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Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Apr 2013, 05:43
Replies: 10
Views: 3,296
Posted By lovegroove

Thanks for the info! I think that's the final...

Thanks for the info! I think that's the final nail in the coffin for me and I'm going to give up hope of ever getting licensed. They just keep changing the goalposts all the time and the closer you...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Apr 2013, 04:04
Replies: 10
Views: 3,990
Posted By lovegroove

I'm in a similar situation, I am ex-RAF and have...

I'm in a similar situation, I am ex-RAF and have had all of my modules for ages, but have been working mainly military contracts. I called the CAA to ask if my experience gained working at Marshall...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Mar 2013, 18:20
Replies: 18
Views: 6,180
Posted By lovegroove

Hi Flingwing, Yes, the layers are stacked...

Hi Flingwing,

Yes, the layers are stacked on top of each other. The foam is about 3cm thick and I glued it to some thin 3mm plywood to stiffen it up and I added some loops on them to help with...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Mar 2013, 18:21
Replies: 18
Views: 6,180
Posted By lovegroove

I'm a contractor (avionics, so not quite so many...

I'm a contractor (avionics, so not quite so many tools) but have managed to fit quite a lot of tools all nicely laid out in foam cut outs in a very small and easily transportable toolbox. I don't...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Sep 2012, 19:43
Replies: 20
Views: 5,964
Posted By lovegroove

I know what you mean about getting upset about...

I know what you mean about getting upset about other people's qualifications, but it's hard not to sometimes when the system seems so unfair sometimes.

The person that I was talking about started...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Sep 2012, 19:40
Replies: 20
Views: 5,964
Posted By lovegroove

I'm well aware of the fact that in some countries...

I'm well aware of the fact that in some countries the UK CAA issued licence is held in high regard, which is why i have been trying to get one. The problem is that I am now permanently residing in...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Sep 2012, 18:22
Replies: 20
Views: 5,964
Posted By lovegroove

Do you know if I can take my CAA exam...

Do you know if I can take my CAA exam certificates and my logbook and try to get a licence issued in France? I'm not all that fussed about having a CAA issued licence and I believe the French...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Sep 2012, 05:59
Replies: 20
Views: 5,964
Posted By lovegroove

I have no idea how the CAA works and I agree that...

I have no idea how the CAA works and I agree that you get conflicting information, depending on who you speak to.

In the RAF I worked on Nimrod and then Hercules and since leaving have worked at...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Sep 2012, 07:31
Replies: 20
Views: 5,964
Posted By lovegroove

Looking at it now, I wish I had spent my money on...

Looking at it now, I wish I had spent my money on doing an ROV Pilot Tech course rather than doing all of my Part-66 modules, but it's a similar situation, where you can pay thousands on courses and...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Sep 2012, 06:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
Posted By lovegroove

Give them a call and find out and never assume...

Give them a call and find out and never assume anything. As bandit as already said, the CAA are notoriously difficult about this sort of thing.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Sep 2012, 21:15
Replies: 12
Views: 2,022
Posted By lovegroove

It would cost more to buy all the books you need...

It would cost more to buy all the books you need for mod 13 than it would to go and sit a course. If you plan on going to sit your exam at a CAA test centre then you have no idea what books they take...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
26th Sep 2012, 20:50
Replies: 20
Views: 5,964
Posted By lovegroove

How to change industry? - Leaving aviation.

I think that it might be about time for me to change industry and am looking for ideas of other industries where I can put my skills to use.

I'm ex-RAF and have been out for nearly 6 years and...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
24th Sep 2012, 11:06
Replies: 3
Views: 2,237
Posted By lovegroove

I've never worked on the A320, but the AoA...

I've never worked on the A320, but the AoA sensors that I've come across rely on airflow, so on the ground with the aircraft stationary, the AoA indicator just points to wherever the sensor is...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Sep 2012, 19:34
Replies: 1
Views: 1,397
Posted By lovegroove

Anyone work for Ryanair in Prestwick?

Just wondering what it's like there? As an ex-RAF leckie/fairy I've been contracting on military projects since leaving and haven't managed to finish my license because of lack of civvie experience....
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2012, 14:11
Replies: 105
Views: 30,556
Posted By lovegroove

Well, here's another rumour to throw into the...

Well, here's another rumour to throw into the mill. I was asking one of the mission system designers about this today and was told that some RAF guys had been over to have a look at the CASA's, but...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2012, 20:12
Replies: 105
Views: 30,556
Posted By lovegroove

I know that it's a while since this thread was...

I know that it's a while since this thread was last active, but does anyone know what the outcome of this was? Has a decision been made yet?

As an ex-RAF technician that worked on Nimrods, I was...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th Feb 2012, 17:12
Replies: 13
Views: 4,712
Posted By lovegroove

I´d also be interested to know about these...

I´d also be interested to know about these changes as I only have about 18 months left before my modules start expiring. I´ve had all my modules for my B2 for more than 2 years, but just can´t seem...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
20th Nov 2011, 19:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,163
Posted By lovegroove

Have I missed something? I've done all the B2...

Have I missed something? I've done all the B2 modules, but have struggled to get civvie experience since and have just been plodding along working military contracting as the money has been OK.
...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
19th Sep 2011, 12:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,058
Posted By lovegroove

Question Need civilian experience, but where to get it???

Hi,

I've posted about this before, but am still stuck in the same situation. I did 8 years in the RAF and since leaving in 2007, I've just been working military contracts, apart from the odd week...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Jul 2011, 19:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By lovegroove

CAP722 and how to influence it?

I'm not too sure which forum this should go in or if it even belongs on PPrune, but I thought I'd give it a try anyway as I'm sure that some people from the CAA probably frequent this forum.

I...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Feb 2011, 15:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,764
Posted By lovegroove

Agency blacklists?

Just wondering if these actually exist or not? A while ago I probably managed to annoy 2 agencies in one go and am now wondering if I am on a blacklist, because I don't seem to be having any luck in...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Feb 2011, 15:19
Replies: 16
Views: 3,080
Posted By lovegroove

It's funny to see the same people on this site...

It's funny to see the same people on this site that also post in the FPV/UAV forums on RCGroups.

I do think that a lot of the college courses appear to be a bit detached from real world...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd Jan 2011, 14:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,432
Posted By lovegroove

Well, contract fell through and they arsed me...

Well, contract fell through and they arsed me around. Time for a career change I think as this industry is far too volatile for me.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Dec 2010, 14:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,432
Posted By lovegroove

That's useful to know. Will put them on my list...

That's useful to know. Will put them on my list of crap agencies then, along with about 3 others. Personally I've found most agencies to be pretty crap and liberal with the truth, the worst of them...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Dec 2010, 11:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,432
Posted By lovegroove

Sabena technics contracting????

Hi,

I'm supposed to be starting a contract in Brussels on the 30th with Protec, but it looks like the whole Protec office has gone on Christmas holidays without sending me any of the important...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd Nov 2010, 21:40
Replies: 59
Views: 15,300
Posted By lovegroove

Hi, I know this is nothing to do with your...

Hi, I know this is nothing to do with your thread, but I thought that maybe you can help me out. I as in the RAF and since leaving I have only done military contracts. I've just finished all of my B2...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd Nov 2010, 21:26
Replies: 1
Views: 867
Posted By lovegroove

Getting B2 experience???

After leaving the RAF, I've finally got all of my modules for my B2 licence. Problem is, all of the contracts I've done since leaving have been military and I just can't seem to find any civil...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Apr 2010, 21:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,069
Posted By lovegroove

Thanks for the offer, but I think that the link...

Thanks for the offer, but I think that the link to the EASA document should be enough to get me going.

Cheers,

LG
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Apr 2010, 17:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,069
Posted By lovegroove

Awesome, just what I was looking for. ...

Awesome, just what I was looking for.

Cheers!
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Apr 2010, 14:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,069
Posted By lovegroove

Question about tech logs

I'm busy revising for the module 10 essay (my last module that I need) and going through some past questions. One of them is about the requirement for tech logs and the information in them (for civil...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Feb 2009, 09:29
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By lovegroove

P.S. Anyone know where I can get some civi work...

P.S. Anyone know where I can get some civi work experience? Did 8 years in RAF and have just done leckie contracting since leaving. Took my first Part-66 exam in May last year and have just got...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Feb 2009, 09:08
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By lovegroove

CAA exam dates?????

What's going on with the exam dates between April and July? I always thought that they were on Fridays, but now they're just all over the place. Is it a mistake on the CAA website or are they...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
4th Dec 2008, 17:33
Replies: 1
Views: 585
Posted By lovegroove

help with definitions

Hoping someone can help me with a link to where I can find out what the definitions of A & B conditions are.

Busy doing module 10 and keep seeing that aircraft are able to fly on permits to fly...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Oct 2008, 20:09
Replies: 16
Views: 4,886
Posted By lovegroove

Hercs and Nimrods, first and second line. Do you...

Hercs and Nimrods, first and second line. Do you think that will be ok?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Oct 2008, 09:22
Replies: 16
Views: 4,886
Posted By lovegroove

What do you mean by "industry experience"? ...

What do you mean by "industry experience"?

Do you mean Civil or just experience in industry?

I'm nearly finished all of my modules and am still under the impression that having done 8 years...
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