PPL in UK and mousatche's

[bubble0seven]

Hi,

I am (as per my previous postings ) decided to do my ATPL the modular route. I know the best choice of training would be here in the UK. Particularly the PPL with UK ground school.

I have it all sorted on a spread sheet! And the plan was to slot in in between work.... I work all over the place and am away for weeks at a time as a commercial diver... so i can pay as I learn. I have been trying to get up in the air in for a few weeks now for my first lesson, but the weather is making this impossible! Most of the time I have at home is because we cant work........ because of the weather!!

I appreciate that a good PPL and good ground school will stand me in good stead for my ATPL ground theory at Bournemouth with cabair. I have pulled in some favours in South Africa to hours build at my mates skydiving school..see what i mean I have worked everything out. BUT to do that I need the PPL!!!!!!!

Here in lies the core of my question, I have limited time to fly, my plan was to do 5 sections of intensive flying of 10 hours at a time every 3 weeks, taking time off work and to study for the theory in the gaps when offshore.

I feel the best way to do this based on my circumstances would be to train in a more hospitable climate. This beleif is nothing to do with the financial benefits. where is the best place to learn?????? FAA FAR etc..

I would really apprciate your advices and thank you in advance.

Now for the killer question, to be a great commercial pilot do I need to grow a moustache? If so any Airline specific styles? Grooming tips also would be appreciated.

Bubbles

[Adios]

I suggest growing a really long handlebar mustache. When you want to wind something up, you can just twist the ends of it. :ugh:

[MIKECR]

I would stick to the diving, the moneys probably much better

[isi3000]

Alas, I cannot grow a moustache but I would definitely go for the handlebar if I could...:}

[FLCH]

This is a real ATP..


http://monkeyrunway.com/monkeys/moustache.jpg

[Keith.Williams.]

No, that's an instructor that I used to know.

He teaches Met for well known outfit in Oxfordshire.!

[matt_hooks]

Big moustache or big watch, your choice!

As for the PPL training, if you have a look around on here there are various opinions on JAA approved schools all over the world, including the USA and Australia.

[BEagle]

Now for the killer question, to be a great commercial pilot do I need to grow a moustache?


As Paul 'Pablo' Mason proved, clearly you do not.

I think the 'Village People' flight deck look went out in the 1970s? Besides, remember the perils of 'velcro effect'!

[lazy george]

small "hitler" tashe not recommended

[David Horn]

I don't think it really matters as long as the ends curl up slightly. ;)

[cirruscrystal]

I bet you wish you had never mentioned moustaches - every has fixated on that and not your considered question. I did my PPl at Bournemouth flight centre and was less than impressed with their management of students, lacking direction and drive to get me through in the time that i had.

UK schools i think have a tendancy to whack any joy of flying out of it completly, obsessed with FREDA, flaps at this point, height at that radio calls immaculate etc.. This is all very well and easily argued, but we all love to fly and that is why we are prepared to pay to train. I have FAA MEIR and i loved it over there - instructors love flying and they pass this onto the students, airports are amazing. Most of all you dont get the often arrogant attitude of many Uk flight schools in treating their students as if they are mucky individuals who are priveledged enough to fly at their school.

Choose your school carefully, Wolverhampton i know are an excellent school with good instructors and aircraft. I would avoid Bournemouth from my experience.:ok: