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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2023, 13:13
Replies: 1,091
Views: 721,259
Posted By rleungz

Hi - please may someone lay out why doing the...

Hi - please may someone lay out why doing the CBIR is better .e.g. getting your PPL and doing a IMC (IR)?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jul 2023, 17:49
Replies: 89
Views: 19,011
Posted By rleungz

This is a golden nugget of advice! I'm saving the...

This is a golden nugget of advice! I'm saving the below in my budget notes. I'm about to embark on the mod route, class 1 medical booked before I start though.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jul 2023, 20:30
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By rleungz

Good to hear, I’m not too far from the school....

Good to hear, I’m not too far from the school. I’m also not too far from Skytrek near Maidstone and they quoted a cheaper estimated price for the PPL, but Biggin offer other licenses and ratings.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jul 2023, 14:21
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By rleungz

Falcon Flying / EFG at Biggin Hill

Hi all,

Has anyone got any reviews and previous experience of doing flight training .e.g. PPL and licenses/rating towards fAPTL? Thinking of doing all of my training there.

Thanks,
R
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jul 2023, 16:45
Replies: 574
Views: 378,228
Posted By rleungz

Hi all, I'm now in a position at the grand...

Hi all,

I'm now in a position at the grand old age of 33 years old to fund my pilot training. I was so naïve back when I joined PPRUNE at 16 years olds - didn't realise the salary you need to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jan 2013, 14:44
Replies: 20
Views: 19,420
Posted By rleungz

To further this, having relevant work experience...

To further this, having relevant work experience or any for that matter. As part of my degree I took a placement year, so I did not have to fuss around in my final year trying to look for a job.

...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jan 2013, 10:10
Replies: 20
Views: 19,420
Posted By rleungz

Most of my friends study Computer Science, some...

Most of my friends study Computer Science, some of us are lucky to get a job straight after graduation (Citibank, Nissian, Capgemini, IBM, ARM).

However, most have gone onto do Masters or start...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jan 2013, 21:48
Replies: 20
Views: 19,420
Posted By rleungz

Well, I am amazed at the replies I have got from...

Well, I am amazed at the replies I have got from this thread. My intention was not to discourage young people of their dream of becoming an airline pilot but to explain my view at 23 years old.

As...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jan 2013, 19:40
Replies: 20
Views: 19,420
Posted By rleungz

I am want to become an airline pilot (Read me if you're 15 years old)

Hello, I was an avid reader of this forum since I was a young boy, having the dream of becoming an pilot, a sky god flying to wonderful places with the power of Boeing or an Airbus in my hands. I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Jan 2013, 18:47
Replies: 9
Views: 4,408
Posted By rleungz

I was called for an interview back in 2009, but...

I was called for an interview back in 2009, but back then the scheme was open to international cadets and therefore the assessment was in London. However, I filled in the application in the summer...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Aug 2011, 14:32
Replies: 8,342
Views: 4,621,088
Posted By rleungz

My experience Filled in the application in...

My experience

Filled in the application in September and got a phone call from a man in Hong Kong in February.

To be fair I completely forgot about it.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Aug 2011, 22:24
Replies: 1,363
Views: 676,004
Posted By rleungz

This is great news. I cannot wait for the...

This is great news. I cannot wait for the official information to come up.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Aug 2011, 19:13
Replies: 35
Views: 8,635
Posted By rleungz

Go to University and join the RAF UAS. They give...

Go to University and join the RAF UAS. They give out free flying lessons and you get paid. I also think the Uni Naval Units give out free flying lessons.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Aug 2011, 13:46
Replies: 35
Views: 8,635
Posted By rleungz

Agreed, you're only 15 years old. My dream...

Agreed, you're only 15 years old.

My dream was crushed by an RAF Medical Officer telling me at OASC I failed the eyesight test.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Aug 2011, 08:24
Replies: 35
Views: 8,635
Posted By rleungz

My advice is to do a degree with the option to...

My advice is to do a degree with the option to take a placement year. Work hard and get yourself a graduate offer.

That means you have a job at the end of your degree and have a chance of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jul 2010, 16:35
Replies: 364
Views: 101,587
Posted By rleungz

I have...But I can't afford to fund the course...

I have...But I can't afford to fund the course :ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2008, 22:22
Replies: 35
Views: 7,553
Posted By rleungz

I'm sure she is in the british army careers...

I'm sure she is in the british army careers guide:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2008, 17:58
Replies: 3,092
Views: 212,232
Posted By rleungz

Hello, I've just got acouple of questions...

Hello,

I've just got acouple of questions regarding a Weapon Systems Officer (Nav).

When training as a WSO is it true that you do abit of flying training?

Is the service of commission 6...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jun 2008, 22:08
Replies: 47
Views: 3,352
Posted By rleungz

Have you thought about going to a flight school...

Have you thought about going to a flight school that offers modular training like Bristol or Stapleford. This means you can do your training in parts but treat it like a intergrated route by not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jun 2008, 21:55
Replies: 5
Views: 925
Posted By rleungz

Amazing story, I'm glad it worked out for...

Amazing story, I'm glad it worked out for you:ok:

Are you still flying for Flybe?
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jun 2008, 22:31
Replies: 319
Views: 52,875
Posted By rleungz

Ok. I'm no pilot but isn't it abit stupid for a...

Ok. I'm no pilot but isn't it abit stupid for a pilot to try and stop the plane with only 50 percent of the runway left?
I mean the speed of the plane will require more runway to stop and wouldn't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jun 2008, 23:28
Replies: 5
Views: 925
Posted By rleungz

How did you get to that right seat?

Hello,

I was wondering if any of the 'first officer' pilots would like to share their life story; or there journey to their first airline job. I've read the other stories in the sticky but it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2008, 23:15
Replies: 65
Views: 4,248
Posted By rleungz

Well Chris you've made yourself known round here...

Well Chris you've made yourself known round here very fast:ok:

The only sponsorships that are open are Atlantic Airlines and Highlands Airways. However you need a PPL and a class one medical. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2008, 17:01
Replies: 1
Views: 2,470
Posted By rleungz

Advice on pilot maths and physics

Hey,

I'm a long way off from training due to the fact I'm going to university soon.

However, I was thinking that instead of waiting round and flicking through airline magazines, I will...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Mar 2008, 22:55
Replies: 102
Views: 14,189
Posted By rleungz

Hey, Even though it states that you need a...

Hey,

Even though it states that you need a PPL. How many hours on your PPL do you need for a chance of being selected?

Ric
P.S. This is a really good scheme and I love the Jet stream so I'm...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Feb 2008, 22:08
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By rleungz

Doing a PPL during University?

Hello again,

I return with another question which I hope doesn't stirr up some conflict like my last thread (University or not).

I was thinking about doing my PPL during a placement work at ...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Jan 2008, 22:15
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By rleungz

http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers/jobs/pilot.cfm ...

http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers/jobs/pilot.cfm

Ring up your local AFCO for more information mate.

Theres lots of threads on this and a whole section on Military Aircrew on this forum.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2008, 22:24
Replies: 27
Views: 2,721
Posted By rleungz

Better make a move soon because the cut off age...

Better make a move soon because the cut off age for pilot in the RAF is 23 years.
Plus, the application stage takes a awful longtime. I still havn't got my dates for OASC, but fingers crossed...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jan 2008, 20:40
Replies: 69
Views: 5,512
Posted By rleungz

Hello people! Long time no talk...Thank you...

Hello people!

Long time no talk...Thank you for all your replies :)

Can anyone give me some information on the UAS?

Do they offer a PPL or hours towards it???

Ric
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2008, 20:09
Replies: 3,092
Views: 212,232
Posted By rleungz

"You are travelling at 30 miles an hour. How long...

"You are travelling at 30 miles an hour. How long to travel 3 miles."

30 mph= 1/2

3 miles/1= 3

3*2= 6 minutes

Thats the method I use for time.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jan 2008, 16:36
Replies: 69
Views: 5,512
Posted By rleungz

I hope I havnt p***ed off the world of PPRUNE...

I hope I havnt p***ed off the world of PPRUNE over my question.

Well, for me not go to university would be an option I'll probably wo't take due to the fact its one of my goals to go to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jan 2008, 19:43
Replies: 69
Views: 5,512
Posted By rleungz

Wow! I'm actually amazed at the rate of people...

Wow! I'm actually amazed at the rate of people who have posted their opinion and views. Thanks everyone :)

The university point I made seems to be the topic of the thread.
To tell you the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jan 2008, 17:37
Replies: 69
Views: 5,512
Posted By rleungz

18 years old, off to university this year and wants to be a airline pilot

Hello,

My name is Ric and this website is probably the most useful I've come across, so thankyou for your information/opinions :)

Anyway, my question is, what is the best move for me for the...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2008, 22:19
Replies: 3,092
Views: 212,232
Posted By rleungz

Some good information links on OASC and Filter Interview

Hey People,

I thought it be a good idea to make a thread with all the links to information and help to aid people who are currently in the selection stage of the RAF.

Myself have found...
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