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Forum: Tech Log
30th May 2023, 02:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,023
Posted By TheBP

20-100% Efficiency Increases in Propellers? Sharrow/Toroidal/Open Fan Architecture

At the risk of being seen to be putting the cat amongst the pigeons (alternatively seen as exposing my own relative ignorance): I’m yet to see any mention of equivalent “Sharrow” or toroidal...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Mar 2020, 12:38
Replies: 30
Views: 24,187
Posted By TheBP

There's a PC12 doing similar things currently too...

There's a PC12 doing similar things currently too (lovely weather for it!), which has flown over from Grenchen in Switzerland. Here's a screenshot from a minute ago:
...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Nov 2017, 23:16
Replies: 13
Views: 13,455
Posted By TheBP

Computer glitch? Surely one of the outputs of the...

Computer glitch? Surely one of the outputs of the system is a result of adequate pilots being assigned to roster the flights. A very simple, basic gross error check..

Clearly they have completely...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Nov 2010, 09:17
Replies: 1
Views: 2,665
Posted By TheBP

Hi tr0jan, There's a recent thread on this...

Hi tr0jan,

There's a recent thread on this subject in the Latin American forum: http://www.pprune.org/caribbean-latin-america/430587-flight-training-brazil.html
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
18th Oct 2010, 10:51
Replies: 54
Views: 28,322
Posted By TheBP

I'm going to have to chime in here, basically to...

I'm going to have to chime in here, basically to echo what others have already written: Investigate/think extremely carefully before proceeding with the idea.

I thought extremely seriously about...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2009, 15:26
Replies: 24
Views: 2,278
Posted By TheBP

Bingo, I was exactly the same as you - so whether...

Bingo, I was exactly the same as you - so whether or not it's normal, it's certainly not uncommon. On my first trial flight I was absolutely fine for about 30 minutes, until I suddenly started...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Mar 2009, 16:38
Replies: 27
Views: 5,263
Posted By TheBP

Don't forget to factor in all the additional...

Don't forget to factor in all the additional costs of travelling, accommodation, meals out etc. Potentially a rate such as £45 could go dramatically up when including such things and make staying at...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Dec 2008, 17:37
Replies: 24
Views: 10,880
Posted By TheBP

I think the following may also issue J1 visas,...

I think the following may also issue J1 visas, has been some time since I looked into it though:

Flight Safety Academy
Delta Connection Academy
Pelican Airways
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2008, 21:25
Replies: 34
Views: 10,061
Posted By TheBP

My thoughts and prayers are with them and their...

My thoughts and prayers are with them and their families, hoping they both fully recover. I was doing circuits at the time and heard the Mayday call/saw the downed plane :(
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Nov 2008, 14:19
Replies: 27
Views: 3,177
Posted By TheBP

I don't think many schools would come out and...

I don't think many schools would come out and admit they're quiet, unless they had to. But honestly, I don't know the answer to that one.

I'm at a small aero club locally, and whilst having only...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2008, 22:39
Replies: 6
Views: 7,156
Posted By TheBP

Forgot to mention: I presume as you're posting on...

Forgot to mention: I presume as you're posting on here that you're intending to go commercial?

If so, before committing any cash to training I'd think very seriously about obtaining a Class 1...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2008, 22:36
Replies: 6
Views: 7,156
Posted By TheBP

Hey Topskier, There's loads of info on...

Hey Topskier,

There's loads of info on these forums, I know what you mean about finding it all though - the search function on here can be a real pain in terms of relevancy. Personally I find...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Oct 2008, 18:14
Replies: 12
Views: 6,472
Posted By TheBP

I had been considering several options (US -...

I had been considering several options (US - specifically Pelican and Riverside/Airways, Armed Forces, UK only) - finally settled on taking the modular route over here.

I produced a timeline and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Oct 2008, 13:57
Replies: 3
Views: 581
Posted By TheBP

If by exams you're referring to theory.. To...

If by exams you're referring to theory..

To complete the theory exams themselves, you have 18 months from the end of the month in which you attempted the first exam.
For the purposes of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jul 2008, 14:13
Replies: 19
Views: 836
Posted By TheBP

emdiesse...

emdiesse (http://www.pprune.org/forums/members/117236-emdiesse),

I meant to ask - have you been on a trial flight yet? Always a good idea and won't cost the earth, unless it gets you completely...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jul 2008, 14:07
Replies: 19
Views: 836
Posted By TheBP

I'm actually similar to you guys, except didn't...

I'm actually similar to you guys, except didn't go to university. Have been doing development professionally since I was about 16. But got completely fed up with it, can't stand the thought of going...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jul 2008, 00:58
Replies: 19
Views: 836
Posted By TheBP

You've ruled out the RAF, by that same note would...

You've ruled out the RAF, by that same note would you also rule out the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy? Far higher probability of working on helicopters. They do SAR from Culdrose and Prestwick I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jun 2008, 17:23
Replies: 267
Views: 48,646
Posted By TheBP

I'd like to second what 350Z has said, would...

I'd like to second what 350Z has said, would recommend this to all wannabes. I now understand why they say the tests can't be prepared for, they were a lot more difficult than I had anticipated!
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jun 2008, 17:50
Replies: 267
Views: 48,646
Posted By TheBP

GAPAN Aptitude Testing - 12th June

I'll hopefully (only decided at the very last minute, shall be phoning up to confirm tomorrow!) be off to GAPAN's Aptitude Testing on 12th June.

Just wondering if there is anyone else on here...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Apr 2008, 15:08
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By TheBP

Although I can't recommend anywhere as I live...

Although I can't recommend anywhere as I live fairly locally anyway, there's a list of accommodation which is close by on their site:

http://www.aeros.co.uk/training/bandb.html
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Feb 2008, 19:52
Replies: 5
Views: 920
Posted By TheBP

I haven't yet decided where I'll continue my...

I haven't yet decided where I'll continue my studies post-PPL..
in fact I wasn't actually planning on starting my training yet, but merely to experience a trial flight and get a feel for whether...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Feb 2008, 15:24
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By TheBP

Also worth noting for the future, whilst the...

Also worth noting for the future, whilst the built-in search engine here limits you - there is a workaround using Google.

Obviously doesn't have the same options, but you could do a search such...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2008, 14:59
Replies: 19
Views: 1,682
Posted By TheBP

Some helpful posts here, having just bought the...

Some helpful posts here, having just bought the OAT CBT pack from Transair as well. Started Air Law and have so far found the style suits me. I agree that some of the images/media do appear a little...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Feb 2008, 23:20
Replies: 16
Views: 1,503
Posted By TheBP

Alas, I am too young to remember. Many thanks for...

Alas, I am too young to remember. Many thanks for enlightening me. Although I must wonder what their reasons for such changes were. Do you know?

For potential pilots back then I suppose the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Feb 2008, 22:21
Replies: 16
Views: 1,503
Posted By TheBP

Angry Tax, tax, tax

I had considered the Limited Company approach, however the likelihood of it being considered legitimate by HMRC is probably equal to the likelihood of me discovering that I can fly by flapping my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Feb 2008, 21:48
Replies: 5
Views: 920
Posted By TheBP

Anyone else at Aeros in Staverton?

Well, I had my first lesson on Saturday once the clouds finally lifted enough. Result?.... I caught the bug baaaaaadly and my bank balance is on course for decimation! :uhoh:

It was a fantastic...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Aug 2007, 22:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,448
Posted By TheBP

Boeing4ever, I just want to put an analogy...

Boeing4ever,

I just want to put an analogy to you with regards to the difficult gliding situations:

When I was learning to drive, at first I found it "challenging" to be on a roundabout, one...
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