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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Aug 2007, 15:35
Replies: 17
Views: 3,786
Posted By FlyVMO

Just finished an FAA>JAA IR conversion with them....

Just finished an FAA>JAA IR conversion with them. They are very good, honest and up front as well.
Good Luck with your training!
PS book accommodation as far ahead as you can, it can be a bit of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jun 2007, 08:54
Replies: 3
Views: 712
Posted By FlyVMO

I could probably get a job in the RHS of a small...

I could probably get a job in the RHS of a small jet /tp in the US right now, as Im a dual citizen with sufficient flight time in the US. But the pay there is less than $20k a year to start, and it...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th May 2007, 03:12
Replies: 18
Views: 2,365
Posted By FlyVMO

Honest question- Where does all the tax on...

Honest question-
Where does all the tax on Avgas go on that side of the pond? None towards "infrastructure"? General fund? Big debate starting to heat up over here re user fees.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Apr 2007, 02:17
Replies: 99
Views: 20,997
Posted By FlyVMO

watch out with those defs

Im dealing with the same puzzle, I need 50 xc PIC prior to converting my FAA IR to the JAR, to complete the fATPL. I got the following as an answer directly from the CAA:
"Under former national...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Apr 2007, 22:41
Replies: 18
Views: 8,121
Posted By FlyVMO

Agreed normally little icing potential at ~FL...

Agreed normally little icing potential at ~FL 350, but in a CB (and did they fly through one or not?)? With updrafts strong enough to push through to FL 700 in the tropics, is it not possible for...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Apr 2007, 00:02
Replies: 262
Views: 94,229
Posted By FlyVMO

Don't know how many were attributed to fatigue,...

Don't know how many were attributed to fatigue, but I believe Kalitta 808 was one of the first. Crashed on the turn to final at Guantanamo in 1993.
...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Apr 2007, 15:19
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,451,651
Posted By FlyVMO

About 6 years ago when I was working on my PPL at...

About 6 years ago when I was working on my PPL at a class C field in Florida-
My instructor and I prepare to taxi out for some practice landings at about 0600 local.
"good morning xxx ground, yyy...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2007, 21:55
Replies: 15
Views: 10,869
Posted By FlyVMO

I have friends working at several regional...

I have friends working at several regional carriers here in the US, and it seems to be the case that these companies are badly in need of new recruits. I've been told by two friends that they could...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Feb 2007, 14:27
Replies: 6
Views: 30,688
Posted By FlyVMO

VMC demos

In the US it is a required part of the Multi Engine Class rating to perform "VMC demos" using the VMC definition given by FFF (or similar). I was surprised at first when I didn't have to do this as...
Forum: Flight Testing
20th Jan 2007, 20:23
Replies: 14
Views: 2,411
Posted By FlyVMO

If mx is checking the compression at every 50 &...

If mx is checking the compression at every 50 & 100hr inspection (Im assuming used for hire and working on FAA regs, not sure what you're local regs are on inspections), I would think that would...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jan 2007, 22:03
Replies: 21
Views: 9,686
Posted By FlyVMO

marshalers

I used to work on a ramp with a mix of corporate jets and light a/c, tightly spaced at that.
IMHO, I see a lot of marshalers at big US airports who don't seem to be taking their job as seriously as...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Dec 2006, 21:38
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By FlyVMO

Attempted solution..

I'll give it a shot...
The sun moves at an apparent 15 degrees per hour...111 km (59.9 nm) times the cosine of the latitude, should give you the apparent distance per hour and thus apparent speed,...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Dec 2006, 15:15
Replies: 15
Views: 6,579
Posted By FlyVMO

This is really hard to look at...having spent 4...

This is really hard to look at...having spent 4 years on that flight line. All Riddle planes are secured with steel chains at 3 points at all times, 4 points would almost definitely have been in use...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Dec 2006, 17:24
Replies: 55
Views: 50,540
Posted By FlyVMO

12 G!!!!! I understand the Rumorous nature of...

12 G!!!!!
I understand the Rumorous nature of PPrune...but I would have thought that it would take less than that to break the airframe in pieces, yet obviously that did not happen here or this...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2006, 23:48
Replies: 34
Views: 9,566
Posted By FlyVMO

I think its hard to avoid the conclusion that...

I think its hard to avoid the conclusion that such systems and UAVs represent the beginning of the end for human pilots on every flight.
How much would the airlines love to eliminate two more...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Nov 2006, 01:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,882
Posted By FlyVMO

some limited help

Well,
by rights I've not reached a level of experience to really get too in depth here.
http://www.boeing.com/commercial/airports/acaps/7772sec3.pdf

I was going to attempt to figure it out but I...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Nov 2006, 17:11
Replies: 111
Views: 45,270
Posted By FlyVMO

Evening civil twilight ended at 18:26L, so it was...

Evening civil twilight ended at 18:26L, so it was effectively full dark if the touchdown time from that site is correct.
I fly in and around EWR's airspace twice a day, and while RJs and smaller AC...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2006, 14:15
Replies: 140
Views: 31,498
Posted By FlyVMO

MNBluestater- Suggest you re-read my earlier...

MNBluestater-
Suggest you re-read my earlier post then explain to me exactly how filing flight plans will increase security. Do think terrorists are stupid? Do you think they can't learn how to file...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2006, 01:49
Replies: 140
Views: 31,498
Posted By FlyVMO

Ship's power- Yes I too have read this, prior...

Ship's power-
Yes I too have read this, prior to this incident. Detailed info on the company website requires a login though. (www.cirrusdesign.com)
Flyvmo
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2006, 01:13
Replies: 140
Views: 31,498
Posted By FlyVMO

Senseless restrictions

Grimmrad-
What, practically speaking, is gained by restricting the airspace? News helicopters would not be able to operate, tour helicopters would not be able to operate (representing a sizable loss...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2006, 00:45
Replies: 140
Views: 31,498
Posted By FlyVMO

The Hudson and East River class B exclusions are...

The Hudson and East River class B exclusions are from the surface to 1100 (NY TAC). I do traffic watch flights in the area, although I generally stay SW of the City. I canceled todays morning flight...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Oct 2006, 00:24
Replies: 1,634
Views: 673,454
Posted By FlyVMO

broadreach- Thanks for the update. I realize...

broadreach-
Thanks for the update. I realize the odds may be against finding such a small object on a scene like this, lets hope they do though. Every bit of insight into this is worth so much.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Oct 2006, 14:33
Replies: 1,634
Views: 673,454
Posted By FlyVMO

Have they found that "missing component" from the...

Have they found that "missing component" from the 737 CVR yet?
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Oct 2006, 00:38
Replies: 1,634
Views: 673,454
Posted By FlyVMO

Not to jump the gun, but where could this lead...

Not to jump the gun, but where could this lead for the crew of the Legacy?
Hypothetically, how would Brasil's justice system handle any forthcoming case? Are there any precedents for foriegn air...
Forum: Questions
24th Sep 2006, 14:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,548
Posted By FlyVMO

Audio of the CVR in US crashes is not normally...

Audio of the CVR in US crashes is not normally released to the public, only written transcripts. Audio from ATC tapes is more commonly available I believe...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Sep 2006, 00:13
Replies: 15
Views: 3,984
Posted By FlyVMO

Thanks much. FlyVMO

Thanks much.

FlyVMO
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Sep 2006, 14:33
Replies: 15
Views: 3,984
Posted By FlyVMO

Flyboyike- Im very curious about this...do...

Flyboyike-

Im very curious about this...do you mind if I ask what type of company and what the [I]stated[I] minimums were when you applied? I do traffic watch and didn't get hired for that till I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Sep 2006, 02:49
Replies: 15
Views: 3,984
Posted By FlyVMO

A few (as in 3) hundred hours??? 800ish TT (and...

A few (as in 3) hundred hours??? 800ish TT (and 50-100 ME) last time I checked... I'd love to be wrong though, anyway the pay still sucks.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jul 2006, 14:42
Replies: 37
Views: 17,682
Posted By FlyVMO

I guess you have to consider the size of their...

I guess you have to consider the size of their fleet when talking about their hull loss rate...Worldwide 671 A/C, with 257 of those showing up on the US registry according to the FAAs website. I...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Apr 2006, 00:14
Replies: 14
Views: 8,826
Posted By FlyVMO

I suspect that the APUs contribution to take off...

I suspect that the APUs contribution to take off perf (if any), is through its use to supply air to the ACMs (cabin air). This on some types might allow a "bleeds off" take off, providing of course...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Apr 2006, 19:46
Replies: 6
Views: 2,904
Posted By FlyVMO

A bit out of date compared to most things you...

A bit out of date compared to most things you see, but a good view of Ribs nonetheless....
http://www.pittsfabric.com/fabric.htm
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2006, 00:53
Replies: 28
Views: 3,842
Posted By FlyVMO

:ooh: Do the JAA know about this???? ...

:ooh:
Do the JAA know about this????

Seriously though, its actually inspiring to see things discussed in depth. Can anyone recommend a good (in depth) text on GPS? Using it is one thing, but it...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2006, 00:47
Replies: 28
Views: 3,842
Posted By FlyVMO

.. no point leaving the responses to the earlier...

.. no point leaving the responses to the earlier ill-considered post ..
Forum: Questions
18th Apr 2006, 00:52
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By FlyVMO

I took a quick look, according to FAR 61.75 it...

I took a quick look, according to FAR 61.75 it appears the FAA will issue a PPL based on a foriegn license, but I dont see anything about CPLs. It does say ratings will carry over, if I read it...
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Apr 2006, 02:48
Replies: 30
Views: 4,785
Posted By FlyVMO

Hi- just had mine 2 weeks ago. Took 2 hours but...

Hi-
just had mine 2 weeks ago. Took 2 hours but mine was an "ICAO extended" as I already hold a license in another state, so that might have shaved a bit off. They tell you to allow 3 hours, and I...
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