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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jul 2020, 18:11
Replies: 3
Views: 2,335
Posted By gfunc

Quick rule of thumb is 850hPa is 1.5km (FL050)...

Quick rule of thumb is 850hPa is 1.5km (FL050) 500hPa is about 5km ( FL180)and 300hPa is approximately 10km (FL300). Based on this, there is only one possible answer out of the four.
Forum: Tech Log
5th Mar 2020, 18:19
Replies: 8
Views: 2,179
Posted By gfunc

It’s a slightly clumsy way of referencing the...

It’s a slightly clumsy way of referencing the Richardson number of a flow (Wikipedia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richardson_number))

the complication being that there’s shear between a rising...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Jun 2018, 09:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,537
Posted By gfunc

(ex) meteorologist here: Any cloud has the...

(ex) meteorologist here: Any cloud has the ability to generate turbulence as phase changes take out or add heat energy to the surrounding air creating density changes and therefore vertical motion;...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st May 2018, 08:09
Replies: 15
Views: 4,606
Posted By gfunc

Amy Johnson Flying Initiative...

Amy Johnson Flying Initiative (https://easyjet.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=08156)

"Between now and 01 June 2018, we’re opening our doors to all inexperienced cadets, who have...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Apr 2018, 10:04
Replies: 23
Views: 5,607
Posted By gfunc

I had a (freakishly) similar background to you, I...

I had a (freakishly) similar background to you, I completed my training and did a basic, but highly recommended, MCC then spent a good part of a year with no luck with recruitment. The only "bite" I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Apr 2018, 09:56
Replies: 18
Views: 8,019
Posted By gfunc

Tough choice! One thing I would recommend against...

Tough choice! One thing I would recommend against is doing a speculative type rating without a firm job offer: you'll waste your money as every company will want you trained to their SOPs so you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jan 2018, 09:19
Replies: 13
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Views: 4,386
Posted By gfunc

The first type ratings are starting next week for...

The first type ratings are starting next week for those who passed selection during summer 2017.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Dec 2017, 08:49
Replies: 11
Views: 5,321
Posted By gfunc

I know two blokes who worked for Jet2 in other...

I know two blokes who worked for Jet2 in other positions before getting on the pilot route. In both circumstances they had to obtain their fATPL in their own time and out of their own pocket and then...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Dec 2017, 17:50
Replies: 15
Views: 16,152
Posted By gfunc

I had a look at the CTC AQC scheme just over a...

I had a look at the CTC AQC scheme just over a year ago and went to the selection day (it was free at the time). During the sales spiel they briefly mentioned that the hold pool is tiered with the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Nov 2017, 09:40
Replies: 18
Views: 8,019
Posted By gfunc

BirdmanBerry, The WA APC is the only part of...

BirdmanBerry,

The WA APC is the only part of the route run by WA themselves, the sim is provided by Cardiff Aviation, but with WA staff and some of the classroom work is done in partnership with...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Nov 2017, 09:57
Replies: 18
Views: 8,019
Posted By gfunc

Hi Platinum503, I did the Wing Alliance APC...

Hi Platinum503,

I did the Wing Alliance APC course this year, thanks to them I am now waiting patiently to start an Airbus type rating with a UK airline.

A year prior to this I did a MCC/JOC at...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Nov 2017, 15:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,797
Posted By gfunc

From the first flight in my logbook to my CPL...

From the first flight in my logbook to my CPL test there is about twenty years. I think you'll be fine.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Sep 2017, 16:30
Replies: 1,027
Views: 633,221
Posted By gfunc

You can compare some modular course costs here: ...

You can compare some modular course costs here:
http://https://www.wingsalliance.eu/training/pilot-training-budget-calculator/

The normal caveats apply regarding living costs/loss of earnings etc.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Aug 2017, 13:00
Replies: 1,027
Views: 633,221
Posted By gfunc

You'll be lucky to get a second glance in your...

You'll be lucky to get a second glance in your mid-thirties! I've had my application in for over a year and not a peep heard out of them. I know it's a small sample size, but on my MCC the two guys...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Aug 2017, 20:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,057
Posted By gfunc

Wings Alliance will definitely not cost you the...

Wings Alliance will definitely not cost you the same as the integrated schools, that's the whole thinking behind it!

It'll cost you pretty much the same as your third option as most of the members...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Aug 2017, 08:43
Replies: 6
Views: 15,337
Posted By gfunc

Nope, not Kura. I've heard their name around a...

Nope, not Kura. I've heard their name around a fair bit, but not encountered anyone who has done their course as yet.

What do you mean when you say L3's reputation is damaged?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Aug 2017, 09:51
Replies: 6
Views: 15,337
Posted By gfunc

I did the selection day (when they offered it for...

I did the selection day (when they offered it for free) and I was offered a place on the course. I found out that after the AQC you are in the hold pool, but the integrated people get first refusal,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2017, 10:14
Replies: 9
Views: 4,202
Posted By gfunc

If you look at the SLP (QNH) gradient on the map...

If you look at the SLP (QNH) gradient on the map (22hPa in ~20km) this is completely unphysical: it's getting on for 10 times larger that you'll find in a hurricane. If you plug those numbers into...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Aug 2017, 11:03
Replies: 9
Views: 4,202
Posted By gfunc

I think you are potentially overthinking this and...

I think you are potentially overthinking this and muddling temperature lapse rates, density altitude and altimetry.

For simplicity (i.e. ATPL exams) it is normally assumed that 1 hPa is equivalent...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2017, 09:56
Replies: 1
Views: 1,771
Posted By gfunc

I completed all three there approximately one...

I completed all three there approximately one year ago. I have no complaints - the aircraft are fine, the instructors very good and there was a friendly feel to the place. Everything done in the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Apr 2017, 14:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,987
Posted By gfunc

You might find this (free) online simulator...

You might find this (free) online simulator useful:

luizmonteiro - Online Simulators - ADF Simulator (http://www.luizmonteiro.com/Learning_ADF_Sim.aspx)

Having a play with it should be much...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jan 2017, 11:25
Replies: 4
Views: 3,116
Posted By gfunc

They got me through my CPL and MEIR in minimum...

They got me through my CPL and MEIR in minimum hours. Great staff and nice aeroplanes. The only disadvantage is the weather at LBA can be a bit of a pain, but a wx cancellation when living at home...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Oct 2016, 11:09
Replies: 7
Views: 3,602
Posted By gfunc

Just a quick point - I use to work at an...

Just a quick point - I use to work at an Australian university (one of the "Group of Eight"), when recruiting new graduate students we had a list of "unacceptable degree qualifications". Bachelor of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Sep 2016, 13:48
Replies: 11
Views: 2,548
Posted By gfunc

If you don't want to muck it up, ignore...

If you don't want to muck it up, ignore RotationGearup's advice and put in the effort understanding the material instead of learning the questions. Make sure you understand the concepts to the best...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Sep 2016, 19:16
Replies: 2
Views: 1,024
Posted By gfunc

A 1 C temperature deviation from ISA changes...

A 1 C temperature deviation from ISA changes density altitude by 120ft, a 1 hPa pressure deviation changes it by 30ft. Since they don't have the same units (comparing apples to oranges), as Alex...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Sep 2016, 13:36
Replies: 15
Views: 10,976
Posted By gfunc

CTC AQC "outsider" success rate

Hi Folks,

A simple question - has anyone here recently completed the CTC AQC as an external candidate (i.e. already holding a CPL/MEIR via another school) and had success in finding a job?

I've...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2016, 18:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,544
Posted By gfunc

What's the opposite of a gold star?

This actually make me quite cross - I've had my CPL application in for six weeks and they haven't even looked at it! I called them to confirm that I hadn't done anything silly and they told me...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Jun 2016, 15:30
Replies: 25
Views: 15,151
Posted By gfunc

Pilot numbers

Does anybody have a sense of the number of UK pilots working for EU operators versus the number of EU pilots working for UK operators? If both side went mad (rather than the one that is currently)...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jun 2016, 17:12
Replies: 25
Views: 15,151
Posted By gfunc

I was chatting with a devout Brexiteer about this...

I was chatting with a devout Brexiteer about this the other day who seemed to be under the impression that this was good for UK pilots as it would cut down on competition for UK jobs.

The...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th May 2016, 17:54
Replies: 13
Views: 3,705
Posted By gfunc

There are lockers at the Learndirect centre. They...

There are lockers at the Learndirect centre. They are plenty big enough to fit a rucksack full of all your charts/equipment/lunch/beers etc.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th May 2016, 18:03
Replies: 13
Views: 3,705
Posted By gfunc

It's about a 4 minute walk from the train station...

It's about a 4 minute walk from the train station and there is a premier inn conveniently placed between the station and test centre.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Apr 2016, 15:00
Replies: 25
Views: 14,660
Posted By gfunc

Does anybody have a good guide to the...

Does anybody have a good guide to the requirements of a MCC/JOC? The courses listed by Alex all seem to have wildly varying formats and costs. I've heard rumours (which could well be nonsense) than...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Apr 2016, 15:35
Replies: 9
Views: 4,726
Posted By gfunc

Just to clarify: Centrifugal force is the correct...

Just to clarify: Centrifugal force is the correct term (the particles are apparently being flung outward as they travel along a curved path). However, the way the equations (and therefore technical...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Apr 2016, 09:26
Replies: 9
Views: 4,726
Posted By gfunc

Meteorology person here: First of all a few...

Meteorology person here:

First of all a few things that seem to have become confused along the way (and persists in some Aviation text books)

Geostrophic wind is the wind that results from the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Mar 2016, 16:18
Replies: 18
Views: 5,606
Posted By gfunc

Straya

Mate, more realism - forget all about Australia. Shake a tree and several hundred 200 hour CPL MEIR holders with will tumble out.

GA in Oz is moribund with a bunch of fresh faced wannabes being...
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