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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Feb 2009, 09:10
Replies: 17
Views: 1,761
Posted By Bearing 123

M&B and Comms are by far the easiest and a great...

M&B and Comms are by far the easiest and a great way to get you grade point average across the board in the nineties. Don't worry about it! Nothing too tricky in there.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Feb 2009, 11:48
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Bearing 123

You're not joking Nick it was a complete baptism...

You're not joking Nick it was a complete baptism of fire and you learn as you go extremely quickly!! You are right about the hours, but I had about 700ish at that time and if you're flying for a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Feb 2009, 10:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Bearing 123

After training and with all the right tickets, I...

After training and with all the right tickets, I started hounding companies with CV's and phone calls for about three months to absolutely no avail, and this was when we were in the boom time of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Feb 2009, 20:52
Replies: 40
Views: 5,467
Posted By Bearing 123

Mad Jock ....... Absolutely Right, couldn't have...

Mad Jock ....... Absolutely Right, couldn't have said it better myself.:D:D What a load of toss these fairs are. Don't get sucked in folks.:=
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Feb 2009, 16:43
Replies: 5
Views: 13,928
Posted By Bearing 123

28 Days????...........I had it done there and...

28 Days????...........I had it done there and then.........and not on my neck either:O
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Dec 2008, 13:27
Replies: 69
Views: 17,522
Posted By Bearing 123

Totally agree with Shaun and Flinty: :ok: ...

Totally agree with Shaun and Flinty: :ok:

How does paying for a rating make you lucky????? Your future prospective employer is taking the absolute P*&* out of you and its killing the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Dec 2008, 13:09
Replies: 20
Views: 2,938
Posted By Bearing 123

For what its worth.....I think you have made a...

For what its worth.....I think you have made a very informed, wise and brave decision. Too many people charge on regardless and come unstuck. Its absolutely horrible on the job front at the moment...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Dec 2008, 14:32
Replies: 14
Views: 1,348
Posted By Bearing 123

Absolutely right!!! Remember its a FATPL you are...

Absolutely right!!! Remember its a FATPL you are working for and that means completing the CPL/IR in the 36 months preceeding the date of you last exam pass. If you don't do both in this time frame...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Dec 2008, 09:23
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By Bearing 123

Yes... you can do your modular training any where...

Yes... you can do your modular training any where you like as long as the FTO is JAA certified.
With your hours, I'm pretty sure it's just a paperwork exercise, but you might have to do an MCC...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Dec 2008, 09:14
Replies: 10
Views: 4,028
Posted By Bearing 123

You have to have 200TT in an aeroplane!!! Sim...

You have to have 200TT in an aeroplane!!! Sim time doesn't count to the CAA (apart from the 5 hours you mentioned) and just on another note, it won't count to an employer either.
As far as the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
20th Dec 2008, 08:57
Replies: 25
Views: 4,258
Posted By Bearing 123

Thanks everyone for the Info. What happened to...

Thanks everyone for the Info.
What happened to Mutts Post!!!! I thought it was the case but just wanted to be sure. I tried phoning the US embassy yesterday and was told that the call would cost...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Dec 2008, 13:17
Replies: 25
Views: 4,258
Posted By Bearing 123

Thanks Brie:ok:

Thanks Brie:ok:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Dec 2008, 13:07
Replies: 25
Views: 4,258
Posted By Bearing 123

Hi Brie, Many thanks for the response. I...

Hi Brie,

Many thanks for the response. I have heard so many conflicting stories. I am TSA cleared and I have all the relevant documentation. Have you done this recently?
Cheers
Bearing!
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Dec 2008, 12:25
Replies: 25
Views: 4,258
Posted By Bearing 123

Visa needed?

Does anybody know for definite if a person can go to the states for a type rating on the Visa Waiver scheme? It does state for business or pleasure!! Also I have heard that it's possible if the...
Forum: Questions
19th May 2008, 17:24
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By Bearing 123

Unfortunately yes.The MPIR and the SPIR are two...

Unfortunately yes.The MPIR and the SPIR are two different ratings. Its a real pain in the A~%e if you fly both.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th May 2008, 12:29
Replies: 17
Views: 4,036
Posted By Bearing 123

Fighter Weapon, I didn't go in the end as I...

Fighter Weapon,

I didn't go in the end as I got offered a job flying a turboprop for a private owner and he paid for the training so happy at the moment.

There are basically two camps. One is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th May 2008, 19:28
Replies: 44
Views: 12,769
Posted By Bearing 123

Stationair8 Thanks I am extremely lucky. I...

Stationair8
Thanks I am extremely lucky. I agree with you that people go out and spend millions on aircraft and then expect a pilot to work for van driver wages.
His basic principle was that I was...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th May 2008, 11:11
Replies: 44
Views: 12,769
Posted By Bearing 123

Fascinating Thread which I have followed with...

Fascinating Thread which I have followed with great interest:ok:

I would like to add my little bit as I am pretty much at the opposite end of the scale. I am relatively low houred compared to most...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Apr 2008, 15:07
Replies: 17
Views: 4,036
Posted By Bearing 123

Folks, thanks a lot for all of the imput....

Folks, thanks a lot for all of the imput. whichever way I go over the next couple of months or so, I'll post back on here with what I thought of the facilities for what its worth.
Cheers and thanks...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Apr 2008, 08:19
Replies: 17
Views: 4,036
Posted By Bearing 123

Either a Hawker 800XP or a 560XL/XLS. I should be...

Either a Hawker 800XP or a 560XL/XLS. I should be in a position shortly to determine with the operators which one.
Cheers.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Mar 2008, 20:14
Replies: 17
Views: 4,036
Posted By Bearing 123

Thanks, yes I saw that, but surely that would...

Thanks, yes I saw that, but surely that would work out a lot more expensive than a TR in the states? Especially with the USD as weak as it is.

I mean by all means please feel free to correct me.
...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
31st Mar 2008, 11:43
Replies: 17
Views: 4,036
Posted By Bearing 123

Thanks guys. Keep as much feedback as possible...

Thanks guys.
Keep as much feedback as possible coming as it really helps in the decision making process.:ok:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Mar 2008, 17:39
Replies: 17
Views: 4,036
Posted By Bearing 123

Cheers Roljoe, I had seen that list before,...

Cheers Roljoe,

I had seen that list before, but unfortunately the pricing seems to be somewhat out of date.
Thanks for the comments on CAE, it does seem that they are a good 30% cheaper than FSI...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Mar 2008, 12:09
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By Bearing 123

Titan have now got a TRTO at Norwich! If its not...

Titan have now got a TRTO at Norwich! If its not up and running as we speak, it will be very shortly. Heard it from the horses mouth so to speak.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Mar 2008, 11:20
Replies: 17
Views: 4,036
Posted By Bearing 123

BMan, Many Thanks. I know Flight Safety as...

BMan,

Many Thanks. I know Flight Safety as I've been there before, but CAE is an unknown quantity to me. I have read pretty good stuff on here with regard to CAE but first hand knowledge is great...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
29th Mar 2008, 23:54
Replies: 17
Views: 4,036
Posted By Bearing 123

CAE Simuflite Dallas

Hi All,

Quick question. Do CAE Simuflite in Dallas run JAA approved type rating courses as well? I know that Flight Safety does, but CAE do seem a bit cheaper.
Anyone with experience of both and...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Mar 2008, 22:40
Replies: 101
Views: 12,551
Posted By Bearing 123

Nice one Danny, well done. Keep up the good...

Nice one Danny, well done.

Keep up the good work:ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Mar 2008, 22:36
Replies: 22
Views: 2,847
Posted By Bearing 123

It would be really interesting to have Captain...

It would be really interesting to have Captain Rosco in front of the interview panel at my company. Relying solely on feed back questions and answers will get him/her a very early exit.
Passing the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Mar 2008, 13:31
Replies: 22
Views: 2,847
Posted By Bearing 123

Some very blatant errors in that book. Don't rely...

Some very blatant errors in that book. Don't rely on it alone or you will come unstuck.
It is good as previously stated for giving you a feel for the type of questions asked at interview.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Mar 2008, 09:19
Replies: 22
Views: 2,847
Posted By Bearing 123

Don't sell the books!!!!

Just a quick note of advice to all the folks training and to all those who are newly qualified.

DON'T sell your books when you have passed all of the exams because you will regret it. It's just my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2008, 13:51
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By Bearing 123

Definitely Oxford Met CV. It was all gibberish...

Definitely Oxford Met CV.
It was all gibberish to me until I got the CD
90% first time
Good Luck:ok:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Feb 2008, 13:47
Replies: 44
Views: 10,477
Posted By Bearing 123

Very well said Paddington! In this world thats...

Very well said Paddington!
In this world thats gone PC mad, I think offering a bursary to one and not to the other is unfair and discriminating. Imagine it the other way around:eek: There would be...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Feb 2008, 08:39
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By Bearing 123

Whopity, Many thanks.I thought as much. I...

Whopity,

Many thanks.I thought as much. I suggested something along those lines in my argument but was shot down in flames by the old timers who prop up the bar.

Fantastic, barrel of beer on...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Feb 2008, 15:47
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By Bearing 123

IR/E Question

A question for any IR examiners out there.

In the aero club bar last night and a debate started about IR renewals. As there wasn't any IR/I's or IR/E's about, nobody could give a definite answer...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Feb 2008, 10:49
Replies: 30
Views: 5,043
Posted By Bearing 123

Very well said GIBR. There are jobs out...

Very well said GIBR.

There are jobs out there that don't have Boeing or Airbus in the title that are fantastic.

Unfortunately too many people get fixated on this so called airline career. The...
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