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Old 6th Feb 2011, 19:11
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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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Old 6th Feb 2011, 20:16
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Originally Posted by tobster911
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
CPL + FI, mid £20s I think.

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Old 7th Feb 2011, 06:28
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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!
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Old 7th Feb 2011, 07:14
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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!
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Old 7th Feb 2011, 20:08
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CPL + FI, mid £20s I think.
If only ... 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.
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Old 8th Feb 2011, 07:41
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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.
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