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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Dec 2016, 01:17
Replies: 1,040
Views: 641,292
Posted By Gav28

QLC - Have read a few of your posts recently with...

QLC - Have read a few of your posts recently with interest, I'm in a similar position to you (got my PPL in my mid twenties but shelved the commercial flying ambitions to chase $ in a high paying job...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2013, 23:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,539
Posted By Gav28

Thanks for the replies. My plan was to let...

Thanks for the replies.

My plan was to let the ratings lapse and get back to regular flying within 2 years of the rating expiration.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2013, 16:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,539
Posted By Gav28

Allowing Ratings to Expire.

Was hoping someone could advise me on this.

My licence [PPL (A)] expires in 2017 and my SEP & IMC ratings expire later this year, due to personal circumstances I've only flown about 2hrs in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2012, 23:13
Replies: 68
Views: 12,022
Posted By Gav28

Just came across this via search function....

Just came across this via search function. Looking for recommendation of best company to use for a Helicopter tour of Manhattan. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Apr 2012, 23:34
Replies: 1,040
Views: 641,292
Posted By Gav28

It's a punt at the best of times, in your mid...

It's a punt at the best of times, in your mid thirties even more so. If you treat it as such and can afford to do it without risking your livelihood, then go for it. You'll find numerous examples on...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Apr 2012, 23:05
Replies: 9
Views: 4,898
Posted By Gav28

Getting hung up on specific tests is a waste of...

Getting hung up on specific tests is a waste of time. Plus I don't recall seeing either of these included in any of the major FTO selections (CTC/FTE/Oxford), nor the RAF ones at Cranwell.

The...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Apr 2012, 02:53
Replies: 15
Views: 4,925
Posted By Gav28

Agree with the above, they are not even...

Agree with the above, they are not even comparable. If you can get a mediocre score on the RAF tests you should breeze Pilapt or Compass.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2012, 01:43
Replies: 190
Views: 128,178
Posted By Gav28

Lane Farm (near Shobdon) is defintely worth a...

Lane Farm (near Shobdon) is defintely worth a visit. Pub is a bit of a walk but a great airstrip and spectacular setting.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jan 2012, 22:52
Replies: 14
Views: 8,561
Posted By Gav28

That's not a valid comparison. Whether you go...

That's not a valid comparison. Whether you go Integrated or Modular you take exactly the same tests. For a given degree, the course content, difficulty and assessment differs immensely between...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2011, 02:36
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By Gav28

Wrong Stuff/mm_flynn, Excellent, thanks...

Wrong Stuff/mm_flynn,

Excellent, thanks very much, just what I was after. Going to go and check a few of these out in the coming weeks.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2011, 02:01
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By Gav28

Sorry - I live and work in Manhattan (Midtown). ...

Sorry - I live and work in Manhattan (Midtown).

Yes my next move was to start ringing around, I've started putting a list of potential options together but was just hoping for a recommendation.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2011, 01:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By Gav28

Flying in New York Area.

Hi,

I recently moved over to NY from the UK (have been flying a PA28 based in South West of England for the last few years)

Was hoping someone might be able to recommend a good place to rent...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Aug 2011, 18:52
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,942
Posted By Gav28

Anyone got any clue as to when the application...

Anyone got any clue as to when the application window might close?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Aug 2011, 21:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,531
Posted By Gav28

john_smith - Out of interest would you say you...

john_smith - Out of interest would you say you are in a minority amongst your colleagues and training course mates in resenting the job to this degree?

Excellent post though, thanks.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Aug 2011, 22:48
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,942
Posted By Gav28

Cheers. I'm about 150hrs now so probably...

Cheers.

I'm about 150hrs now so probably too many. Can't complain, I thought that would be the case. I wasn't prepared to sit there letting my PPL gather dust on the off chance a decent scheme...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Aug 2011, 22:30
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,942
Posted By Gav28

I wonder at what point PPL hours become...

I wonder at what point PPL hours become detrimental to this application? With such limited job prospects in recent times, I decided to shelve any commercial aspirations for a few years and just enjoy...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2011, 14:00
Replies: 35
Views: 6,783
Posted By Gav28

I was given this advice (or very similar) and it...

I was given this advice (or very similar) and it made all the difference for me. The rest fell into place very quickly.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2011, 09:54
Replies: 11
Views: 1,518
Posted By Gav28

That’s a great shame I was looking forward to...

That’s a great shame I was looking forward to landing there, looks like a nice little strip. Out of interest why did it have to stop operating?

Anyway ~£25 at Cardiff is fine, it's actually more...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2011, 22:35
Replies: 11
Views: 1,518
Posted By Gav28

I was wondering if anyone knows if Upfield Farm...

I was wondering if anyone knows if Upfield Farm is still in use? I was reading somewhere that it's no longer. Couldn't get through to anyone on the contact number I found.

If not I guess I'll...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2010, 21:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,725
Posted By Gav28

I'm in Clapham now. When I lived in London before...

I'm in Clapham now. When I lived in London before I was in Islington so White Waltham or Wycombe were fine, if need be i'll go out that way but it's a bit of a hike.

VanHorck-Thanks for that it...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2010, 22:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,725
Posted By Gav28

Yep from looking at the various Biggin Hill...

Yep from looking at the various Biggin Hill flying club websites, this lot stood out. Already given them a call to arrange a checkout.

Thanks for the advice.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2010, 11:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,725
Posted By Gav28

Best Flying Clubs close to London

Hello,

(I know this question has cropped up a few times before but all the archived threads I found were quite dated)

I'm looking for a good flying club where I can rent a PA28 regularly for...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2010, 16:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,605
Posted By Gav28

Thanks for that. If i draw a straight line from...

Thanks for that. If i draw a straight line from St Catherines Point to BOLRO (assume this is the one you mean its the next IFR reporting point East of ORTAC) then it looks like I still go through...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2010, 13:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,605
Posted By Gav28

Thanks for the tips. Yes i've transited...

Thanks for the tips.

Yes i've transited down the corridor between Odiham and Farnborough a few times before i'll be speaking to Farn LARS for that part, was just going to switch over to London...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2010, 11:51
Replies: 11
Views: 1,605
Posted By Gav28

Quick Question re Routing to Alderney

Hello,

I was provisionally planning on flying the following route VFR to Alderney from Wycombe (on a weekday);

EGTB-WOD-GWC, GWC direct to ORTAC on 225R then from there direct to ALD Beacon,...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jun 2010, 18:16
Replies: 30
Views: 5,950
Posted By Gav28

I went to both about a month ago, Newquay were...

I went to both about a month ago, Newquay were very good and let me fly a couple of practice ILSs, they even switched the runway so I could fly one on both.

Perranporth is also excellent, I parked...
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2010, 18:18
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By Gav28

Channel Islands & Cherbourg Trip

Hello,

I am planning an overnighter that would take me to one (or two) of the Channel Islands and then maybe onto Cherbourg.
I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a trip like...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Nov 2009, 20:45
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By Gav28

I just finished mine a couple of months ago, I...

I just finished mine a couple of months ago, I used the 2007 edition, it's very thorough, might need to read it more than once to take it all in.

IMC confuser is excellent for the exam, easy to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Sep 2009, 19:22
Replies: 25
Views: 4,076
Posted By Gav28

All the info is on the disclosure Scotland...

All the info is on the disclosure Scotland website. If I recall it goes like this;

Basic disclosure-Shows any unspent convictions.
Standard disclosure-Shows any unspent and spent convictions....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jun 2009, 22:49
Replies: 21
Views: 2,852
Posted By Gav28

Not sure that’s good advice, I couldn't think of...

Not sure that’s good advice, I couldn't think of a worse time to give up drinking than at university, its one period of time in your life where you can get drunk very cheaply!!

You can't go wrong...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2009, 22:14
Replies: 53
Views: 7,462
Posted By Gav28

Thanks very much for the replies guys, very...

Thanks very much for the replies guys, very helpful. Yes I thought trying to get an ILS might be optimistic, no problem just crossed my mind as I like to try and get one when ever i can for practice....
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2009, 21:32
Replies: 53
Views: 7,462
Posted By Gav28

Hello, I am planning a trip to Edinburgh...

Hello,

I am planning a trip to Edinburgh for 2 nights soon, departing from the south of England. From reading around the various threads a Pprune search yeilds I get the impression they are not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th May 2009, 16:29
Replies: 55
Views: 6,046
Posted By Gav28

Can't go wrong with a maths degree from a decent...

Can't go wrong with a maths degree from a decent University either. I found it quite easy to get into a high paying (albeit dull) job in the financial sector with mine, from there saving up for...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2009, 21:10
Replies: 20
Views: 4,102
Posted By Gav28

Had Oakley & Ray bans before, got a pair of...

Had Oakley & Ray bans before, got a pair of Serrengetis last week. They are head and shoulders abover both, look great to.

Out of interest how do you get a prescription pair of Serrengetis? I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2009, 15:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,899
Posted By Gav28

I did the PPL exams as part of an intensive...

I did the PPL exams as part of an intensive course and managed fine with the AFE books and the simplifier book you mentioned. If I recall there are 3 practice papers for each exam and I found that if...
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