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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Oct 2011, 19:53
Replies: 2
Views: 2,613
Posted By leading edge!

Asymmetric flap failure

Folks,

I recently listened to a UK controller at my local airfield describe how a Cessna taxied out to the thresold with one flap up and the other fully down. As we know these lessons would bite...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Jul 2011, 09:51
Replies: 14
Views: 3,696
Posted By leading edge!

Terminating flying with your student

Well, this was a first for me. I have ** years of instructing experience and I have just terminated flying with a student.

Yes, I have asked students to sometimes carefully consider continuing...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Jul 2011, 09:27
Replies: 7
Views: 3,369
Posted By leading edge!

Rates of Pay (SE England)

I work freelance, though I am affiliated to a non profit making club. I charge £25 per hour (engine on-engine off). I am unrestricted and have been instructing for about 4 years. Of note, I don't...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Apr 2011, 21:34
Replies: 18
Views: 3,126
Posted By leading edge!

Keep Going!

I would encourage you to keep going. 2 hrs since xmas is a very small amount of time. Imagine the same scenario, if you were asked to drive a car on a bumpy road around Denham, whilst concentrating...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Mar 2011, 21:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,138
Posted By leading edge!

Thanks

Many thanks Guys (generic!)
I am really grateful
Regards
LE!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Mar 2011, 15:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,138
Posted By leading edge!

FI proficiency cx

I qualified as an FI nearly 3 years ago. I am aware that on my first 3 year renewal, that I need to complete a proficiency instructor check. ( I have the instructing hours, no seminar).

Firstly...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Mar 2011, 15:38
Replies: 22
Views: 17,273
Posted By leading edge!

RBBB

Whirly, I have been told this RBBB is a non life threatening condition, by about 4 different individuals including consultant and professors! Additionally, it is considered that it will have no...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Mar 2011, 19:41
Replies: 22
Views: 17,273
Posted By leading edge!

A final message!

Thanks for all of your private messages and posts!

I finally received the all clear from the CAA this week (11 months). Of course it didn't come cheap. An ECG, Echocardiogram, stress test and a...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Jul 2010, 19:24
Replies: 35
Views: 9,343
Posted By leading edge!

Landing light

I follow ATPL checks at the threshold before entering the runway. Whether it is right or wrong is subject to debate, but I maintain a 100% pass rate with all of my students at PPL.

It is an easy...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th May 2010, 18:48
Replies: 22
Views: 17,273
Posted By leading edge!

ECG result!

Leading Edge! will be back in the skies again! Just had confirmation from the CAA that all is well. A RBBB and a minor pre existing anomaly (common) are responsible for being grounded for 2 1/2...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th Apr 2010, 13:21
Replies: 22
Views: 17,273
Posted By leading edge!

Thanks

Thanks so much for your posts and private messages. It is so reassuring to know/hear about other similar situations. You don't know how important this is to me!

The CAA have been great on the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Apr 2010, 21:08
Replies: 22
Views: 17,273
Posted By leading edge!

Thanks for this. The idea of flying for free just...

Thanks for this. The idea of flying for free just wouldn't be the same! I am hoping the CAA give me a call asap. The 'not knowing' what is next is just so annoying!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Apr 2010, 20:30
Replies: 22
Views: 17,273
Posted By leading edge!

Loss of class 1 medical (aged 41!) Instructor

Looking for a little advice.... Still in shock, but today I attended my medical and I have just been diagnosed with an ECG abnormality. As a result, I have now got to wait for decisions by the CAA...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Feb 2007, 10:17
Replies: 6
Views: 2,395
Posted By leading edge!

Thanks for your replies. I will let you know any...

Thanks for your replies. I will let you know any updates as soon as I can establish more! LE!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Feb 2007, 18:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,395
Posted By leading edge!

Lancaster Crash-Scampton WWII

Hi looking to see if anyone can assist me re a little aviation history.....

I am desperately trying to find out about my Great Uncle who amazingly survived the following incident during WWII: I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Sep 2006, 18:46
Replies: 122
Views: 17,554
Posted By leading edge!

Introduction of Anti-Ageism Regulations 1st October?

Just looking for thoughts!

As of the 1st October 2006, new regulations are coming in re discrimination against individuals on the basis of age.

Just wondering what the implications are for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jul 2006, 14:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,604
Posted By leading edge!

I would give PAT a full thumbs up. Did my CPL,...

I would give PAT a full thumbs up. Did my CPL, Multi, IR there in 2003 and 2004 and it was a very good (but expensive!) experience. All a/c (twin) have a similar fit avionics, which is good from a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Mar 2006, 18:45
Replies: 121
Views: 20,430
Posted By leading edge!

Sim/London Met

London Met is highly recommended. I had a great time there (LGU in 2002) and think that the ground school staff were superb. Overall most of the class did very well. Notes have been re written and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Mar 2006, 16:33
Replies: 54
Views: 7,937
Posted By leading edge!

Still waiting too!

I'm still waiting, though the goal post move/ requirements has altered things a little. Whats worse is I'm about to travel abroad for 6 weeks (work), hence wont be able to attend the interview...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Feb 2006, 15:38
Replies: 202
Views: 34,692
Posted By leading edge!

MCC Advice

The above is good advice BUT..... I would be tempted to pay the extra few quid and do the Mcc on jet type ie OAT with their generic 737/4 etc or several others FTO's. The reason is that many airlines...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Feb 2006, 15:26
Replies: 418
Views: 101,003
Posted By leading edge!

Penny

I say go for Penny too. Expect to get a tough time and walk out with a hugely structured agenda and a small ego! I was 'mullered', but it was completely worth it. Best wishes and good luck L E!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Jan 2006, 18:31
Replies: 16
Views: 2,612
Posted By leading edge!

Thanks

Thanks very much for posting your replies. I really hope that all goes well for you. I had visions of the BA DEP assessment day, so that it is a relief!
Leading edge!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Jan 2006, 18:27
Replies: 16
Views: 2,612
Posted By leading edge!

BACX Assessment Day

I believe that today was the first 'assessment day' for CitiExpress (16th January 2006).
Firstly, I really hope that you all did ok and things went well.
If anyone who attended gets a chance,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Nov 2005, 20:42
Replies: 314
Views: 57,527
Posted By leading edge!

Again, It is very, very easy to become negative...

Again, It is very, very easy to become negative at the "despair" stories that have appeared on this thread. I am 37 with minimal hours (eg 268hrs) and received my 'successful for interview' email...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2005, 13:27
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By leading edge!

Personally, I use a large Honda (ST1100) and...

Personally, I use a large Honda (ST1100) and things fit very nicely in the panniers.

I would seriously discourage any use of bungees/ straps etc. I once saw the consequences of a holdall that...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
7th Jan 2005, 09:29
Replies: 3
Views: 887
Posted By leading edge!

Thanks Sandy

Sandy, Thanks for your advice. Very useful..

U220, good to hear from you. Makes a change you not being at work!

Anyone with ideas of what SEP or MEP aircraft may be available to use at Grantley...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
31st Dec 2004, 09:13
Replies: 3
Views: 887
Posted By leading edge!

Flying in Sunny Barbados

I am travelling to Barbados at the end of January 2005. As the holder of a JAR CPL, I thought that it would be fun to take a light aircraft around the Island. Looking at the website for Grantley...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jun 2002, 07:39
Replies: 13
Views: 1,218
Posted By leading edge!

I think that the general advice is good. I would...

I think that the general advice is good. I would not start buying the manuals yet. What I would do, is to find related books, such as books that have Topics re Principles of Flight, and perhaps...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jun 2002, 18:30
Replies: 3
Views: 903
Posted By leading edge!

Most schools state that a CRP-5 is required for...

Most schools state that a CRP-5 is required for the ATPL's. There are several types about, but generally, in my class, it appears that everyone has a Pooleys type. Hope that this assists....good...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Oct 2001, 11:18
Replies: 30
Views: 1,783
Posted By leading edge!

Post Naples Air Center!! I gained my PPL there last...

Naples Air Center!! I gained my PPL there last year and strongly recommend them. If you thought OBA were good, try NAC as I found them quite excellent. If you want to drop me a line I will assist you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Oct 2001, 03:29
Replies: 4
Views: 850
Posted By leading edge!

Post A/d is absolutely correct. The more exams that...

A/d is absolutely correct. The more exams that you can pass before you depart, the better. I was at Naples Last year and planned to do everything plus beach etc in 4 weeks. I was lucky that I had...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Oct 2001, 03:20
Replies: 21
Views: 1,542
Posted By leading edge!

Post I strongly recommend that you consider Naples Air...

I strongly recommend that you consider Naples Air Center. I learned to fly there last year and consider them to be the best that there is going. I am completely impartial, but if you wish to drop me...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Oct 2001, 01:55
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By leading edge!

Post I gained my PPl at Naples Air Center (American...

I gained my PPl at Naples Air Center (American spelling) and could not recommend them highly enough. Great location, great weather and if you need more answers drop me a line. I will happily oblige..
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2001, 22:28
Replies: 33
Views: 2,747
Posted By leading edge!

Post Killkenny, 33 years old, PPL, No debts,...

Killkenny,

33 years old, PPL, No debts, mortgage 78k, House value 140K..Full time employment and salary 36k P/A.
Why do I want to do my ATPL's when so comfortable....There is only one job that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2001, 22:11
Replies: 33
Views: 2,747
Posted By leading edge!

Post I would consider HSBC or the Halifax. I...

I would consider HSBC or the Halifax. I approached both of these and they were very helpful. It may be that I am a home owner with a positive equity. I spoke to two flying organisations who...
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