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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Feb 2011, 06:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,038
Posted By blobber

Altitude Query

IFR - Minimum Levels Except when necessary for take-off or landing, or except when specifically authorized by the appropriate authority, an IFR flight shall be flown at a level which is at least...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jan 2011, 08:57
Replies: 1
Views: 579
Posted By blobber

Help - cannot find ANO Articles for FRTOL

I am trying to find out what these articles are I have the full CAP 393 but I cannot understand what they are referring to here. Am I being stupid?

ANO Articles 39, 50 to 64, 66 to 68, 70, 76 to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jan 2011, 09:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,128
Posted By blobber

CPL Single Engine - Quick Question

If I do CPL on a Single engine aircraft and I also do an MEPL class rating (6 Hours Training) Does This mean that I can fly Multi engine aircraft for compensation, or am I restricted to getting paid...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jan 2011, 10:28
Replies: 2
Views: 960
Posted By blobber

CPL/ ME Combined course - Not in JAR FCL?

I cannot find this in JAR FCL anywhere, even though Lasors quote JAR FCL. Does anyone know the answer? I need proof that this is in JAR FCL if possible.

Lasors
JAR-FCL CPL(A) Modular Course -...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Apr 2010, 11:22
Replies: 1
Views: 563
Posted By blobber

FI Renewal in other JAA states?

My FI has lapsed and I need to attend a seminar and a flight test to renew. Its gonna cost a min of 750 pounds. I am spending some time in europe soon, particularly Bulgaria. Does anyone know if I am...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Jan 2010, 07:21
Replies: 33
Views: 8,722
Posted By blobber

Yes, I'm afraid it does to a degree, although...

Yes, I'm afraid it does to a degree, although that was a one off! ;)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Jan 2010, 23:01
Replies: 33
Views: 8,722
Posted By blobber

All the TOOLS on here who Regularly post arsey...

All the TOOLS on here who Regularly post arsey comments on here are Pathetic. Get a Life. Aviation is about sharing ideas constructivly instead of thinking you know it all and jumping dont peoples...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Jan 2010, 22:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,501
Posted By blobber

Looking to get back into Instructing part time...

Looking to get back into Instructing part time too. I have come to the conclusion that it is better than working in another crappy job (non aviation related) and I'm prepared to take the crappy pay...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Jan 2010, 22:37
Replies: 0
Views: 585
Posted By blobber

Steam Tube

How many types of Energy are there in a steam tube? (in an ideal world)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jun 2007, 19:00
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By blobber

It Depends. The UK wont accept other countries...

It Depends. The UK wont accept other countries CPL. But other countries like Greece, Spain etc will accept CPL's from another country
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Apr 2007, 23:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Posted By blobber

Sorry but I want to add that how much of a naive...

Sorry but I want to add that how much of a naive staement have you just made. Do you think I am responsible for allocating more block time?? I dont think so, I get told the schedule and have to abide...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Apr 2007, 22:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Posted By blobber

Exactly what I was talking about. You obviously...

Exactly what I was talking about. You obviously dont understand the constraints i am talking about which is fair enough. I should have stated that I am mainly interested in comments from instructors...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Apr 2007, 21:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,211
Posted By blobber

Exercise ONE!? Emergencies, Timescale, Sylabus

What is it with Exercise One - Emergencies.

Emergencies get far less than adequate attention in the PPL sylabus. I try to emphasise the importance of knowing what to do in any eventuality but...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Apr 2007, 18:41
Replies: 23
Views: 6,571
Posted By blobber

When you have a mega busy schedule you have to be...

When you have a mega busy schedule you have to be brief with the erm.. brief!

The points I make clear are;

How to open door/ canopy, release seatbelt
Location of First Aid and Fire...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Apr 2007, 11:51
Replies: 95
Views: 15,229
Posted By blobber

Mate, you're taking the piss. Go and crawl under...

Mate, you're taking the piss. Go and crawl under your rock you arrogant ****. I believe I have made a mistake in what I have said about directional stability I was thinking of something else, but so...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Apr 2007, 20:32
Replies: 95
Views: 15,229
Posted By blobber

It isn't sloppy terminology to say Roll (turn)....

It isn't sloppy terminology to say Roll (turn). We use roll to turn the aircraft, we use the rudder to purely maintain balance. When do you roll and not turn?



You haven't explained sideslip...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Apr 2007, 11:49
Replies: 95
Views: 15,229
Posted By blobber

I think its an interesting topic that isn't 100%...

I think its an interesting topic that isn't 100% clear cut which is why I asked the question in the first place. It's easy to explain on PPL level, but going into it further seems to cause alot of...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Apr 2007, 11:36
Replies: 54
Views: 7,237
Posted By blobber

There are schools advertising in the back of...

There are schools advertising in the back of Pilot Mag. This time of year is great for instructors.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Apr 2007, 23:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,895
Posted By blobber

There is definately a shortage of instructors. I...

There is definately a shortage of instructors. I could almost certainly assure someone now of a job in my school earning £18000 going to £20000 shortly after salary for unrestricted. Also restricted...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Mar 2007, 15:42
Replies: 19
Views: 2,049
Posted By blobber

Whos talking about some 2 bit school in narnia?...

Whos talking about some 2 bit school in narnia? I'm talking about professional fto's which happen to be in Europe rather that the amazing uk. There are some out there you know! You stick to your same...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Mar 2007, 07:04
Replies: 95
Views: 15,229
Posted By blobber

BEagle - its not good enough if you have a...

BEagle - its not good enough if you have a student who presses you for further explanation. Besides, if you roll gently to the left, the ball stays in the middle. If you roll with back pressure...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Mar 2007, 21:37
Replies: 95
Views: 15,229
Posted By blobber

Some good points well made there! just looking at...

Some good points well made there! just looking at the yaw thing. I was asking why we get yaw as a 2nd effect of roll, not roll as a 2nd effect of yaw. its different. the latter is partly and I think...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Mar 2007, 20:04
Replies: 95
Views: 15,229
Posted By blobber

the yaw thing is more tricky to explain/...

the yaw thing is more tricky to explain/ understand than you think
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2007, 19:01
Replies: 19
Views: 2,049
Posted By blobber

Wink I think its more like 40% first time pass in UK...

I think its more like 40% first time pass in UK but who knows. I'm fed up of generalizations about whole countries. I thinks all countries have good and bad FTO's , I think that the UK test standards...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Mar 2007, 18:48
Replies: 95
Views: 15,229
Posted By blobber

Why is Yaw 2nd effect of Roll? (and explain Trim)

Why is Yaw 2nd effect of Roll?

and

explain how the trim works accurately and simply - why when we change airspeed does the plane need re-trimming and therefore why trim cannot be finalized...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2007, 22:49
Replies: 255
Views: 48,584
Posted By blobber

Nice report boogie nicely. Are you doing an MEIR...

Nice report boogie nicely. Are you doing an MEIR conversion from FAA to JAA?. I am planning on doing the same in one months time and am thinking about Aerofan. There price seems good. Am I right in...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Mar 2007, 22:38
Replies: 189
Views: 61,251
Posted By blobber

I was sitting next to an american guy on pax...

I was sitting next to an american guy on pax plane landing at detroit before sunset. He was looking out of the window, he turned to me and asked me 'what's that big round orange thing in the sky?'
I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2007, 22:09
Replies: 216
Views: 34,534
Posted By blobber

hsbc have now restricted their prof study loans...

hsbc have now restricted their prof study loans to 25,000 and only through (i think) cabair and oxford. I also believe that you have to have the loan secured. I had to have mine secured on my parents...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2007, 22:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,049
Posted By blobber

interesting points skylog but you seem to be...

interesting points skylog but you seem to be generalizing a bit. Are you talking about every flight school in spain? Different training establishments have different standards of training, just like...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2007, 16:02
Replies: 19
Views: 2,049
Posted By blobber

Nice one! Still struggling on deciding where to...

Nice one!
Still struggling on deciding where to go. I have narrowed down to the following

LFS (Leeds) - Good guys but windy airport
Stapleford - Sound good with high first time pass rate...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2007, 15:32
Replies: 24
Views: 5,653
Posted By blobber

Egnatia Prof Training

I am a JAA FI but started my training in USA and still need to convert to JAA MEIR. I have been thinking about Egnatia, heard a couple good and bad things about the place from the other thread.
The...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2007, 14:20
Replies: 19
Views: 2,049
Posted By blobber

I dont think the uk ir is the best either. It is...

I dont think the uk ir is the best either. It is probably the toughest but I reckon for the wrong reasons.

Not that I want to branch off to usa. I'm more interested in Euro v's UK, but,
I have...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2007, 13:24
Replies: 255
Views: 48,584
Posted By blobber

I can't get in touch by telephone, anyone know...

I can't get in touch by telephone, anyone know how come?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2007, 13:15
Replies: 19
Views: 2,049
Posted By blobber

thanks, so the accuracy thing isn't an issue ...

thanks, so the accuracy thing isn't an issue

but will prospective employers regard the European MEIR as '2nd rate' and hold it against me?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Mar 2007, 16:13
Replies: 19
Views: 2,049
Posted By blobber

UK MEIR v's Euro MEIR

Trying to fathom the pros and cons;

Cost!
Is it always cheaper abroad once you work out the cost of flight and accommodation (assuming that you have free accom in uk)?

The UK is more Highly...
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