Single-engine CPL v Multi-engine CPL
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: South Wales
Age: 42
Posts: 829
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Much more to it than just reading the books Alpha
I did a few exams while at air cadets (in fact I used to teach the subjects) like aerodynamics, radio, human factors etc I know this is nothing compared to PPL exams and probably insignificant compared to ATPL exams but the forces of drag still haven't changed
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,815
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thats cool.
If you get the list of ppl schools from the caa web site and go searching.
After 5 mins seaching the web the cheapest i found was 4.5k all in, including landing fees and all the books and exams etc.
MInd you I would still go with the school that you want to do your CPL IR with.
If you get the list of ppl schools from the caa web site and go searching.
After 5 mins seaching the web the cheapest i found was 4.5k all in, including landing fees and all the books and exams etc.
MInd you I would still go with the school that you want to do your CPL IR with.
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Ooh arrgh land
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OK folks, so how about this. Am I mad? Quite possibly... I'm at 67hrs P1 now, and when I get to the 70, I'll be straight off to my freindly traing provider to do the MEP. I've previously had differences training on a complex single and now have a few hours logged, with a view to advancing my skills for the future.
The way I am seeing it, (and this does not mean it's right!) is that the more experience I can get on more 'advanced' - for want of a better term - a/c, the better. If once I've clocked my hours up to the magic 150, I'm quite at home in an Arrow, that's no bad thing. Similarly with a multi. If I can fly it comfortably with a few P1 hours ideally before the IR then, knockout.
So, now you will say, 'Ah yes BigAl's, you must have deep pockets'. 'Yes', I say, 'they are deep, but there's nothing in them and my arms are short'!
The way I am seeing it, (and this does not mean it's right!) is that the more experience I can get on more 'advanced' - for want of a better term - a/c, the better. If once I've clocked my hours up to the magic 150, I'm quite at home in an Arrow, that's no bad thing. Similarly with a multi. If I can fly it comfortably with a few P1 hours ideally before the IR then, knockout.
So, now you will say, 'Ah yes BigAl's, you must have deep pockets'. 'Yes', I say, 'they are deep, but there's nothing in them and my arms are short'!
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: London
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
MEP, IR then SEP CPL
I know this subject has been drawn out on several threads but would like to ask everyones opinion on my situation.
Have my PPL and all my hour building complete (recently completed in Sabadell, Spain) I have been offered to do my MEP and ME IR in Spain. This will help with time constraints I currently have with my ATPL's about to expire. Costings are also a factor as prices out here in Spain are very competitve. Would be returning to the UK, Wycombe Air Centre to complete the SEP CPL.
Looked into doing it in this order:
PPL
Hour Building
MEP
ME IR
SEP CPL / ME CPL
Having read various threads I get the idea that everyone would recommend the ME CPL if cost is not a factor. I am however having to be realistic and with the MEP and ME IR ratings hopefully completed, surely a SEP CPL (UK) with the ratings endorsed will suffice. Plus I believe I am entitled to a 15 hour CPL for completing the ratings first.
Any comments would be grealty appreciated.
Regards,
Yorky
Have my PPL and all my hour building complete (recently completed in Sabadell, Spain) I have been offered to do my MEP and ME IR in Spain. This will help with time constraints I currently have with my ATPL's about to expire. Costings are also a factor as prices out here in Spain are very competitve. Would be returning to the UK, Wycombe Air Centre to complete the SEP CPL.
Looked into doing it in this order:
PPL
Hour Building
MEP
ME IR
SEP CPL / ME CPL
Having read various threads I get the idea that everyone would recommend the ME CPL if cost is not a factor. I am however having to be realistic and with the MEP and ME IR ratings hopefully completed, surely a SEP CPL (UK) with the ratings endorsed will suffice. Plus I believe I am entitled to a 15 hour CPL for completing the ratings first.
Any comments would be grealty appreciated.
Regards,
Yorky
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,815
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The advantage is the test is easier and you don't have to muck around learning how to fly a complex single. And there isn't much in it if you have done the IR first with the reduction in hours. And the difference between the hire rate for a decent complex single and a crappy old heap of a twin.
What you would consider as the standard route would be better described as the more usual route.
What you would consider as the standard route would be better described as the more usual route.
