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Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2008, 02:53
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By jai6638

GA in Italy

Hello there,

I will be in Florence from December 26th to December 31st and was curious, is there a lot of general aviation in Italy? I am a 200 hour FAA PPL holder with an instrument rating and...
Forum: North America
6th Aug 2008, 18:51
Replies: 28
Views: 4,770
Posted By jai6638

Thats a pretty good prediction BelArgUSA.. I...

Thats a pretty good prediction BelArgUSA.. I agree with whatever you wrote.. Its time for the US to face the reality and acknowledge the rise of the Asian powers.
Forum: Middle East
1st Aug 2008, 15:57
Replies: 22
Views: 4,818
Posted By jai6638

I think I read in 7 days that they changed their...

I think I read in 7 days that they changed their minds and have decided that expats can sponsor their friends as long as their monthly salary is above AED 10,000. All these rules are disgustingly...
Forum: Middle East
1st Aug 2008, 15:49
Replies: 14
Views: 3,138
Posted By jai6638

Out of curiosity, where do GA pilots in the UAE...

Out of curiosity, where do GA pilots in the UAE fly? Besides the palm and the Dubai marinas, are there any other spots that are worth visiting? The guy at the Emirates Flying School told me that...
Forum: Middle East
30th Jul 2008, 15:38
Replies: 14
Views: 3,138
Posted By jai6638

I wanted to go up flying with a FAA PPL last...

I wanted to go up flying with a FAA PPL last year and went to the flight school at Dubai Airport Terminal 2 last year.. The guy took my passport photo and details to obtain security clearance. It...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jun 2008, 23:17
Replies: 4
Views: 2,740
Posted By jai6638

Thanks for the responses. If I do get my...

Thanks for the responses.

If I do get my license within next two months with a valid UAE residence visa, then can I fly using this license after my residence visa expires? i.e., can I fly locally...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jun 2008, 13:41
Replies: 4
Views: 2,740
Posted By jai6638

Converting FAA PPL to GCAA

Hello there,

I have a FAA pilot certificate with instrument rating and was wondering, what the procedure would be to convert to the GCAA license? I will be visiting Dubai this summer so was...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jun 2008, 19:03
Replies: 55
Views: 10,983
Posted By jai6638

Not sure how that justifies British atrocities...

Not sure how that justifies British atrocities such as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jallianwala_Bagh_massacre) ..



While these institutions were setup, they...
Forum: Middle East
9th Jun 2008, 17:42
Replies: 25
Views: 5,970
Posted By jai6638

I honestly do not get the point behind this.. Why...

I honestly do not get the point behind this.. Why would they want to stop people from coming in and spending money here? The "friends", coming in, would essentially be tourists and benefit the local...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jun 2008, 17:32
Replies: 55
Views: 10,983
Posted By jai6638

eh? India is only closing the door to expats in...

eh? India is only closing the door to expats in the field of aviation. Moreover, the Indians working abroad are contributing to the respective economics of the countries in which they reside. Its not...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2008, 19:19
Replies: 20
Views: 2,253
Posted By jai6638

haha.. tell me about it.. I looked at the rates...

haha.. tell me about it.. I looked at the rates and I realized its expensive when I saw 175 which is what I paid in dollars when I was learning, except this time, I'd be paying that in pounds!! To...
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2008, 18:49
Replies: 20
Views: 2,253
Posted By jai6638

Visiting the UK

Hello there!

Gonna be visiting London in mid-June and was hoping to go up flying.. Could you guys provide me with the names of the flight schools/flying clubs that do leisure flights? I don't mind...
Forum: Middle East
28th May 2008, 19:44
Replies: 20
Views: 3,130
Posted By jai6638

39,000 USD?!!! That is pretty damn good for UAE...

39,000 USD?!!! That is pretty damn good for UAE standards ain't it? When I read EK pilots complaining about their jobs and the high costs, I assumed it was much lower than 39,000!! A banker at a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Aug 2007, 12:46
Replies: 57
Views: 20,564
Posted By jai6638

Kissing in public is not the norm in India and...

Kissing in public is not the norm in India and against the local culture ( although it seems to be becoming increasingly prevalant in Hindi movies ). The media blew this issue out of proportion since...
Forum: Questions
28th Jul 2007, 19:27
Replies: 21
Views: 5,192
Posted By jai6638

Wow.. I'm glad that I'm not the only person who...

Wow.. I'm glad that I'm not the only person who found it odd that US controllers use local landmarks... Everytime I go up on a long XC, I hear NY approach tellin pilots to report when they are...
Forum: Middle East
26th Jun 2007, 14:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By jai6638

I'm thinking that you are better of training at...

I'm thinking that you are better of training at Fujairah Aviation Academy since Dubai is always so busy. When I went up flight a flight at Emirates Aviation, It took 5 min to get permission to start...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Jun 2007, 16:51
Replies: 57
Views: 20,564
Posted By jai6638

If you are going to India while trying to...

If you are going to India while trying to maintain your US lifestyle, forget about it.. They are two very different countries.. You will only enjoy India if you are there to experienece a different...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2007, 01:17
Replies: 37
Views: 5,731
Posted By jai6638

So true!! I'm trying to get rid of my habit of...

So true!! I'm trying to get rid of my habit of rushing things but damn its hard :p!



lol.. I had a similar experience. I flew into Bedford ( near Boston, US ) for my first solo XC. Bedford is...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2007, 23:15
Replies: 37
Views: 5,731
Posted By jai6638

The fact that I could solo a warrior before I got...

The fact that I could solo a warrior before I got my drivers license/learners permit was awesome! :p I solo'd a week after my 16th birthday and got my license a day after my 17th birthday... It was...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2007, 03:06
Replies: 17
Views: 1,463
Posted By jai6638

Why would the second one be illegal if it has a...

Why would the second one be illegal if it has a VOR and an ADF in there?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Jun 2007, 16:04
Replies: 0
Views: 792
Posted By jai6638

GA flying in India

Hello there..
I have an FAA PPL and will be visiting India ( Delhi, Haridwar, Agra, Mathura, Udaipur, Mumbai ) this summer... Being Indian, I'd really like to fly and see how aviation is in India....
Forum: Middle East
17th May 2007, 02:45
Replies: 11
Views: 3,186
Posted By jai6638

So pointless.. Only makes sense if you have an...

So pointless.. Only makes sense if you have an alternative route that people can take to avoid the toll.. In the case of Dubai, there are no alternative routes.
Forum: Middle East
19th Apr 2007, 02:21
Replies: 11
Views: 2,354
Posted By jai6638

PArdon my ignorance but is there a designated...

PArdon my ignorance but is there a designated area where these planes dump fuel? If so, where would it be? above the desert or ocean?
Forum: Middle East
12th Apr 2007, 16:16
Replies: 39
Views: 13,977
Posted By jai6638

I concur! Infact, its actually kinda fun...

I concur! Infact, its actually kinda fun sometimes! Helps relieve stress by transferring it to the driver in front of you!! ;)
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2007, 16:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By jai6638

Sorry.. Its been a long day. My comprehension...

Sorry.. Its been a long day. My comprehension skills go down as the days progresses. lol!
Forum: Middle East
12th Apr 2007, 15:26
Replies: 39
Views: 13,977
Posted By jai6638

Granted that its possibly the case.. However, I...

Granted that its possibly the case.. However, I have seen the Caucasians do it too.. Its contagious and you just can't blame a few ethnicities for it... Traffic leads to frustration which leads to...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2007, 15:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By jai6638

Dave, I cant tell if you are agreeing with me or...

Dave, I cant tell if you are agreeing with me or disagreeing with me.. I would personally say "Warrior 86M" at an uncontrolled airport..
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2007, 12:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By jai6638

I believe its because they are lazy... :) I...

I believe its because they are lazy... :) I always use my proper callsign
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2007, 03:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By jai6638

Not sure about formation flying but as far as I...

Not sure about formation flying but as far as I know, you can't change your call sign unless you are in an uncontrolled airport. For example, if I was talking to ATC or landing at an airport with a...
Forum: Middle East
12th Apr 2007, 03:12
Replies: 39
Views: 13,977
Posted By jai6638

Thats because people in those "civilised" places...

Thats because people in those "civilised" places also drive like imbeciles! Drivers in the US need to learn that the left lane is for passing and not to block the traffic by going at the speed limit!...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Apr 2007, 00:10
Replies: 35
Views: 8,171
Posted By jai6638

Honestly, as an Indian living in the US, there is...

Honestly, as an Indian living in the US, there is definately a difference in what constitutes as "etiquette". Here in the US, if I walk past someone and smile, they'll smile back. If I do that in...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Mar 2007, 09:46
Replies: 11
Views: 17,007
Posted By jai6638

Its ... Its... refreshing! ;) I'd rather listen...

Its ... Its... refreshing! ;) I'd rather listen to Dubai Tower than JFK Towe... When I went for a "pleasure flight" in Dubai to see how things work here, the first thing I heard when we tuned into...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Mar 2007, 09:20
Replies: 11
Views: 17,007
Posted By jai6638

Its nice to listen to controllers and pilots...

Its nice to listen to controllers and pilots using "Inshallah" for a change.. :)
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2007, 15:07
Replies: 11
Views: 17,007
Posted By jai6638

Hmmmm I have been thinking of getting a scanner.....

Hmmmm I have been thinking of getting a scanner.. Which store at the duty free sells it and for how much? I haven't seen them at all...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2007, 11:16
Replies: 15
Views: 1,657
Posted By jai6638

Not sure why a special night rating is needed or...

Not sure why a special night rating is needed or why night VFR is prohibited! Having done several night XC's VFR with my PPL here in the US, I don't think its a big deal and does not justify placing...
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