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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Jul 2008, 10:18
Replies: 44
Views: 21,856
Posted By Benny71

Old Akro, Good post mate. It really helps...

Old Akro,

Good post mate. It really helps coming across a post with unbiased pros and cons, hints to save a few $$, and the practicalities of using one system or the other.

Good on you.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Jul 2008, 11:35
Replies: 38
Views: 6,072
Posted By Benny71

GB118, I believe to convert a JAA CPL to an...

GB118,

I believe to convert a JAA CPL to an AUS CPL all that is required is for you to do a Flight Rules & Air Law exam, obtain a Class 1 medical (only available in Australia) and then a flight...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Jun 2008, 12:14
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By Benny71

ATPL Exams

In the UK the ATPL exams cover the CPL and ATPL subjects, whereas in Australia, there are 7 CPL exams and then 7 ATPL exams to pass. So you still have to pass 14 exams no matter which way you look at...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Apr 2008, 11:28
Replies: 17
Views: 8,110
Posted By Benny71

ATPL Human Factors

I reckon a fair percentage of the exam questions are lifted directly from Bob Tait's book. Can't recommend his text highly enough.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2008, 02:57
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By Benny71

MECIR in the US

I'm interested in getting my MECIR current again but am having trouble finding places (like many others) willing to give me a start date that doesn't involve at least a 4 week wait.

Does anyone...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Mar 2008, 11:51
Replies: 11
Views: 5,940
Posted By Benny71

Performance and Flight Planning Exams

Gavin Secombe's Performance and Flight Planning practice exams are pretty spot on. In fact, I think his Flight Planning exams exceed what is required for the exam.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Feb 2008, 08:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,489
Posted By Benny71

I assumed he has the job to offer. Could be wrong...

I assumed he has the job to offer. Could be wrong though.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Feb 2008, 09:59
Replies: 9
Views: 2,192
Posted By Benny71

Gavin Secombe's Flight Planning course is pretty...

Gavin Secombe's Flight Planning course is pretty good, although there's no way I could have handled it by correspondence. That's just me though.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Feb 2008, 09:25
Replies: 10
Views: 1,235
Posted By Benny71

Flight Schools Bankstown

morgas,

Try clahen.com.au

A small but busy outfit that provide quality training. Any one of the instructors are all highly experienced and seemed devoted to instructing and not just clocking...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jan 2008, 01:52
Replies: 18
Views: 5,457
Posted By Benny71

Dancing With Dingoes. I'm revising Flight...

Dancing With Dingoes.

I'm revising Flight Planning now at home after doing a classroom course a couple of months ago. I know I could not comprehend the subject in the first instance without an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Jan 2008, 05:12
Replies: 18
Views: 5,457
Posted By Benny71

Hey Metro, I think you need to relax a...

Hey Metro,

I think you need to relax a little. I can't see anywhere in this guy's post where he was asking for sympathy or even any encouragement. He was simply asking whether the actual results...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Dec 2007, 09:39
Replies: 1
Views: 894
Posted By Benny71

FAA ATPL in Australia

I'm not aware of any organisation authorised to issue any FAA licence. The only foreign licence that can be issued in Australia is the UK CPL via Western Australia Aviation College.

Perhaps...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Oct 2007, 03:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,116
Posted By Benny71

Best Aussie Flight Schools

It couldn't hurt to check out Clamback & Hennessy at Bankstown. Plenty of aircraft types to choose from with lots else going on there than just flight training.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Oct 2007, 03:44
Replies: 17
Views: 4,317
Posted By Benny71

PAT - Bournemouth

I had the pleasure of meeting Linda and Anthony Mollison from PAT in March this year and am definitely planning to use them when I'm ready to start my conversion. It was probably naive of me, but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Aug 2007, 10:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,767
Posted By Benny71

UTR Good thought actually. Definitely worth...

UTR

Good thought actually. Definitely worth checking out. Thanks!

Ben.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Aug 2007, 05:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,767
Posted By Benny71

First Job In A Capital City - Is it possible?

Is it still a completely ridiculous expectation to find a first flying job in a capital city airport such as Bankstown without going down the instructor path?

I have no problem doing my time, but...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jun 2007, 00:58
Replies: 6
Views: 695
Posted By Benny71

If you want to end up with a JAA licence then...

If you want to end up with a JAA licence then that's the licence I would obtain. It appears to be much easier to convert a JAA licence to an Australian, just look at CASA's website. I think you need...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th May 2007, 00:23
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By Benny71

Australian Schools

I believe WA Aviation College is the only organisation approved to offer any sort of JAA training in Australia. I don't know if that is a temporary thing, but it's certainly the status at the moment....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th May 2007, 02:10
Replies: 5
Views: 888
Posted By Benny71

ATPL Groundschools

I'm studying with GTS at Bournemouth now.

All ex RAF, ex-PPSC instructors and can seem to boast excellent pass rates. They offer 2 modules with plenty of support when and if required.

Can't...
Forum: Questions
6th May 2007, 08:17
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By Benny71

It gives you a UK CPL with ATPL theory credits...

It gives you a UK CPL with ATPL theory credits once you attain the required number of hours. 1500 of them I think.

You can just do the CPL if you want, but if down the line you decide that you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Apr 2007, 12:27
Replies: 13
Views: 1,397
Posted By Benny71

Cost of licence

Regarding the cost of getting your licence, in the UK the CAA charge 714 Pounds (sorry don' know where the pound is) just to have an ATO come along for your flight. So that's 714 pounds for your...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Apr 2007, 10:07
Replies: 13
Views: 2,973
Posted By Benny71

This guy needs to get back on the Lithium quick...

This guy needs to get back on the Lithium quick smart!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Apr 2007, 01:34
Replies: 295
Views: 57,481
Posted By Benny71

To be exempted from sitting the 14 CAA ATPL exams...

To be exempted from sitting the 14 CAA ATPL exams you need more than 3000 hours on aircraft > 30,000kgs. Even then you still need to pass the Human Performance and Air Law exams.

Otherwise if you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Apr 2007, 08:24
Replies: 295
Views: 57,481
Posted By Benny71

You really do have your work cut out for you. I'm...

You really do have your work cut out for you. I'm married to an Italian citizen and I've got visa issues to overcome until my citizenship application is processed. It just makes it infinitely harder...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Apr 2007, 08:08
Replies: 69
Views: 12,581
Posted By Benny71

Thank for the info Pumuckl. Italy don't...

Thank for the info Pumuckl.

Italy don't require residence it Italy for spouses to be given citizenship. You can apply after 6 months of marriage if living in Italy or after 3 years if living...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Apr 2007, 04:24
Replies: 69
Views: 12,581
Posted By Benny71

Right To Live and Work In The EU

I hold an Australian passport and my wife holds an Italian passport. I know I am entitled to a UK residency permit (EEA family permit) if I join my wife in the UK, that gives me the same supposed...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Apr 2007, 13:13
Replies: 295
Views: 57,481
Posted By Benny71

If you are thinking of moving to Europe to fly I...

If you are thinking of moving to Europe to fly I would suggest not worrying about the Aust ATPL subjects, and go straight for the UK JAA ATPL theory credits, then convert your Aust CPL to a frozen UK...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Apr 2007, 08:01
Replies: 295
Views: 57,481
Posted By Benny71

I think you will need to complete and approved...

I think you will need to complete and approved 650 hour groundschool and pass all 14 ATPL exams. This is what I am doing at the moment.

I believe to be exempted from the full groundschool you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Nov 2006, 10:23
Replies: 595
Views: 128,206
Posted By Benny71

Dan 98 and others. Thanks for the info...

Dan 98 and others.

Thanks for the info guys. I can see this is going to be fun by the time I get to the point of base assignment of juggling a wife and 1, possibly 2 children moving to the UK.
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Nov 2006, 00:57
Replies: 595
Views: 128,206
Posted By Benny71

Sorry. What I actually meant to ask is how much...

Sorry. What I actually meant to ask is how much notice they give before you are required at the assigned base, and at what point they inform you of base placement.

Apologies if this has been...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Nov 2006, 11:52
Replies: 595
Views: 128,206
Posted By Benny71

Any word on at what point you are given a base...

Any word on at what point you are given a base and how much you are given? Just trying to work out how this works out with family etc.

Cheers.
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