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Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2009, 08:54
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By ewsd02

Hi, Have looked at Florida and may yet do that. ...

Hi, Have looked at Florida and may yet do that. Only issue is I've got JAR licences and ratings so would be restricted to VFR in the USA. I've seen the block packages at the Florida Schools.

A...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2009, 22:55
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By ewsd02

Anyone know where I can hire an MEP?

Looking for an inexpensive MEP to hire for about 10hrs flying initally. Please Pm me, or write here.

Thanks
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2009, 20:21
Replies: 130
Views: 25,511
Posted By ewsd02

Playing devils advocate, I've read over them a...

Playing devils advocate, I've read over them a couple of times and I don't see what's wrong with no bearde womans posts', as long as he/she is right of course. So far no one has disagreed with the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2009, 15:33
Replies: 130
Views: 25,511
Posted By ewsd02

Am sorry to hear that has happened. How could...

Am sorry to hear that has happened. How could someone hope to spend £18k at a PPL school? Were they doing CPL there also? Doesn't matter now I know, and I hope the guy can get some of his money...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2009, 15:24
Replies: 119
Views: 16,734
Posted By ewsd02

this will be why ...

this will be why

http://www.pprune.org/professional-pilot-training-includes-ground-studies/366728-highland-flying-school-administration.html
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2009, 13:23
Replies: 130
Views: 25,511
Posted By ewsd02

So it is true then, I wonder what happened? I...

So it is true then, I wonder what happened? I hope none of the students paid upfront.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2009, 11:04
Replies: 2
Views: 886
Posted By ewsd02

BCFT is a good school, Dave Waters is an...

BCFT is a good school, Dave Waters is an excellent instructor for the PPL, ask for him.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Mar 2009, 10:56
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By ewsd02

Difficult times just now. There is virtually...

Difficult times just now. There is virtually nothing in the UK, and most UK schools would want a UK training FI. Most schools in Asia and the Far East look for a few instructional hrs, but your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2009, 10:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,048
Posted By ewsd02

Both licenses are recognised well worldwide and...

Both licenses are recognised well worldwide and should be easily convertable. In my humble opinion, the JAA licence is the better one to get. The JAA Instrument rating (if done in the UK) is a hard...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Mar 2009, 10:26
Replies: 19
Views: 4,239
Posted By ewsd02

Thanks for the inputs, even the slightly...

Thanks for the inputs, even the slightly difficult to undestand one! Was expecting a bit more interest in this subject, but I suppose flying instruction has more immediate issues just now with the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2009, 10:12
Replies: 130
Views: 25,511
Posted By ewsd02

Highland Flying School in Administration?

I heard on the grape vine that the highland flying school has gone into administration with a note on the front door last night?

Anyone with any further infomation?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Mar 2009, 15:38
Replies: 19
Views: 4,239
Posted By ewsd02

But it doesn't simply replace the integrated...

But it doesn't simply replace the integrated course. There will be no need for the CPL/IR, so no complex single or MEP flying required as it will all be undertaken on a simulator instead. With the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Mar 2009, 10:22
Replies: 19
Views: 4,239
Posted By ewsd02

So, not a great future for instructors?

If the MPL is as poorly conceived as you say, then perhaps there is less of a problem. But what if the MPL does become an established route to the airlines, and there are reasons why this might...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Mar 2009, 21:25
Replies: 19
Views: 4,239
Posted By ewsd02

Would the MPL be the end for flying instructors?

There have been a few threads recently discussing the pro and cons of the MPL, however I am more worried about its wider implications.

With 70hrs SEP followed by significant airline simulator...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2009, 11:56
Replies: 91
Views: 19,031
Posted By ewsd02

Study Maths & Physics at School and do well in...

Study Maths & Physics at School and do well in both subjects, try to get full airline sponsorship, (I think Atlantic and Highland still offer this, although I'm not sure why in the current climate)...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2009, 11:22
Replies: 6
Views: 946
Posted By ewsd02

Do the MCC on the type you want to work on, this...

Do the MCC on the type you want to work on, this will give you the best chance in the sim assessment. Do your homework before splashing out on an expensive MCC in the current job market.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Mar 2009, 09:32
Replies: 36
Views: 5,165
Posted By ewsd02

Wider implications?

In addition, the FATPL would have a fighting chance of air taxi/turbo prop/instruction/photography flying etc etc without having to convert or add ratings having only 70hrs SEP.

Aside from the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2009, 08:21
Replies: 80
Views: 10,811
Posted By ewsd02

The guy who started this thread is asking whether...

The guy who started this thread is asking whether it is worth him doing an FIC being that there are no airline jobs, so he's looking to build hrs fast and earn some kind of a living. Part time isn't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2009, 11:16
Replies: 36
Views: 5,165
Posted By ewsd02

If you had an MPL now you would be on very low...

If you had an MPL now you would be on very low hrs and with virtually no chance of getting into another airline. That is putting aside the fact the other airlines would think twice about taking on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2009, 11:07
Replies: 36
Views: 5,165
Posted By ewsd02

We can argue all day about whether the MPL will...

We can argue all day about whether the MPL will or will not become established. The facts and probables are:

1. Previous attempts at the MPL have been unsuccessful, and experiences abroad do...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Mar 2009, 21:15
Replies: 36
Views: 5,165
Posted By ewsd02

David UK: At the risk of moving into a different...

David UK: At the risk of moving into a different argument, Integrated has never brought better job prospects than modular (apart from CTC), and like the MPL is really only a more efficient way for...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Mar 2009, 13:41
Replies: 42
Views: 11,282
Posted By ewsd02

Sorry to spread yet more negativity, but I will...

Sorry to spread yet more negativity, but I will anyway because this is pprune afterall!

Aside from of the relevant arguments, PPL holding instructors being paid is just about the last thing that...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Mar 2009, 13:23
Replies: 5
Views: 3,298
Posted By ewsd02

There are 4 flying schools that I either visit...

There are 4 flying schools that I either visit regularly or have friends at, and all are reporting a noticible reduction in bookings this month compared to March 08, 07 etc.

Credit crunch =...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Mar 2009, 13:07
Replies: 36
Views: 5,574
Posted By ewsd02

Surprised this thread hasn't taken off in the...

Surprised this thread hasn't taken off in the current climate, perhaps people don't want to display their income!

A friend of mine gets £20/hr teaching PPL with £200/week retainer, another gets...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Mar 2009, 12:59
Replies: 80
Views: 10,811
Posted By ewsd02

You'd Be Mad To Go Fi Without A Job Agreed

I agree with spanner and must add the following: Don't do it, unless you have a job agreed at least in principle before hand! It is all very well a 747 Capt posting that he started as a 152...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Mar 2009, 19:18
Replies: 5
Views: 3,298
Posted By ewsd02

Surprised you didn't do a search on this having...

Surprised you didn't do a search on this having so many posts.... but anyway:

You can instruct on a PPL but can't be paid. New EASA rules are being written which may change this, but no definate...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Mar 2009, 18:45
Replies: 18
Views: 5,196
Posted By ewsd02

This thread originated at a time (not that long...

This thread originated at a time (not that long ago) when newly qualified pilots had a chance of going straight to airlines, and when there were loads of instuctor jobs.

Now, there are many very...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Mar 2009, 18:16
Replies: 16
Views: 20,451
Posted By ewsd02

The flying schools at Moray and Inverness are...

The flying schools at Moray and Inverness are quite cheap and good, some military bases have flying clubs that take civilian members, these school are usually cheaper.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Mar 2009, 19:19
Replies: 9
Views: 3,115
Posted By ewsd02

You can become an instructor with a JAR PPL if...

You can become an instructor with a JAR PPL if you have passed the CPL theory exams and have a few hours, something like 200 p1 I think, but check LAZORS.

The two downsides are:
1. You can't be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Mar 2009, 19:02
Replies: 27
Views: 5,263
Posted By ewsd02

Try South Africa, or the military flying clubs if...

Try South Africa, or the military flying clubs if you have any service connection.

And I agree that you are best using the hr building to train for the CPL. Flying up and down the florida keys...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Mar 2009, 09:32
Replies: 40
Views: 4,297
Posted By ewsd02

Like many things the theory of all newbies...

Like many things the theory of all newbies refusing to pay for type ratings is sound and admirable, but in practice it probably wouldn't work.

There will always be those who will break ranks...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Feb 2009, 19:31
Replies: 42
Views: 11,282
Posted By ewsd02

I think the forthcoming EASA rules will allow PPL...

I think the forthcoming EASA rules will allow PPL FIs to teach what is now effectively the NPPL. So the scope of clients will be quite limited.

There are plenty of FIs around at the moment...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Feb 2009, 19:19
Replies: 27
Views: 2,788
Posted By ewsd02

Agreed, but they do care how you perform when...

Agreed, but they do care how you perform when they drop you in a big jet sim, and 55hrs in a Seneca doesn't prepare you to much for that!

My view, slightly tongue & cheek: If you can afford an...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Feb 2009, 21:54
Replies: 27
Views: 2,788
Posted By ewsd02

I agree with you Mad_Jock. Airlines look for...

I agree with you Mad_Jock. Airlines look for flying hrs first, if you don't have any they look at first time passes, and what else you've done with your life, just like any employer. Any airline...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Feb 2009, 07:34
Replies: 14
Views: 1,115
Posted By ewsd02

If you can find the examiner who gave you the IR,...

If you can find the examiner who gave you the IR, he/she might sign your IMC form for you if he remembers you. When I passed the IR I also presented him with an IMC form and have was happy to sign...
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