PPL Theory - Distance
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BEagle
In another thread "NEW PPL EXAMS" you talk about the syllabus
As I have some of the Thom Books already and these go into more detail than required for JAR FCL-1, how/where can I find the syllabus for JAR FCL-1 so I know the areas to subtract from the books and study as appose to trawling through the whole book?
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ADe
In another thread "NEW PPL EXAMS" you talk about the syllabus
As I have some of the Thom Books already and these go into more detail than required for JAR FCL-1, how/where can I find the syllabus for JAR FCL-1 so I know the areas to subtract from the books and study as appose to trawling through the whole book?
Regards
ADe
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The African Dude,
When you get a class one medical it does not cost £400 per year. The initial is £400, then the renewals vary slightly each year, my first renewal cost £80. This is because some tests are not required every year, and the more tests that the doctor does at the medical, the more he charges.
When you get a class one medical it does not cost £400 per year. The initial is £400, then the renewals vary slightly each year, my first renewal cost £80. This is because some tests are not required every year, and the more tests that the doctor does at the medical, the more he charges.
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Sorry to jump in but such a good thread thought I would. Just need to try and clear up a point or two........
If going to the US to do the intensive JAA PPL is it better just to revise the subjects via Thom books etc to then do in the US or get the exams done prior to departure?.
AND..as Airbus.de points out how would you know what areas to concentrate on, more than others through the Thom books if only revising before the intensive course?. (should validate that by saying I realise that all areas etc should be learnt, but I mean within the realms of reason/syllabus)
If going to the US to do the intensive JAA PPL is it better just to revise the subjects via Thom books etc to then do in the US or get the exams done prior to departure?.
AND..as Airbus.de points out how would you know what areas to concentrate on, more than others through the Thom books if only revising before the intensive course?. (should validate that by saying I realise that all areas etc should be learnt, but I mean within the realms of reason/syllabus)
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African Dude
Take the Class 1 medical as without it you cannot move on to ATPL studies.
Once you have the initial medical done it will also act as a Class 2. You can let the Class 1 part lapse until you need to renew it for your CPL flying training.
In the long run this may work out cheaper than getting an initial Class 2 now followed by an initial Class 1 later.
Good Luck
NH
Take the Class 1 medical as without it you cannot move on to ATPL studies.
Once you have the initial medical done it will also act as a Class 2. You can let the Class 1 part lapse until you need to renew it for your CPL flying training.
In the long run this may work out cheaper than getting an initial Class 2 now followed by an initial Class 1 later.
Good Luck
NH
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Ladies and Gents
Sincere thanks for your thoughts and input. I have a feeling I am not the only person who has benefitted from them! Confidence is a great side effect to my currect addiction to this forum.
Any personal thoughts are still welcome and I will check back frequently.. anyone for a pint?
Hmm??
Sincere thanks for your thoughts and input. I have a feeling I am not the only person who has benefitted from them! Confidence is a great side effect to my currect addiction to this forum.
Any personal thoughts are still welcome and I will check back frequently.. anyone for a pint?
Hmm??
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These Thom books - do they cover absolutely everything needed to pass the exams and can they be bought it one PPL pack ? If so where is the best place and do you get the usual things like, computer, maps, case etc.
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Cheers
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Mazzy - a couple of the outfits that do the starter packs are named above. Both Flyer and Pilot magazines often have advertising inserts from the main providers of pilot supplies which have full details of what is included in the starter packs. I will reiterate what FFF and others said above. Consider whether you will really need the stuff they are bundling into the packs. In particular negotiate for the CRP 5 and not be an egg like me and end up with 2 flight computers (doh)!
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Sorry to bring this back up, but i have a similar query.
I am planning to go integrated eventually, but am trying to decide whether it's worth doing a PPL first.
How do you generally go about doing the PPL theory? Can you just buy the books, study them, and book the exams at a local flying school? Or is there a certain level of classroom tuition required?
I think it's Ormand Beach that offer the flying in 3weeks, if i recall correctly, and it's very tempting as it's half the price, and would be a nice experience to fly over there. From what i glanced over, this is just the flying, and not the theory? (i'll go and see if i can find it again now though...
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Thanks
I am planning to go integrated eventually, but am trying to decide whether it's worth doing a PPL first.
How do you generally go about doing the PPL theory? Can you just buy the books, study them, and book the exams at a local flying school? Or is there a certain level of classroom tuition required?
I think it's Ormand Beach that offer the flying in 3weeks, if i recall correctly, and it's very tempting as it's half the price, and would be a nice experience to fly over there. From what i glanced over, this is just the flying, and not the theory? (i'll go and see if i can find it again now though...
)Thanks
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Originally Posted by sicky
I am planning to go integrated eventually, but am trying to decide whether it's worth doing a PPL first.
Originally Posted by sicky
How do you generally go about doing the PPL theory? Can you just buy the books, study them, and book the exams at a local flying school? Or is there a certain level of classroom tuition required?
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Whirls
