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Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Jan 2018, 11:21
Replies: 234
Views: 205,826
Posted By tom_ace

Seems to be a well kept secret. Which is somewhat...

Seems to be a well kept secret. Which is somewhat alarming.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Mar 2017, 22:07
Replies: 343
Views: 508,067
Posted By tom_ace

Hi there, looking for freelance work. EASA...

Hi there, looking for freelance work.

EASA ATPL.
Rated on CL604/5.
4300 hours total time. 990 P1 CL604/5, 1900 total CL604/5.
Also quite a bit of experience single pilot IFR (2000 hours) which...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2010, 13:10
Replies: 30
Views: 3,181
Posted By tom_ace

Good advice on this thread. Make sure you are...

Good advice on this thread. Make sure you are thinking well ahead of the aircraft so that each action you make has already been planned and doesn't leave you rushing to keep up.
Same in any...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th Sep 2010, 22:18
Replies: 37
Views: 7,027
Posted By tom_ace

i think jet2 have now hired him after that...

i think jet2 have now hired him after that landing!
Forum: Tech Log
1st Sep 2010, 22:22
Replies: 59
Views: 23,049
Posted By tom_ace

The aircraft I fly day to day is by no means an...

The aircraft I fly day to day is by no means an airliner, but the autopilot usually is in by 1000' agl on departure and out at 1000' agl on final. How else can I read the paper?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Jul 2010, 17:55
Replies: 46
Views: 7,749
Posted By tom_ace

Crescent - Question: When you have got your...

Crescent - Question: When you have got your licence and a bit of debt, what type of aircraft do you think you will fly for your first job, and roughly what wage do you anticipate?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Jun 2010, 08:28
Replies: 14
Views: 9,695
Posted By tom_ace

flyhigh - you can't fly one commercially in UK as...

flyhigh - you can't fly one commercially in UK as it's a single. only way you could get paid to fly it is on private ops.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Feb 2010, 11:43
Replies: 40
Views: 12,638
Posted By tom_ace

i paid easyjet 100k and i got a gr8 job, don't...

i paid easyjet 100k and i got a gr8 job, don't know how long it will last though
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2009, 18:57
Replies: 72
Views: 12,155
Posted By tom_ace

I've done midlands to north scotland sometimes...

I've done midlands to north scotland sometimes airways and sometimes IFR outside controlled airspace (mostly, just negotiated clearance when required), and to be honest it's a lot less painful to do...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Sep 2009, 21:42
Replies: 11
Views: 4,779
Posted By tom_ace

Thanks for the warning about that Ryanair lot, I...

Thanks for the warning about that Ryanair lot, I thought it sounded a fair deal.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2009, 11:48
Replies: 26
Views: 3,679
Posted By tom_ace

Just to make it clear, I'm not saying the...

Just to make it clear, I'm not saying the pipeline survey aircraft are 'causing a problem', they've got a job to do. To be honest I haven't got a clue what speed they would do...you would have...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2009, 09:01
Replies: 26
Views: 3,679
Posted By tom_ace

Snapper, I don'y fly rotary, but would hazard a...

Snapper, I don'y fly rotary, but would hazard a guess at 90-150kts! Some interesting stuff on this thread, think more education is needed for both parties (me included) and more...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2009, 23:08
Replies: 26
Views: 3,679
Posted By tom_ace

I don't condone blasting through gliding sites on...

I don't condone blasting through gliding sites on a VFR bimble, however, how do you know that the helicopter was not a pipeline survey, or other type of survey aircraft. I speak from experience of...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2009, 17:30
Replies: 20
Views: 3,119
Posted By tom_ace

Go through the overhead at a decent height and at...

Go through the overhead at a decent height and at (or as close to as you can get to) 90 degrees to the runway, and you stand a good chance. And sound good on the radio..

edited becuase of dodgy...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Aug 2009, 17:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,432
Posted By tom_ace

The database issue is indeed a mighty ball-ache....

The database issue is indeed a mighty ball-ache. They are/were a good GPS!
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Aug 2009, 15:45
Replies: 21
Views: 3,643
Posted By tom_ace

You are correct, 700 hours is required for single...

You are correct, 700 hours is required for single pilot public transport, as well as 10 sectors line training beforehand. So, thankfully, you don't have Oxford's finest launching off into the clag...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Apr 2009, 17:02
Replies: 24
Views: 95,234
Posted By tom_ace

There are a couple of cadetships about, you won't...

There are a couple of cadetships about, you won't start off flying anything particularly shiny, but it's a great way to get your foot in the door.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2009, 01:07
Replies: 25
Views: 20,309
Posted By tom_ace

Do they comply with the quadrantal rule? Thanks,...

Do they comply with the quadrantal rule? Thanks, I'm here all week.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2008, 19:51
Replies: 72
Views: 7,244
Posted By tom_ace

Used to rely on GPS a lot, until one froze and I...

Used to rely on GPS a lot, until one froze and I happily trundled into birminghams airspace. Still use it, along with VOR, DME, NDB, and by looking out the window. It's an invaluable bit of kit.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2008, 17:30
Replies: 21
Views: 2,938
Posted By tom_ace

i saw them the other day as well, when I was...

i saw them the other day as well, when I was flying overhead at 10 feet.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2008, 15:40
Replies: 113
Views: 14,535
Posted By tom_ace

just look at the surface pressure charts and get...

just look at the surface pressure charts and get a picture in your head what is going to happen
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2008, 15:35
Replies: 21
Views: 2,724
Posted By tom_ace

I've usually found the military very willing to...

I've usually found the military very willing to give one, it's very handy and a lot better than flight information, especially if the weathers a bit iffy
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st May 2008, 10:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,109
Posted By tom_ace

What the guy meant is that there are jobs about,...

What the guy meant is that there are jobs about, but you most likely won't walk into one straight after training.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th May 2008, 18:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,265
Posted By tom_ace

pay for your type rating! :}

pay for your type rating! :}
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd May 2008, 19:31
Replies: 36
Views: 6,356
Posted By tom_ace

so let me get this straight, you will be paying...

so let me get this straight, you will be paying to work for someone?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th May 2008, 08:11
Replies: 39
Views: 4,880
Posted By tom_ace

roll up! roll up! get yer 170a's!

roll up! roll up! get yer 170a's!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th May 2008, 16:32
Replies: 39
Views: 4,880
Posted By tom_ace

I don't think handing your 170a examiner a £100...

I don't think handing your 170a examiner a £100 back hander is a wise choice, they should be paid by your flight school in their salary.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th May 2008, 22:01
Replies: 19
Views: 2,733
Posted By tom_ace

not for me thanks! I always find it odd when...

not for me thanks! I always find it odd when people have 250 hours piston, and a 737 rating, it just doesn't seem right.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th May 2008, 18:39
Replies: 18
Views: 1,451
Posted By tom_ace

any flying is good experience as long as you keep...

any flying is good experience as long as you keep your standards up
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2008, 11:36
Replies: 10
Views: 1,122
Posted By tom_ace

what the hell is a gym?!

what the hell is a gym?!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Apr 2008, 18:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,220
Posted By tom_ace

Matt, are the pilots on standy 24 hours a day? I...

Matt, are the pilots on standy 24 hours a day? I thought you either had night or day standby. Cheers!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Mar 2008, 18:48
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By tom_ace

the cheque book

the cheque book
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Mar 2008, 20:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,558
Posted By tom_ace

make sure your cheque book is always close at...

make sure your cheque book is always close at hand!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Mar 2008, 11:50
Replies: 22
Views: 2,847
Posted By tom_ace

......Sold!

......Sold!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2008, 18:17
Replies: 7
Views: 569
Posted By tom_ace

i was lucky, my IMC instructor was an ex raf...

i was lucky, my IMC instructor was an ex raf navigator..'you're 20ft low, boy!'
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