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10th Jun 2007, 18:46
Replies: 92
Views: 18,716
Posted By The Boy Lard

I was there, the Reds as always were superb,...

I was there, the Reds as always were superb, shame we only got half of their flat display

I'm all for sharing the skies with all forms of aviation but I hope the pilot/s are on the receiving end...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jan 2007, 19:25
Replies: 25
Views: 2,982
Posted By The Boy Lard

Done and it doesnt even take 2 minutes of your...

Done and it doesnt even take 2 minutes of your time!
7th Feb 2005, 11:55
Replies: 299
Views: 112,511
Posted By The Boy Lard

Sadness

I've wanted to post on this thread for a while, to offer encouragement from afar but never really thought I had the right words or sentiment and felt as though I was intruding in some way.....

Now...
Forum: Questions
23rd Aug 2004, 07:09
Replies: 17
Views: 3,508
Posted By The Boy Lard

ramsrc, I believe its does exactly what it...

ramsrc,

I believe its does exactly what it says on the tin!

On the aircraft I fly they are soft circular pads on a long threaded bolt that goes inbetween the edge of the aileron (or other...
Replies: 17
Views: 1,746
Posted By The Boy Lard

Innocent until proven guilty

Obs Cop,

Firstly I'm not associated with this company in any way shape or form.

I have however happened upon one of the guys who are setting up, who did my groundschool when I went through the...
16th Jun 2003, 07:11
Replies: 12
Views: 1,472
Posted By The Boy Lard

Thanks for the correction Meeb, the message is...

Thanks for the correction Meeb, the message is still the same.

Limey, you asked for help, if someone takes the time to make a suggestion I believe that thats help, if you dont want it dont ask!
...
15th Jun 2003, 18:42
Replies: 12
Views: 1,472
Posted By The Boy Lard

Limey, To be honest you need to follow the...

Limey,

To be honest you need to follow the advice of Old Heseltine and "get on your bike"!

Get yourself around as many flying training organisations as possible, also try the Air Cadets.

I...
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By The Boy Lard

Flyboy 76 Check your PMs cheers

Flyboy 76

Check your PMs

cheers
Forum: Questions
5th Jun 2003, 01:46
Replies: 24
Views: 2,837
Posted By The Boy Lard

Crikey, I'm first born, left handed AND 5'...

Crikey,

I'm first born, left handed AND 5' 10", this has to be an omen:O

TBL
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By The Boy Lard

OATS

Dean,

AS you come off the M1 and pick up signs for Oxford (you should be heading West) keep going until you cross the M40.

This puts you onto a dual carriageway surfaced in concrete and not the...
Replies: 24
Views: 10,163
Posted By The Boy Lard

One for gyros

R - T 1

E I A 2

S I X 2

T - D 2

This is for gyros and their axes
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By The Boy Lard

Before anyone flames me for bigging up OATs I've...

Before anyone flames me for bigging up OATs I've got nothing to do with them, however, the CBT metioned by speedbird252 was written by Steve Francis in conjunction with the Met Office, and as said...
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By The Boy Lard

I can also very very highly recommend the Oxford...

I can also very very highly recommend the Oxford Met brush up day with Steve Francis, truly inspirational!!!!

He got me through the quagmire of Met and a friend of mine who was also really...
Forum: Questions
24th Nov 2002, 21:10
Replies: 6
Views: 745
Posted By The Boy Lard

Jonasraf I'm not sure about the answer to...

Jonasraf

I'm not sure about the answer to your first question, maybe its for redundancy?

For the second question the answer I believe is Oxygen plus cabin air. I remember something about them...
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By The Boy Lard

Distance Learning

worriedwife

To be honest I'm not sure that there is too much in the "I went to Oxford/Cabair/Bristol etc" argument.

What you really should focus on (IMHO) with regards distance learning is the...
20th Nov 2002, 19:33
Replies: 15
Views: 1,072
Posted By The Boy Lard

Cheaper that £200 per hour......? I'll swap you...

Cheaper that £200 per hour......? I'll swap you that for next weeks winning lottery numbers!

Good luck, and if you DO find anywhere please share it with us all.

Cheers

TBL:cool:
Replies: 3
Views: 1,046
Posted By The Boy Lard

Hi Matt, I think I'm understanding you...

Hi Matt,

I think I'm understanding you correctly in that you are under the impression that you can partially pass the JAR ATPL written exams....?

If that is what you mean I'm afraid its either...
2nd Oct 2002, 20:00
Replies: 3
Views: 919
Posted By The Boy Lard

Hi Number Cruncher, My understanding is that...

Hi Number Cruncher,

My understanding is that the CAA will be looking at you, and not necessarily your family history.

Lets face it if ALL of your family on your mothers side have died at an...
Replies: 42
Views: 5,074
Posted By The Boy Lard

Rather than speculating and doing the usual...

Rather than speculating and doing the usual rounds of "Oxford arent telling the truth/inflating figures" yadda yadda yadda why doesnt some one call Oxford and ask?

Mike Taylor is your man, then...
Replies: 2
Views: 485
Posted By The Boy Lard

152, My understanding is that you are...

152,

My understanding is that you are required to have passed all the ATPL exams BEFORE a CPL can be issued, I am however happy to be stood corrected.

At OATs the integrated studes go off...
Replies: 15
Views: 1,684
Posted By The Boy Lard

I think he has at least 5 books now, I've seen: ...

I think he has at least 5 books now, I've seen:

POF
Instruments
AGK
Aircraft Performance
1000 POF Q&A

Well worth the money!
Replies: 15
Views: 1,684
Posted By The Boy Lard

DJ, I have read his POF book and its really...

DJ,

I have read his POF book and its really very good. Very good explanations and examples, easy to read and logical.

Impressed, you could do a lot worse.

Cheers

TBL:D
Replies: 29
Views: 16,936
Posted By The Boy Lard

To be honest I cant actually believe that some...

To be honest I cant actually believe that some people would go for an interview in anything but the smartest they could possibly possibly be!

Come on guys we've spent vast sums of money getting...
Replies: 23
Views: 2,957
Posted By The Boy Lard

Apple, Both sets of students get the same...

Apple,

Both sets of students get the same instructors for the ground school and the flying.

The price difference comes from the fact that as Modular you already have a PPL therefore dont need...
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By The Boy Lard

Mr Seagul, Everyone I've spoken to has...

Mr Seagul,

Everyone I've spoken to has recommended Chris Caine at C&S Aviation at Halfpenny Green (aka Wolverhampton Business Airport!)

He is a senior CAA examiner and has an excellent pass...
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Posted By The Boy Lard

CMS, OK, I'll try to answer your questions...

CMS,

OK, I'll try to answer your questions but I'm more than prepared to stand corrected if anyone knows better:

#1 The ATPLs "expire" 18 months after you sit your first exam if you havent...
Replies: 23
Views: 2,957
Posted By The Boy Lard

Apple, I've just finished the modular course...

Apple,

I've just finished the modular course at OATS.

The main difference with the modular is that you need 150 hours (min) before you can start the Mod course.

On the Intergrated course,...
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By The Boy Lard

D-1-1 Didnt we stand on the grass at the...

D-1-1

Didnt we stand on the grass at the airport and have this conversation this afternoon?

If so, then you know my views, if NOT, then get the price for the combined and if its less than CPL...
12th Sep 2002, 13:38
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By The Boy Lard

Well done mate, Now youre "Backontack"! ...

Well done mate,

Now youre "Backontack"!

Its not any funnier the second time round is it?

Anyway, well done, onwards and upwards!

TBL:D
Replies: 13
Views: 1,458
Posted By The Boy Lard

To a degree (no pun intended) they are loking at...

To a degree (no pun intended) they are loking at you and seeing a keen young lad easily parted with his money (and lots of it).

Try to take a really cynical view of what these people are saying to...
Replies: 13
Views: 1,458
Posted By The Boy Lard

Well Tom, The good thing is that you are...

Well Tom,

The good thing is that you are thinking about things, do you have a plan B/C? What if you cant get a job as an instructor? At the moment I believe that there are lots of instructors out...
Replies: 13
Views: 1,458
Posted By The Boy Lard

Hi Tom, My advice to you would be to do your...

Hi Tom,

My advice to you would be to do your PPL whilst at Uni (maybe get into UAS), THEN start your ATPL studies.

You are not alone in that desperate urge to get airborne, but take a step...
Replies: 26
Views: 4,505
Posted By The Boy Lard

Field in Sight If my ever fading memory...

Field in Sight

If my ever fading memory serves me well, the only place you will get compressibility questions is in the Instruments exam.

And yes you CAN take you non-programmable calculator...
Replies: 12
Views: 1,819
Posted By The Boy Lard

Thanks Plastic Cocpit, I was going from a...

Thanks Plastic Cocpit,

I was going from a fading memory so thanks for clarifying that.

Cheers

TBL
Replies: 12
Views: 1,819
Posted By The Boy Lard

Thanks Crosswind limits, Now I may well be...

Thanks Crosswind limits,

Now I may well be digging myself a hole here but here goes:

With a CPL you can be PIC in a single crew commercial aircraft and pilot non handling on a two crew...
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