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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Dec 2007, 02:12
Replies: 86
Views: 9,408
Posted By cosworth211

I have to say i'm with BG on this. You can train...

I have to say i'm with BG on this. You can train PPL students this method until you are blue in the face, but human nature dictates that under pressure with a lack of experience sooner or later...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th May 2007, 15:45
Replies: 130
Views: 13,962
Posted By cosworth211

I don't think its fair to play down the value of...

I don't think its fair to play down the value of the ATPLS's in your flight training, while I struggled to find relevance of certain material I also learned a great deal that I feel really developed...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th May 2007, 14:39
Replies: 59
Views: 9,555
Posted By cosworth211

I'd recommend doing the CPL first. Its a...

I'd recommend doing the CPL first.

Its a logical progression to finish off all the VFR training before switching to IFR training, fellow students who complete the IR first have told me they...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th May 2007, 23:48
Replies: 89
Views: 18,313
Posted By cosworth211

I have trained in the US, UK and Spain, and to...

I have trained in the US, UK and Spain, and to help you narrow your choice IMO by far the best quality of JAA training and the schools of the highest standard are UK based.

Cheers
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th May 2007, 01:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By cosworth211

Not sure if its what your looking for but I use...

Not sure if its what your looking for but I use UNO'S, easy to remember for me because of my Fiat Uno from uni, Undershoot north, Overshoot South, reverse for Southern Hemisphere :)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th May 2007, 12:55
Replies: 266
Views: 36,427
Posted By cosworth211

MEP and ME/IR - Clarification of regs

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can offer further clarification on the regs for the MEIR
Lasor states that an applicant for an ME IR(A) course who does not hold a multi engine class or type rating...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Apr 2007, 16:49
Replies: 6
Views: 4,118
Posted By cosworth211

I use something upon these lines - "This is a...

I use something upon these lines -
"This is a departure from xxxx runway xx, the wind is xxxx and is in limits, the runway surface condition is xxxx.
Upon receiving clearance to depart I will line...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Apr 2007, 20:57
Replies: 61
Views: 17,466
Posted By cosworth211

Hi, I recently gained a first time pass on my CPL...

Hi, I recently gained a first time pass on my CPL with them in minimum hours. They are extremely honest and upfront with their prices, I received top class instruction and their facilities are...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jan 2007, 00:50
Replies: 355
Views: 98,679
Posted By cosworth211

:confused: To be fair, I was informed of the...

:confused:
To be fair, I was informed of the price/policy change two days ago. You updated the sales side of the website, under "about EFT". Why would one of your students since '05, who signed...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jan 2007, 22:54
Replies: 545
Views: 100,777
Posted By cosworth211

You would get a Class 2 min. JAA medical before...

You would get a Class 2 min. JAA medical before starting your PPL (Class 1 if professional licence), your training at the JAA approved US school would be as if it was in the UK. You would need a FAA...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jan 2007, 22:25
Replies: 545
Views: 100,777
Posted By cosworth211

Their are schools in the US, such as EFT, OBA etc...

Their are schools in the US, such as EFT, OBA etc that offer JAA courses. You can complete all your European legal JAA licences in the US with these approved schools, except the JAA IR test, which...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jan 2007, 22:08
Replies: 355
Views: 98,679
Posted By cosworth211

Before accomodation was $600 a month, a shared...

Before accomodation was $600 a month, a shared rented car $87.50 a week. I make that $978, a $72 premium, not saving. You also lose the choice to purchase your own car, which can cost up to 4 times...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jan 2007, 20:29
Replies: 355
Views: 98,679
Posted By cosworth211

Yes, changing the unit of time is a bad attempt...

Yes, changing the unit of time is a bad attempt to hide the price hike. Im not sure how you could be penalised for not using their accomodation.

It is possible to rent privately, unfortunately...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jan 2007, 18:54
Replies: 355
Views: 98,679
Posted By cosworth211

Sorry, to clarify the accomodation was $600...

Sorry, to clarify the accomodation was $600 previously, and is now $1050 as from 1st Jan. Though no-one contacted anyone already signed up of the changes.

Don't get me wrong, EFT is a good...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jan 2007, 17:22
Replies: 355
Views: 98,679
Posted By cosworth211

EFT Accomodation

I just wanted to highlight EFT's new accomodation policy and wondered if anyone else has comments/been caught out by it.

They have put up the accomodation cost from $600 to $1050 per month, while...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Mar 2006, 02:43
Replies: 67
Views: 17,543
Posted By cosworth211

Going on a long cross country in a 152 (hour...

Going on a long cross country in a 152 (hour building) after mag checks showed spluttering and a big drop on one magneto. I put it down to taxi-ing it over rich, and presumed it would resolve during...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Mar 2006, 13:56
Replies: 355
Views: 98,679
Posted By cosworth211

CharlieAlpha, my first comment was tongue in...

CharlieAlpha, my first comment was tongue in cheek! No offence intended!

During my stay at EFT during Phase 1 I didn't find one person that fitted the criteria you mentioned. I met alot of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2006, 23:54
Replies: 355
Views: 98,679
Posted By cosworth211

I'm not going to comment on the pro's and cons of...

I'm not going to comment on the pro's and cons of EFT, but CharlieAlpha you need to get a life!
The 3 (and a bit) months I spend at EFT were the best of my life, I made great friends, I spent alot...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2006, 19:53
Replies: 29
Views: 2,962
Posted By cosworth211

From personal experience I feel confident in...

From personal experience I feel confident in stating that the Sennheiser has the best noise attenuation by a long shot in this price range, the main reason I bought it. However, this can be a...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2006, 03:00
Replies: 13
Views: 3,304
Posted By cosworth211

The story even made the Sun! Good work all round,...

The story even made the Sun! Good work all round, pilot and flight instructor!
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2006, 02:48
Replies: 29
Views: 2,962
Posted By cosworth211

http://www.transair.co.uk/headsets.asp Good...

http://www.transair.co.uk/headsets.asp
Good comparison of headsets. I personally have the Sennheiser HME 100, it is lighter, cheaper, and has a far superior noise reduction to any David Clarke...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2006, 02:18
Replies: 42
Views: 6,853
Posted By cosworth211

I lean depending on the a/c I'm flying. If I...

I lean depending on the a/c I'm flying.

If I have a fuel flow gauge or EGT (that actually works) I will lean as per POH/instructers training (providing >3000ft in single, whatever specified in a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Feb 2006, 23:35
Replies: 24
Views: 2,708
Posted By cosworth211

Sorry to drag it to the depths, but dump the...

Sorry to drag it to the depths, but dump the lady, come and train in the US. Find a lovely US girl (130 million women+ out there), very easy with your english accent (trust me, from experience ;) ),...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2006, 23:09
Replies: 21
Views: 2,987
Posted By cosworth211

Awesome bit of footage! I don't know of anyone...

Awesome bit of footage! I don't know of anyone who has tried aero's in non-aerobatic certified a/c, though I do know pilots who have performed aero's in aerobatic a/c without any experience or...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2006, 19:09
Replies: 21
Views: 2,987
Posted By cosworth211

Don't worry, I don't have any plans to do it, I...

Don't worry, I don't have any plans to do it, I have my AOPA certificate and access to an aerobatic aircraft. It was purely hypothetical. Thanks for the answers.

PS Anyone got a link to that 707...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2006, 02:25
Replies: 21
Views: 2,987
Posted By cosworth211

Aero's in non aero a/c.

Purely a hypothetical thread.

I understand the g limits placed on both aerobatic and non aerobatic a/c by the manufacturers.

What happens if you attempt an aero maneouver in a non - aero...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2006, 02:11
Replies: 19
Views: 1,781
Posted By cosworth211

I again recommend a mix of the two. I personally...

I again recommend a mix of the two. I personally trained at 2 fairly busy airfields, EGKA Shoreham and KFPR Fort Pierce. Definately improved my RT, improved my situational awareness in the circuit...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2006, 13:54
Replies: 25
Views: 3,459
Posted By cosworth211

Don't know if its your style, but you can buy...

Don't know if its your style, but you can buy Avirex flying jackets from www.greatuniversal.com at a fraction of the cost of high street, with 20% off all first orders!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jan 2006, 23:45
Replies: 21
Views: 2,981
Posted By cosworth211

125 may be feasible in the US, where you can...

125 may be feasible in the US, where you can claim safety pilot/2nd pilot hours, and split the cost, but we demand a higher standard in the UK. :suspect:
The JAA school based in florida I did my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jan 2006, 23:33
Replies: 14
Mep
Views: 1,293
Posted By cosworth211

More importantly, who will let you fly their twin...

More importantly, who will let you fly their twin after gaining the MEP?
Numerous schools will train you for the MEP, but won't let you take their precious twin on your own, or are too booked up...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2006, 02:28
Replies: 38
Views: 4,725
Posted By cosworth211

During a slow roll the aircraft experiences S&L...

During a slow roll the aircraft experiences S&L flight at all bank angles, I managed to hold a Robin 2160i in the knife edge position, though with alot of rudder force, which my old aerobatic...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Dec 2005, 14:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Posted By cosworth211

Appreciate the offer but I am after a more hassle...

Appreciate the offer but I am after a more hassle free option then that and am unsure if I have the time to fly 50 hours during my ATPL's.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2005, 12:59
Replies: 10
Views: 16,083
Posted By cosworth211

Seneca III or Piper Aztec E

Further to my post on multi rates (thanks for the replies) has anyone any experience of these two types? i.e. performance, handling, complexity etc. I have found both available locally at similar...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Dec 2005, 12:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Posted By cosworth211

Thanks for the replies, does anyone know of any...

Thanks for the replies, does anyone know of any others, cheap or not??

Many thanks. :D
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2005, 12:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Posted By cosworth211

Cheap multi engine rates - SE England

Hi,

Does anyone know of clubs around S.E. England that offer twins (i.e. Duchess/Seneca size) for solo hire?

I had a look at the search function but didn't come up with much...

Thanks.
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