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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Feb 2016, 22:35
Replies: 2
Views: 2,792
Posted By taff_lightning

CASA Instructor rating conversion

I've have just converted to a CASA (Australia) licence from an EASA one. At the same time I converted my instrument and instructor rating.

CASA in their wisdom have issued me with the most basic...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Feb 2016, 04:53
Replies: 3
Views: 3,947
Posted By taff_lightning

Take a looks at Part 61 E 61.1172 & 61.1185(4) ...

Take a looks at Part 61 E 61.1172 & 61.1185(4)

Basically you don't have to have it if you satisfy one of the other requirements.

All of our instructors have it but that is because we teach...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Jul 2015, 13:07
Replies: 2
Views: 2,748
Posted By taff_lightning

PPL FE

Hi,

Anyone out there know where I might be able to do a PPL FE course in July? I have approval and am all ready to do.

Cheers
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Sep 2014, 18:18
Replies: 15
Views: 5,757
Posted By taff_lightning

fi training

Just stick at it, think everyone finds those early lessons hard. I know I did.... No pointing, it's a terrible habit. Get out of it now.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Jul 2014, 19:15
Replies: 8
Views: 3,052
Posted By taff_lightning

PPL Flight Examiner course.

Unfortunately Stapleford can't offer the FE course under EASE. I asked Tony last week.

BCFT in Bournemouth can do it for you. I'd imagine Thruxton can also do it.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Apr 2014, 20:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,830
Posted By taff_lightning

Retainers?

Just take the job and start flying. There will always be someone on a better deal and someone on a worse. £20 is not great but I know people on less.

This is your first opportunity to operate in...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Mar 2014, 18:52
Replies: 8
Views: 3,447
Posted By taff_lightning

Advice requested! Airline pilot -> Instructor

By the sounds of it you want to do this because you want to teach? Which is a great place to start from.

I'd recommend the FI as it'll give you sold grounding to build from. I also think you'll...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Mar 2014, 23:53
Replies: 26
Views: 4,896
Posted By taff_lightning

Shortage of FI's in Scotland

Down here on the south coast we certainly seeing a drop in number going through the FIC.

Wouldn't be fair to say we're shortage of FI's as there are still plenty of guys around looking for work. ...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Mar 2014, 19:28
Replies: 1
Views: 1,145
Posted By taff_lightning

Cessna SET

Hi all

Please excuse my laziness. It's just that if I ask here I'll get a quicker answer.

I'm looking to get a Cessna SET added to my licence. Ideally on a C208. Can I get some recommendation...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Mar 2014, 21:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,373
Posted By taff_lightning

Licence conversion

Great guys. Exactly what I was after and what I thought.

Cheers.

TL
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Mar 2014, 19:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,373
Posted By taff_lightning

Licence conversion

Had a guy come in today with a situation I've not come across before.

He wants to convert a lapsed JAR (2011) ppl to an easa ppl. Up until recently I would have known exactly what to advise him...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Mar 2014, 21:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By taff_lightning

Career as an Instructor

My thought

Pick a school with at least the option of work afterwards. Apart from the obvious reason you'll really benefit from the support and development of the structured environment. I'd been...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2014, 15:07
Replies: 12
Views: 3,296
Posted By taff_lightning

Night Rating during PPL Training

A night rating can be included in the ppl as long as you satisfy all of the other course requirements. In my experience it's quite unusual to get it all done within the minimum hour though.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Jan 2013, 17:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,543
Posted By taff_lightning

I know that the flying club at old Sarum in wilts...

I know that the flying club at old Sarum in wilts were looking. Not sure if they still are.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Dec 2012, 08:07
Replies: 5
Views: 2,679
Posted By taff_lightning

Thanks guys

Thanks guys
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th Dec 2012, 17:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,679
Posted By taff_lightning

Display Authorisation

Anyone out there know what is required to obtain a DA? Do you know anyone who can issue them on the south coast/south west?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Oct 2012, 18:15
Replies: 37
Views: 7,405
Posted By taff_lightning

I'm just about to finish a guys aerobatic...

I'm just about to finish a guys aerobatic training for the AOPA basic cert. I read earlier in this post what if he includes a letter from me with his initial licence application (CPL in this case)....
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Oct 2012, 17:57
Replies: 19
Views: 3,636
Posted By taff_lightning

Spinning, in fact scratch that, HASELL checks!...

Spinning, in fact scratch that, HASELL checks! Really think I'm gonna scream the next time a student tells me "height is OK".
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th May 2012, 09:56
Replies: 26
Views: 8,900
Posted By taff_lightning

As an over zelus student pilot I was sent off...

As an over zelus student pilot I was sent off solo to practice insipient spins in a "long wing" worrier. In my enthusiasm I did what I know now (as an aerobatic instructor) to be an academic spin...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Mar 2012, 10:31
Replies: 33
Views: 5,196
Posted By taff_lightning

Might be worth stating weather you want...

Might be worth stating weather you want restricted or unrestricted FIs. Seems to me there are lots of newly minted guys on the market. Can't comment on whether there lots of more experienced guys...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Dec 2011, 20:52
Replies: 13
Views: 3,344
Posted By taff_lightning

You're right I was confusing the two. Now I think...

You're right I was confusing the two. Now I think about it I think I was given the option of being self employed or employed.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Dec 2011, 19:32
Replies: 13
Views: 3,344
Posted By taff_lightning

I am yet to come across a school/club offering a...

I am yet to come across a school/club offering a salaried post for line instruction. Not that I've been to them all but I've spoken to a fair few resently.

If I'm honest I'd be a little suspect...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Dec 2011, 07:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,505
Posted By taff_lightning

Did some twin flying with them years ago and they...

Did some twin flying with them years ago and they were fine. They were a relatively small oporation so it depends what your looking for.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Dec 2011, 22:26
Replies: 13
Views: 3,344
Posted By taff_lightning

Self employed. That was what I was expecting and...

Self employed. That was what I was expecting and what want at this stage. Why do you ask?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Dec 2011, 21:25
Replies: 13
Views: 3,344
Posted By taff_lightning

I'm now three weeks into a months trial and it...

I'm now three weeks into a months trial and it all seems to be going well. I have couple of students that I'm looking after and checked out on all their aircraft.

Thanks again guys
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Nov 2011, 07:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Posted By taff_lightning

This site give a far run down of the steps...

This site give a far run down of the steps requires to get your first professional license. Both Modular and integrated, loads of stuff on here about that so I'm not even gonna get started.
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Nov 2011, 16:53
Replies: 13
Views: 3,344
Posted By taff_lightning

Thanks for the feedback guys. I opted for the...

Thanks for the feedback guys. I opted for the suit in the end and have been asked back for a couple of day standardisation. So I think that all sounds pretty promising.

Thanks again
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Nov 2011, 10:02
Replies: 13
Views: 3,344
Posted By taff_lightning

FI interview

Hi guys

I have an interview tomorrow for a flight instructors position at a good sized and reasonably commercial flying club.

Now I've been to a few interviews for this sort of role and have...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Nov 2011, 07:06
Replies: 1,036
Views: 639,631
Posted By taff_lightning

Hi there There are already lots of threads...

Hi there

There are already lots of threads on this topic on the forum. I suggest you have a go with the search function.

Should find all the info you need.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Nov 2011, 16:03
Replies: 12
Views: 9,259
Posted By taff_lightning

CPL, from what I've seen of Bristol GS I'd say...

CPL, from what I've seen of Bristol GS I'd say 98% is probably not that far off. Certainly all the guys a kept in touch with passed all the exams first time. And all the pilots I've met subsequently...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Nov 2011, 18:45
Replies: 62
Views: 10,298
Posted By taff_lightning

The problem would then come if that person wanted...

The problem would then come if that person wanted to carry on flying as they couldn't put the flight in their log book. It's one of those things, realistically 45mins in a log book is neither here...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Oct 2011, 17:35
Replies: 9
Views: 6,712
Posted By taff_lightning

Unfortunately I don't think it's as simple as...

Unfortunately I don't think it's as simple as that. You have to tailor your approach for each company. For example; handing your CV in to British Airways HR may not do you much good (might raise an...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Aug 2011, 14:48
Replies: 15
Views: 1,820
Posted By taff_lightning

Stapleford flight centre, essex, have a supercub...

Stapleford flight centre, essex, have a supercub and I'm sure would be happy to help. Also have a stack of other small singles.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Aug 2011, 09:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,384
Posted By taff_lightning

I did my CPL with aeros and my FIC with...

I did my CPL with aeros and my FIC with Stapleford. They're both fantastic training organisations. I'd find it hard to choose between the two. Stapleford is a much busier school which has it's pros...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Mar 2011, 07:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,846
Posted By taff_lightning

Worked my way through my CPL training (whilst...

Worked my way through my CPL training (whilst continuing to work full time) and found it very helpful to save up for a stage then go to it. Maybe even take a bit of leave. This way you can get away...
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