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Old 23rd May 2004, 09:46
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Ambulance 'Charlie Alpha'
 
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BCPL issued May 1999

Total time 600 hours, got first job as summer scenic flight pilot in June 1999 on Cessna 172. (Single crew).

CPL issued October 1999

Total time 730 hours, got first multi-engine piston, scheduled pax job in February 2000. (Single crew)

Total time 1100 hours, got first multi-engine turbine job as F/O in October 2000. (Multi-crew, but on DHC-6, so single-crew in terms of CAA licencing). Got DHC-6 command at 1300 hours Total Time.

Total time 2400 hours, first proper multi-crew turbine job in September 2003, as Captain on SAAB 340s.

Enjoying every single minute of it!

CA
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