Rotorheads and the Guild of Air Pilots
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From: Downeast
Pete Barnes known as "Plod" perhaps?
Mark Griffiths who started as a crewman on S-58T's?
Phil Connolly....who went through Purgatory getting the Huey up and running!
Congratulations to them all!
Mark Griffiths who started as a crewman on S-58T's?
Phil Connolly....who went through Purgatory getting the Huey up and running!
Congratulations to them all!
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From: Den Haag
He's the back to back with the individual being disparaged here:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=244359
(I believe)
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=244359
(I believe)
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I've heard that two more Rotorheads regulars were amongst those admitted to the Guild of Air Pilots last week.
Upper Freeman:
Congratulations to you both.
Look forward to seeing you at Guild events.
Tudor Owen
Link: Guild of Air Pilots
Upper Freeman:
Geoff Connolly
Ex-RAF helicopter pilot, QFI, Test Pilot (ETPS), Police pilot, FI/FE, consultant test pilot and aviation advisor. More than 9500 hours on over 60 types of helicopters and aeroplanes.
Geoff and I were on the same Squadron (London UAS) a few years ago. Well, maybe more than a few.
Ex-RAF helicopter pilot, QFI, Test Pilot (ETPS), Police pilot, FI/FE, consultant test pilot and aviation advisor. More than 9500 hours on over 60 types of helicopters and aeroplanes.
Geoff and I were on the same Squadron (London UAS) a few years ago. Well, maybe more than a few.
Gary Spender
Corporate pilot (Cornwall-based A109), FI/FE.
Corporate pilot (Cornwall-based A109), FI/FE.
Congratulations to you both.
Look forward to seeing you at Guild events.
Tudor Owen
Link: Guild of Air Pilots
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Latest members of the Guild of Air Pilots
I see some more helicopter pilots and Ppruners were amongst the 32 pilots recently elected to the Guild of Air Pilots.
From the latest Guild News:
UPPER FREEMAN:
Andrew GOSSAGE AAC
CO 5 Regt AAC, RAF Aldergrove
Lt Col Gossage (right) receiving the Guild's ' Sir Barnes Wallis Medal' awarded to 5 Regt AAC
in recognition of the regiment's exceptional contribution to aviation.
Ray JONES
Freelance pilot and FI
Dennis KENYON
FI, FE and Display Pilot
Dennis was 1992 World Freestyle Championships,
and highest scoring pilot in the 2005 World Championships.
Neil McTAGGART
Ex mil helicopter pilot, now corporate jets
Eric SWAFFER
Freelance helicopter pilot, FI and Corporate jets
FREEMAN:
Gary SMITH
PPL(H)
Not a helicopter man, but I noticed that David Miller, Deputy Chief Inspector of the AAIB was amongst the list of Upper Freeman.
From the latest Guild News:
UPPER FREEMAN:
Andrew GOSSAGE AAC
CO 5 Regt AAC, RAF Aldergrove
Lt Col Gossage (right) receiving the Guild's ' Sir Barnes Wallis Medal' awarded to 5 Regt AAC
in recognition of the regiment's exceptional contribution to aviation.
Ray JONES
Freelance pilot and FI
Dennis KENYON
FI, FE and Display Pilot
Dennis was 1992 World Freestyle Championships,
and highest scoring pilot in the 2005 World Championships.
Neil McTAGGART
Ex mil helicopter pilot, now corporate jets
Eric SWAFFER
Freelance helicopter pilot, FI and Corporate jets
FREEMAN:
Gary SMITH
PPL(H)
Not a helicopter man, but I noticed that David Miller, Deputy Chief Inspector of the AAIB was amongst the list of Upper Freeman.
Congratulations to all.
H.
BTW, lots of Rotorheads regulars are members of the Guild so if you're interested in becoming a member, PM me and I'll put you in contact with one of them.
Maybe we should arrange a 'Rotorheads table' at one of the events?
Maybe we should arrange a 'Rotorheads table' at one of the events?
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From: UK
Attention Guild members:
An additional visit has just been added to this year's Guild events programme:
The visit is expected to include:
Most visits are one-day events. This is two days, but promises to be well worth it if you are available on those days.
H.
An additional visit has just been added to this year's Guild events programme:
RNAS Culdrose
Tuesday September 11th
and
Wednesday September 12th
and
Wednesday September 12th
The visit is expected to include:
- Briefing on all station activities
- Close look at:
- Merlin
- Sea King SAR and
- Airborne Early Warning Operations
- A black tie dinner will be held in the Wardroom on Tuesday evening.
Most visits are one-day events. This is two days, but promises to be well worth it if you are available on those days.
H.
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I notice that Heliport has missed a Very Important Guild announcement: Flying Lawyer was elected to the Court a couple of months ago
Very well deserved, congratulations
Very well deserved, congratulations
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I see in this month's Guild News that another Rotorheads contributor and well-known UK helicopter pilot has been honoured by the Guild of Air Pilots.
I haven't bumped into Richard for a few years so I'm not certain where he's working these days, but think he's with PremiAir.
Confirmation or correction welcome.
Heliport
Richard Poppe, who's been a member of the Guild for some years, is one of four new Liverymen.
Congratulations Richard. I haven't bumped into Richard for a few years so I'm not certain where he's working these days, but think he's with PremiAir.
Confirmation or correction welcome.
Heliport
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Guild of Air Pilots
Serious questions, so please don't have a go at me for asking, but...
What, exactly, does the 'Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators' do?
Are there any benefits to becoming a member?
Is it worth applying for membership?
Brom.
What, exactly, does the 'Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators' do?
Are there any benefits to becoming a member?
Is it worth applying for membership?
Brom.
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From: PPRuNe
Brom,
You might like to follow these links for some idea of the Guild and its Achievements. Many Rotorheads are Freemen, and some are Liverymen: the Guild has a respected and valued voice in the industry, and has contributed both in the UK and overseas aviation industry
More details here: Trophies & Awards Banquet
Other awards here: Awards
Link: Guild of Air Pilots
Senior Pilot
Rotorheads Mod
You might like to follow these links for some idea of the Guild and its Achievements. Many Rotorheads are Freemen, and some are Liverymen: the Guild has a respected and valued voice in the industry, and has contributed both in the UK and overseas aviation industry
More details here: Trophies & Awards Banquet
Other awards here: Awards
Link: Guild of Air Pilots
Senior Pilot
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From: UK
SP & Whirls,
Thanks for that.
Have had a quick look at the website. Initial thoughts were that it's a bit of an 'Old Boys Club' though I'm sure there's much more to it than that.
I'm short on time at this precise moment, however, I'll have a more in depth look later today when my flying duty finishes.
Brom.
Thanks for that.
Have had a quick look at the website. Initial thoughts were that it's a bit of an 'Old Boys Club' though I'm sure there's much more to it than that.
I'm short on time at this precise moment, however, I'll have a more in depth look later today when my flying duty finishes.
Brom.
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From: Land of damp and drizzle
Originally Posted by Whirlygig
And the subscription is tax deductible even if you're on PAYE!!!
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As far as I'm aware, the Guild of Air Pilots... serves the role of any other guild or livery company ie promoting it's industry. If you aren't sure how and why the guilds evolved, here's a bit of history: The History of Livery Companies
Yep, you're joining a very respected 'Old Boys Club'.
And because of this, yes, 'membership has it's privileges' (to nick a phrase.)
IMHO, yes.
Yep, you're joining a very respected 'Old Boys Club'.
And because of this, yes, 'membership has it's privileges' (to nick a phrase.)IMHO, yes.
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Yep, you're joining a very respected 'Old Boys Club'. And because of this, yes, 'membership has it's privileges' (to nick a phrase.)
I'm not being awkward, but one can't join everything, and I'm in the process of cutting back on memberships of organisations for which I end up paying a sub, getting a mag, and little else. Is this one different, and if so, how and why?
Hovering AND talking
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From: Propping up bars in the Lands of D H Lawrence and Bishop Bonner
Pandalet, some pilots are employed and salaried through PAYE and some are freelance/self-employed. Generally speaking self-employed persons have greater tax advantages in what they can deeduct against tax. So any employed pilot may claim the subscription on their Self Assessment tax rturn. If they are in the fortunate position of not having to do a tax return, then a letter to their tax office should suffice requesting the deduction.
Although I am a member of GAPAN now, I do not claim the subscription as I am not yet qualified as a commercial pilot. However, when I am, then I shall!
Hope that helps.
Cheers
Whirls
Although I am a member of GAPAN now, I do not claim the subscription as I am not yet qualified as a commercial pilot. However, when I am, then I shall!
Hope that helps.
Cheers
Whirls