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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2014, 09:53
Replies: 14
Views: 3,727
Posted By oldspool

As I was saying... UK to extend Sentinel...

As I was saying...

UK to extend Sentinel surveillance program with Raytheon support...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2014, 16:08
Replies: 14
Views: 3,727
Posted By oldspool

The reference to Sentinel and Shadow was that...

The reference to Sentinel and Shadow was that they could now run until at least 2018.

In the past few weeks Dunne and Hammond, when asked about MPA (the gap and any forthcoming order) have spoken...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Feb 2013, 12:18
Replies: 21
Views: 2,920
Posted By oldspool

Buy an aeroplane, and get your flying fix at...

Buy an aeroplane, and get your flying fix at weekends.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Jan 2013, 15:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,278
Posted By oldspool

Thanks Whopity. Just checked the AIC and it...

Thanks Whopity.

Just checked the AIC and it says that for an EASA aircraft ''individuals are permitted to pay an instructor for training in their own private solely-owned or jointly owned EASA...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Jan 2013, 17:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,278
Posted By oldspool

CRI course on own aeroplane?

Hello,

Does anyone know if it is possible to do a CRI (SEP) course on ones own aeroplane (a/c is on a private EASA C of A)?

Cheers,
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2013, 17:55
Replies: 15
Views: 2,127
Posted By oldspool

Goodwood. At the foot of the South Downs,...

Goodwood.

At the foot of the South Downs, lots of walks/trails. Can walk from airfield up Trundle Hill and from there you have lots of options.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Nov 2012, 12:08
Replies: 14
Views: 3,191
Posted By oldspool

I did my CPL and ME together. For me the course I...

I did my CPL and ME together. For me the course I wanted to do (close to my home) was only offered on a twin and turned out to be cheaper than if I had done the course away from home on a single...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2012, 08:28
Replies: 23
Views: 6,406
Posted By oldspool

As it happens a colleague came into work...

As it happens a colleague came into work yesterday morning saying that he had seen a 'colourful Bucc' on trailer at the services on the M27 (the ones close to the M3 juntion at Southampton). So maybe...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2012, 12:03
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By oldspool

Diest has always been one of my favourite...

Diest has always been one of my favourite fly-ins. Its just the right size and has a really nice, friendly and informal atmosphere. Usually get some interesting types there.

I shall certainly aim...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2012, 08:46
Replies: 1,802
Views: 386,851
Posted By oldspool

In an ideal world it would be nice to see 2...

In an ideal world it would be nice to see 2 carriers embarked with a healthy number of -C, however this isn't a game of top trumps.

Given the known (particularly budgetary) constraints, if the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2012, 07:55
Replies: 1,802
Views: 386,851
Posted By oldspool

Following on from the previous post I noticed...

Following on from the previous post I noticed another link regarding the USMC purchase of B's and C's. The story isn't new but is significant in that it indicates further unit cost increases for the...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2012, 15:30
Replies: 28
Views: 8,572
Posted By oldspool

Hi Shortstripper, Your photos, are they... ...

Hi Shortstripper,

Your photos, are they...

1) Chichester Harbour (overhead Fishborne ish)
2) Chichester Marina
3) Bosham, Thorney Island, Portsmouth
4) Pagham Harbour

Cheers,
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2012, 11:26
Replies: 36
Views: 9,010
Posted By oldspool

RAF to get additional C-17

The Prime Minister has just announced that the U.K will, because of recent savings made in the defense budget, be in a position to purchase 'an additional C-17'. The PM made this announcement at PMQs...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2012, 17:12
Replies: 43
Views: 6,770
Posted By oldspool

You're talking about a small exception case (PPL...

You're talking about a small exception case (PPL holders with an Instructor Rating), but I can't imagine there will be many of them because you will still need to meet the CPL theoretical...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2012, 11:28
Replies: 43
Views: 6,770
Posted By oldspool

The 'other' cost you need to consider is the...

The 'other' cost you need to consider is the ongoing cost of flying post licence. Many don't, and you tend to see a high % of lapsed licences/ratings in the first couple of years. Even a cheap £6K...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2012, 12:31
Replies: 627
Views: 80,617
Posted By oldspool

A lot of the questions and comments have...

A lot of the questions and comments have concentrated on ways to stick two fingers up to EASA and continue to exercise the (IMCr) privileges on national licences and on Annex II aircraft, however for...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2012, 11:38
Replies: 26
Views: 5,774
Posted By oldspool

I saw a demo of AWARE on the iPad earlier this...

I saw a demo of AWARE on the iPad earlier this week; if I had an iPad then I'd be very tempted by it.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Dec 2011, 12:44
Replies: 15
Views: 1,866
Posted By oldspool

I would say around 9 months would be about right...

I would say around 9 months would be about right if you work full time. I took 8 months from start to finish (with probably 6 months study), and this was fairly typical of the others that attended...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Oct 2011, 11:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,791
Posted By oldspool

Much the same experience as Dreamlinerguy (i.e....

Much the same experience as Dreamlinerguy (i.e. good a/c, instructors, booking avail, price etc...), though I would strongly encourage you to pay a visit any prospective school in person because it's...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2011, 18:22
Replies: 627
Views: 80,617
Posted By oldspool

''I take it the (as far as we know) plan then is...

''I take it the (as far as we know) plan then is to grandfather the IMCr privileges, but to count it towards an EIR which in turn could be counted towards the IR requirement?''

The NPA doesn't...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2011, 17:31
Replies: 627
Views: 80,617
Posted By oldspool

Slopey, Despite 90-95% of the thread taking...

Slopey,

Despite 90-95% of the thread taking the form of 'IMCr versus E-IR', the E-IR is not a replacement for the IMCr.

The proposals are for a more accessible 'full' IR, and the E-IR needs...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2011, 16:40
Replies: 627
Views: 80,617
Posted By oldspool

BEagle, you said... ''One aspect of the IR...

BEagle, you said...

''One aspect of the IR which needs clarification is how it would be credited towards a future CPL/IR. I haven't yet had sufficient time to establish that.''

I may well...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Sep 2011, 07:46
Replies: 21
Views: 3,607
Posted By oldspool

Do yourself a favour, spend an evening each night...

Do yourself a favour, spend an evening each night this week searching for similar threads on Pprune. As you say, people who post here have vastly different views and different motivations for...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2011, 17:49
Replies: 627
Views: 80,617
Posted By oldspool

I think the proposals are a hugely positive step...

I think the proposals are a hugely positive step and I hope that the NPA receives strong support.

Existing IR = 55 hours + a load of theory.

New Modular IR = 40 hours + reduced, targeted...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Sep 2011, 11:42
Replies: 18
Views: 11,508
Posted By oldspool

LASORS is your friend...When it comes to the FI...

LASORS is your friend...When it comes to the FI rating make sure you distinguish between CPL theory (exams) and the CPL (licence) itself.

The main reqs (not exhaustive - check LASORS) being...
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Sep 2011, 15:02
Replies: 32
Views: 4,461
Posted By oldspool

Well, you have me there. Lots of tea, lots of...

Well, you have me there. Lots of tea, lots of polishing. An important part of the day, the 'taking it all in' bit. Cheers,
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Sep 2011, 14:37
Replies: 32
Views: 4,461
Posted By oldspool

Hours are one way of expressing experience but...

Hours are one way of expressing experience but are by no means the only way, and can be misleading.

I operated my Pitts out of a 550m farm strip. Each sortie was about 20 minutes long. For 20...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Aug 2011, 08:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,349
Posted By oldspool

As you will have no doubt have read on here there...

As you will have no doubt have read on here there are many posts about people 'chasing the dream'. There are horror stories and there are success stories.

What I would say is that don't let...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Aug 2011, 19:57
Replies: 59
Views: 10,535
Posted By oldspool

Thanks Blagger, I just found the CAA FAQs...

Thanks Blagger,

I just found the CAA FAQs on the Part-FCL proposals on another thread which has answered some Qs. Thanks,

Colin.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Aug 2011, 19:11
Replies: 59
Views: 10,535
Posted By oldspool

Hello, I'm looking for some advice. I...

Hello,

I'm looking for some advice.

I have a JAA-PPL(A) and have recently completed the JAA ATPL theoretical exams, and hold a current Class 1 medical. I took the exams simply because I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Aug 2011, 18:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By oldspool

Thanks chaps. Rgds,

Thanks chaps.

Rgds,
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Aug 2011, 14:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By oldspool

First time versus first series, second series?

With regards to the IR...

If a first time pass is where you pass your skills test on the first attempt (I assume), what's a first series (and for that matter, a second series) pass?

Sometimes...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th Jul 2011, 08:24
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By oldspool

IMC/IR a requirement for Instructing (realisitcally)?

Hello,

I know that IMC/IR is not a requirement to be issued with an Instructor Rating (only 10 hours instrument, which one would get if doing a CPL) but do most Flying Instructors have an IMC/IR?...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jul 2011, 11:47
Replies: 7
Views: 8,378
Posted By oldspool

Hi, I started with CATS last September and...

Hi,

I started with CATS last September and finished this May with 14 first time passes, average 94%.

Pros:

Price - £999 including ground school. Seems to be up to 50% cheaper than some...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jun 2011, 15:02
Replies: 26
Views: 6,367
Posted By oldspool

Almost everyone commenting here (myself included)...

Almost everyone commenting here (myself included) with have experience with only one school (the one they went with), and most seem to have a positive experience, so most posts are going to be along...
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