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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Feb 2011, 17:02
Replies: 1,035
Views: 722,886
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Only CTC can and should be the ones to answer...

Only CTC can and should be the ones to answer that question.

Enough said, best of luck guys!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Feb 2011, 14:07
Replies: 1,035
Views: 722,886
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Highland Kilt: No, both statements are correct,...

Highland Kilt: No, both statements are correct, the devil is in the detail. I, like many others, have simply had to be patient. 2009 was awful for many of us. So we've not gone through the system as...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Feb 2011, 11:56
Replies: 1,035
Views: 722,886
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

You need to differentiate here chaps... ...

You need to differentiate here chaps...


There is the "new" ATP pool which CTC will draw upon as and when their Cadet pool is empty.
And there is the "old" ATP pool; the members of which CTC...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Aug 2010, 13:31
Replies: 754
Views: 326,649
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Yeah yeah, whatever buddy... Go troll...

Yeah yeah, whatever buddy...

Go troll somewhere else!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jan 2010, 18:46
Replies: 362
Views: 119,876
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

You're right Zippy, I could be taking his comment...

You're right Zippy, I could be taking his comment far too literally... but even if what you're saying is the case, it's hardly going to amount to much unless one's "legal" efforts are of gigantic...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jan 2010, 18:22
Replies: 362
Views: 119,876
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

In reply to Firestorm

That sounds like wonderful advice but it's not practical at all.

If one shouts and screams at BALPA, threatens to leave and then does, exactly who else do you think is out there that CAN and WILL...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Jan 2010, 23:54
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,936,343
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

And yet, John Smith, I think you're also...

And yet, John Smith, I think you're also incorrect in the above. The truth (at least for me) lies somewhere in between what people like you and Jamer have to say. Don't get me wrong, I agree with...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Dec 2009, 12:25
Replies: 3,300
Views: 454,912
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Dude... you forgot to remind everyone about the...

Dude... you forgot to remind everyone about the necessity to take out secured loans on all these Type Ratings!

The banking execs need their bonuses after all and god knows how they're going to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Dec 2009, 15:08
Replies: 25
Views: 4,865
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Whirly is entirely correct - there are copious...

Whirly is entirely correct - there are copious amounts of posts relating to your query...

Try:


http://www.pprune.org/interviews-jobs-sponsorship/387645-too-old-make-my-dream-come-true.html...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Dec 2009, 20:39
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,756,056
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Firstly, hello to you Lucair84 and welcome to...

Firstly, hello to you Lucair84 and welcome to PPRuNe, I trust you'll enjoy the community!

As for the information you've requested re: a MCC at CAE, I would draw your attention to a recent former...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Nov 2009, 09:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,182
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

I manged to complete the MEIR, full time, in just...

I manged to complete the MEIR, full time, in just over 2.5 months.

It's different for every person of course. The biggest obstacles you'll face will more than likely be based on:


...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2009, 16:05
Replies: 85
Views: 14,663
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Ben, great to hear your side of the story....

Ben, great to hear your side of the story. Congratulations on keeping the faith and making it all happen. Your news is a ray of sunshine in a bleak horizon.

Your recommendation about having a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Nov 2009, 15:33
Replies: 12
Views: 10,006
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

As mentioned before, you should be able to find...

As mentioned before, you should be able to find out all this kind of information within other numerous posts on PPRuNe but given I was once like you (and it's easy enough to misunderstand the finer...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2009, 17:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,573
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Sorry A and C but I think the rationale behind...

Sorry A and C but I think the rationale behind not endorsing/allowing blogs or similar type posts here on PPRuNe is completely sound.

A quick Google centred on comparing the two types yielded...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Oct 2009, 21:41
Replies: 31
Views: 22,585
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Thanks for the info, just read the AAIB report. ...

Thanks for the info, just read the AAIB report.

Like the last line, "the pilot stated that it was the wrong decision to attempt a takeoff at all and concluded that he would not be operating a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Oct 2009, 15:16
Replies: 3,300
Views: 454,912
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

I take it yesterday's news from BA was covered? ...

I take it yesterday's news from BA was covered?

BBC NEWS | Business | British Airways to cut 1,700 jobs (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8293536.stm)

You're a terrible influence WWW! ;)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Oct 2009, 15:13
Replies: 31
Views: 22,585
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

What happened to G-SUEA? Do tell please! I...

What happened to G-SUEA? Do tell please!

I completed my IR checkride in her, hate to think she might be in bits 'n pieces.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Oct 2009, 06:41
Replies: 11
Views: 5,041
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Good headsup! If only there was a similar type...

Good headsup! If only there was a similar type operator nearer Edinburgh... *sigh*

Bless the DA-42 - what a joy to fly. I don't care what anyone says about the engines and various tech faults......
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Sep 2009, 21:05
Replies: 4
Views: 1,033
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Yes, I did as much with success in 2007. ...

Yes, I did as much with success in 2007.

First sat down with the files/books halfway through January that year and finished the entire process 6 months later. I actually did 3 resits in the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Sep 2009, 15:52
Replies: 29
Views: 6,774
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

What's wrong with being shot at... as long as you...

What's wrong with being shot at... as long as you can shoot back at the buggers? Nothing like a spot of competition, ra ra, stiff upper lip, what!

Heck, I used to get shot at on the way to a desk...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Sep 2009, 08:52
Replies: 14
Views: 9,238
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Hi V1 VR V2, That's interesting - would you...

Hi V1 VR V2,

That's interesting - would you be prepared to PM me with the details of that company please?

Wouldn't it be funny (I use the term lightly of course!) if it turned out to be one...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Sep 2009, 07:45
Replies: 14
Views: 9,238
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

That's brilliant, thanks for all your input guys...

That's brilliant, thanks for all your input guys (especially MikeCR, Moona and SNS3Guppy).

Have also PM'ed you in return, MikeCR.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Sep 2009, 20:50
Replies: 14
Views: 9,238
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Of that, I'm unsure. One of the previous PPRuNe...

Of that, I'm unsure. One of the previous PPRuNe posts I found alludes to as much in Oz... but I'm seeking clarification really.

I've emailed the British Parachute Association (British Parachute...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Sep 2009, 20:08
Replies: 14
Views: 9,238
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Parachute Drop Rating...

Hello Chaps,

Please advise if you have any information and/or experience with regards to the above?

I've been in discussions with a Scottish parachute club and a figure of £2K has been talked...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Sep 2009, 09:39
Replies: 6
Views: 3,448
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

For what it's worth, I did a bit of research into...

For what it's worth, I did a bit of research into this this type affair recently. Basically, I was weighing up the pro's and con's of doing the Seaplane rating here in the UK vs. Canada. I can't help...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Sep 2009, 17:16
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,756,056
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Stefair, I suspect you will. In fact, I...

Stefair,

I suspect you will. In fact, I would go so far as to say... count on it!

I got severely messed around (could use more colourful language than that but it's a Sunday afternoon) by CAE...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Sep 2009, 03:36
Replies: 23
Views: 4,551
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Petr, How much research have you done with...

Petr,

How much research have you done with regards to cost and duration of flight training to go from "zero to ATPL"?
Are you prepared to engage in huge financial risk that could amount to a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Sep 2009, 06:05
Replies: 8
Views: 993
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

I carried out about 90 hours flying in just over...

I carried out about 90 hours flying in just over 5 weeks Aug-Sept 07, based out of Gillespie (KSEE) near San Diego.

Weather was predictably sunny and hot and there was tonnes of places to see. I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Aug 2009, 10:05
Replies: 2
Views: 970
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

There's various bits of information all over...

There's various bits of information all over these forums relating to this type query. Here's some I found just now:




Alternatively, go direct to the CAA website:

JAR Class 1 and 2...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Aug 2009, 09:18
Replies: 38
Views: 6,388
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

TropicalFridge is right in what he's saying re:...

TropicalFridge is right in what he's saying re: training beyond PPL level in the US vs. UK... which is precisely why I did all my subsequent training here in the UK.

I landed up doing an extra 10...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Aug 2009, 01:37
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,936,343
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

I have to respectfully disagree with some of your...

I have to respectfully disagree with some of your comments WBV.

This has always been about calculated risk for us CTC pilots. Sometimes Lady Luck smiles, sometimes she frowns.

I've...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Aug 2009, 20:04
Replies: 12
Views: 1,823
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

If you decide upon the distance learning route,...

If you decide upon the distance learning route, look no further than Bristol Ground School I would say:

Bristol.gs (http://www.bristol.gs/groundschool/main.aspx)

I've yet to come across...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Aug 2009, 18:38
Replies: 12
Views: 1,292
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

Have to agree - it's a matter of personal...

Have to agree - it's a matter of personal preference for sure. I, for one, am more than happy to keep revising until things pick up at which point I might not have the time. As always, trying to be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Aug 2009, 21:44
Replies: 38
Views: 6,388
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

I would thoroughly recommend going to the States...

I would thoroughly recommend going to the States for a PPL. On top of that, don't just look at the East Coast, the West is brilliant!

I completed mine with an FTO based at Long Beach, California...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Aug 2009, 13:55
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By FlyBoyFryer

You mean the country or meat? :* What type...

You mean the country or meat? :*

What type of information are you requesting?

Have you tried searching these forums, contacting local authorities, even looked at the EASA website?

Heaven...
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