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Forum: Questions
25th Jun 2008, 09:24
Replies: 6
Views: 2,767
Posted By metar

Thanks for that info pol.777. Will stick it all...

Thanks for that info pol.777. Will stick it all under co-pilot not dual.
Forum: Questions
24th Jun 2008, 10:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,767
Posted By metar

How do I log line-training?

Hey All

Can't find the answer to this potentially simple question - how do I log line-training on a multicrew aircraft? Is it dual and also co-pilot? Or just co-pilot? Or something completely...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jan 2008, 10:39
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,738,220
Posted By metar

17th March start EMA with CAE @ AMS on 31st Mar...

17th March start EMA with CAE @ AMS on 31st Mar if anyone wants to consider accommodation etc.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th May 2007, 11:20
Replies: 88
Views: 44,007
Posted By metar

Flight Deck Dornier 328 documentary

A couple of friends have told me that there is a Flight Deck Dornier 328 documentary which is shown on National Geographic channels from time to time.

I fly the machine and would love to get a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Mar 2007, 13:57
Replies: 5
Views: 971
Posted By metar

Just to perk you up a little... I know that a lot...

Just to perk you up a little... I know that a lot of people spend time on here moaning about life as a pilot. Remember though that the kind of people that often come to forums like this are possibly...
Forum: Questions
1st Mar 2007, 16:12
Replies: 36
Views: 12,905
Posted By metar

I'm openly gay but never really flaunted it at...

I'm openly gay but never really flaunted it at any point of my career. Nobody ever seems bothered if it is discussed. I also have plenty of gay friends flying as instructors / airline pilots.
...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2007, 14:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,202
Posted By metar

I did mine from Fife to Inverness, refuelled at...

I did mine from Fife to Inverness, refuelled at Oban, Islay, Fife... quite a day out. Might inspire you that there are other options if you head north rather than south from Prestwick!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Feb 2007, 12:22
Replies: 189
Views: 61,175
Posted By metar

I recently chopped the power on a fairly good...

I recently chopped the power on a fairly good student at 2000'AGL right above the nearly 1km runway at EGPG. Noone else in the circuit, not a breath of wind, I've even called a glide approach to...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2007, 18:13
Replies: 14
Views: 1,992
Posted By metar

If you are planning a trip skiing then Sion...

If you are planning a trip skiing then Sion airport is great in Switzerland. You can fly up the valley from Geneva even in fairly low cloud, and despite the touring mountains either side of you,...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2007, 16:29
Replies: 41
Views: 5,254
Posted By metar

I spoke to an Edinburgh controller recently who...

I spoke to an Edinburgh controller recently who said that the reason they like getting "Edinburgh Approach G-**** request flight information service" as the initial call is so that they can get the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Jan 2007, 10:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,366
Posted By metar

Lots of jobs out there. EGPG is gagging for...

Lots of jobs out there. EGPG is gagging for instructors throughout. CFS does salary instructors and you might be able to persuade LE if you could prove your worth.

It might interest you to know...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Jan 2007, 10:11
Replies: 5
Views: 4,023
Posted By metar

It's probably going to depend as to who is on...

It's probably going to depend as to who is on board with you. Personally, as you have your licence I would you to want to prove that you can use everything on board to aid your flight (including...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2007, 11:09
Replies: 31
Views: 4,273
Posted By metar

At Cumbernauld you book out with your initial...

At Cumbernauld you book out with your initial radio call:

Cumbernauld Radio G-BLAH request radio check and airfield information for a 1 hour flight to the north, 2 persons on board.

So in...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Jan 2007, 10:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,112
Posted By metar

15 litres per hour is a good figure - they burn a...

15 litres per hour is a good figure - they burn a wee bit less (I reckon about 13 in reality depending on the aircraft) but you might as well over estimate. 5 litres for taxi at EGPG is sensible,...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2006, 17:48
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By metar

As I understand it... 18 months to finish...

As I understand it...

18 months to finish the exams from the start of the first one, with 24 months to have also done your flight test.

This rolls with time so it's from the date of your first...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Nov 2006, 08:06
Replies: 20
Views: 5,631
Posted By metar

I think I'm swinging away from the down-going...

I think I'm swinging away from the down-going blade theory, and more towards a combination of local weather phenomena (backed up by Say It Again Slowly) and some student parallax.

Will continue...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2006, 15:59
Replies: 28
Views: 4,940
Posted By metar

Funnily enough I've always wondered why it's...

Funnily enough I've always wondered why it's different in the air and on the ground. Thankfully I've never been asked as an instructor!
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2006, 13:15
Replies: 22
Views: 2,752
Posted By metar

Don't you think it would be cheaper to lease /...

Don't you think it would be cheaper to lease / hire in the States... a lot can go wrong in three months and that wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't your aircraft!? It's so cheap to hire out there...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Nov 2006, 13:37
Replies: 35
Views: 5,791
Posted By metar

Sounds good to me... will pop in for a chat if...

Sounds good to me... will pop in for a chat if that's ok!

BTW - Is it normal for the owner of your previous FTO to leave you a death threat after you leave?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Nov 2006, 20:37
Replies: 35
Views: 5,791
Posted By metar

Any Scottish clubs / schools hiring then I know...

Any Scottish clubs / schools hiring then I know two (hopefully) well respected FIs (one a CFI) who have run for the hills and are looking for immediate work. Their school at Cumbernauld looks like...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Nov 2006, 13:43
Replies: 20
Views: 5,631
Posted By metar

Haven't done circuits off 08 for a while. Will...

Haven't done circuits off 08 for a while. Will take note next time. If you have a similar problem with the 152 then it might well be a local phenomenon (sp?) at that point on the runway. Strange.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Nov 2006, 22:57
Replies: 20
Views: 5,631
Posted By metar

i hope I'm not suffering from parallax... i'm in...

i hope I'm not suffering from parallax... i'm in the right-hand seat, have 600 hours on type and the same thing happens when flying from the left! On that basis I think i'll use the whole angle of...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Nov 2006, 20:00
Replies: 20
Views: 5,631
Posted By metar

the rudder authority on a katana... a caressing,...

the rudder authority on a katana... a caressing, loving application of rudder won't get you very far in those few seconds! ;)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Nov 2006, 16:29
Replies: 20
Views: 5,631
Posted By metar

Many thanks for that!

Many thanks for that!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Nov 2006, 15:54
Replies: 20
Views: 5,631
Posted By metar

Use of rudder during flare

Hi All

I'm probably being daft... more often than not when landing there is a need to kick the aircraft straight with RIGHT rudder. Even in still air conditions.

I'm at a loss why it is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2006, 15:39
Replies: 16
Views: 1,170
Posted By metar

Actually you don't need to have a CPL for the IR....

Actually you don't need to have a CPL for the IR. Current requirements are:

Hold a current JAR PPL or CPL
• Have passed the theoretical knowledge examinations for IR(A) or ATPL(A) in any JAA...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Nov 2006, 17:05
Replies: 35
Views: 5,791
Posted By metar

For what it's worth we have a huge shortage of...

For what it's worth we have a huge shortage of instructors in Scotland currently!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Nov 2006, 16:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,500
Posted By metar

Hi Ben You can add an FI rating to your...

Hi Ben

You can add an FI rating to your PPL but you couldn't then charge anything for your services. I've never met anyone who hasn't done their CPL first (remember 150 hours needed for that)...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2006, 14:52
Replies: 74
Views: 9,481
Posted By metar

I am planning on flying Cumbernauld to Islay on...

I am planning on flying Cumbernauld to Islay on Friday... do we think I legally HAVE to give 12 hours notice for that flight? It's not IOM of Jersey afterall!

The aforementioned officer had said...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Oct 2006, 17:14
Replies: 255
Views: 48,506
Posted By metar

I've posted previously, but just thought you...

I've posted previously, but just thought you would like to know that I did my ME/IR and FI at Aerofan (and renewal) within the last 18 months. The school is professional and they are making a big...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2006, 11:55
Replies: 306
Views: 84,063
Posted By metar

BMI Regional Tech questions & Sim

Hi All!

Can anyone give me an idea of areas to study for a BMI Regional interview (and questionnaire) or a heads up on what to expect if I make it to the Sim assessment?

Anyone been through the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2006, 10:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,030
Posted By metar

Going to sit the FAA Foreign Pilot Instrument...

Going to sit the FAA Foreign Pilot Instrument written exam (I'm JAA fATPL) this week. Will that allow me to fly a King Air (multi) with my instrument rating, on my FAA certificate. I know it would...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Sep 2006, 09:53
Replies: 242
Views: 44,758
Posted By metar

I'm sitting my IR and CPL tests in Farnborough...

I'm sitting my IR and CPL tests in Farnborough this Tuesday... used the faatest.com software and backed it up with the ASA books. Will let you know if the formula worked. I only had a week to study...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Sep 2006, 15:46
Replies: 65
Views: 11,708
Posted By metar

Seriously confused - JAA fATPL to FAA CPL/ME/IR?!

Hi all... really have trolled the threads and struggling to figure this out. Any thoughts super appreciated...

I am JAA CPL / ME / IR and looking to get an FAA equivalent (so I can log hours in a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Sep 2006, 11:53
Replies: 357
Views: 61,495
Posted By metar

I've done my ME / IR, FI and a renewal at Aerofan...

I've done my ME / IR, FI and a renewal at Aerofan in Madrid and would definitely recommend them (with the usual warning that whilst no problems getting it onto my UK CPL I'm not convinced the...
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