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Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2011, 13:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By Wibblemonster

I managed it in 47 hours over 5 years. I had a...

I managed it in 47 hours over 5 years. I had a few breaks in that time due to finances, getting married, starting a new business. I wouldn't worry about how long it takes, as long as you are...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2011, 21:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,005
Posted By Wibblemonster

Took me 5 years & 47 hours, it all counts, just...

Took me 5 years & 47 hours, it all counts, just be careful of the ground exams, they expire after 18 months of passing the first one.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2011, 14:57
Replies: 6
Views: 768
Posted By Wibblemonster

Ask him nicely if he wouldn't mind getting the...

Ask him nicely if he wouldn't mind getting the fook off the rudder pedals? ;)
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2011, 13:02
Replies: 38
Views: 6,496
Posted By Wibblemonster

Gen Tech is tricky with 50 questions. As above,...

Gen Tech is tricky with 50 questions. As above, get the confuser & practice,practice,practice.

Best of luck!
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2011, 11:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,423
Posted By Wibblemonster

Great stuff! You will be on to your first solo...

Great stuff! You will be on to your first solo before you know it! :D
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2011, 11:17
Replies: 25
Views: 4,055
Posted By Wibblemonster

Could not agree more about the security staff....

Could not agree more about the security staff. They like to look in your wallet for razor blades.. funny, I've never had that at Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Standstead, Newcastle, Glasgow... etc.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2011, 19:40
Replies: 25
Views: 4,055
Posted By Wibblemonster

I used to fly out of Plymouth weekly on Air...

I used to fly out of Plymouth weekly on Air southwest & BA before that. I actually work in Plymouth & live in the North East. The Airport closing the the cancellation of flights to Newcastle is a...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2011, 21:40
Replies: 6
Views: 2,371
Posted By Wibblemonster

I paid £41 for the pleasure of landing at Durham...

I paid £41 for the pleasure of landing at Durham tees valley recently, bloody daylight robbery!

Some cheap fields around, but some very expensive airports too!
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2011, 15:26
Replies: 55
Views: 7,051
Posted By Wibblemonster

I'm very lucky I guess, she is finacially...

I'm very lucky I guess, she is finacially independent, owns the flat we live in, with a tiny mortgage & even offered to support me if I end up out of work.

Along with being tolerant of my...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2011, 14:03
Replies: 55
Views: 7,051
Posted By Wibblemonster

My wife asked me over the weekend when we could...

My wife asked me over the weekend when we could go flying again, she is very keen & never complains about the time I spend on flying. She certainly feels no financial impact as we have separate bank...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2011, 14:00
Replies: 28
Views: 5,542
Posted By Wibblemonster

Even if she did take lessons, why on earth would...

Even if she did take lessons, why on earth would you want to see more of the vacuous bint on telly?

Furthermore, why must it be a woman, is the BBC just being politically correct as usual? One of...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2011, 20:46
Replies: 19
Views: 3,272
Posted By Wibblemonster

I shall be doing a similar trip from EGNT once I...

I shall be doing a similar trip from EGNT once I get my license from the CAA. let us know how you get on. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2011, 19:39
Replies: 21
Views: 2,543
Posted By Wibblemonster

Many congratulations! You will remember this day...

Many congratulations! You will remember this day for the rest of your life. :D

Get the Circuit bashing done & then onto Nav, thats when the fun begins! :}
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2011, 15:29
Replies: 24
Views: 2,775
Posted By Wibblemonster

Many congratulations Sir! Welcome to the club. :D

Many congratulations Sir! Welcome to the club. :D
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2011, 09:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,371
Posted By Wibblemonster

Don't waste your money, I've just passed all my...

Don't waste your money, I've just passed all my exams using 2001 editions of the Pratt books. There are changes, most notably to radar services provided, but everything else is pretty much the same.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2011, 17:57
Replies: 24
Views: 2,775
Posted By Wibblemonster

Thanks Tim! Your words of wisdom helped no end on...

Thanks Tim! Your words of wisdom helped no end on Thursday :ok:

Can't wait to get up in Lima Romeo ASAP :E

Sent the paperwork off to the CAA today, hopefully not a long wait for the license.
...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2011, 17:47
Replies: 17
Views: 11,919
Posted By Wibblemonster

Wow! Thanks for the information, I will download...

Wow! Thanks for the information, I will download the trial version & see what's what. The thing that was putting me off was the fact the charts look very little like the 250mil charts I use, but I...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2011, 22:14
Replies: 17
Views: 11,919
Posted By Wibblemonster

Is sky demon a worthwhile purchase then or should...

Is sky demon a worthwhile purchase then or should I just stick with the NATS gps box to start with?

I want to get a gps but only use it as a back up for DR - also I would guess that SD doesn't...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2011, 08:47
Replies: 24
Views: 2,775
Posted By Wibblemonster

Yea, Beckie was one of them, think I've flown...

Yea, Beckie was one of them, think I've flown with all of them now, great bunch of people & would recommend the school to anyone wishing to learn to fly.

Are you training there or passed now?
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2011, 21:31
Replies: 13
Views: 2,061
Posted By Wibblemonster

IIRC, you only need to sit 2 exams for the PPL(H)...

IIRC, you only need to sit 2 exams for the PPL(H) - Gen Tech is one of them, not sure what the other is. I think the hours are reduced too if you already hold a PPL(A)

Hope that helps a little.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2011, 21:27
Replies: 24
Views: 2,775
Posted By Wibblemonster

At Newcastle, Northumbria Flying School.

At Newcastle, Northumbria Flying School.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2011, 11:23
Replies: 24
Views: 2,775
Posted By Wibblemonster

Cheers for the kind words. I don't have my...

Cheers for the kind words.

I don't have my logbook in front of me but roughly 47 hours
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2011, 08:10
Replies: 24
Views: 2,775
Posted By Wibblemonster

Passed my skills test!

Taken me nearly 5 years, but finally managed to get it passed yesterday. Elated is a word I would use to describe the feeling. :E

This forum helped to keep my enthusiasm going, especially after...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2011, 10:28
Replies: 1,126
Views: 636,302
Posted By Wibblemonster

Drop me a PM if you want to do some flying out of...

Drop me a PM if you want to do some flying out of EGHD over the summer.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2011, 22:00
Replies: 2
Views: 3,541
Posted By Wibblemonster

I use macs & just run the CBT discs on bootcamp...

I use macs & just run the CBT discs on bootcamp or a Fusion session. You can always remove windoze afterwards :)
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2011, 22:03
Replies: 4
Views: 796
Posted By Wibblemonster

Great stuff chaps, keep up the good work. How...

Great stuff chaps, keep up the good work. How about an interview with Mark Evans (a plane is born)?
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2011, 20:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,478
Posted By Wibblemonster

Sorry, I can't give you a solution but I'd be...

Sorry, I can't give you a solution but I'd be really interested in your opinion of the Sky demon, is it the GPS unit they sell? I like the idea of a wrist 'clamp' - what about clamping to the yoke...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2011, 21:54
Replies: 13
Views: 2,023
Posted By Wibblemonster

Hi, the price depends on how good you are at...

Hi,

the price depends on how good you are at retaining & absorbing the information, I would certainly not budget for 5k for your training as if you do & that is all the money you have it could...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2011, 22:03
Replies: 18
Views: 2,530
Posted By Wibblemonster

I found the Met exam hard, definitely the worst...

I found the Met exam hard, definitely the worst of the lot. The RT practical was no walk in the park either. Like you I find the books pretty dull & got hold of the Oxford CD's from eBay. Best advice...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2011, 19:59
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By Wibblemonster

I used the AFE books & Oxford cd's to pass...

I used the AFE books & Oxford cd's to pass mine.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2011, 18:35
Replies: 20
Views: 2,104
Posted By Wibblemonster

I would disagree with that, personally I have...

I would disagree with that, personally I have been learning at Northumbria Flying school for the past 4 years, have 41hrs TT & am nearly ready for my skills test, I just need to finish 2 more ground...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2011, 09:13
Replies: 62
Views: 9,984
Posted By Wibblemonster

Keep up momentum Winnie, I'm doing the rest of my...

Keep up momentum Winnie, I'm doing the rest of my ground exams before taking my skills test. The Solo Nav flights were some of the best experiences in my life. Enjoy your training. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
26th Dec 2010, 21:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,326
Posted By Wibblemonster

Does France recognise the IMC rating?

Does France recognise the IMC rating?
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2010, 21:43
Replies: 26
Views: 3,890
Posted By Wibblemonster

Congratulations! It's a day you won't forget....

Congratulations! It's a day you won't forget. Mine happened last year, one of the best days of my life. Keep up the flying :)
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2010, 11:37
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By Wibblemonster

As above, get the medical out of the way, if you...

As above, get the medical out of the way, if you are only going for a PPL then you will only need a Class 2 Medical, if you intend to go on to fly commercially, then you will need a Class 1, which I...
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