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Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2024, 20:18
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By Mach Jump

Hi, Fraser. I too am a bit fed up that your...

Hi, Fraser.
I too am a bit fed up that your examiner has left you with little idea what you need to improve on for your next attempt. Can I ask, did you fail the whole test, or just one section, and...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Mar 2024, 22:50
Replies: 23
Views: 2,167
Posted By Mach Jump

In all of our training activities, the instructor...

In all of our training activities, the instructor should weigh the benefit of any situation against the risk. Where the risk is judged to outweigh the benefit, then that situation should be avoided....
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Mar 2024, 01:23
Replies: 6
Views: 852
Posted By Mach Jump

'Would appreciate any input of where...

'Would appreciate any input of where progress/common sense has been achieved at FCL.'

Please don't use terms like 'common sense', and 'progress' in the same sentence as UK CAA Licensing.
They are...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Feb 2024, 20:22
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By Mach Jump

Thanks for your thoughts, guys. I guess we...

Thanks for your thoughts, guys.

I guess we will continue including the evaluation in the course as we have with the '35 hour course', until someone at the CAA spots it. Unfortunately, by that...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Feb 2024, 16:21
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By Mach Jump

Seems to me that as a 'pre-entry requirement',...

Seems to me that as a 'pre-entry requirement', it can't also be part of the course, but schools are including it and sending in successful applications with 35 hours.

I'm pretty sure that even...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Feb 2024, 15:29
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By Mach Jump

CBIR Initial Evaluation

When the CBIR was introduced, there was a requirement for an initial evaluation flight, before the course could be started.

At the time, it was clearly stated, and I saw it in writing, that this...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Feb 2024, 20:42
Replies: 31
Views: 18,921
Posted By Mach Jump

I met Martin, many years ago, when we shared a...

I met Martin, many years ago, when we shared a table at the greasy spoon staff cafe on the Southend north side. We were both hanging around, waiting for something, or someone, as you often do in our...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Feb 2024, 17:51
Replies: 10
Views: 1,070
Posted By Mach Jump

Licensing have just the one job, and I commend...

Licensing have just the one job, and I commend them for having, for once, managed to do it properly. .I guess this one slipped through the net of incompetence while no one was looking.

Doesn't...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2024, 23:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Posted By Mach Jump

There's still a JP visits there for circuits. ...

There's still a JP visits there for circuits.

Terry is the man to contact. He is usually there at the airfield. Bear in mind that they often have track days and other events that take up the whole...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Jan 2024, 23:52
Replies: 21
Views: 2,930
Posted By Mach Jump

But if you are doing the CPL module of a modular...

But if you are doing the CPL module of a modular course, the CAA insist that you have a Class 1 Medical!

It seems to hinge on the interpretation of the word 'valid'.

You must have a 'valid'...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Jan 2024, 16:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,008
Posted By Mach Jump

Angel David Cockburn

Very sad to hear of the death of David Cockburn.

Those who knew him will remember him as a true stalwart of the GA community, and an indefatigable advocate for flight safety.


MJ:(
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Jan 2024, 16:14
Replies: 11
Views: 791
Posted By Mach Jump

I love it when Whopity, and Beagle agree on...

I love it when Whopity, and Beagle agree on something!


MJ:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jan 2024, 16:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,406
Posted By Mach Jump

Thanks for your suggestions, guys. I'll pass them...

Thanks for your suggestions, guys. I'll pass them on to the engineers.

MJ:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jan 2024, 18:59
Replies: 4
Views: 1,406
Posted By Mach Jump

Puzzle for RR Viper experts.

JP3, with Viper 101 engine.

On initial spool up for takeoff the engine, rather than overswinging to 102%, and then settling at 100%, as normal, slows, and stops on 100% exactly, without overswing....
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Dec 2023, 21:58
Replies: 17
Views: 14,552
Posted By Mach Jump

UK Licensing has been like this for decades. You...

UK Licensing has been like this for decades. You kind of get used to bashing your head against the wall, eventually. .The problem is that they are not effectively overseen, and there's no...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Dec 2023, 11:04
Replies: 1
Views: 625
Posted By Mach Jump

'Classic' MEP available in the North?

Does anyone know of a 'traditional' (round dials, and multi levers) MEP in the North of England that's available for hire?

I have someone wanting to reval, but the Aztec we normally use is out of...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Nov 2023, 17:09
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By Mach Jump

Thanks, Arrow Flier. I read the Examiner...

Thanks, Arrow Flier.

I read the Examiner handbook, including Table N2, but it doesn't mention substitution of STs or PCs at all.

This might mean that it's not allowed, or that they just forgot...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Nov 2023, 16:42
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By Mach Jump

He also has an original CAA PPL M, which he has...

He also has an original CAA PPL M, which he has recently renewed/revalidated with with a Proficiency Check.

MJ:ok:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Nov 2023, 15:14
Replies: 5
Views: 546
Posted By Mach Jump

Substitution of ST/PC for the hour flight instruction in revalidation by experience.

I've just been asked to sign a 'Revalidation by Experience' in an NPPL SSEA class rating.

In the PPL/SEP, any flight test completed within the time frame is acceptable in place of the required 1...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2023, 17:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,024
Posted By Mach Jump

Welcome to the wonderful world of aviation, Mr...

Welcome to the wonderful world of aviation, Mr Neski.
There are several series of books to accompany the roller coaster ride that is learning to fly.
Both Pooleys and AFE are good, but, in my...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Oct 2023, 13:37
Replies: 18
Views: 2,012
Posted By Mach Jump

I think that whole movie was based on the...

I think that whole movie was based on the relationship we all have with the CAA. That final scene just gives us a glimpse of the secrecy and incompetence we are up against.

MJ:ok:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Oct 2023, 16:46
Replies: 18
Views: 2,012
Posted By Mach Jump

I already tried that. I said that I was unable to...

I already tried that. I said that I was unable to proceed with their demand, as the appropriate fee (£60) had not yet been deposited in my bank account.

They just ignored it of course, and...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Oct 2023, 19:12
Replies: 18
Views: 2,012
Posted By Mach Jump

A surprise update. Had a long chat with a...

A surprise update.

Had a long chat with a sound chap in Licensing Policy the other day, and, although I don't want to give his name, or exactly what he said, my impression is that demands for...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Oct 2023, 22:37
Replies: 37
Views: 3,096
Posted By Mach Jump

Wasn't G-OCAA on more than one aircraft? I...

Wasn't G-OCAA on more than one aircraft?

I guess it's one rule for us and another for them!


MJ:ok:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Oct 2023, 21:24
Replies: 18
Views: 2,012
Posted By Mach Jump

Successful candidate, who applied for his...

Successful candidate, who applied for his licence, was just told that his licence would not be issued until I sent them a copy of my licence.

This is a problem entirely of their own making.
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Sep 2023, 17:32
Replies: 18
Views: 2,012
Posted By Mach Jump

I suggest that we all tell them that we are no...

I suggest that we all tell them that we are no longer prepared to do their work for them free of charge. If one of us lost his/her Licence, and asked the CAA for a copy, first they would require a...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2023, 17:38
Replies: 18
Views: 2,012
Posted By Mach Jump

I wouldn't mind so much it it were an established...

I wouldn't mind so much it it were an established rule that, each time you revalidate something, you have to send in a copy of your newly signed Licence, with the 1157, but there is no such rule.
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2023, 16:12
Replies: 18
Views: 2,012
Posted By Mach Jump

I've given them my bank details, and told them I...

I've given them my bank details, and told them I won't be sending any more extraneous documents unless they have paid £60 per copy into my account first.

MJ:ok:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2023, 11:29
Replies: 18
Views: 2,012
Posted By Mach Jump

If only they were so polite! :yuk: 'We require a...

If only they were so polite! :yuk: 'We require a copy of your Licence...' is their usual phrasing.

Makes you wonder what's the point of sending in revalidation/renewal paperwork, if they either...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Sep 2023, 22:49
Replies: 18
Views: 2,012
Posted By Mach Jump

UK CAA Licensing demand for licence copies?

In recent years, whenever I do a flight test, I get a demand from Licensing for copies of my Licence, and Examiner Authority, sometimes when they have been issued by them only a few weeks previously....
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2023, 12:13
Replies: 78
Views: 6,343
Posted By Mach Jump

I've often thought that this would work well in a...

I've often thought that this would work well in a 'similar callsign' situation, where otherwise, full callsigns would have to be used.

MJ:ok:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Sep 2023, 21:17
Replies: 2
Views: 690
Posted By Mach Jump

After more than 4 decades dealing with CAA...

After more than 4 decades dealing with CAA Licensing, I can assure you that, no matter what you send them, they will still be unable to find any record of any ratings included in your Licence, or any...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Sep 2023, 20:41
Replies: 2
Views: 725
Posted By Mach Jump

It's always been my understanding that 2...

It's always been my understanding that 2 approaches is the standard test for both situations, and one can be deleted if it has already been certified in the candidate's logbook by an instructor. I'll...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
1st Sep 2023, 00:02
Replies: 14
Views: 6,442
Posted By Mach Jump

Judging purely by the damage to the aircraft, and...

Judging purely by the damage to the aircraft, and the witness marks on the ground, it looks like it was spinning to the left on impact.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2023, 18:59
Replies: 26
Views: 26,721
Posted By Mach Jump

'Newcastle' Jet Provost group.

Hi, folks.

I just popped my head back in here, after a few years R&R, and noticed that this old thread has been revived.

Sad to see again all the negative comments from the long past, but...
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