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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Aug 2007, 15:13
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

You do need a Visa to train for a PPL. I was...

You do need a Visa to train for a PPL. I was told this by staff at the U.S Embassy in London. If you are receiving instruction then you need an M1 Visa.

If money isn't an object then why don't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Aug 2007, 17:24
Replies: 31
Views: 3,031
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

Mine went well, two touch-and-goes then a full...

Mine went well, two touch-and-goes then a full stop landing. I was relaxing in the sunshine afterwards, with a well earned coke and mars bar when my Norwegian instructor and his mate threw a bucket...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Aug 2007, 11:55
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

Well it's up to you. I don't know what OFT did...

Well it's up to you. I don't know what OFT did that was so terrible. I got my PPL there in 3 weeks including all the ground exams. My flying was totally up to scratch when I got back to the UK. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2007, 12:22
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

I did my JAA PPL at Orlando Flight Training and...

I did my JAA PPL at Orlando Flight Training and it was pretty good. I had an excellent Norwegian instructor and my examiner was a very experienced pilot from Wales. I have nothing to compare it to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jul 2007, 12:16
Replies: 38
Views: 2,786
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

The accommodation was not bad. I was in an...

The accommodation was not bad. I was in an apartment with 2 others. We each had our own room and plenty of space. It's a bit friendlier and slightly cheaper than a hotel. There were lots of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jul 2007, 11:45
Replies: 38
Views: 2,786
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

Orlando Flight Training PPL(A)

I did my PPL(A) with them in November 2003. I did it in exactly 45 hours. I'd arranged 4 weeks over there to do it but got it done in 22 days including all 7 ground exams, medical and RT practical...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2007, 15:32
Replies: 21
Views: 3,726
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

Thanks for all the advice so far. To those who...

Thanks for all the advice so far. To those who have already started down this route and passed the PPL(H) stage, if you don’t mind saying, what sort of salary were you on which allowed you to...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jun 2007, 12:30
Replies: 21
Views: 3,726
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

Thanks for the advice. Ideally, I'd like to do...

Thanks for the advice. Ideally, I'd like to do the training full time. I got my fixed wing PPL in Florida post 9/11 in 2003. It took 3 and a 1/2 weeks including all the ground exams (I didn't have...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jun 2007, 13:42
Replies: 21
Views: 3,726
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

Shadey, You must be doing alright to have...

Shadey,

You must be doing alright to have £2000 disposable each month. There's no way I can afford that much. I was thinking of flying no more than 4 hours a month and then taking about 16...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2007, 16:05
Replies: 21
Views: 3,726
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

I understand that it's hard work but it's the...

I understand that it's hard work but it's the only possible way unless I get a load of cash somehow. The other thing is that I'd like to get a PPL just because I enjoy flying. I've already got a...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th May 2007, 12:24
Replies: 21
Views: 3,726
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

Paying for training while working full time

I am looking to start my helicopter PPL very soon and aim to move up to CPL eventually with a view to making a career out of it. I will be taking the modular route as I have to work full time and am...
Forum: Canada
3rd May 2007, 12:10
Replies: 12
Views: 2,294
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

Thanks for the reply. I've been seriously...

Thanks for the reply. I've been seriously thinking about moving sometime in the next couple of years. If I could find some good work I'd be happy to live and work for the 2 years before applying...
Forum: Canada
1st May 2007, 16:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,294
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

British joining Canadian Air Force?

Does anyone know if it's possible to join the Canadian Air Force if you're not a Canadian? I know that there are a few Canadians in the British armed forces as well as many from other nationalities....
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2007, 13:50
Replies: 3,092
Views: 212,273
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

Army Air Corps Pilot

I’m just looking for a bit of advice. I'm currently in the process of rearranging a date for the AOSB main board because I was ill on the week I was due to attend. I have not been sponsored through...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Apr 2006, 08:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,657
Posted By Capt_SlackBladder

Why don't you try The Royal Navy or The Army? ...

Why don't you try The Royal Navy or The Army? The Navy are not quite as strict on medical history as the RAF.
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