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Forum: Private Flying
20th Oct 2020, 16:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,814
Posted By Captain Jock

Well done on getting your PPL and realising that...

Well done on getting your PPL and realising that the real learning has just begun. If you always keep that in mind you will not go far wrong. I am a bit surprised that much of what you are looking to...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2019, 13:59
Replies: 4
Views: 2,136
Posted By Captain Jock

There is indeed not much activity on this in...

There is indeed not much activity on this in PPRUNE. I know at least one organisation who will be affected by this who are pursuing it with the CAA/AOPA. This looks like the most effective, or in...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd May 2018, 16:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,625
Posted By Captain Jock

A few years since I stopped instructing but I...

A few years since I stopped instructing but I would have been pretty disappointed if a student could not climb to 500 ft agl in a straight line. Surely it is not a good idea to encourage a student to...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2017, 08:37
Replies: 42
Views: 9,047
Posted By Captain Jock

This post seems to have drifted off course!

This post seems to have drifted off course!
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2016, 16:20
Replies: 17
Views: 5,977
Posted By Captain Jock

Objection submitted. Hope the result is Airfield...

Objection submitted. Hope the result is Airfield 1 Turbine 0.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2015, 09:35
Replies: 25
Views: 10,611
Posted By Captain Jock

Why restrict yourself to a C152? Try converting...

Why restrict yourself to a C152? Try converting to other types. It will add to your experience and the extra cost will be minimal.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2015, 08:54
Replies: 82
Views: 22,612
Posted By Captain Jock

Still not enamoured of the new site but I have...

Still not enamoured of the new site but I have overcome some computer problems and it is not quite as bad as I first thought. Prefer the "old" one.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Jul 2015, 08:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,622
Posted By Captain Jock

Following my last post I have overcome some...

Following my last post I have overcome some computer problems and the site is not quite as bad as my first impressions led me to believe.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Jul 2015, 08:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,622
Posted By Captain Jock

To put it bluntly this new site is awful!

To put it bluntly this new site is awful!
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2015, 16:58
Replies: 82
Views: 22,612
Posted By Captain Jock

Good advice ericferret. I will be continuing to...

Good advice ericferret. I will be continuing to use the "old" format as long as possible.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2015, 09:22
Replies: 82
Views: 22,612
Posted By Captain Jock

Point taken Maoraigh1 but I was within 15nm of...

Point taken Maoraigh1 but I was within 15nm of Edinburgh at the time!
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2015, 17:28
Replies: 82
Views: 22,612
Posted By Captain Jock

It may be my lack of computer skills but this...

It may be my lack of computer skills but this site is a nightmare. Looking up the METAR for Edinburgh the first choices offered for "nearby" are Inverness, Kinloss and Lossiemouth. A geography lesson...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2015, 16:22
Replies: 82
Views: 22,612
Posted By Captain Jock

I am reminded of the old maxim, if it aint broke...

I am reminded of the old maxim, if it aint broke don't fix it.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th May 2015, 11:58
Replies: 66
Views: 18,299
Posted By Captain Jock

An Examiner can extend the validity of an SEP...

An Examiner can extend the validity of an SEP providing all the requirements for revalidation by experience are met. The introduction to IN 2015/034 says its purpose is to allow authorised...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th May 2015, 11:57
Replies: 66
Views: 18,299
Posted By Captain Jock

I acknowledge my poor choice of words; I was...

I acknowledge my poor choice of words; I was aware it was a privilege and not a right. Perhaps I should have read the IN more carefully and saved my money.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th May 2015, 10:11
Replies: 66
Views: 18,299
Posted By Captain Jock

This all seems to be a right "guddle". In the...

This all seems to be a right "guddle". In the introduction to IN 2015/034 it says that the amendment to the Aircrew Regulation has introduced a means to allow instructors to be specifically...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Feb 2015, 16:32
Replies: 15
Views: 2,625
Posted By Captain Jock

OOPS! Note not to act on first sight.

OOPS! Note not to act on first sight.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Feb 2015, 10:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,625
Posted By Captain Jock

I am with BigEndBob on this. At first sight it...

I am with BigEndBob on this. At first sight it does not seem worth the bother. Form SRG1133 looks like overkill to permit many of us to do what we have been doing for years. And yet another fee!
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2014, 16:58
Replies: 16
Views: 6,379
Posted By Captain Jock

Looks pretty good value to me when you compare it...

Looks pretty good value to me when you compare it with the cost of an hour's flying.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Oct 2014, 16:48
Replies: 3
Views: 2,937
Posted By Captain Jock

GR Examiners

Heard a rumour that GR Examiners may once again be able to revalidate class ratings where the pilot has met the requirements for revalidation by experience.
Anyone know anything about this?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Apr 2014, 07:18
Replies: 55
Views: 12,913
Posted By Captain Jock

It's a little more than blank spots in a manual!

It's a little more than blank spots in a manual!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Apr 2014, 12:43
Replies: 55
Views: 12,913
Posted By Captain Jock

Has the CAA or anyone else made a serious attempt...

Has the CAA or anyone else made a serious attempt to find out how may RTFs will simply give up?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Dec 2013, 15:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By Captain Jock

Thanks. That was my guess.

Thanks. That was my guess.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Dec 2013, 15:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By Captain Jock

UK to EASA Licence Conversion

I have just converted my UK licence to an EASA licence. My old licence had an FRTOL as a separate page but it now seems to have "disappeared". As an instructor I really should know the answer to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Mar 2013, 08:40
Replies: 1
Views: 1,218
Posted By Captain Jock

Instructor Revalidation

I seem to remember reading somewhere that you should not keep going back to the same examiner for revalidation. Is my memory at fault or can someone help me to find this reference again? Thanks.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Feb 2011, 11:42
Replies: 21
Views: 8,637
Posted By Captain Jock

This cover is still available and I have it...

This cover is still available and I have it arranged through Besso Ltd who run the AOPA scheme. Like all insurance I hope I never have to claim on it but I would rather have it than not!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Dec 2010, 19:00
Replies: 16
Views: 4,547
Posted By Captain Jock

If you cannot teach someone to drive a car before...

If you cannot teach someone to drive a car before they are 17 why are we trying to teach them to fly younger than this?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Dec 2010, 11:50
Replies: 11
Views: 968
Posted By Captain Jock

I think you will find the recommendation you are...

I think you will find the recommendation you are referring to in Standards Document 10v5 dated January 2009. See Para 2.4
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2010, 14:08
Replies: 16
Views: 2,436
Posted By Captain Jock

I expect I have said this before in relation to...

I expect I have said this before in relation to other similar posts; but why not seek help from your instructor?
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2010, 14:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By Captain Jock

If you let your rating expire hours are...

If you let your rating expire hours are irrelevant. You require a flight test with an examiner in order to renew it.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Mar 2010, 19:03
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By Captain Jock

If you think the premium is eye watering just...

If you think the premium is eye watering just wait until someone makes a claim against you!!
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2010, 11:47
Replies: 64
Views: 15,670
Posted By Captain Jock

Visibility is better looking towards the moon...

Visibility is better looking towards the moon than it is when it is behind you.
Try it for yourself!
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2009, 15:29
Replies: 5
Views: 954
Posted By Captain Jock

You are correct but the exams and the flying...

You are correct but the exams and the flying should ideally run concurrently.
Some of the theory may not make much sense done in isolation.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2009, 18:26
Replies: 20
Views: 3,118
Posted By Captain Jock

There is an unofficial procedure here used only...

There is an unofficial procedure here used only in VMC. It is based on the PTH VOR. If my memory serves me correctly it is a non precision approach which goes outbound on 030R with a right turn to...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2009, 16:40
Replies: 14
Views: 1,826
Posted By Captain Jock

You must have been in a different part of Central...

You must have been in a different part of Central Scotland to me!
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