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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Oct 2023, 22:26
Replies: 35
Views: 6,869
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Go for it my friend, you won’t regret it. I...

Go for it my friend, you won’t regret it.

I started my CPL MEIR at age 30, modular after saving to reduce the debt I needed to incur. Finished training in 2019, applied to four UK airlines with my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Aug 2020, 23:51
Replies: 20
Views: 10,082
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Hi there It took me pretty much 2 years...

Hi there

It took me pretty much 2 years exactly to pass EASA ATPLs distance learning whilst working full time (9 to 5 job). That’s timed from taking out the course to passing the final exam.

I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Feb 2020, 12:04
Replies: 103
Views: 46,550
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Loganair are recruiting at the moment. They have...

Loganair are recruiting at the moment. They have an assessment day in Dundee this week, and have made offers to a handful of NTR low hour people last month. Some of whom were modular guys.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Feb 2020, 12:24
Replies: 574
Views: 376,030
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Can't comment on the others but Stapleford are...

Can't comment on the others but Stapleford are highly recommended.

I completed MEP, CPL MEIR there recently, in minimum hours, on budget, with first time passes thanks to the excellent...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Feb 2020, 12:15
Replies: 103
Views: 46,550
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

I know people (low hours) who within the past 6...

I know people (low hours) who within the past 6 months have been hired at:

Jet2
Titan
Flybe
Stobart
Loganair
FlyWales
Dragonfly
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Feb 2020, 12:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,245
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Personally I would make it absolutely clear that...

Personally I would make it absolutely clear that they are separate hours. The last thing you want is misleading your future employer as to your total EASA FCL hours PIC, if this is what they've asked...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Jan 2020, 19:04
Replies: 85
Views: 42,819
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

I am looking at a document in my hands which is...

I am looking at a document in my hands which is completely contrary to this. A letter signed by the CAA enclosing a certificate confirming that an ATO who I completed UPRT with are fully approved for...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Jan 2020, 13:14
Replies: 24
Views: 6,894
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

The flying school I assist at we currently pay: ...

The flying school I assist at we currently pay:

£25 per block hour
£20 per ground school hour
Nothing for long (ground) briefings.

The plan is to move this to £30 per flying hour and £10 per...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Oct 2019, 15:06
Replies: 18
Views: 13,565
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Much appreciated, thanks.

Much appreciated, thanks.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Oct 2019, 11:29
Replies: 18
Views: 13,565
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Does anybody have any information on how long on...

Does anybody have any information on how long on average people are waiting in the hold pool at the moment?

Thanks
Forum: Medical & Health
8th Oct 2019, 16:29
Replies: 21
Views: 8,867
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Hi there Often an OML will be applicable to...

Hi there

Often an OML will be applicable to Class 1 operations only, i.e. paid commercial flying duties. If you have an OML it will often state, as mine currently does, that it does not apply to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Sep 2019, 15:21
Replies: 10
Views: 2,714
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

It has already been said above but if you really...

It has already been said above but if you really want to pursue the dream of becoming a commercial pilot you will need to get a stable job with plenty of hours and lots of chance for progression....
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Sep 2019, 17:44
Replies: 2
Views: 2,190
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Hi ShotOne I would suggest he considers his...

Hi ShotOne

I would suggest he considers his situation very carefully. I would also go so far as to say that the CAA and EASA guidance on this subject is poor, and that the understanding of the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Sep 2019, 16:52
Replies: 21
Views: 10,844
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

It obviously still depends on your NAA. I...

It obviously still depends on your NAA.

I had my EASA IR(A) issued by the UK CAA earlier this year after undertaking a CBIR (ME), and my licence states: 'IR-SP-ME class/SE'. Therefore mine does...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Sep 2019, 12:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,673
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Hi Camden With the exception of some of...

Hi Camden

With the exception of some of British Airways' past schemes, I am yet to remember another UK based airline which has specifically asked for A-Levels as part of their application...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Aug 2019, 12:01
Replies: 7
Views: 2,540
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Once your Class 1 is sorted and you're on your...

Once your Class 1 is sorted and you're on your way with your PPL, I would highly recommend heading up to Stapleford Flight Centre (near Romford, Essex) to have a talk with them about a training plan....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2019, 17:19
Replies: 93
Views: 42,620
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

To clarify, the MCC elements (20H) are carried...

To clarify, the MCC elements (20H) are carried out on the generic XJ simulator. Only the final 8 hours are carried out on the 738 sim. That's taken from Simtech's website.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2019, 17:15
Replies: 23
Views: 17,959
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Whilst I agree with you there RS, I would add...

Whilst I agree with you there RS, I would add that I feel your figures are a little on the low side.

From personal experience training modular, my total expenditure will come in at £70k. That's...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Jul 2019, 09:49
Replies: 535
Views: 403,397
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

[ Certainly not disagreeing with you there....

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Certainly not disagreeing with you there. A good company to work for, and having run some numbers last night over the first 5 years it works out an awful lot more gross pay than the regionals.
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Jul 2019, 14:29
Replies: 535
Views: 403,397
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

It's a shame that the scheme only pays £20k a...

It's a shame that the scheme only pays £20k a year for 40 hours a week of work. For those moving into the industry from other careers, that salary is just not feasible. A great opportunity for the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Mar 2019, 13:45
Replies: 23
Views: 11,970
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

From personal experience, I have a few...

From personal experience, I have a few suggestions for you.

1. Consider very carefully whether you would want to put the financial pressure of funding your training onto your parents. Would they...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jan 2019, 08:34
Replies: 24
Views: 12,316
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

That chap would make an excellent Daily Mail...

That chap would make an excellent Daily Mail writer.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2018, 16:40
Replies: 2
Views: 868
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

CAA advice for student pilots (EU Exit)

Got a notification email about this. The CAA have added a new note to their EU Exit microsite:

"Students undertaking training and examinations for an EASA Part-FCL Licence

Should no deal be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Oct 2018, 13:34
Replies: 15
Views: 2,254
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Sean Unfortunately you're going to have to...

Sean

Unfortunately you're going to have to find out exactly how determined you are by the sounds of it!

I'm from a very similar background. A very small amount of inheritance (not even close to...
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Jun 2018, 17:39
Replies: 325
Views: 271,959
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/iomgovjobs/displayjob.a...

https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/iomgovjobs/displayjob.aspx?jobid=7332

Isle of Man looking for a SATCO.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2018, 17:32
Replies: 1,315
Views: 916,804
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

And purely for reference, but here is the extract...

And purely for reference, but here is the extract from EASA consolidated SERA, effective October 2017:

SERA.9010 Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
(b) ATIS for arriving and...
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Mar 2018, 13:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,687
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Thanks for the reply - much appreciated. Medical...

Thanks for the reply - much appreciated. Medical is still suspended at the moment, I've been grounded since last May. I'm awaiting reports from my specialist to produce to the AME/AMS before I can...
Forum: Medical & Health
12th Mar 2018, 12:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,687
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

OML and flight training for CPL

Hi all

I've searched the forum for details on practical situations where having an OML would be a problem. Clearly for commercial (i.e. paid) ops this is where the OML is intended to have effect....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th May 2017, 16:32
Replies: 24
Views: 5,325
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Rubbish. Pilots have been trained that way and...

Rubbish. Pilots have been trained that way and made the jump from CPL/MEIR (and the predecessors of these specific courses) to an airline job for decades.

Personally I think this is another way...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2016, 17:17
Replies: 53
Views: 14,168
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Thanks for the post - I am on a very similar...

Thanks for the post - I am on a very similar route, if not almost identical, and it's always great to hear when people have made it from similar backgrounds. Well done on your success and...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2016, 16:54
Replies: 39
Views: 5,623
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Whilst on the subject of night ratings, perhaps...

Whilst on the subject of night ratings, perhaps somebody could clear up some confusion for me please?

Does anybody know where I can find official phraseology for stop & go landings? I've searched...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Nov 2016, 18:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,468
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Although on the flip side TA - when I was hours...

Although on the flip side TA - when I was hours building in Arizona I was suggested not to go flying on one occasion because of the wind was above 5kts and a bit of SCT cloud - conditions which in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Sep 2016, 18:18
Replies: 1,315
Views: 916,804
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Whilst I'm here - Keith, Alex, Paco and numerous...

Whilst I'm here - Keith, Alex, Paco and numerous others - there has been some excellent support on here over the past few years and I'm sure many have gone on to understand some topics a little bit...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Sep 2016, 18:15
Replies: 1,315
Views: 916,804
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

Hi all Taking AGK, instruments and ops this...

Hi all

Taking AGK, instruments and ops this coming week. My last 3 so mixed feelings at the moment - been distance studying for 2 years now so looking forward to enjoying some free time again!
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th May 2016, 18:55
Replies: 1,315
Views: 916,804
Posted By Ronaldsway Radar

I am studying Ops at the moment. This feedback...

I am studying Ops at the moment. This feedback makes me very nervous!

I agree that you can't 'trust' your results from the question banks as a reliable indicator of how the actual exam might go,...
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