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Search: Posts Made By: Darth_Bovine
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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Mar 2014, 14:10
Replies: 25
Views: 5,764
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Not necessarily. The time limit was the main...

Not necessarily. The time limit was the main concern for me when I did my CPL and ME/IR. I, like lots of people, had to work and save in between my training, plus having to build hours. I did not...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Mar 2014, 13:48
Replies: 25
Views: 5,764
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Or maybe they'd just spent £25k+ getting CPL and...

Or maybe they'd just spent £25k+ getting CPL and ME/IR and needed to work, pay off some debts/bills and save before starting the FIC. Everyone's situation is different. Not everyone can get daddy to...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Nov 2013, 11:24
Replies: 35
Views: 7,321
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Hi, I understand if we lose speed we loose...

Hi,

I understand if we lose speed we loose lift from L = Cl.1/2.rho.V2.S

That would result in pitch down due to main wing loosing lift. What if the gust means that airspeed is constant (maybe...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Nov 2013, 07:56
Replies: 35
Views: 7,321
Posted By Darth_Bovine

@ phiggsbroadband: thanks for the link. I'm...

@ phiggsbroadband: thanks for the link. I'm reading through that in my spare time! :ok:

From the link provided by phiggsbroadband, I have a question:

Can we say that Angle of Attack stability...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Nov 2013, 18:53
Replies: 35
Views: 7,321
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Thanks

Thanks all for taking the time to type replies- I appreciate it.

So in my mind I now have this:

With the CoP aft of CoG for stability, if lift increases (a gust, say) that will tend to cause a...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Nov 2013, 08:16
Replies: 35
Views: 7,321
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Longitudinal Stability

Hi,

This maybe the wrong place to post this but I've had a look at the other forums and think it best here.

My problem is with understanding longitudinal stability. I know it results from the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2013, 12:17
Replies: 165
Views: 138,425
Posted By Darth_Bovine

@ Justasmallfire

Thanks for the reply.

So, I should log all passed flight tests (PPL, CPL and ME/IR/MEP) as PIC u/s?

I doubt it will make much difference for this application but it's a point of interest for me...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2013, 09:45
Replies: 165
Views: 138,425
Posted By Darth_Bovine

EFIS time

What exactly does the EFIS (X) column mean in the pilot data sheet that you have to fill in? It's in the "Total Flying experience (as pilot) on AIRCRAFT". The only thing I can think of is instrument...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Aug 2013, 13:37
Replies: 168
Views: 61,267
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Problem with radio button on application.

Anyone have issue with the following question not "remembering" your input:

*Do you have the right to work in the country where this role is based?

When I go back the radio button I selected is...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Aug 2013, 19:16
Replies: 168
Views: 61,267
Posted By Darth_Bovine

NASA astronauts with minimum 100 days in orbit is...

NASA astronauts with minimum 100 days in orbit is what I heard. :)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Aug 2013, 07:43
Replies: 15
Views: 13,996
Posted By Darth_Bovine

This has been asked before but, perhaps...

This has been asked before but, perhaps unsurprisingly, no one volunteered an answer.

Is there anyone who has a complete list (or any list) of errors in Ace the Tech pilot interview?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Aug 2013, 14:33
Replies: 8
Views: 3,039
Posted By Darth_Bovine

You didn't offend. You asked how competitive the...

You didn't offend. You asked how competitive the schemes where and I answered (to the best of my ability from info on this Forum).

You are welcome! :ok:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Aug 2013, 12:32
Replies: 8
Views: 3,039
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Both are VERY competitive. To put it into...

Both are VERY competitive.

To put it into perspective: the Aer Lingus direct entry first officer program currently running, for pilots who basically have all the qualifications but might lack...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Aug 2013, 09:29
Replies: 51
Views: 13,935
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Isn't it illegal to allow drunk passengers onto a...

Isn't it illegal to allow drunk passengers onto a commercial flight?

If it is, then I'd say it would be a tough call for the gate staff to stop individuals from boarding. But maybe the industry...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jan 2013, 08:12
Replies: 3
Views: 16,904
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Hi, Where you doing the reval? The...

Hi,

Where you doing the reval? The instructor will be able to tell you what to use...

edited:
take about half the crosswind for drift. You can use the formula
max drift = 60 x WIND/TAS if...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jan 2013, 08:43
Replies: 23
Views: 9,852
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Get the class one straight away if you have even...

Get the class one straight away if you have even the slightest inclination to fly commercially.

As previously stated it reverts to class 2 after a year (if not renewed) so has all the same...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jan 2013, 07:27
Replies: 32
Views: 8,647
Posted By Darth_Bovine

My final note on this: Personally I don't...

My final note on this:

Personally I don't have to "justify [my] own decisions" by recommending it. I passed 1st time. It worked for me. Your mileage may vary....

I recommended it coz it's...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2013, 11:59
Replies: 32
Views: 8,647
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Well, we agree on watches at least and at the end...

Well, we agree on watches at least and at the end of the day that's all that really matters, eh?:)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2013, 10:49
Replies: 32
Views: 8,647
Posted By Darth_Bovine

I never said Rant wasn't any good (in my OP I...

I never said Rant wasn't any good (in my OP I actually recommended it 1st). I was disagreeing with your total dismissal of FSX. I wouldn't use it for any more than it is. But IMHO I found it useful...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2013, 09:47
Replies: 32
Views: 8,647
Posted By Darth_Bovine

You will only develop bad habits if you let it....

You will only develop bad habits if you let it. Fly it like you should be flying it. Get taught it first by an instructor then work through it in your spare time for free.

As for hardware: you can...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2013, 08:54
Replies: 32
Views: 8,647
Posted By Darth_Bovine

How many minutes is £20!? :ok: I see your...

How many minutes is £20!? :ok:

I see your point but for the cost of a few pints FSX is a good tool. Most schools have Rant installed somewhere so you can use away at that. I just used FSX and it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2013, 08:36
Replies: 32
Views: 8,647
Posted By Darth_Bovine

I agree with AMS that Rant is probably the...

I agree with AMS that Rant is probably the preferred option, but at £80-90 quid....

I have to disagree with AMS about MS FSX. It is not a toy if used correctly with an understanding of its...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jan 2013, 07:40
Replies: 32
Views: 8,647
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Hi Dragonlight, People rave about RANT. I've...

Hi Dragonlight,

People rave about RANT. I've only used it briefly, but I believe it's the only affordable sim to simulate ADF dip (a characteristic of the ADF causing the needle to "dip" when...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jan 2013, 07:35
Replies: 15
Views: 2,876
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Hi Ford C, I have no idea of your industry...

Hi Ford C,

I have no idea of your industry knowledge, I can only speak of my own experience.

Talking from my own experience: during the MCC when the autopilot was engaged the pilot-flying did...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Jan 2013, 07:24
Replies: 9
Views: 2,779
Posted By Darth_Bovine

That's great news Erin. Good luck with it...

That's great news Erin.

Good luck with it all!

Regards,
DB.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jan 2013, 14:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Hey, My advice: work hard at school and get...

Hey,

My advice: work hard at school and get that "normal job" (preferably very well paid!) first as you say in your post. That way you can start to save towards your ATPL (professional pilots...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jan 2013, 08:03
Replies: 15
Views: 2,876
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Most of my MCC (in a fixed base "737 type" at...

Most of my MCC (in a fixed base "737 type" at Simtech) was done with autopilot off. The only times I had the autopilot engaged was during the en-route phase of the LOFT and a few times to demonstrate...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Jan 2013, 07:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,344
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Hi, As others have said use it as an pool of...

Hi,

As others have said use it as an pool of experiences to draw from. I've done the award myself (too many years ago) and know that at early interviews it gave me much more stuff to talk about...
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Jan 2013, 07:09
Replies: 9
Views: 2,779
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Hi, He might have mentioned it if it were...

Hi,

He might have mentioned it if it were going to be a problem but I'm just guessing. You'd be best to speak to him before going to Gatwick, just to be sure.

Most AMEs are very helpful and...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Jan 2013, 15:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,779
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Hi Eren, Glad you're feeling better! My...

Hi Eren,

Glad you're feeling better!

My advice would be to speak to an AME who does class 1 renewals. Maybe your current AME covers class 1 so he may be able to help (this would be the best...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jan 2013, 14:12
Replies: 13
Views: 3,462
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Ignoring all drift winds effect etc... am I not...

Ignoring all drift winds effect etc... am I not correct in saying: if you are on a line of Lat (say 50N for example) and head due east then I will remain on that latitude? I.e. following a constant...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jan 2013, 13:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,462
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Hi Alex, Thanks for taking the time to think...

Hi Alex,

Thanks for taking the time to think about this. Maybe there is too little info in the question and the interviewer just wants you to do some problem solving out loud...

Hope BGS is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jan 2013, 13:28
Replies: 13
Views: 3,462
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Hi Mad Jock, Thanks for the reply. ...

Hi Mad Jock,

Thanks for the reply.

Maybe I'm missing something but the original question (and my question) was: what's easiest to fly: a line of Latitude or a line of Longitude.

It didn't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jan 2013, 11:05
Replies: 13
Views: 3,462
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Sorry to dredge this one up, but I was asked this...

Sorry to dredge this one up, but I was asked this recently.

Surely if your flying a line of longitude then it is a great circle but is also constant heading (i.e. north or south).

If you're...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Dec 2012, 07:35
Replies: 11
Views: 3,310
Posted By Darth_Bovine

Hi, In terms of the Maths required in the...

Hi,

In terms of the Maths required in the ATPL exams...

If you can do trigonometry and solve fairly simple equations then that's all you need for the ATPLs. I don't think there was much physics...
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