PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: mrwilko
Showing results 1 to 35 of 41
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Apr 2024, 17:29
Replies: 4
Views: 2,543
Posted By mrwilko

Yup probably a Duke, crane arriving

Crane arriving at the scene. Thought they might try the inflatable bags under the wings but looks like they are going to lift it off the runway.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Apr 2024, 17:06
Replies: 4
Views: 2,543
Posted By mrwilko

Possibly a jetstream?

Main runway still closed, Logan air using the other runway also SEP’s stranded aircraft could be a Jetstream, difficult to see from Terminal building
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Apr 2024, 16:20
Replies: 4
Views: 2,543
Posted By mrwilko

Undercarriage failure at IOM

Looks like a light twin either wheels up or undercarriage failure at Ronaldsway. Runway blocked and easy jet and Logan air flights delayed.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2022, 23:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Posted By mrwilko

Smile I just did it and was surprised how easy it was....

I just did it and was surprised how easy it was. I only renewed SEP, may do other ratings later. Main changes were skydemon now seems to be the preferred way of navigating, obtaining met and notams....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Dec 2010, 12:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,537
Posted By mrwilko

There are no scholarships at the moment but GAPAN...

There are no scholarships at the moment but GAPAN have an annual selection I think there's one for ATPL training.
Did he get his C130 in military overseas? why did he just do a CPL or is this from...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Aug 2010, 14:28
Replies: 14
Views: 2,560
Posted By mrwilko

parking space

I've got a parking space right by the front. All days of festival. PM if interested
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Dec 2009, 20:15
Replies: 57
Views: 11,530
Posted By mrwilko

PAT Professional Air Training, and PFT...

PAT Professional Air Training, and PFT Professional Flight Training are two separate schools, both operating at Bournemouth, both using Duchess for IR.
PFT operate Arrow or Duchess for CPL and PAT...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Nov 2009, 10:37
Replies: 19
Views: 2,009
Posted By mrwilko

They've also just moved into smart new offices /...

They've also just moved into smart new offices / classrooms in Luton.:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2009, 19:59
Replies: 26
Views: 4,840
Posted By mrwilko

This thread is fab. Real pilots with real...

This thread is fab.
Real pilots with real experience, revealing themselves as real gentlemen and using the forum as a means of communication and encouragement rather than rant and argument.
The...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Nov 2009, 20:52
Replies: 3
Views: 2,106
Posted By mrwilko

Angel It all depends on your experience and ability. If...

It all depends on your experience and ability. If you're a Tornado pilot with 1000+ SEP hours from flying your own Mooney regularly and you've got IMC rating which you've used in anger and recently,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Aug 2009, 21:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,026
Posted By mrwilko

North America Options

I don't know of any in Europe, but I know three options in North America.
They are Christian organisations training pilots and engineers from scratch for the demanding mission field. All three train...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Aug 2009, 20:47
Replies: 14
Views: 1,626
Posted By mrwilko

I'd quite like a Mark 1 Ford Cortina.

I'd quite like a Mark 1 Ford Cortina.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Aug 2009, 20:44
Replies: 11
Views: 1,193
Posted By mrwilko

Probably a good plan. 3 years hence the industry...

Probably a good plan. 3 years hence the industry may be in better shape although You'll be in debt.
While you're studying, investigate all the scholarship schemes that may come back on line eg. CTC,...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2009, 11:53
Replies: 191
Views: 18,032
Posted By mrwilko

I was in the air squadron that operated one of...

I was in the air squadron that operated one of the Bulldogs that had a spinning mishap. The student got out but the QFI didn't. The wreckage was in the back of the hangar until the AIB came and took...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Apr 2009, 11:35
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By mrwilko

The most time consuming hurdle is the...

The most time consuming hurdle is the groundschool, and the biggest decision is full time or distance learning? While you do your groundschool I recommend you build hours in UK to get used to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Apr 2009, 12:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Posted By mrwilko

Split your legs (nav sections not biological...

Split your legs (nav sections not biological appendages) into 'event periods'
First period, setting course, noting ATA/ETA lokking for gross error.
Intermediate period: concentrate on height,...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2009, 00:05
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By mrwilko

try Compton Abbas. 01747811767. There's a cub and...

try Compton Abbas. 01747811767. There's a cub and a condor often looking for new recruits.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Apr 2009, 23:54
Replies: 18
Views: 4,811
Posted By mrwilko

44 year old. 1700 hrs, 200 twin. I tried CAE....

44 year old. 1700 hrs, 200 twin. I tried CAE. SAS, and their new recrutment e-mail. All to no avail. As far as I'm concerned they're ageist.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Mar 2009, 12:15
Replies: 8
Views: 6,806
Posted By mrwilko

I went through the MAF selection process and...

I went through the MAF selection process and despite their shortage they are very strict. They may have changed their procedure but this was it 7 years ago;
Forms and references from your pastor...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Feb 2009, 09:58
Replies: 7
Views: 944
Posted By mrwilko

PM me for info/advice.

PM me for info/advice.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Jan 2009, 14:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Posted By mrwilko

bournemouth

I instruct cpl/ir for a school in Bournemouth. We're probably going over to DA42 and already have approvals and checklists made up. The hourly instructor rate would be £60 but based on take off and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Dec 2008, 14:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By mrwilko

Hi I can recommend PFT at Bournemouth in UK. ...

Hi
I can recommend PFT at Bournemouth in UK.
They do modular training and as well as the info you may see on their website they have just started to do ppl also. They satisfy all the criteria you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Sep 2008, 21:19
Replies: 4
Views: 828
Posted By mrwilko

Try Prof Flight Training Bournemouth. Small but...

Try Prof Flight Training Bournemouth. Small but intimate school, growing reputation, operate Duchesses. Links with European Air Charters so access to 737 and 747 sims. 01202 594105
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Sep 2008, 21:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,034
Posted By mrwilko

Try Aviation South West at Exeter. They use an...

Try Aviation South West at Exeter. They use an instructor Examiner from Bristol and operate Duchess at very reasonable rates. You could stay at Exeter YH down the road. Overall a good option.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Jul 2008, 13:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,456
Posted By mrwilko

try Aviation South West at Exeter. They have a...

try Aviation South West at Exeter. They have a Duchess and use Mike Beeston a local instructor/examiner.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th May 2008, 21:50
Replies: 3
Views: 839
Posted By mrwilko

Welcome to PPRUNE and back into the fold of...

Welcome to PPRUNE and back into the fold of aviation. There is legislation in the offing under the EASA take over of licensing whereby PPL's will be able to instruct other PPL's and get paid and not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd May 2008, 11:07
Replies: 7
Views: 800
Posted By mrwilko

Cool Check your PM's;)

Check your PM's;)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
30th Apr 2008, 19:56
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By mrwilko

There's an MCC running somewhere practically...

There's an MCC running somewhere practically every week. If you were sneaky you could put it on your CV. If you never got an airline interview you would have saved 3000 pounds, if you did get an...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Sep 2007, 17:40
Replies: 45
Views: 10,158
Posted By mrwilko

open day

I answered an ad in flight via a recruitment agency and attached my CV. This was actually Ryanair using the agency to screen applicants for the open day.
My CV has now been passed on to Ryanair so...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Sep 2007, 17:25
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By mrwilko

FAA Employment in Europe

Hi.
It is possible, but you need some hours and experience. Afriend of mine did her FAA CPL/IR then did Para dropping in Africa on the strength of that, then was working on ops with a bizjet company...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Sep 2007, 19:26
Replies: 16
Views: 4,407
Posted By mrwilko

CTC Phase 2. How's the Maths?

The screeners by some miracle have overlooked the fact I'm no longer a pimply youth and have allowed me on to phase 2 of the Club 328 selection administered by CTC. Assuming they use the same battery...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Sep 2007, 18:54
Replies: 27
Views: 6,220
Posted By mrwilko

Twin Hours

I would definitely go for it. As an older FATPL I get by-passed by age-ist HR departments who ignore my 1300 + SEP hours and prefer a raw 250 hr integrated cadet who's advantage is youth but can't...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Apr 2007, 20:50
Replies: 51
Views: 15,120
Posted By mrwilko

Angel It's not illegal because you're not employed,...

It's not illegal because you're not employed, you're supported by your home congregation who give you prayer support as well.
I looked into it, even got 500hrs bush flying in Zambia, did the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Nov 2006, 13:56
Replies: 91
Views: 13,899
Posted By mrwilko

Question By the Cabin Crew door?

Hi,

Anyone out there started off as cabin crew and got a sim ride and ended up as flight crew? Anyone tried it and got nowhere? any recommended airlines for this? Seriously considering this as an...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Nov 2006, 13:43
Replies: 20
Views: 2,264
Posted By mrwilko

Hang in there mate, I staryed distance...

Hang in there mate,

I staryed distance learning under the old CAA system without the benefit of all the feedback there is around now. I gave up and came back to it full time some years later. I...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 41
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.