CPL multi or single?
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Nick,
For what it's worth, I found good PFL's much more demanding to acheive than an engine related emergency/in flight shut down and subsequent asymetric flight.
I had always known that my PFL's were weak and so opted for training which left me doing my CPL flight test not having to worry about that aspect.
In some ways that may be a cop out, but I wanted to feel as comfortable in the test as I could. It should be noted that PFL's were covered in the 20 hrs of single engine work, it's simply not tested when doing the exem in a multi.
That sort of issue may or may not be significant for you, but as with anything in flying, it may be that only you know what works best for your abilities and aptitude.
Good luck whichever route you opt for.
Obs
For what it's worth, I found good PFL's much more demanding to acheive than an engine related emergency/in flight shut down and subsequent asymetric flight.
I had always known that my PFL's were weak and so opted for training which left me doing my CPL flight test not having to worry about that aspect.
In some ways that may be a cop out, but I wanted to feel as comfortable in the test as I could. It should be noted that PFL's were covered in the 20 hrs of single engine work, it's simply not tested when doing the exem in a multi.
That sort of issue may or may not be significant for you, but as with anything in flying, it may be that only you know what works best for your abilities and aptitude.
Good luck whichever route you opt for.
Obs
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hmmm, that is valuable experience for your PFL's in the 737 or Airbus. 
You have to do single engine Precision and non-precision approaches and EFATO on the MEIR. The more practice at single engine handling you get beforehand the better.
but then again nothing like cost over quality eh?
and where's the 'commercial' in commercial licence by flying at 120kts in a 140 kt aeroplane?
Keygrip; Are these really the Captains of the future?
You have to do single engine Precision and non-precision approaches and EFATO on the MEIR. The more practice at single engine handling you get beforehand the better.
but then again nothing like cost over quality eh?
and where's the 'commercial' in commercial licence by flying at 120kts in a 140 kt aeroplane?
Keygrip; Are these really the Captains of the future?
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K, Keygrip it does make a difference in the exercise's you have to to during the skills test but in the end it doesn't its still the same license with the same privileges. Besides the above if you see any major differences between doing CPL single and then combining the skills test for the IR/multi or do it all multi please let me know. Keep in mind that I already have multi experience as I am doing a conversion from FAA.
PFL are part of the FAA private and Commercial check-ride. I am also an FAA flight instructor and I used to teach them so I don't think they will be a problem for me.
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PFL are part of the FAA private and Commercial check-ride. I am also an FAA flight instructor and I used to teach them so I don't think they will be a problem for me.
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Nick88
You seen a capable guy/girl.
Bristol is a good place and not too demanding an airport. I now fly there commercially and ATC are really good and understand you are a commercial student. They were really complimentary to me when i gave the 'exam' call sign.
On a different note and hope this helps. Clifton is a nice place to live. Bristol airport is a good place to learn. And the VFR nav stuff you will have to do is good as there are loads of line features.
I have no current/commercial affiliation with Bristol so my comments are not biased in any way.
Best of luck. i am sure you'll be Ok.
JTK
Bristol is a good place and not too demanding an airport. I now fly there commercially and ATC are really good and understand you are a commercial student. They were really complimentary to me when i gave the 'exam' call sign.
On a different note and hope this helps. Clifton is a nice place to live. Bristol airport is a good place to learn. And the VFR nav stuff you will have to do is good as there are loads of line features.
I have no current/commercial affiliation with Bristol so my comments are not biased in any way.
Best of luck. i am sure you'll be Ok.
JTK
