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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Apr 2024, 12:14
Replies: 14
Views: 1,131
Posted By hobbit1983

You're allowed to work from sunrise till when the...

You're allowed to work from sunrise till when the weather craps out, or sunset, as 'flight time is money' (in fact, your ONLY money). Your half hour scheduled lunch break is of course to 'squeeze in...
Forum: Questions
6th Apr 2024, 13:48
Replies: 8
Views: 772
Posted By hobbit1983

From memory, look at Kingston/Bucks in the UK for...

From memory, look at Kingston/Bucks in the UK for this type of degree. Kingston used to do a top up year that would 'convert' your ATPL to a degree. That was in 2009-2010.

However. I strongly...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Mar 2024, 17:31
Replies: 17
Views: 1,516
Posted By hobbit1983

Anyone remember the reason for the 'STUDENT'...

Anyone remember the reason for the 'STUDENT' prefix? (UK)
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
21st Feb 2024, 14:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,113
Posted By hobbit1983

Thanks ORAC - I had no idea about that. Epic tale...

Thanks ORAC - I had no idea about that. Epic tale so far!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Feb 2024, 12:02
Replies: 10
Views: 1,179
Posted By hobbit1983

It can be a backbreaking job. A mere interest in...

It can be a backbreaking job. A mere interest in it will not see you through. You're going to have to be motivated more that than that to do it.



It often does not pay well, at least when...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Feb 2024, 12:04
Replies: 7
Views: 3,817
Posted By hobbit1983

Why would they?

Why would they?
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2024, 10:53
Replies: 35
Views: 10,542
Posted By hobbit1983

A friend of mine was asked for a stamped...

A friend of mine was asked for a stamped certified logbook company. Had never had this done, or needed to (legit hours). He simply made a plausible looking stamp and used that. No problem.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jan 2024, 12:22
Replies: 11
Views: 1,548
Posted By hobbit1983

You don't need a degree to be a pilot. If you...

You don't need a degree to be a pilot. If you wanna fly, go fly.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
30th Dec 2023, 11:36
Replies: 22
Views: 1,964
Posted By hobbit1983

oh yeah, it was a thread about an actual...

oh yeah, it was a thread about an actual question! thanks Whopity!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Dec 2023, 12:52
Replies: 22
Views: 1,964
Posted By hobbit1983

Crikey, lay off Genghis, will you guys? :ooh:...

Crikey, lay off Genghis, will you guys? :ooh: There are definitely times when a PPL would benefit from online tuition on bad weather days. As he said, it's not all online.
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Dec 2023, 11:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,961
Posted By hobbit1983

Don't you trust your copilot? It's a good idea to...

Don't you trust your copilot? It's a good idea to stretch your legs every so often; keeps you alert.

Of course, if you're flying single crew, going down the back and stretching your legs might...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Nov 2023, 11:36
Replies: 109
Views: 20,458
Posted By hobbit1983

ETOPS, do you have shares in an EVTOL company?

ETOPS, do you have shares in an EVTOL company?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Oct 2023, 08:55
Replies: 241
Views: 157,106
Posted By hobbit1983

This!

This!
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Sep 2023, 13:27
Replies: 23
Views: 2,781
Posted By hobbit1983

Consider a different flying school...?

Consider a different flying school...?
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2023, 14:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,559
Posted By hobbit1983

Very bold words! Best of luck. Could...

Very bold words! Best of luck.



Could you post some more information about the trials please? I couldn't find any information about current trials, only ones from 2021.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Aug 2023, 12:49
Replies: 143
Views: 53,513
Posted By hobbit1983

I think this is all very well and good, but I'd...

I think this is all very well and good, but I'd be much more impressed with an AOC. Best of luck them tho.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2023, 12:47
Replies: 414
Views: 186,587
Posted By hobbit1983

I can't rule it out. But I'd apply Occam's razor;...

I can't rule it out. But I'd apply Occam's razor; more likely to be Murphy's Law combined with a lack of resilience/cockup in IT systems...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2023, 12:23
Replies: 414
Views: 186,587
Posted By hobbit1983

I doubt it

I doubt it
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2023, 11:47
Replies: 414
Views: 186,587
Posted By hobbit1983

Yes, but flights will continue to destination if...

Yes, but flights will continue to destination if they're already airborne. Others won't be able to depart. Shouldn't it thin out over the next few hours?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Aug 2023, 10:14
Replies: 47
Views: 40,399
Posted By hobbit1983

What happened to the (Aug 2023!) post I was...

What happened to the (Aug 2023!) post I was replying to...?

Did I imagine it? Are all those years of sitting at FL410 finally catching up with me....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Aug 2023, 12:25
Replies: 47
Views: 40,399
Posted By hobbit1983

Lots of detailed information on cost and time on...

Lots of detailed information on cost and time on other threads in this forum. Overall at the moment: you can do it in a year with integrated (full time) training or modular (part time/working in...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
22nd Aug 2023, 10:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,986
Posted By hobbit1983

It varies. £60k to six figures, depending on...

It varies. £60k to six figures, depending on operator and which one of those types. Smaller A/C such as Learjet or citation, about £60ish k. Praetor now more towards mid 70s. Some operators do pay...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Aug 2023, 15:37
Replies: 8
Views: 698
Posted By hobbit1983

I'd recommend not being so picky!

I'd recommend not being so picky!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Aug 2023, 15:36
Replies: 1,256
Views: 545,130
Posted By hobbit1983

......why?

......why?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2023, 12:31
Replies: 89
Views: 18,551
Posted By hobbit1983

Save up the whole amount and do the PPL in one...

Save up the whole amount and do the PPL in one go, if possible. The odds of getting a lesson cancelled due to weather is rather high in the UK. f you fly once a week, then you will certainly have big...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jul 2023, 13:50
Replies: 89
Views: 18,551
Posted By hobbit1983

No worries. Go for it. Bear in mind, it is...

No worries. Go for it. Bear in mind, it is INCREDIBLY competitive, more so than I think you know. You will be up against super high achievers who have lived and breathed wanting to be RAF aircrew...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jul 2023, 13:31
Replies: 19
Views: 2,533
Posted By hobbit1983

You're not too old at over 30, although you will...

You're not too old at over 30, although you will have less time left overall to recoup your investment. Don't worry about taking that many hours to solo; no one worries or cares. I'd guess (without...
Forum: Middle East
17th Jul 2023, 13:23
Replies: 50
Views: 16,315
Posted By hobbit1983

Agreed. However, are there any employers left who...

Agreed. However, are there any employers left who don't...?
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2023, 11:15
Replies: 104
Views: 18,332
Posted By hobbit1983

It's going to end?

It's going to end?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Jul 2023, 12:27
Replies: 29
Views: 3,183
Posted By hobbit1983

I thought you could be a (paid) PPL instructor on...

I thought you could be a (paid) PPL instructor on a Class 2 these days? And if so, I think you'll not find it hard to get an FI job.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jul 2023, 11:49
Replies: 89
Views: 18,551
Posted By hobbit1983

Remember - at the end of the day, it will still...

Remember - at the end of the day, it will still be a job. No sane person gets up at 0230 every day to fly the same route for years out of passion. I have yet to find a bank manager that will let me...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jul 2023, 10:11
Replies: 26
Views: 3,676
Posted By hobbit1983

Why don't you ask Bristol GS themselves? The...

Why don't you ask Bristol GS themselves?

The email for their Training Advisor: info (at) bristol.gs

There's a telephone number here too:

New Training Enquiries - Bristol Groundschool...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jul 2023, 13:04
Replies: 26
Views: 3,676
Posted By hobbit1983

Thanks Paco :ok: Another TLA...

Thanks Paco :ok: Another TLA...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jul 2023, 11:20
Replies: 26
Views: 3,676
Posted By hobbit1983

No idea. But you won't get better. BristolGS is...

No idea. But you won't get better. BristolGS is very good.

(what's a KSA?)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jul 2023, 09:59
Replies: 89
Views: 18,551
Posted By hobbit1983

Glad to hear it. Lucrative often will go hand in...

Glad to hear it. Lucrative often will go hand in hand with being decent at them. Plus enjoying them is the Holy Grail.

A good proportion of people interviewing for turboprop commuter jobs are of...
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