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Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2011, 07:10
Replies: 629
Views: 179,515
Posted By Pelikanpete

PPL aged 17 then no flying again until I left the...

PPL aged 17 then no flying again until I left the Army in 2008. Since then Frozen ATPL via the modular route. Total time working in scabby places over 10 years has been in excess of 5 years (none of...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2011, 21:23
Replies: 629
Views: 179,515
Posted By Pelikanpete

I thought my comments would not be liked by some....

I thought my comments would not be liked by some. My point was to be careful to look before you jump - the private sector opportunities and pay scales are not as good as they once were, even for...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2011, 14:42
Replies: 629
Views: 179,515
Posted By Pelikanpete

This will no doubt fall on deaf ears or annoy...

This will no doubt fall on deaf ears or annoy those who don't like hearing it. Check carefully that the grass is actually really greener on the other side. The private sector is in as much pain as...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2011, 08:10
Replies: 6
Views: 20,195
Posted By Pelikanpete

I'm not sure what the problem is here - both CT...

I'm not sure what the problem is here - both CT 0.8 and CT 1.0 lines are hairlines. Your aircraft will have one probe or the other fitted (or less likely something in between that needs...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Jul 2011, 08:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,998
Posted By Pelikanpete

The guy in the video (who works for that very...

The guy in the video (who works for that very expensive flight school) managed to keep a straight face throughout that shameless piece of marketing. It will no doubt squeeze a bit more cash out of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Jul 2011, 16:33
Replies: 78
Views: 17,090
Posted By Pelikanpete

Sadly the wannabe's section of prune is a place...

Sadly the wannabe's section of prune is a place where pilots in training convince pilots about to start training that it's a good idea. Of course the later group assume the first group are...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2011, 08:48
Replies: 39
Views: 7,986
Posted By Pelikanpete

I don't have a downer on aircrew. Many of my...

I don't have a downer on aircrew. Many of my mates are aircrew, my dad is an ex 13 Sqn pilot and I hold a CPL/IR myself. In fact I think the vast majority of aircrew from all three services are top...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2011, 08:56
Replies: 39
Views: 7,986
Posted By Pelikanpete

I'm desperately trying to avoid the temptation to...

I'm desperately trying to avoid the temptation to troll here (and annoy the many good guys) but a couple of you are really asking to have your cages rattled. It may surprise Tourist and Talk...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2011, 14:14
Replies: 39
Views: 7,986
Posted By Pelikanpete

Talk Reaction, you don't work for a rival airline...

Talk Reaction, you don't work for a rival airline - you're in the military. There may be a crossover of skill but that's where is ends. Your attitude comes across as a little arrogant.

The BA...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Apr 2011, 10:15
Replies: 62
Views: 10,303
Posted By Pelikanpete

Wannabes are like lemmings they don't think about...

Wannabes are like lemmings they don't think about these things and no amount of logic or reason will prevent them from trying to pursue their dream. They can worry about the debt and financial...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Mar 2011, 13:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,580
Posted By Pelikanpete

All this neurotic nonsense and scare mongering -...

All this neurotic nonsense and scare mongering - it's great for selling newspapers and for news channel's ratings.

The BBC love a great story and never let the truth get in the way - and most...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Mar 2011, 17:02
Replies: 6
Views: 2,808
Posted By Pelikanpete

Overall, probably fewer than 1 in 100 newly...

Overall, probably fewer than 1 in 100 newly qualified are getting jobs with these airlines and yes they are just about the only ones employing people. To make things worse Ryan and Easyjet have now...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Mar 2011, 10:06
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,735,608
Posted By Pelikanpete

Are Ryan Air subject to the same rules about...

Are Ryan Air subject to the same rules about freedom of information as UK based organisations?

I would be interested to know what proportion/numbers of cadets taken on in the last year have been...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2011, 13:37
Replies: 1,091
Views: 717,933
Posted By Pelikanpete

Clanger32, Oxford is significantly cheaper than...

Clanger32, Oxford is significantly cheaper than FTE and cheaper than CTC. I've not included £15K just for living - check the OAA website - it's for all the test fees and other expenses that are not...
Forum: Questions
15th Mar 2011, 13:00
Replies: 33
Views: 9,671
Posted By Pelikanpete

Jcjeant - there are newer and safer reactor...

Jcjeant - there are newer and safer reactor designs than Fukushima (being used in Japan and other countries). In 40 years the technology has made quite a few advances. With Fukushima, the fuel rods...
Forum: Questions
14th Mar 2011, 15:16
Replies: 33
Views: 9,671
Posted By Pelikanpete

It's impossible to hide a radiation leak because...

It's impossible to hide a radiation leak because anyone with a Geiger Counter will be able to detect it straight away. Geiger Counters are widely available at universities, hospitals, through the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Mar 2011, 14:21
Replies: 1,091
Views: 717,933
Posted By Pelikanpete

£65K for an integrated course seems like a very,...

£65K for an integrated course seems like a very, very low estimate. A quick look at OAA prices showes £75K for the basic course and exam fees. Once you include the extra costs - food,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Feb 2011, 15:59
Replies: 18
Views: 5,978
Posted By Pelikanpete

The grass always appears greener on the other...

The grass always appears greener on the other side but the reality is that although it may appear as though low hour cadets are being picked up by airlines it is in actual fact just a tiny proportion...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Feb 2011, 12:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,454
Posted By Pelikanpete

Multiflight in Leeds and even Oxford Aviation...

Multiflight in Leeds and even Oxford Aviation Academy have courses approved for Enhanced Learning Credits. I used them for my ATPL Ground School at Oxford.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Feb 2011, 13:26
Replies: 45
Views: 7,419
Posted By Pelikanpete

Modular vs Integrated has been covered ad...

Modular vs Integrated has been covered ad infinitum but:

I cannot think of another example, for anything, where the all inclusive package deal that has everything stripped to the bare minimum can...
Forum: Middle East
6th Nov 2010, 15:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,853
Posted By Pelikanpete

The jobs you are asking about don't exist. They...

The jobs you are asking about don't exist. They were made up by flying schools marketing departments. I hope you did not borrow money for your training because you may have an expensive and long...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2010, 15:29
Replies: 49
Views: 10,312
Posted By Pelikanpete

As a former military man who has worked with the...

As a former military man who has worked with the French (and enjoyed the experience):

The last war with the French was nearly two hundred years ago. We have had almost continuous treaties and...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
20th Sep 2010, 09:13
Replies: 13
Views: 22,945
Posted By Pelikanpete

Perhaps some kind of missing plug-in in the...

Perhaps some kind of missing plug-in in the browser is needed.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2010, 08:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,113
Posted By Pelikanpete

The troops in Afghanistan are a facilitator. ...

The troops in Afghanistan are a facilitator. Their role has been to establish and preserve an environment that is safe and stable enough for agriculture, industry, education and society to have a...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd Aug 2010, 14:09
Replies: 13
Views: 22,945
Posted By Pelikanpete

Internet Explorer is just Microsoft's own web...

Internet Explorer is just Microsoft's own web browser and it's quite common to see it specified when in actual fact any compatible web browser will do. The reason the writers of the CBT software...
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Aug 2010, 13:50
Replies: 100
Views: 55,529
Posted By Pelikanpete

As a holder of the old CAA PPL rather than the...

As a holder of the old CAA PPL rather than the newer JAR-PPL, if you pass the medical there is a possibility that your PPL was originally valid for the holders lifetime. Meaning that even though you...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2010, 11:19
Replies: 352
Views: 52,262
Posted By Pelikanpete

It's slightly naive of the original poster to...

It's slightly naive of the original poster to image that today's military are so wet behind the ears that they are not aware of the basics. Helicopters are essential but a continuous ground presence...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Aug 2010, 12:57
Replies: 1,091
Views: 717,933
Posted By Pelikanpete

Artie, you don't need to make that argument...

Artie, you don't need to make that argument because the integrated flight schools already lay on the marketing twaddle thick enough. This thread is to help those who might otherwise fall for it.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2010, 19:59
Replies: 20
Views: 4,326
Posted By Pelikanpete

Pathetic self indulgent winging. Grow up and...

Pathetic self indulgent winging. Grow up and start setting an example or PVR.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jun 2010, 15:13
Replies: 12
Views: 1,164
Posted By Pelikanpete

Maybe he's confused by all the letters - I know I...

Maybe he's confused by all the letters - I know I was!
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Jun 2010, 10:49
Replies: 1
Views: 952
Posted By Pelikanpete

I can't see any reason why UK departing...

I can't see any reason why UK departing passengers needing long haul flights will not just fly on the cheap tax bracket to mainland Europe and then catch a connecting flight to their destination. ...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jun 2010, 10:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,016
Posted By Pelikanpete

When I was there a couple of years ago the only...

When I was there a couple of years ago the only Lungi-Freetown ferry flights were UTM and Paramounts Mi-8s (fleet reduced in size by a series of crashes). Another company tried to get a couple of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Apr 2010, 13:07
Replies: 35
Views: 1,895
Posted By Pelikanpete

A 10% chance of a job, having spent vast sums of...

A 10% chance of a job, having spent vast sums of money on an integrated course, sounds slightly better than normal odds whether you are 20 or 36 years old!

What they actually mean is that you...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2010, 07:44
Replies: 29
Views: 5,182
Posted By Pelikanpete

It would be nice to think that the people who...

It would be nice to think that the people who make the most important decisions that affect soldier's, sailor's and airmen's lives might arrive at travel destinations reasonably refreshed and having...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Mar 2010, 21:01
Replies: 315
Views: 73,415
Posted By Pelikanpete

Aviation is driven by economics. There are...

Aviation is driven by economics.

There are quite a few calculations of the savings that could be made that seem a bit dubious to me. FOs really don't cost that much. For authorities to authorise...
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