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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Feb 2017, 19:46
Replies: 5
Views: 2,999
Posted By youngskywalker

That might well be true but the CPL/IR...

That might well be true but the CPL/IR instruction is done by a highly experienced and professional instructor, not by the younger ones you may have seen.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2016, 19:30
Replies: 201
Views: 35,325
Posted By youngskywalker

PACE I'm reliably informed by chaps who fly...

PACE

I'm reliably informed by chaps who fly with you, that you're rather fond of informing people, that you are in actual fact a 'jet pilot', and usually within seconds of meeting them! ;) :D
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2014, 16:47
Replies: 4
Views: 2,575
Posted By youngskywalker

Thank you for telling me where they were from, my...

Thank you for telling me where they were from, my knowledge of the Puma force is limited. I will drop him a line when I get home and in better internet.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2014, 15:06
Replies: 4
Views: 2,575
Posted By youngskywalker

Puma crew who assisted in a casevac in Glencoe 19th June 2014

Like to pass our thanks to the crew of an RAF Puma who were training in the area of Glencoe yesterday 19th June around mid day. We were on the summit of Meal Derg where we rescued a badly injured...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2014, 20:38
Replies: 82
Views: 13,257
Posted By youngskywalker

Are you sure they've stopped the Freelander...

Are you sure they've stopped the Freelander model? I thought it was only the classic Defender that was finally ending, something to do with new EU emission laws.
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2014, 20:53
Replies: 15
Views: 2,906
Posted By youngskywalker

I suspect thats because Inverness is on the Moray...

I suspect thats because Inverness is on the Moray coast and is famous for having such consistantly good flying weather throughout the year.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2014, 22:06
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,768,301
Posted By youngskywalker

It's not quite true to say that the VGS have...

It's not quite true to say that the VGS have suffered no accidents in 30 years, I recall one very serious accident at RAF Sealand in 1995 where two Vikings collided resulting in two fatalities and...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2014, 18:06
Replies: 6
Views: 3,710
Posted By youngskywalker

Sound systems have been in use in scale RC...

Sound systems have been in use in scale RC aircraft for a few years now, a couple of large speakers in the cowl connected to the throttle via a sound board. Very realistic, quite a few good examples...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jun 2013, 08:12
Replies: 11
Views: 6,314
Posted By youngskywalker

I have used Sunstate Aviation 2-3 times now and...

I have used Sunstate Aviation 2-3 times now and would not hesitate to recommend them. A friendly and highly professional outfit.

I have flown in their brand new Tecnam twin to renew my multi...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2013, 17:23
Replies: 55
Views: 16,613
Posted By youngskywalker

I didn't say it was "a walk in the park", but I'd...

I didn't say it was "a walk in the park", but I'd rather have an EFATO in a King Air over any other piston twin any day.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2013, 13:34
Replies: 55
Views: 16,613
Posted By youngskywalker

I would imagine the 'shock factor' of a real...

I would imagine the 'shock factor' of a real engine power loss would be the biggest problem, those few seconds of disbelief and denial would soon eat up any chance of successfully climbing at blue...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2013, 14:49
Replies: 29
Views: 5,361
Posted By youngskywalker

Oh here we go again! I give it less than a few...

Oh here we go again! I give it less than a few hours before someone reports that he proudly wears a 'Mickey Mouse watch' that cost him 50p from a market trader in 1972 and thats all you need along...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Mar 2013, 20:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,475
Posted By youngskywalker

Thanks for that! I guess it's a good sign that...

Thanks for that! I guess it's a good sign that not much is written about them on here, mostly this site attracts negative criticism rather than compliments.

I'll probably give them a ring in the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Mar 2013, 13:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,475
Posted By youngskywalker

The great circle - Harrogate for ATPL help

I can't find much up to date info on this school. I'm thinking about doing one of their two day general Nav' courses for the ATPL. Has anybody here used them for ATPL study help? Any feedback on...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2013, 09:02
Replies: 55
Views: 6,473
Posted By youngskywalker

And IF they do succeed then I'm off! Yorkshire I...

And IF they do succeed then I'm off! Yorkshire I reckon, 'appen I'd like that. ;)

The whole subject does sadden me greatly however. A small minority of hardliners are making all the noise, the...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2013, 22:54
Replies: 55
Views: 6,473
Posted By youngskywalker

I'm pretty sure it wont happen! I'm Scottish (...

I'm pretty sure it wont happen! I'm Scottish ( although prefer saying British) dont personally know a single Scottish supporter for independance, I know plenty English supporters for it though! ...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2013, 13:46
Replies: 37
Views: 9,860
Posted By youngskywalker

I tried twice over the years, my first...

I tried twice over the years, my first application for a scholarship failed but on my 2nd attempt I was successful and was awarded a bursary. Also worth noting that I have crap academic credentials...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2013, 09:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,379
Posted By youngskywalker

Is Longside (near Peterhead) no longer an option?...

Is Longside (near Peterhead) no longer an option? Perhaps Whiterashes (near the ADN VOR) although the hangar is quite small and you're at the mercy of an eccentric farmer who owns it.

GA up here...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2012, 06:35
Replies: 46
Views: 16,335
Posted By youngskywalker

RC model turbo-props already exist so no need to...

RC model turbo-props already exist so no need to modify a heli engine. As well as the cool factor RC jets also have more realistic crashes. Ie, fireball ;)

Have a look on youtube at rc king air...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2012, 09:54
Replies: 36
Views: 5,183
Posted By youngskywalker

Ah, I didn't word it very well. I was born here,...

Ah, I didn't word it very well. I was born here, Scotland. 20 years in flying now and it's been the greatest passion of my life, from gliding with the VGS to flying twin turbo-props over Europe,...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2012, 09:07
Replies: 36
Views: 5,183
Posted By youngskywalker

I think if I were starting out now, and if I were...

I think if I were starting out now, and if I were unfortunate enough to have been born in Europe, I don't actually think I'd bother with aviation now, it's just not worth it anymore. Easa has screwed...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2011, 20:16
Replies: 149
Views: 45,415
Posted By youngskywalker

Thats why I havnt bought one yet!

Thats why I havnt bought one yet!
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2011, 20:01
Replies: 149
Views: 45,415
Posted By youngskywalker

Yes but if we all followed that logic in life...

Yes but if we all followed that logic in life then why buy a BMW/Audi/Jaguar etc etc when a Vauxhall Astra would do the same job for considerably less?

Sometimes, just sometimes in life do we not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Dec 2011, 16:36
Replies: 9
Views: 5,000
Posted By youngskywalker

Yeah they are a good flight school. I've used...

Yeah they are a good flight school. I've used them to renew ratings but never for initial training.

I would be careful to check though if they are authorised to train foreign nationals as i'm...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Dec 2011, 16:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,267
Posted By youngskywalker

Yeah I did that course a few years ago at Simcom...

Yeah I did that course a few years ago at Simcom Orlando. Nice people there and modern facilities. I had one to one instruction from a very experienced ex airline Captain with an encyclopedic...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2011, 20:03
Replies: 23
Views: 17,614
Posted By youngskywalker

Chris is also a regular contributor to a model...

Chris is also a regular contributor to a model aircraft magazine called RCM&E. He designs and builds some fantastic scale models.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2011, 13:48
Replies: 81
Views: 14,150
Posted By youngskywalker

Gliders: ASK13 G109 Viking Janus ...

Gliders:
ASK13
G109 Viking
Janus

Piston:
C150
C152
C172
C182
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2011, 23:08
Replies: 891
Views: 122,079
Posted By youngskywalker

You have to do the initial class one at Belgrano...

You have to do the initial class one at Belgrano but if you hold an ICAO CPL then they will use 'renewal' standards to test you. It's also slightly cheaper too. (certainly this was correct as of 3...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2011, 22:01
Replies: 28
Views: 3,312
Posted By youngskywalker

MJ, I hate to interrupt your daily rant, but are...

MJ, I hate to interrupt your daily rant, but are you capable of writing just one coherent post without excessive use of profanity?
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2011, 09:51
Replies: 46
Views: 6,007
Posted By youngskywalker

I too hate heights, or rather I hate exposure to...

I too hate heights, or rather I hate exposure to heights which is a different thing I believe. Walking along mountain paths in the Alps I can feel my anxiety levels creeping up the narrower the...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2011, 20:58
Replies: 56
Views: 14,381
Posted By youngskywalker

Well, my 57yr old Uncle would still be alive...

Well, my 57yr old Uncle would still be alive today if he hadnt done the bowel screening tests! Yep, they killed him! Told he had cancer, had big bowel op to remove tumor. Instead they bodged the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2011, 22:51
Replies: 75
Views: 7,716
Posted By youngskywalker

Jock - as a fellow Aberdonian you are starting to...

Jock - as a fellow Aberdonian you are starting to embarrass me! Have you been drinking in the 'Grill' all afternoon?! Please tell me you have as I can then forgive your incoherent rants! :E
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2011, 21:49
Replies: 79
Views: 9,523
Posted By youngskywalker

My FAA IR test consisted of (if I recall...

My FAA IR test consisted of (if I recall correctly 5 years later) a 2-3 hour oral, depart on a SID from an airport I had never once previously been, join an airway, an intersection hold off a VOR,...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2011, 08:17
Replies: 165
Views: 24,758
Posted By youngskywalker

I have also met a few posters from these boards...

I have also met a few posters from these boards and regularly keep in contact with them in my day to day life. A regular topic of conversation and amusement was had discussing Guppy and that other...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2011, 22:21
Replies: 165
Views: 24,758
Posted By youngskywalker

I suspect it was of a perceived racist comment he...

I suspect it was of a perceived racist comment he may have posted! Probably wrong though! Plenty Walter Mitty's on here, one very well known...
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