorry, being a bit nosey, but I have this...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2004, 07:35
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Guys, thwock, Helieng, Winnie, Whirlybird,...

Guys,

thwock, Helieng, Winnie, Whirlybird, goaround7, Robbo Jock, Camp Freddie and all the rest, thanks very much for this advice.

To an extent, you are all confirming a lot of what I've...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2004, 16:42
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Thanks Cyclic, yep, I tried Blackpool (Liverpool...

Thanks Cyclic, yep, I tried Blackpool (Liverpool is an offshoot of that organisation), also Barton, and one in Leeds.

Leeds was a bit too far, and Barton only does up to PPL(H). Liverpool seemed...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2004, 15:48
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Ta HeadsetHair (great name) Errrm, I have...

Ta HeadsetHair (great name)

Errrm, I have flown a copter twice so far, and a jet provost (aerobatics) and a glider. On all occasions I seem to have at least better than 'some' aptitude.

Sadly,...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2004, 14:33
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Thumbs up Thanks FlingWing. Errrrm, I'll have a look into...

Thanks FlingWing. Errrrm, I'll have a look into it. Originally I was looking at doing it in NZ but then found out all the red tape re. license validity etc, which I still don't understand.

BTW,...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jun 2004, 14:17
Replies: 459
Views: 93,436
Posted By Banjo George

Talking Virgin, Green, Novice - Fool ?

Blimey, wish I'd found this forum months ago.

Need some advice guys and gals. I'm 39 and want to become a CPL(H). I have a class 1 medical booked for next week and hope to start flying in Sept (I...
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