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Uprooted,
SoundBarrier has offered some good advice, but could I suggest that you read this thread over on African Aviation? The originator is from Nairobi, and for him English is not a first language, so his comments are all the more pertinent.
You are twice blessed: a father who has spent time to show you how to fly a helicopter, and an upbringing where English is a first language. Now is the time to capitalise on both
SoundBarrier has offered some good advice, but could I suggest that you read this thread over on African Aviation? The originator is from Nairobi, and for him English is not a first language, so his comments are all the more pertinent.
You are twice blessed: a father who has spent time to show you how to fly a helicopter, and an upbringing where English is a first language. Now is the time to capitalise on both
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Uprooted, it's not the standard of your English that is getting up everyone's nose; it's the fact that you don't care that it's bad and are not prepared to improve. I'm sorry you can't see that difference. Unless your father is going to automatically give you a job, you (note you, not ye) will have to improve your attitude in your career, whether it's scientific (reports to write etc) or in aviation.
There's is a big difference between lazy English and dyslexia; if you do suffer from the latter (which I doubt) then you could have some difficulties with reading the study manuals. As it is, I suspect that your reading skills are just fine!
Now, you have a choice; you can be contrite and take the advice on the chin or you can carry on as before. The former will probably mean that you will get more help and advice as and when you need it; the latter won't!
Oh very droll Squeaks!
Cheers
Whirls
There's is a big difference between lazy English and dyslexia; if you do suffer from the latter (which I doubt) then you could have some difficulties with reading the study manuals. As it is, I suspect that your reading skills are just fine!
Now, you have a choice; you can be contrite and take the advice on the chin or you can carry on as before. The former will probably mean that you will get more help and advice as and when you need it; the latter won't!
Now is the time to capitalise on both
Cheers
Whirls
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Hi uprooted, i'd suggest if your dad's friend's coming over, and he's a CAA instructor, then you'll be best off finding out from him where you stand.
Ignore the posts (in particular the unhelpful and rude ones) that went off at a tangent and commented on your spelling and grammar. If you want to know where you are in terms of gaining a PPL, then get your dad's friend to talk things through with you.
All the best, andy
Ignore the posts (in particular the unhelpful and rude ones) that went off at a tangent and commented on your spelling and grammar. If you want to know where you are in terms of gaining a PPL, then get your dad's friend to talk things through with you.
All the best, andy
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I've been surfing this site for awhile now, always relucant to post anything because of the retort of many users quite willing to shoot people down.
It's a pity that is the case... my mumma always told me..... if you haven't got anything nice to say shut the **** up.
have a nice day
It's a pity that is the case... my mumma always told me..... if you haven't got anything nice to say shut the **** up.
have a nice day
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English !!!!!!!!
While there are those who think good education is not needed, maybe in the old days it would hold true. The old days where you learnt on the job, got a few cuts here and there, and a few amputations for poking body parts in to places where they dont belong ..
With the amount of automation and computerization, it does require good education, and that is one of the reasons cadet pilots need to be graduate, not "good in tinkering with electronic stuff" and such ..
I learnt it, as at one stage I was about to bring down a million dollar worth RF transmitter, and then I got a severe bollocking from my boss, who said "DO IT IF YOU KNOW HOW TO DO IT, OR IF YOU DONT KNOW, GO AND PLAY WITH YOUR OWN MILLION DOLLAR TOYS, NOT MINE" - the problem concerned working out the Intermediate frequency and calculating the maximum load (which involved a lot of mathematics and deciphering of the manuals) and a mismatched IF would have literally burnt the High Power Transmitter.
Well, also reminds me of the time one of the shipping company bosses sent his new secretary to brush up her english, for having taken down a dictation "MV XXXX WILL BE BIRTHING IN EAST KEY"
(Do ships give birth ?? and can ships dock in Keys ?? - forgot Florida Keys !!!!)
I used to be one of those who believe 'hands on' is better, and after a few near misses, and almost have been dumped a under-slung load .. I think and believe otherwise now
YouTube - German Coast Guard - Lost in Translation
have a great weekend !!!!
With the amount of automation and computerization, it does require good education, and that is one of the reasons cadet pilots need to be graduate, not "good in tinkering with electronic stuff" and such ..
I learnt it, as at one stage I was about to bring down a million dollar worth RF transmitter, and then I got a severe bollocking from my boss, who said "DO IT IF YOU KNOW HOW TO DO IT, OR IF YOU DONT KNOW, GO AND PLAY WITH YOUR OWN MILLION DOLLAR TOYS, NOT MINE" - the problem concerned working out the Intermediate frequency and calculating the maximum load (which involved a lot of mathematics and deciphering of the manuals) and a mismatched IF would have literally burnt the High Power Transmitter.
Well, also reminds me of the time one of the shipping company bosses sent his new secretary to brush up her english, for having taken down a dictation "MV XXXX WILL BE BIRTHING IN EAST KEY"
(Do ships give birth ?? and can ships dock in Keys ?? - forgot Florida Keys !!!!)I used to be one of those who believe 'hands on' is better, and after a few near misses, and almost have been dumped a under-slung load .. I think and believe otherwise now
YouTube - German Coast Guard - Lost in Translation
have a great weekend !!!!
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right, first off I'm just going to say sorry for my over heated last reply! was a bit ott! and reading over the responses, i will try to make my posts better!
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Uprooted, one thing springs to mind - are you thinking of an FAA (USA) licence or JAA (European) licence? If you're learning on an N-reg machine, in Ireland with a UK instructor, you could be entering the realms of a whole heap of authorising paperwork!
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Whirls
Cheers
Whirls
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i was originally thinking FAA, considering the fact that its a N reg machine that the bulk of my flying will be done in, but finding the time to get to America was tough, but i was going to run the idea over with the instructor coming over next week!
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Uprooted
As you know, you will need to log all of the hours with an instructor. This may seem really unfair/academic/a bore. I was in that position when I first trained (fixed wing), as I had something like 1000 unlogged hours in "jollies" (with hindsight I wish I had logged them in the "any other flight" coloumn). What this did do for me was to allow me to find my PPL course (and subsequent training) a complete walk in the park. That is not to say I didn't learn anything, I learnt a hell of a lot, but my learning was already one step ahead (e.g. I was doing a lot of limited panel instrument work just to burn up hours to get my PPL), I have remained one step a head subsequently with all of my training and I can only thank all those who took me through the early years.
I think you will find that the IAA would need to have their instructor authorised by the FAA if instruction is to be in an aircraft on the November reg.
I hope all goes well for you, and wish you all the very best!
RIX
I think you will find that the IAA would need to have their instructor authorised by the FAA if instruction is to be in an aircraft on the November reg.
I hope all goes well for you, and wish you all the very best!
RIX
