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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Apr 2006, 22:33
Replies: 77
Views: 7,919
Posted By Damienmk

Hobitt1983 check your PM's

Hobitt1983 check your PM's
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Apr 2006, 19:07
Replies: 77
Views: 7,919
Posted By Damienmk

The sums of money being talked of here are...

The sums of money being talked of here are ridiculous. It doesn't have to be that way. I got my fATPL for a little over £40K and that includes exam fees etc. I still have the same bits of paper as...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Apr 2006, 20:48
Replies: 77
Views: 7,919
Posted By Damienmk

Take Advice From someone independant

Guys,

I find this thread very interesting for a variety of reasons, the main one of course being the subject of financing an ATPL.

I recently qualified and have, along the way, met plenty...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Apr 2006, 17:53
Replies: 365
Views: 93,934
Posted By Damienmk

AreYouForReal & Others

There has been a few questions asked on this thread regarding SFC's position as a flying club or serious commercial training outfit. I trained at SFC, recently gained my fATPL and can say without a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Feb 2006, 13:33
Replies: 365
Views: 93,934
Posted By Damienmk

Jas, I learnt to fly in the USA and did my...

Jas,

I learnt to fly in the USA and did my hour building there cos it's a lot cheaper. I did my ATPL studies with Bristol Ground School. I've got quite a few mates who are at London Met at the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2006, 22:53
Replies: 365
Views: 93,934
Posted By Damienmk

I did my CPL ME and IR at Stapleford and had a...

I did my CPL ME and IR at Stapleford and had a great time. The atmosphere whilst living in the White House at only £10 a night was brilliant. The instructors are all decent and very helpful and the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2006, 22:26
Replies: 365
Views: 93,934
Posted By Damienmk

I trained at Stapleford and it's basically a good...

I trained at Stapleford and it's basically a good school. It is also one of the cheapest around. I've recommended SFC to quite a few people. And you do the IR on the Diamond Twin star which is an...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2006, 22:15
Replies: 3
Views: 695
Posted By Damienmk

I attained an FAA PPL and built hours in the USA...

I attained an FAA PPL and built hours in the USA prior to doing my CPL/ME/IR training in the UK. At no point did I have to convert my FAA PPL and I now hold a JAR fATPL. It's not an issue in the...
Forum: Questions
25th Jan 2006, 23:22
Replies: 80
Views: 12,652
Posted By Damienmk

I've read a lot of the comments on this thread...

I've read a lot of the comments on this thread and have to agree with most of what has been said. I take on board entirely, that there will be some FO's out there, in jet jobs, who lack experience....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Dec 2005, 17:03
Replies: 545
Views: 100,874
Posted By Damienmk

JB, One thing to consider if you do choose...

JB,

One thing to consider if you do choose the FI route to build hours, having only a CPL, is the expense of the ME/IR and then an MCC. As a FI you will earn barely enough to live, let alone to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Dec 2005, 19:55
Replies: 82
Views: 17,545
Posted By Damienmk

Carmoisine Please check your PM's DMK

Carmoisine

Please check your PM's

DMK
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Sep 2005, 16:20
Replies: 129
Views: 71,108
Posted By Damienmk

As pax not crew: I met Alan Shearer (Current...

As pax not crew:

I met Alan Shearer (Current Newcastle Captain, former England Captain) on a flight back from Barbados and he was a complete gentleman.

Met Billy Connolly at LHR and he was as...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Sep 2005, 13:40
Replies: 14
Views: 4,448
Posted By Damienmk

I've just sent an email to SAS asking for the...

I've just sent an email to SAS asking for the next course dates for the self sponsored type rating. I haven't received a reply as yet. The moment I do, I'll share the response.

I'm currently in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Sep 2005, 15:05
Replies: 0
Views: 961
Posted By Damienmk

Salary at VLM

Hi,

I would appreciate greatly any salary information from pilots flying for VLM. There is basic information on PPJN, but that's all.

I am currently finishing off my IR and will be considering...
Forum: Questions
24th Aug 2005, 00:57
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By Damienmk

I'm now a 30 something person and when I was 17 I...

I'm now a 30 something person and when I was 17 I joined the British Army. Upon joining, a crusty old retired Colonel gave me the best piece of life advice I have ever had. His words were simply...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Aug 2005, 14:47
Replies: 87
Views: 18,651
Posted By Damienmk

An interesting thread and it would appear that...

An interesting thread and it would appear that the lack of FO's is creating a problem. If the reality is that FO's are leaving in significant numbers, then surely there should be some incentives...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jul 2005, 12:49
Replies: 14
Views: 2,909
Posted By Damienmk

Mesh Please check your PM. Ta very much

Mesh

Please check your PM.

Ta very much
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jun 2005, 18:52
Replies: 201
Views: 66,051
Posted By Damienmk

Amazing isn't it. You have people out there in...

Amazing isn't it. You have people out there in street who kill people whilst drunk, driving a car which they are disqualified from driving. Usually, there's no insurance, no MOT etc. Some defence...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
20th Jun 2005, 21:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,807
Posted By Damienmk

Got to agree with Captain Stable on this one. If...

Got to agree with Captain Stable on this one. If the other Captain is as you say he is then it's only a matter of time before he's finished digging the whole that someone will be only to glad to...
Forum: Questions
20th Jun 2005, 20:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By Damienmk

PP, The Gafster says "alreet". He's doing...

PP,

The Gafster says "alreet". He's doing well. And if you'd sent me a text message asking me that question I could have spared you the abuse you opened yourself up to!!!!

DMK

P.s. Went...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Jun 2005, 13:59
Replies: 17
Views: 4,487
Posted By Damienmk

Last year Tone went to Bermuda for his holidays. ...

Last year Tone went to Bermuda for his holidays. He purchased a World Traveller ticket, but the cabin was "insufficient" for his security needs according to his Special Branch bodyguards, so he was...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jun 2005, 20:55
Replies: 51
Views: 17,870
Posted By Damienmk

Guys, All your comments are interesting and...

Guys,

All your comments are interesting and clearly the industry has many strong willed people who have their opinions and aren't afraid to voice them!! What is pleasing though, is that there...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jun 2005, 22:38
Replies: 51
Views: 17,870
Posted By Damienmk

Yarpy, Many thanks for your words of advice...

Yarpy,

Many thanks for your words of advice and encouragement, it is appreciated. Your comment about understanding the job once I'm six months into it is very interesting.

Although at this...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jun 2005, 19:09
Replies: 51
Views: 17,870
Posted By Damienmk

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Personally, I cannot wait to start with my first airline position in a couple of months. At least from then on I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jun 2005, 15:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By Damienmk

Hi DB, I found the distance learning very...

Hi DB,

I found the distance learning very hard work. You have to apply yourself and being a police officer (shift work etc) does not help. However, it is achievable, I am evidence of that!! I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Jun 2005, 18:12
Replies: 13
Views: 1,893
Posted By Damienmk

Hi, I'm starting my CPL at Stapleford (and...

Hi,

I'm starting my CPL at Stapleford (and will be completing my IR there as well) on June 27th. I know two guys who have previously trained there and tey found airline jobs almost immediately. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th May 2005, 14:39
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By Damienmk

Flying in Florida

Hi All,

Having read the comments about NAC and other's I feel obliged to put my two pennies worth in.

I trained for my PPL in Venice in 2002 with Blue Sky Aviation. The school has an excellent...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th May 2005, 14:23
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By Damienmk

I had a similar thing happen and wrote a polite...

I had a similar thing happen and wrote a polite letter of complaint to the CAA. Ever since then I have always had problems no matter how small the query. I can't help but think the two are linked!!
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