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Search: Posts Made By: polohippo
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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Oct 2009, 18:41
Replies: 10
Views: 3,058
Posted By polohippo

FI jobs

I was at work the other day and an FI came in looking for a job. He said he'd been looking for a while and had driven to the UK and had visited over 60 schools looking for work and had not been able...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2009, 06:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By polohippo

I agree with Rob1975. I instruct in Southern...

I agree with Rob1975. I instruct in Southern Europe and most people complete the PPL in 4 weeks maximum, it does help though if you've started studying for the exams already and are well prepared.
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Sep 2009, 06:09
Replies: 24
Views: 3,198
Posted By polohippo

Instructing

I do agree with you. I've been instructing for 2 years now and absolutely love it. I used to work in the UK which I found was completely useless as I didn't really earn enough money to cover my...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2009, 21:40
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By polohippo

Flying to Portimão

Does anyone have any info on Portimão airfield as I'm looking to nip in there next week for a splash and dash at about 8pm on a weekday.

Info needed is opening times and fuel availibility, the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Aug 2009, 06:52
Replies: 14
Views: 1,626
Posted By polohippo

The presents I have received have varied from a...

The presents I have received have varied from a torch to cash to a night on the town but usually I get wine which has varied between paint stripper and very very good stuff, the last bottle being 130...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Aug 2009, 10:55
Replies: 12
Views: 1,720
Posted By polohippo

OBA

Again read the horror stories. You do not need to go to a JAA school. The aircraft at most of them are in poor condition and usually cost much more than from an FAA school. Yes they also make you do...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2009, 11:55
Replies: 12
Views: 1,720
Posted By polohippo

Hour Building

Why would you bother going there, do a search and read the horror stories. If it's just hour building you want then go to an FAA only school, the rates are usually better and the aircraft in better...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jul 2009, 06:47
Replies: 13
Views: 4,814
Posted By polohippo

On the 172's I fly, the flap limiting speed for...

On the 172's I fly, the flap limiting speed for the first stage is 110kts and all other stages is 85kts. I'm pretty sure it is the same in the SP although I haven't flown one for a while.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Jul 2009, 06:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By polohippo

1000 hours

Ok so after a 1000 hours what should be done?

I'm an instructor and want to move into commercil flying, I am currently an JAA FI, MEI, IRI with 1500hrs TT of which 1400 are SE. I still need to...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2009, 06:11
Replies: 7
Views: 871
Posted By polohippo

GA7

Did my IR on one, it seems very high off the ground when you're sitting in it. Problem for me is that the seat doesn't adjust in height and I'm tall so my head was on the roof most of the time.

I...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Jul 2009, 06:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,215
Posted By polohippo

Tinstaafl

What a good post, you've hit the nail on the head!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jun 2009, 12:44
Replies: 14
Views: 2,452
Posted By polohippo

Courses

I second the FTE idea. The training is excellent, Jerez is a great place to fly and the weather is normally excellent.

Please note: I DO NOT WORK OR HAVE EVER WORKED FOR FTE
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2009, 09:29
Replies: 2
Views: 2,222
Posted By polohippo

Seneca, Duchess, DA42 Dry Lease

I'm looking at options for a long term dry lease for a flying school on a Seneca, Duchess, DA42 or similar (IFR).

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Jun 2009, 06:37
Replies: 31
Views: 4,642
Posted By polohippo

Rip off

Slightly off the point but but I needed a new mic sock for my Bose X headset. Guess how much from Transair, £11.95 PLUS £4.95 shipping what a complete joke. I ordered one from Bose in the USA as I...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Jun 2009, 16:28
Replies: 23
Views: 3,331
Posted By polohippo

MEP

I'm pretty sure you would need a checkout for insurance purposes.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd May 2009, 22:06
Replies: 29
Views: 5,417
Posted By polohippo

LH2

Yes I do work in southern Spain and I do not wish to state the school that I work for. The experiences that I talk about come from one of my colleagues who stated that having NO multi engine...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th May 2009, 15:12
Replies: 29
Views: 5,417
Posted By polohippo

Aerodynamics

I know of 2 people that have been there. One left after a day because the place is a joke. The instruction in terrible they wouldn't let him land the aircraft.

I know another person that went...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Apr 2009, 15:51
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By polohippo

Tax

I know exactly how you feel as I was in the same situation last year.

Get an accountant, it cost me £160 for my return last year, I just gave him a pile of papers and he sorted it out!
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2009, 19:42
Replies: 24
Views: 3,967
Posted By polohippo

Friend

Just book him a trial lesson with the local school and let them deal with him. Job done!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Mar 2009, 13:29
Replies: 17
Views: 1,626
Posted By polohippo

Job

I'd see if there was anything that could be done about the basic, but with the way things are at the moment even if they don't increase it I'd still take it and get flying and then see what else...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2009, 20:20
Replies: 19
Views: 1,909
Posted By polohippo

RHS

Don't forget about the PA28, with the fuel contol on the left. I'm tall and still have to stretch to change tanks!!

Once you become proficient in the RHS don't forget about keeping your hand in...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2009, 20:11
Replies: 14
Views: 1,362
Posted By polohippo

Changing Schools

Hi there, I know your problem well. I work at a school in Southern Spain and I will not mention the name as I don't want to advertise.

Loads of people are in the same boat as you and I think...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2009, 21:27
Replies: 17
Views: 3,347
Posted By polohippo

ME IR Revalidation

Hi there I have a question.

JAA UK (CAA) Licence
ME expires end May this year
IR expires mid June this year
Spanish JAA ME IR examiner
Will be doing it exactly 90 days before the IR expires...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Feb 2009, 06:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,304
Posted By polohippo

Pre-entry

It's a check to see if they're going to relieve you of your £6000 for the course. Of course you'll pass!!

And don't worry if your first few landings from the right hand seat are rubbish, I've...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Feb 2009, 06:48
Replies: 23
Views: 16,537
Posted By polohippo

C150 or C172

Take whichever you feel most comfortable in, it will depend mainly on your size. I'm over 6ft and the 150 is a little cramped but I'd still choose it over the 172, I love those things!!
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2009, 20:27
Replies: 15
Views: 1,028
Posted By polohippo

USA

I would go to the USA, simply because there are some great places to see, the aircraft are pretty cheap to rent, the airspace and radio etc are easy and the service is amazing at pretty much every...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2009, 11:21
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By polohippo

Sarasota to Orlando

I do this trip on a regular basis as my parents live in Sarasota and car is the best option, it's really easy as are there are only a few turns, you can get a 1 way rental with a tank of fuel thrown...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Feb 2009, 21:40
Replies: 2
Views: 846
Posted By polohippo

CPL/IR

I'm in the same situation as you although I wouldn't want to be tied down with a bond in case something came up.

The cost of the Multi hours is the big one. The best 2 deals I've seen are...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2009, 20:49
Replies: 41
Views: 24,770
Posted By polohippo

Tie Downs

I always teach my students to tie down the aircraft after every flight even if I know if it is being used again that day. The way I see it is that you are responsible for that aircraft and you must...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2008, 16:03
Replies: 17
Views: 9,250
Posted By polohippo

Which aircraft

Many thanks for the replies, I posted this for a student of mine who does not use PPRUNE. I am an experienced instructor but the person who wants it is a brand new PPL and basically wants to tour...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2008, 10:09
Replies: 17
Views: 9,250
Posted By polohippo

Calling all DA40 XL and Cirrus SR22 owners

Basically I am looking to buy either of the above aircraft and was wondering about PERSONAL experiences with either for VFR flying.

Many thanks in advance.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Nov 2008, 18:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,267
Posted By polohippo

FI Course

I did part of my course with Kevin too, great guy and he got me my first job too!

I'm not sure about jobs in the UK but I'd look outside to UK too in hotter climates. I did and it's the best...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Nov 2008, 07:47
Replies: 17
Views: 1,942
Posted By polohippo

30hrs multi

Ok so I have checked out the option of going to the USA (As I will be on holiday there over Christmas) and they say that I will need a visa to do training. However my new question is this. As I...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Nov 2008, 15:48
Replies: 10
Views: 1,939
Posted By polohippo

Hope

I saw that too and applied, lets see!!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Oct 2008, 11:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,976
Posted By polohippo

Piper

I'd personally stick with the Cessna, yes the Piper looks better and more like a real aeroplane but for everyday cruising around (VFR) the 172 beats it hands down. And normally the Cessna is a little...
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