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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2016, 14:21
Replies: 17
Views: 8,982
Posted By AlphaMale

I have a friend that just got a job with Thomas...

I have a friend that just got a job with Thomas Cook, he was on Mod 1 with me at BGS. He gave up work and did his PPL/ATPL in about 7 ish months.

He then went straight to Bartolini for his CPL/IR...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Oct 2016, 20:05
Replies: 8
Views: 14,599
Posted By AlphaMale

I'm also interested in find out more. I'm...

I'm also interested in find out more.

I'm considering FTA, BCFT, Airways Flight Training, Aeros & Bartolini.

Of the 5, I know of many pilots that have attended Aeros & Bartolini and have got...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Oct 2016, 11:23
Replies: 10
Views: 6,690
Posted By AlphaMale

Finished my ATPL exams with Bristol Groundschool...

Finished my ATPL exams with Bristol Groundschool last week, I'm very happy with my decision on going there.

Half of my classes were made up of military pilots who use them based on reputation, and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Oct 2016, 10:44
Replies: 2
Views: 4,138
Posted By AlphaMale

Just found this from February 2015: ...

Just found this from February 2015:



British Airways announces fourth phase of Future Pilot Programme ? Pilot Career News...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Oct 2016, 10:37
Replies: 2
Views: 4,138
Posted By AlphaMale

I think you'll find FTE at Jerez is considered to...

I think you'll find FTE at Jerez is considered to be in the top 3 schools along with CTC and Oxford.

A few years ago BA were taking many cadet pilots from FTE and probably still do.

In previous...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Nov 2014, 11:26
Replies: 12
Views: 7,860
Posted By AlphaMale

Alex's diagram is the easiest way to look at it. ...

Alex's diagram is the easiest way to look at it.

Red123 - I'm wondering if you're getting confused with conic projections?

Rhumb lines are curves concave to the pole. Great circles are taken to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Oct 2014, 20:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,714
Posted By AlphaMale

Cheers OhNoCB, I guessed that would've be...

Cheers OhNoCB,

I guessed that would've be the case. Still, it should give me more interesting flights, increase confidence during hour-building and while also increasing my chances of passing the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Oct 2014, 18:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,714
Posted By AlphaMale

IR(r) course - PIC hours?

Hi all,

It's been a while since posting, despite reading a few threads when I get the time.

I was lucky to win an ATPL GS scholarship with BGS at the end of 2013. However, my SEP has lapsed due...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2012, 17:07
Replies: 82
Views: 35,551
Posted By AlphaMale

Seems it was the owner of Welshpool airport and...

Seems it was the owner of Welshpool airport and his passenger.

Very sad news.

R.I.P. both.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2012, 00:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,981
Posted By AlphaMale

A and C - Thanks for the advice, as you've pretty...

A and C - Thanks for the advice, as you've pretty much written I am not really interested in flying a club aircraft to different airfields via various airspace just to gain my hours.

I see the...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2012, 21:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,981
Posted By AlphaMale

But am I right in thinking after April 2012 when...

But am I right in thinking after April 2012 when EASA take over, the hours will not count?

This is becoming a issue I have with buying my own aircraft;

I can afford to buy & maintain a 2 seater...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2011, 01:37
Replies: 12
Views: 6,472
Posted By AlphaMale

Just incase anybody else is looking for an answer...

Just incase anybody else is looking for an answer in the future.

I asked the recruitment officer at my TA squadron about this situation, although he's not 100% of the maximum age for entry and...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2011, 22:19
Replies: 12
Views: 6,472
Posted By AlphaMale

Thanks for all 4 responses guys :ok: I can...

Thanks for all 4 responses guys :ok:

I can see where people must get confused with age limits, 27 is the maximum to apply while 33 is the maximum age to start pilot training.

Trim Stab - the...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2011, 00:02
Replies: 12
Views: 6,472
Posted By AlphaMale

AAC Pilot age limit?

Hi guys,

I've looked at the Army website (AAC Medical Requirements (http://www.army.mod.uk/aviation/18096.aspx)) for age limits on joining the AAC with no avail.

I am currently in the...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2011, 21:21
Replies: 23
Views: 3,947
Posted By AlphaMale

Does anybody know how long we have to get the...

Does anybody know how long we have to get the IMCr before EASA take away the privilege? And only give grandfather rights to pilots already holding an IMCr.

Thanks
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jan 2011, 21:09
Replies: 16
Views: 3,532
Posted By AlphaMale

I'll be there either next weekend or the next...

I'll be there either next weekend or the next (providing we get flyable weather) and I'll be starting the IMC as soon as I can (probably start/mid February).

If I can be of any help ask away or PM...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2011, 14:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,187
Posted By AlphaMale

You'll struggle to get you PPL for under £6k in...

You'll struggle to get you PPL for under £6k in the UK.

I paid between £137 & £147 p/hr and managed to pass my test in less than 45hrs. 55 to 60 hrs is average so you might want to base your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Dec 2010, 21:00
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By AlphaMale

Some say it's possible to complete your modular...

Some say it's possible to complete your modular training for around £40k/£45k while the integrated full price is around £80k or more.

But some will argue going on an integrated course and actually...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Dec 2010, 17:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By AlphaMale

Get your PPL out of the way. When you've...

Get your PPL out of the way.

When you've done that you'll be on to your hour building, and flying to all sorts of airports/airfields. I've met many airline pilots when flying into places like...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Dec 2010, 17:28
Replies: 16
Views: 3,532
Posted By AlphaMale

I've not been to their base in Gloucester to...

I've not been to their base in Gloucester to train with them (only away landings).

However I do fly with them out of Cardiff, they have a good reputation and the aircraft are maintained to the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Dec 2010, 16:45
Replies: 27
Views: 3,367
Posted By AlphaMale

Like BALPA (http://www.balpa.org/)?

Like BALPA (http://www.balpa.org/)?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Dec 2010, 16:35
Replies: 27
Views: 3,367
Posted By AlphaMale

Can I have first refusal on the FO seat? :ok: ...

Can I have first refusal on the FO seat? :ok:

How many aircraft are you thinking of operating?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Nov 2010, 22:24
Replies: 6
Views: 899
Posted By AlphaMale

Phil, Glad the links were of use to you, and...

Phil,

Glad the links were of use to you, and I hope your friend appreciates your help.

AM
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Nov 2010, 20:12
Replies: 6
Views: 899
Posted By AlphaMale

These were no good I assume? ...

These were no good I assume?

http://www.pprune.org/flying-instructors-examiners/295724-flight-instructor-rating-after-ppl.html
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Aug 2010, 23:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,306
Posted By AlphaMale

Skymates would be one I'd consider if I did...

Skymates would be one I'd consider if I did training out there. Only spoke to 1 student who was out there last year who said it was brilliant, and sent me pics of the accommodation etc.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2010, 00:40
Replies: 18
Views: 3,862
Posted By AlphaMale

The owner of the school I flew at, had a guy who...

The owner of the school I flew at, had a guy who took over 200hrs to pass his PPL the same week as I passed my flight test at 44hrs. So 2 extremes in one week.

He did say that it's very rare to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Jul 2010, 18:18
Replies: 7
Views: 10,754
Posted By AlphaMale

Pretty sure the CAA average in 55 to 65hrs. When...

Pretty sure the CAA average in 55 to 65hrs. When I was asking what I should budget for for learning to fly most quoted the 45hr minimum figure and said "But most take around 60hrs so budget on that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd May 2010, 13:05
Replies: 19
Views: 4,487
Posted By AlphaMale

Welcome to the forum. You could look to do...

Welcome to the forum.

You could look to do the building in the states. Take a look at this route;

100hrs Hour Building - Google Maps...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2010, 19:51
Replies: 64
Views: 15,670
Posted By AlphaMale

I used the 6 x CD-Rom OAT CBT box set along with...

I used the 6 x CD-Rom OAT CBT box set along with the confuser and passed everything with an average of around 94% :ok:

I'll probably look to get rid of the box set in order to put the money toward...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2010, 18:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,263
Posted By AlphaMale

Shows you are planning your routes accurately and...

Shows you are planning your routes accurately and the winds are as it shows on the F214. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2010, 19:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,263
Posted By AlphaMale

Good luck - it's nice to get out of the circuit...

Good luck - it's nice to get out of the circuit and see the country.

After doing my Solo circuits my instructor said the same "Now for the cross countries".

1st We did a short cross country of...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2010, 12:19
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By AlphaMale

Very good - Nice to see a serious point made with...

Very good - Nice to see a serious point made with the use of humour. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2010, 16:15
Replies: 20
Views: 2,846
Posted By AlphaMale

I would say so :ok: ... Interested to see...

I would say so :ok:

... Interested to see what other people think though.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2010, 09:20
Replies: 20
Views: 9,394
Posted By AlphaMale

I think this thread is quite current; ...

I think this thread is quite current;

http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/400712-pilots-license.html

:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2010, 00:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,234
Posted By AlphaMale

I was at Swansea on Sunday and I hadn't heard...

I was at Swansea on Sunday and I hadn't heard anything about lost keys.

I tied a few of the aircraft down but didn't see anything on the apron. Have you given them a ring?

I'll ask around on...
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