'The Flying School' Documentary on Channel 5...
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For Mr Teddy to get to to Compton Abbass would require the Campaign Against Aviation to issue his licence in less than two months.
Do you reckon that is possible?
;-)
Mr Teddy, congratulations on your QXC and may you have good luck and best wishes for your Skills Test.
(The CAA has been known to issue licences within a week of sending the application to them - mine was, but that was back in Jan 1999 with quite bad weather that winter etc).
Do you reckon that is possible?
;-)
Mr Teddy, congratulations on your QXC and may you have good luck and best wishes for your Skills Test.
(The CAA has been known to issue licences within a week of sending the application to them - mine was, but that was back in Jan 1999 with quite bad weather that winter etc).
Why do it if it's not fun?
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I don't think Mr Teddy would actually need to have his license in his hand to get to Compton Abbas - just a sign-off from an instructor. Unless the teddy counts as a passenger, of course? 
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Well done Mr Teddy
Saw the programme but forgot about it until I saw this thread.
Can't have been easy knowing the nation would get to see everything you did, good or bad. Good on you for agreeing to do it. Made you famous (at least on here) onwards and upwards.
Enjoy the flying and hope to share a pint with you (and teddy of course) one day.
Saw the programme but forgot about it until I saw this thread.
Can't have been easy knowing the nation would get to see everything you did, good or bad. Good on you for agreeing to do it. Made you famous (at least on here) onwards and upwards.
Enjoy the flying and hope to share a pint with you (and teddy of course) one day.
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THANK YOU ALL - FROM MR TEDDY
Thank you:
The Kentish Flyer;
Aussie Andy;
Fly Stimulator;
Big Red L;
Charlie Zulu;
Flying For Fun;
& Northern Flyer.
My computer's been on the blink since I last posted to the forum so appologies for the late response. It's great to see so many people responding!
The QXY was quite daunting but I really did enjoy it and it was a very big step for me. I am so pleased that I did it and it showed me that with a bit of confidence and good planning, my future solo flying should be safe and rewarding.
As for Compton Abbas, I mentioned in my posting that I am due to fly most of the week 19th to 27th July following which I hope to take the Skills Test. Naturally I am hoping that I will make the grade in July, but I remain philasophical. I believe that, particularly in my case, the initial licence to fly will simply be a passport to further learning and if I should be lucky enough to pass the skills test my initiall sorties will be pretty close to home for a fair while.
I will try to keep the forum posted regarding my progress, however in the mean time best wishes to you all, safe flying and I hope you are all enjoying the fab weather we are having of late.
Regards,
Mr Teddy.
The Kentish Flyer;
Aussie Andy;
Fly Stimulator;
Big Red L;
Charlie Zulu;
Flying For Fun;
& Northern Flyer.
My computer's been on the blink since I last posted to the forum so appologies for the late response. It's great to see so many people responding!
The QXY was quite daunting but I really did enjoy it and it was a very big step for me. I am so pleased that I did it and it showed me that with a bit of confidence and good planning, my future solo flying should be safe and rewarding.
As for Compton Abbas, I mentioned in my posting that I am due to fly most of the week 19th to 27th July following which I hope to take the Skills Test. Naturally I am hoping that I will make the grade in July, but I remain philasophical. I believe that, particularly in my case, the initial licence to fly will simply be a passport to further learning and if I should be lucky enough to pass the skills test my initiall sorties will be pretty close to home for a fair while.
I will try to keep the forum posted regarding my progress, however in the mean time best wishes to you all, safe flying and I hope you are all enjoying the fab weather we are having of late.
Regards,
Mr Teddy.
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MR TEDDY PASSES SKILL TEST
I am delighted to report that after many months of blood sweat and tears (not to mention a mountain of cash) I have finally passed my skill test (August 13th)!!!! That's just 2 days shy of one year after taking my first solo trip.
I have yet to receive my licence, but as soon as I get it Miss Teddy and I intend taking to the skies whenever we can to go exploring.
Lots of our friends would like to go up with us too and it looks like I'm going to need to take out a 2nd mortgage to fund all the trips....maybe I should show them the t.v. programme where I nearly busted Luton's airspace and was having problems with diversions..that ought to put off a good percentage of them!!
But seriously, I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thanks all the wonderfull staff up at WAC who have always been available with a smile and a chat, helping me through the tough times as well as the good ones. And a special mention must go to my 2 terrific instructors Andrew and Caroline without whom I would probably still be trying to navigate my way back from Timbucktoo. Thanks also to our C.F.I. Dickie Bird for having the confidence in me to let me go it alone at last!
It has been suggested that I write a potted history of my somewhat bumpy route to the coveted licence. I hope to do this soon, but with Charlie Echo blue penning my expletives it could be a while before it's posted.
Safe flying everyone....Mr Teddy
I have yet to receive my licence, but as soon as I get it Miss Teddy and I intend taking to the skies whenever we can to go exploring.
Lots of our friends would like to go up with us too and it looks like I'm going to need to take out a 2nd mortgage to fund all the trips....maybe I should show them the t.v. programme where I nearly busted Luton's airspace and was having problems with diversions..that ought to put off a good percentage of them!!
But seriously, I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thanks all the wonderfull staff up at WAC who have always been available with a smile and a chat, helping me through the tough times as well as the good ones. And a special mention must go to my 2 terrific instructors Andrew and Caroline without whom I would probably still be trying to navigate my way back from Timbucktoo. Thanks also to our C.F.I. Dickie Bird for having the confidence in me to let me go it alone at last!
It has been suggested that I write a potted history of my somewhat bumpy route to the coveted licence. I hope to do this soon, but with Charlie Echo blue penning my expletives it could be a while before it's posted.
Safe flying everyone....Mr Teddy
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Thats brilliant mate, well done and great to hear you done it at last. I hope some of the support you had on here helped, if not then oh well, still a great achievement and we hope to see you at some of our fly-ins...
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well done Mr Teddy! getting my PPL was one of the best things I've ever done, opened up a whole new world to me. Now you can do a trip to France! have fun and enjoy! happy flying!
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well done Mr Teddy
hope it feels great to have achieved this. Gives us all still on the process hope it can be done.
i happened to be filmed by the same lady as i started my ppl course but moved my training to Oxford. I saw this topic and am just wondering know if they used the material they took of me.
If there is a coloured dude there named joseph then unfortunately thats me. so anyone who has a copy of the tape if they would be kind enough to lend it to me i would be more than greatful to see it. but if not it would be still good to see what i missed.
once again congratulations to u Mr Teddy
i happened to be filmed by the same lady as i started my ppl course but moved my training to Oxford. I saw this topic and am just wondering know if they used the material they took of me.
If there is a coloured dude there named joseph then unfortunately thats me. so anyone who has a copy of the tape if they would be kind enough to lend it to me i would be more than greatful to see it. but if not it would be still good to see what i missed.
once again congratulations to u Mr Teddy
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Hey, well done fella: enjoy the privileges of your new license, and remember that the learning isn't over yet! Pace yourself, and stay safe!
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Excellent, Mr Teddy - congratulaions!!
Just been checking the CAA database for suitable registrations for the A/c you're obviously going to want to buy now and G-TEDD, G-TEDI, G-TEDY and G-BEAR are all gone. G-MTED, G-TEDO, G-TEDP, G-PADD and G-PERU (
) are all available.
Just been checking the CAA database for suitable registrations for the A/c you're obviously going to want to buy now and G-TEDD, G-TEDI, G-TEDY and G-BEAR are all gone. G-MTED, G-TEDO, G-TEDP, G-PADD and G-PERU (
) are all available.
Congratulations Mr. Teddy. Hopefully you will get your licence before the autumn weather sets in
Regarding taking your pals flying, it is quite legal for them to contribute to the operating costs of a private flight ie, how's about a tenner each for the petrol then chaps
Regarding taking your pals flying, it is quite legal for them to contribute to the operating costs of a private flight ie, how's about a tenner each for the petrol then chaps
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Mr Teddy,
Congratulations !! I know you've had a hard time of it, and were rather dispondant last time I saw you.
I'm glad that you've finally cracked it. Check you PMs for my contact details if you want to take me up on the offer I made last time we spoke.
Hehe - that may get you guessing
Brooklands
Congratulations !! I know you've had a hard time of it, and were rather dispondant last time I saw you.
I'm glad that you've finally cracked it. Check you PMs for my contact details if you want to take me up on the offer I made last time we spoke.
Hehe - that may get you guessing
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THANK YOU AGAIN
Hello again.
I just wanted to say a quick thank you to all of you who have posted your congratulations and kind comments. I am most grateful for the support I have received from the PPRUNE'rs.
I am particularly pleased that my efforts have spurred others to keep plugging away with the training when I read comments such as....."hope it feels great to have achieved this. Gives us all still on the process hope it can be done".....Well believe me if I can do it, anyone can!!
My licence is still in 'processing' so I'm still technically a student I suppose, but the day is drawing closer when the postman will deliver that special envelope and it's time for Mr Teddy to leave the nest and take to the skies in his own right.....watch this space!
Regards to you all,
Mr Teddy.
I just wanted to say a quick thank you to all of you who have posted your congratulations and kind comments. I am most grateful for the support I have received from the PPRUNE'rs.
I am particularly pleased that my efforts have spurred others to keep plugging away with the training when I read comments such as....."hope it feels great to have achieved this. Gives us all still on the process hope it can be done".....Well believe me if I can do it, anyone can!!
My licence is still in 'processing' so I'm still technically a student I suppose, but the day is drawing closer when the postman will deliver that special envelope and it's time for Mr Teddy to leave the nest and take to the skies in his own right.....watch this space!
Regards to you all,
Mr Teddy.
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I Have My Licence
Dear Puners.
Just a quick note to let you know that I finally have my licence. It was waiting for me when I arrived home on Tuesday evening...just missed the London post strike, phew!
I plan to take to the skies this Saturdy (4th October) with my partner Karen who will be my 1st bona fide passenger. Considering karen has about 19 hours training and has completed the safety pilot course I reckon I'm going to have to put in a pretty good performance. At the moment I have eveything crossed in the hope of fine weather!!
Regards to you all,
Mr Teddy
Just a quick note to let you know that I finally have my licence. It was waiting for me when I arrived home on Tuesday evening...just missed the London post strike, phew!
I plan to take to the skies this Saturdy (4th October) with my partner Karen who will be my 1st bona fide passenger. Considering karen has about 19 hours training and has completed the safety pilot course I reckon I'm going to have to put in a pretty good performance. At the moment I have eveything crossed in the hope of fine weather!!
Regards to you all,
Mr Teddy
