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Forum: Flight Testing
2nd Apr 2009, 16:11
Replies: 10
Views: 1,995
Posted By fray bentos pielot

It is an Embraer 190 and is doing London City...

It is an Embraer 190 and is doing London City certification for a week or so. All sorts of stuff i believe, parking trails, noise abatement trails on SIDs and obviously the steep approach stuff.
It...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Apr 2007, 21:11
Replies: 97
Views: 73,089
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Not being on a mixed SS and airline cadet course...

Not being on a mixed SS and airline cadet course i can't really comment on the supposed prioritisation on the airline boys vs. the ss guys. However on my SS course i saw no evidence of other courses...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Aug 2006, 14:40
Replies: 93
Views: 38,322
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Ground school to full ATPL, how long have you got?

How long are the ATPL ground exams valid for once you have a CPL/IR. ie. How long do you have to gain your ATPL?

If you walk straight into an airline job the month after passing your IR on...
Forum: Questions
31st May 2006, 18:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,105
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Air Taxi

Do you require 700 hours TT to fly air taxi for a UK company or have i made that up?!

I realise the chances of flying air taxi, probably single pilot IFR, in something like a Cessna 340 with 250...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st May 2006, 18:28
Replies: 365
Views: 54,216
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Anyone dropping out of an interview that would...

Anyone dropping out of an interview that would get them on such a scheme is a f**king idiot frankly. I'd give anything to work for a company like Flybe but if i wanted to i'd have to pay for my own...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Mar 2006, 21:48
Replies: 50
Views: 8,596
Posted By fray bentos pielot

When you say employed with an airline at...

When you say employed with an airline at Manchester, do you mean as a pilot?

If i had stayed in Leeds i would have trained with LFS not MF but that is just personal opinion. I've only looked...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Mar 2006, 21:18
Replies: 50
Views: 8,596
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Ah, Mr Horgy, i believe we've spoken before. I...

Ah, Mr Horgy, i believe we've spoken before. I was interested to read what you were saying about the aviaition degree at Leeds again. Obviously you'd know a lot about it, especially the flying side...
Forum: Questions
8th Dec 2005, 19:50
Replies: 3
Views: 2,851
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Anhedral Tail Planes

Just a quick one...

Why would you have an anhedral tail plane as can be seen on the Falcon 900 for example?

For stability reasons possibly?

Your thoughts please....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Oct 2005, 16:22
Replies: 55
Views: 18,984
Posted By fray bentos pielot

I standby my previous quote of FTE but for the...

I standby my previous quote of FTE but for the very best flying school in the world i'd have to go for the RAF
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Sep 2005, 20:13
Replies: 55
Views: 18,984
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Flight Training Europe

Flight Training Europe
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Sep 2005, 20:10
Replies: 4
Views: 931
Posted By fray bentos pielot

There are a max of 14 per course I´ve only...

There are a max of 14 per course

I´ve only just started at FTE but i would defo come here and not go to OAT. The weather is better, the food is better, the accomdation is better and most...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Aug 2005, 18:32
Replies: 2
Views: 949
Posted By fray bentos pielot

"Professional Pilot Package"

OAT are advertising a "professional pilot package" consisting of a CPL - MEP - IR - MCC - JOC for £22,595 inc VAT, approach and landing fees. Add around £4,500 on for full time ground school and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Aug 2005, 13:39
Replies: 32
Views: 3,613
Posted By fray bentos pielot

OAT are advertising a "professional pilot pakage"...

OAT are advertising a "professional pilot pakage" consisiting of a CPL - MEP - IR - MCC - JOC for £22,595. I assume this does not include test fees and CAA fees but does anyone know if it includes...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2005, 17:57
Replies: 32
Views: 3,613
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Quote, "window-seat - if your in a rush to get...

Quote, "window-seat - if your in a rush to get qualified and can afford it, go integrated (the only downside is the cost)! But if time is on your side, and you want to save a few quid, then go...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Aug 2005, 10:51
Replies: 21
Views: 2,138
Posted By fray bentos pielot

If you dropped out after first year Lowen how do...

If you dropped out after first year Lowen how do you know what the course is like? Did you leave or did your exam results suggest you should?

And the flying is done in Yorkshire (but not at...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Aug 2005, 10:33
Replies: 32
Views: 3,613
Posted By fray bentos pielot

The SLK is a nice car and would not fall under...

The SLK is a nice car and would not fall under the hair dresser category. The new SLK 550 must be amazing.

As you say Fretwanger I am extremely lucky even to have to choice but 60k is a lot of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2005, 10:52
Replies: 32
Views: 3,613
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Okay then, girls cars. With the possibly...

Okay then, girls cars. With the possibly exception of the SLK. But the Boxter and the TT are defo girls cars, my sister loves them. But i agree with you that the 206CC etc are aweful cars built for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2005, 10:37
Replies: 32
Views: 3,613
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Frank Furillo, first of all best of luck with the...

Frank Furillo, first of all best of luck with the IR and with getting a job. Secondly, the main reason i wouldn't consider buying a Boxter is simply cause of what else you could buy for the money....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Aug 2005, 22:45
Replies: 32
Views: 3,613
Posted By fray bentos pielot

The advice is much welcomed. And i appreciate the...

The advice is much welcomed. And i appreciate the point about being able to save enough money to buy a very nice S2000 or a poor mans Porsche.

As much as i'd like an S2000 i think the money might...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Aug 2005, 21:23
Replies: 2
Views: 928
Posted By fray bentos pielot

As CAT3C AUTOLAND said best use the search...

As CAT3C AUTOLAND said best use the search function but personally i do think it matters where you train. If you want to work in the UK, train here.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Aug 2005, 21:18
Replies: 32
Views: 3,613
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Last time i checked this was PPRUNE, Proffesional...

Last time i checked this was PPRUNE, Proffesional Pilots Rumour Network, not topgearchat.com.

I realise a lot of crap is talked about on here as everyone knows everything and is better than...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2005, 11:59
Replies: 32
Views: 3,613
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Modular definantly makes financail sense as I...

Modular definantly makes financail sense as I have also managed to get some cheap hour building. I've also done an IMC and night rating and up to this point have probably spent less than 10k.

I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2005, 09:43
Replies: 32
Views: 3,613
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Quote: "it's this kind of papp that integrated...

Quote: "it's this kind of papp that integrated schools churn out to justify the inflated cost of training"

So you agree that integrated courses are well over priced for what you're getting?

I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2005, 09:30
Replies: 21
Views: 2,138
Posted By fray bentos pielot

As people have already stated you aren't gonna...

As people have already stated you aren't gonna see a lot of change out of 50k whatever way you do your training.

Sponsorship is a great option but you must realise "sponsorship" is not what it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jul 2005, 11:36
Replies: 21
Views: 2,138
Posted By fray bentos pielot

If you haven't got too far into your PPL you...

If you haven't got too far into your PPL you maybe insterested in a course at the University of Leeds, Aviation Technology. The university will pay for about one third of your PPL and you do it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jul 2005, 10:30
Replies: 21
Views: 2,138
Posted By fray bentos pielot

I've just finished university and would strongly...

I've just finished university and would strongly recomend it although i understand getting on with your training may be more cost effective.

Don't rule out instructing once you have you're CPL...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jul 2005, 09:36
Replies: 32
Views: 3,613
Posted By fray bentos pielot

What can 60k buy you?

I currently have a PPL and about 135 hours TT. Therefore have always been considering modular training. However it seems to me that the way to get an airline job with low hours is to go integrated. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jul 2005, 11:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,221
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Hi gentlemen

Hope the ground school is going well for everyone. I might get round to it sometime this year! Hopefully before September, possibly with plan B. Thanks to a certain FTO, the b******s!!!

Anyway,...
Forum: Questions
28th May 2005, 13:47
Replies: 3
Views: 731
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Thrust / ETOPS

1 - The GE90-115B recently set a new world record for thrust totalling 127,900 pounds of thrust. What does “pounds of thrust” actually mean? How is it quantified?

2 - Can a Boeing 777-300 rotate...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2005, 22:19
Replies: 0
Views: 1,184
Posted By fray bentos pielot

SEP vs MEP CPL

I have used the search function and found some interesting and useful information on this topic. However what I am really after is hearing from people who have combined the MEP rating within their...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Mar 2005, 09:59
Replies: 13
Views: 1,509
Posted By fray bentos pielot

You can combine an MCC with JOT for £4,200....

You can combine an MCC with JOT for £4,200. Giving you a total of 32 hours on their 737.

Do they offer an MCC on their fnpt(II) sims?

Also does anyone know if the 737 hours can be logged for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Feb 2005, 23:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,144
Posted By fray bentos pielot

All the best with the training EGAC_Ramper. I...

All the best with the training EGAC_Ramper. I will defo give them a look.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Feb 2005, 20:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,144
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Thanks for the advice guys. All information is...

Thanks for the advice guys. All information is much appreciated.

I have already been to look at both Oxford and Aeros. I was impressed with Oxford's facilities, but expected to be. I think I’m...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Feb 2005, 23:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,144
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Where to train?

I'm thinking about going to Oxford for full time ATPL ground school. Then a CPL/IR at Aeros in Gloucester.

Also SEP vs. MEP CPL?

Any thoughts...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Feb 2005, 22:37
Replies: 16
Views: 4,316
Posted By fray bentos pielot

Cabin lighting at night...

My apologies for a rather trivial post here but this has been bugging me for a while now.

I have often wondered why interior cabin lights are dimmed or even turned off when landing at night?
...
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