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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Jun 2010, 20:33
Replies: 30
Views: 4,965
Posted By HappyFran

I'm one of the luck ones who has got a job, I...

I'm one of the luck ones who has got a job, I really don't have any reason to sound negative, but to get into the cockpit of a commercial aircraft, from zero is going to cost ~£75,000 and at least 2...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Jun 2010, 20:44
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,740,290
Posted By HappyFran

Cool Currently doing type rating at East Midlands. ...

Currently doing type rating at East Midlands.
Modular trained, No Ryanair MCC, had to wait 8 months from application to interview. Fairly equal mix of Integrated (Oxford mostly) and Modular recruits...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jun 2010, 20:34
Replies: 9
Views: 2,115
Posted By HappyFran

Cool Windypops, I guess it is down to personal...

Windypops,
I guess it is down to personal choice. BCFT worked very well for me. Very friendly atmosphere, excellent training, very supportive staff etc etc.
Any prospective student should visit...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Oct 2008, 19:26
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By HappyFran

Definately recommend Modular. enables you to...

Definately recommend Modular. enables you to spread cost and timing to get best chance of completion when better chance of Airlines recruiting :uhoh:

Depending on were you want to train..a good...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Oct 2008, 19:12
Replies: 36
Views: 5,072
Posted By HappyFran

I joined BCFT about 12 months ago, and have been...

I joined BCFT about 12 months ago, and have been through PPL, ATPL theory, and I am now into the CPL module.
Prior to joining I checked out a number of schools inc, Cabair at Bournemouth. I had...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Aug 2008, 23:53
Replies: 153
Views: 17,514
Posted By HappyFran

Mr Harrison (using his own name) has not been on...

Mr Harrison (using his own name) has not been on this forum since end of July. Sadly Pprune is a lot less funny place following his departure :{:{:{
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Aug 2008, 15:41
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,350
Posted By HappyFran

Differcult to disagree with WWW post. Nice to...

Differcult to disagree with WWW post. Nice to think 2012 with the Olympics and a new govt well bedded in will be a turning point. If all fundermentals remain constsnt then I guess history is a good...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Aug 2008, 11:12
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By HappyFran

I suggest you read through the sticky threads at...

I suggest you read through the sticky threads at the top of this forum.
Also go on the gapan website

http://www.gapan.org/careers/pilotadvice.htm

It is a good starting point and will avoid...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jul 2008, 20:52
Replies: 16
Views: 2,803
Posted By HappyFran

Another TD

'God knows why the airlines pay so much to their pilots !Hopefully I will find out oneday.'

Maybe because if the side of aircraft blows off, or engines doesn't spool up on finals into LHR, you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jul 2008, 12:46
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,350
Posted By HappyFran

Talking Possibly a bit premature but: We are into the...

Possibly a bit premature but:
We are into the season of banks giving trading updates. Seems most of the dirty washing is out on display, stock markets have reacted favourably. The Banks hearlded the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jul 2008, 21:52
Replies: 35
Views: 2,860
Posted By HappyFran

Only tiny titchy possible problem: Were is this...

Only tiny titchy possible problem: Were is this £2-3k/pm going to come from after 18 months unemployment. :ooh::ooh:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jul 2008, 22:05
Replies: 153
Views: 17,514
Posted By HappyFran

Welcome back Tomas. How's the search for a...

Welcome back Tomas.
How's the search for a suitable FTO going ?
:)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jul 2008, 09:47
Replies: 1,307
Views: 131,348
Posted By HappyFran

WWW - The wannabees economist buying a farm.!!...

WWW - The wannabees economist buying a farm.!! but not an investment :suspect::suspect:.me thinks...inheiritance tax ?? :confused:. Not getting concerned for your mortality are you :eek::}
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Jul 2008, 21:05
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By HappyFran

There have been a lot of threads created and...

There have been a lot of threads created and often deleted :suspect::suspect:
You may like to check out if these threads remain.

copyright pjlot

Here are some links,
ptc, pilot training...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Jul 2008, 13:36
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By HappyFran

Welcome back from the land of the Lumberjack....

Welcome back from the land of the Lumberjack. Hope had good time.
If you are starting ATPL then you are commited for moment so have to put to oneside for next six months the doom/gloom and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Jul 2008, 08:16
Replies: 21
Views: 2,475
Posted By HappyFran

Thanks Cobalt, That is what I thought but was...

Thanks Cobalt, That is what I thought but was concerned that I might be missing something.
Interesting point about only needing A-B-C. I had assumed that I needed an extra one to cover the '2...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jun 2008, 15:22
Replies: 47
Views: 3,300
Posted By HappyFran

If you are planning to take out a loan secured...

If you are planning to take out a loan secured against your parents house, would it not be cheaper for them to increase there mortgage to cover the antisapated cost.
I am probably being to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jun 2008, 14:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,218
Posted By HappyFran

Afraid I have to agree with Shunter. I was told...

Afraid I have to agree with Shunter.
I was told (probably only gossip) that the exams questions are derived from a random selection from there question bank,(very very similar,but not! Bristol)...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jun 2008, 10:42
Replies: 21
Views: 2,475
Posted By HappyFran

Has anyone flown a route were they cover the 300...

Has anyone flown a route were they cover the 300 nm but do not return to the origin.
My mate and I are planning on building some houre in next few weeks. It is entirely possible that one of us...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jun 2008, 22:13
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By HappyFran

Not looking to build hours particularly. But...

Not looking to build hours particularly.
But might get an opportunity to do some flying (paid !!:O)in Africa, when qualified, so thought it might be useful to get a bit of experience of aircraft.:8
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jun 2008, 18:54
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By HappyFran

C206 - Availability in UK

Does anyone know of an club or FTO in UK has a C206 available for experience building / training.

I assume I am correct in my assumption that a SEP PPL(A) is the only licence requirements in UK ?...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jun 2008, 21:44
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By HappyFran

Hi, Currently heading for final block of exams...

Hi,
Currently heading for final block of exams in ~10 days. :eek::8
Studied at BCFT residential.
1st block of 7 my class got all 1st time passes :ok:
Working out well for me and would recommend...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2008, 21:39
Replies: 65
Views: 4,184
Posted By HappyFran

Bit of Wisdom

Seems like Pilots go through 5 stages:

1. Pilot Dreamer
No idea what is involved, differcult to find bum with both hands !

2. Wanabee Pilot
Start doing some reseach, enter forum...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2008, 21:01
Replies: 4
Views: 363
Posted By HappyFran

You can search from this database; ...

You can search from this database;


http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=49&pagetype=65&appid=21

Good Luck :)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2008, 19:14
Replies: 65
Views: 4,184
Posted By HappyFran

Chrissy, Yes, current cramming for final...

Chrissy,

Yes, current cramming for final block of ATPL exams, and then a bit of serious fun and hour building through the summer.:O:).

Take your time with research..we are heading for a very...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2008, 18:22
Replies: 93
Views: 12,425
Posted By HappyFran

Good Luck to all at Old Sarum Flying School. ...

Good Luck to all at Old Sarum Flying School.
Hope you get up and running soon :)

Got Liquidator letter today (OSFC) £454,610 deficiency :eek::eek:
That is a hell of achievment for a school with...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2008, 18:16
Replies: 16
Views: 999
Posted By HappyFran

Can't think of a good reason why it should be...

Can't think of a good reason why it should be male dominated.
I suspect it is mostly born out of its historical growth out of RAF.

Which of course is not sexist :eek::rolleyes:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2008, 18:11
Replies: 65
Views: 4,184
Posted By HappyFran

Chrissy, Add this to your toolbar and...

Chrissy,

Add this to your toolbar and download info

http://www.gapan.org/careers/pilotadvice.htm

Don't overlook that you will need a Class 1 medical, sort it before getting to commited...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jun 2008, 15:28
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By HappyFran

For hours building you can hire the aircraft from...

For hours building you can hire the aircraft from whom so ever you like, JAR, FAA or your mate down the road :}

If you are not using an FTO were there is a CFI to sign off your logbook entries,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jun 2008, 10:40
Replies: 13
Views: 1,361
Posted By HappyFran

To a very large extent it should not matter to...

To a very large extent it should not matter to much to the student weather it is Integrated or joined up Modular or pick & mix. Every potential student should evaluate a range of schools and decide...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jun 2008, 21:58
Replies: 13
Views: 1,361
Posted By HappyFran

I think if you need a PPL to start ATPL...

I think if you need a PPL to start ATPL theory....would be a bit of a giveaway :rolleyes::rolleyes:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jun 2008, 17:45
Replies: 13
Views: 1,361
Posted By HappyFran

Devil I echo recent posts :suspect: Check out other...

I echo recent posts :suspect:
Check out other threads...if they haven't been deleted for fear of litigation or loss of advertising revenue :eek::ooh::suspect::{
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jun 2008, 17:57
Replies: 1,307
Views: 131,348
Posted By HappyFran

Hellimutt Take RYR for example. Laying off...

Hellimutt

Take RYR for example. Laying off 600 now. Hmmm

When was this announced ? :eek::eek:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jun 2008, 17:25
Replies: 1,307
Views: 131,348
Posted By HappyFran

My thoughts are that, if RYR are relying on Govt...

My thoughts are that, if RYR are relying on Govt subsidies, then it is a very dangerous and fickle place to be.
I assume that is the case, or why is RYR paying for sister to travel ? (it would be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jun 2008, 13:40
Replies: 1,307
Views: 131,348
Posted By HappyFran

Who is paying for my Sister to go fly to Dublin

My sister has just ‘bought’ a return ticket Bournemouth – Dublin return for £0.00. My Ma and Pa have just about covered the whole RYR network out of BMTH over the last 18 months, never paying more...
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