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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Aug 2016, 15:02
Replies: 10
Views: 4,783
Posted By porridge

IPC

I can help, PM me if you can do UK please. I'm EASA and FAA
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Jul 2016, 21:15
Replies: 4
Views: 3,173
Posted By porridge

Yes, I can help. Elstree any good for you? PM...

Yes, I can help. Elstree any good for you?
PM me with details please.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th May 2014, 12:06
Replies: 80
Views: 46,540
Posted By porridge

In response to Mach 1.1 comment on my Point 4, I...

In response to Mach 1.1 comment on my Point 4, I was not referring to FTE. I trained 2 FTE grads as FI’s a couple of years back an there were a cut above in terms of their knowledge compared with 2...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th May 2014, 20:32
Replies: 80
Views: 46,540
Posted By porridge

Integrated ATO's a viewpoint

IMHO The problems with these integrated schools are manifold and many. However, these are not unique to the Flight Training Industry at the entry level
1. In the first place their overheads are high...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Feb 2014, 09:16
Replies: 60
Views: 34,116
Posted By porridge

Advice about Instructing

I am not a regular PPRuNer but a while back LAI (Lookout Attitude Instruments?) posted the following advice on this thread which I pass out the same advice, almost in exact essence of this most...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Feb 2014, 08:45
Replies: 60
Views: 34,116
Posted By porridge

Pay at Integrated Schools

I am reliably informed that salaries at the UK Integrated Schools for suitably qualified IR/MEI Instructors starts for £50k these days and goes up to £60k with additional qualifications. The average...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Dec 2013, 17:48
Replies: 11
Views: 4,870
Posted By porridge

Sorry can't comment on Tecnams as I've not flown...

Sorry can't comment on Tecnams as I've not flown one yet. As for the MEP & IR we used/will use a DA42. I have a lot of time on these and love them.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Dec 2013, 19:46
Replies: 11
Views: 4,870
Posted By porridge

I took a colleague of mine down to Gloucester...

I took a colleague of mine down to Gloucester Aeros to do his MEP rating. We both were impressed not only by the professionalism but the great friendly atmosphere. Staff are motivated, they enjoy...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2013, 08:32
Replies: 11
Views: 4,397
Posted By porridge

Very sad to hear of her passing - we always had a...

Very sad to hear of her passing - we always had a good laugh together. Hope she has better phone reception where she is now! :)
Forum: African Aviation
19th Oct 2013, 08:02
Replies: 10
Views: 3,308
Posted By porridge

Firstly as in all Politics - knowledge about the...

Firstly as in all Politics - knowledge about the job is actually a hindrance rather than a help, so no prizes there.
Secondly - I was surprised to see that the NCAA purchased the cars until I read...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Aug 2013, 20:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,950
Posted By porridge

Good post Ghengis. Only one caveat I'd say is the...

Good post Ghengis. Only one caveat I'd say is the "financial stability" those providing the training. In the old days WAC were pretty stable providing a good service. Then they got involved with...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2013, 17:48
Replies: 178
Views: 41,116
Posted By porridge

Unhappy Sad about BN, had many hours flying on it. Just a...

Sad about BN, had many hours flying on it. Just a note however, the engine always had a problem with plug fouling and one had to be cautious about taxiing rich. It always liked a bit of lean to keep...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2012, 11:13
Replies: 21
Views: 12,655
Posted By porridge

There are several things that led to the demise...

There are several things that led to the demise of Bonus and some are going to be common to many other institutions as well.
Some of the common areas are:
1. Cost of Avgas
2. Aerodrome Operating...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Aug 2012, 08:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
Posted By porridge

Hi Flying SA I am puzzled why you want to send...

Hi Flying SA
I am puzzled why you want to send your "son" (if you are 29 you must have had him a tender age!) to the US. The standard of training in SA is far superior to some the FTO's offering...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Jul 2012, 10:30
Replies: 39
Views: 10,972
Posted By porridge

The IFR hours conundrum

As far I am aware and as it was pointed out during the Instructor Seminar that to get an an instructor rating that entitles you to teach IR you must have logged 200 hours as pilot under IFR rules...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Mar 2012, 16:21
Replies: 9
Views: 2,826
Posted By porridge

flareout BC - you are correct in every sense. I...

flareout BC - you are correct in every sense. I disagree with you on one thing tho' for road to be bad it at least must have some semblance of being one! Where I am we have the governors "Operation -...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Mar 2012, 18:04
Replies: 9
Views: 2,826
Posted By porridge

Agreed, not long in the post she already has an...

Agreed, not long in the post she already has an awesome reputation for creating unnecessary wahala! National flag carriers have always ended up as enormous money pits, so there won't be much going...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Mar 2012, 17:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,012
Posted By porridge

Agreed speak to the students - I know they have...

Agreed speak to the students - I know they have some good staff who are quite dedicated. As for management, well that's anyone's guess I afraid
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Mar 2012, 17:05
Replies: 11
Views: 4,737
Posted By porridge

Try CRM Aviation - look for some good posts about...

Try CRM Aviation - look for some good posts about them on this forum. Competitively priced and apparently very good value for money. Some Senior, ex Oxford, staff working there come highly...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Mar 2012, 06:17
Replies: 2
Views: 826
Posted By porridge

Took me 2 days - or approx 12 hours.

Took me 2 days - or approx 12 hours.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Mar 2012, 17:53
Replies: 266
Views: 89,079
Posted By porridge

Class Action?

Has anyone considered getting together and launching a Class Action against the CAA regarding Cabair? Better do it before the 1st of April (EASA Doomsday tho') You could just win. Time to get the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Feb 2012, 04:48
Replies: 266
Views: 89,079
Posted By porridge

News on the street is that rmcb was a little...

News on the street is that rmcb was a little optimistic with 3 months and it's all kicking off again!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Dec 2011, 11:07
Replies: 22
Views: 9,680
Posted By porridge

Situation if someone holds a valid ICAO IR

Does anyone know if a person holds a valid ICAO IR, say for instance they have been working overseas, but their EASA IR has not been current if they still have to do the re-currency training?
At...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Dec 2011, 07:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,065
Posted By porridge

FTO near London

Think your best bet is Wycombe Air Centre, you can take the Chiltern line from London Marylebone (first via tube on the Bakerloo line) and then it is a short bus journey or taxi from High Wycombe...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Nov 2011, 18:47
Replies: 266
Views: 89,079
Posted By porridge

Cabair "Stealth" Roadshow at Gatwick

Did anyone go to this? If so what was the attendance like?
"One born every minute" (or perhaps 10 when it comes to Aviation!)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2011, 18:38
Replies: 266
Views: 89,079
Posted By porridge

Hi G-RICH, I know someone who is affected by...

Hi G-RICH, I know someone who is affected by this, kindly PM me the FTO you recommend for the "pay as you go" offer. Thanks, P
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Nov 2011, 17:45
Replies: 266
Views: 89,079
Posted By porridge

jmparis From an earlier post it would appear...

jmparis
From an earlier post it would appear there is some involvement with WAC & CABAIR:

Messrs Read & Henry have been with Cabair since time immemorial. Shari Peyami is the MD at WAC.
Can't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Nov 2011, 13:06
Replies: 266
Views: 89,079
Posted By porridge

The Instructor staff have always been committed...

The Instructor staff have always been committed with an excellent sense of customer care & commitment to the students, it is sad that the past “management” could never live up to the example they,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Nov 2011, 20:19
Replies: 266
Views: 89,079
Posted By porridge

Cabair - good news, light at the end of the tunnel

Oh my God it's a train coming!:ouch:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2011, 20:29
Replies: 210
Views: 106,944
Posted By porridge

A Fairy tale or smart moves Businessman style

1. So I have company that is in the Sh1t. I sell it with a good order book and hide the fact that the VAT account is not actually an asset (someone very near to EGTK pulled this stunt in around 1998)...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2011, 20:00
Replies: 210
Views: 106,944
Posted By porridge

Begbies Traynor

Everyone please look up what this company does - they are professional liquidators & administrators of insolvency.
Now in 2003 I worked for a company in Shoreham that went in to voluntary...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2011, 18:00
Replies: 210
Views: 106,944
Posted By porridge

Back in the mists of time there were two...

Back in the mists of time there were two principals of the said company, who were commonly referred to as Steve Greed and the other was called Colin Thiefcoat. Colin was the founder. Steve was...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2011, 17:29
Replies: 36
Views: 16,470
Posted By porridge

I am so pleased to hear this news. I have met...

I am so pleased to hear this news. I have met with Janeen Kochan, some time ago, and she immediately impressed me as a no-nonsense professional.
I think this brings a breath fresh air to the very...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Jan 2011, 21:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By porridge

Try Bonus Aviation at Cranfield, they have an...

Try Bonus Aviation at Cranfield, they have an Italian FI - Enrico Molari - who is full time. Stefano at WLAC is part time.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Mar 2010, 17:08
Replies: 4
Views: 789
Posted By porridge

I understand the initial FI test is Spain is a...

I understand the initial FI test is Spain is a test of your ability to pass a LPC form of test flying from the RHS. Spinning? What spinning consists of is probably your ability to get the prop to...
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