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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: UK
Our OP says he isn't 17 yet, and given one has to be 16 to solo in a glider I suspect he hasn't got his Silver C. He hasn't said if he has Bronze & XC. Come to that I'm not sure if he is solo yet - there is nothing in his posts to indicate either way.
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Joined: Feb 2000
Aviation Qualifications: CPL
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From: UK
wow... Thank you. just out of interest, if i got my CPL etc and an FI rating, that would cost somewhere around, what, £27k, how much would i expect to be earning PA?
Thanks
I have thought about the possibility of setting up my own tour company, and then progressing onto charter etc, but, in todays economy, i'm thinking whether that would be a dead end, cost alot, gain practically nothing
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I have thought about the possibility of setting up my own tour company, and then progressing onto charter etc, but, in todays economy, i'm thinking whether that would be a dead end, cost alot, gain practically nothing
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Who cares? ;-)
tobster, I think you are putting yourself under too much pressure by setting your 17th birthday as an "ultimatum". My advice, begin JAR-PPL training, include in it the tail wheel training as had been already suggested, and take all the time you need for it, without pressure!
Tug (or tow) aircraft are often larger (=more weight) then NPPL allows (in Germany, max 750 kg), so you would have to get the 2000 kg rating on top of it anyway. And by next year, with the EASA licence, it all may in the end cost you more!
Good luck, whatever you decide!
Tug (or tow) aircraft are often larger (=more weight) then NPPL allows (in Germany, max 750 kg), so you would have to get the 2000 kg rating on top of it anyway. And by next year, with the EASA licence, it all may in the end cost you more!
Good luck, whatever you decide!
Joined: May 1999
Aviation Qualifications: ATP+Mil
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
The UK NPPL (SSEA) gives day VFR privileges on aircraft with a maximum of 4 PoB and up to 2000 kg. Tailwheel, retract gear, 140+KIAS, supercharged, VP prop can all be added with further training.
The licence works well; we do not need the stupid €uroLAPL in the UK!
The licence works well; we do not need the stupid €uroLAPL in the UK!
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 423
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From: UK, mainly
CPL + FI, mid £20s I think.
... Usual range is £12-18k pa, with a bit of flex at either end. A turbulent 2010-2011 financial year looks to be about £9k for me... Further pay upgrades for MECRI, CPL Instructor, IRI, FE, etc. An IRI working at a decent full time FTO might get high £20s in the first year or 2, low £30s eventually.
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Norfolk UK
Beagle are we any nearer to finding out what the easa mob are planning to do with the NPPL?
My PPL runs out in May,I'm just a bit concerned that I miss doing something,I know I've posted this before but it does seem muddied waters.
Lister
My PPL runs out in May,I'm just a bit concerned that I miss doing something,I know I've posted this before but it does seem muddied waters.
Lister
