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Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2011, 21:40
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By Dane-Ger

What about a dry lease and fly it yourself from...

What about a dry lease and fly it yourself from the UK down through Europe and back again? there are a few places about offering dry leases. I did a tour of the UK (about 70 hours) in a C152 from...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2011, 20:37
Replies: 14
Views: 2,905
Posted By Dane-Ger

I understand A and C's frustration, but as one of...

I understand A and C's frustration, but as one of his satisfied customers, and with no financial interest in his company, I am therefore able to give an impartial vote for bigredkite.com and the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Apr 2011, 14:34
Replies: 69
Views: 22,726
Posted By Dane-Ger

Finished modular Aug 09, started working at...

Finished modular Aug 09, started working at weekends as a jump pilot (expenses only) early 2010, which led to some paid photo work, which in turn led to some full time summer work doing VFR pleasure...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2010, 17:36
Replies: 29
Views: 2,871
Posted By Dane-Ger

"It is the fastest route taking approx 15 months"...

"It is the fastest route taking approx 15 months"

not true, modular is both quicker if needed, can also be much slower if required, therefore also more flexible.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Nov 2010, 20:51
Replies: 20
Views: 3,126
Posted By Dane-Ger

can you not fly the sim in the evenings and...

can you not fly the sim in the evenings and weekends and maybe fly full time for two weeks up to your test?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Nov 2010, 18:31
Replies: 20
Views: 3,126
Posted By Dane-Ger

I think you're being hard on yourself india mike,...

I think you're being hard on yourself india mike, I was doing my CPL at tayside when you started your IR, from what I heard, you were far from a "crap" student, quite the opposite!

I think though,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Oct 2010, 19:34
Replies: 27
Views: 4,305
Posted By Dane-Ger

As has been written before, It's all about what...

As has been written before, It's all about what you expect from your flying when you are finished.

I am 35 now, started my ATPL distance learning and renewed my PPL at 32 (got my PPL at 17 but had...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Sep 2010, 06:36
Replies: 36
Views: 7,691
Posted By Dane-Ger

But define first job? I started working...

But define first job?

I started working three months after completing my CPL and IR doing GA work, I work freelance for three different companies all on SEP.

I actually get paid (although...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Sep 2010, 07:03
Replies: 23
Views: 2,945
Posted By Dane-Ger

I don't know if you could call it flying for free...

I don't know if you could call it flying for free as such, if I understand the OP correctly , he/she is flying as an "extra" pilot in a single pilot twin, therefore is not stealing anyone's job as...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2010, 19:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Dane-Ger

A dry lease can be a lot cheaper, I leased a C152...

A dry lease can be a lot cheaper, I leased a C152 through big red kite (it is my website named above), and it worked out at £79 and hour including everything (landing fees, oil etc etc).

The trick...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Aug 2010, 14:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,171
Posted By Dane-Ger

That should be enough, I did my ATPL distance...

That should be enough, I did my ATPL distance learning (including all exam fees to the CAA and bed and breakfast for the brush ups) for £2355. I also managed 80 hours flying in a C152 in the UK for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jun 2010, 15:21
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By Dane-Ger

Not strictly true, I have a couple of part time...

Not strictly true, I have a couple of part time flying jobs in a country where I am a non-national, but you are right, in that, speaking the native language of the country you live in, is a must.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jun 2010, 15:52
Replies: 14
Views: 12,266
Posted By Dane-Ger

Again, as Mad Jock writes above, explore, the...

Again, as Mad Jock writes above, explore, the beauty of a dry lease is that you don't have to have the aircraft back (until the 50 hour check). I picked it up at Membury near Hungerford and flew to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jun 2010, 11:46
Replies: 14
Views: 12,266
Posted By Dane-Ger

Try a dry lease, cheaper plus you don't have to...

Try a dry lease, cheaper plus you don't have to share the plane with anyone. It's yours to fly wherever you want. Can recommend Keith at bigredkite.com
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2010, 22:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,336
Posted By Dane-Ger

Mr Mellor is indeed a gentleman, I had the...

Mr Mellor is indeed a gentleman, I had the pleasure of his company when he examined me for my IMC rating, a wealth of experience.

It's a very good setup he has in Jerez in conjunction with fly in...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Feb 2010, 05:21
Replies: 46
Views: 7,745
Posted By Dane-Ger

lets try and look at some of your points and...

lets try and look at some of your points and misconceptions

You would have to be hopeless in the present climate not to get in. Do you really think a school is going to say no to 80,000 just now?...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Feb 2010, 19:51
Replies: 40
Views: 9,345
Posted By Dane-Ger

and just as long as those that took the original...

and just as long as those that took the original post seriously don't contribute their genes, the risks to the gene pool might just be too great:p
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jan 2010, 15:12
Replies: 9
Views: 630
Posted By Dane-Ger

One slight flaw in your plan, you can't do a JAA...

One slight flaw in your plan, you can't do a JAA MEIR in the USA, You would have to do an FAA one and then convert back here in europe.

regards
D-G
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jan 2010, 14:25
Replies: 1,091
Views: 720,516
Posted By Dane-Ger

started ATPL theory 2008, IMC and night rating...

started ATPL theory 2008, IMC and night rating feb 2009, Hour building, CPL and MEIR from April to August 2009.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jan 2010, 09:02
Replies: 1,091
Views: 720,516
Posted By Dane-Ger

Here are my costs including accommodaton, flights...

Here are my costs including accommodaton, flights etc etc, without an MCC though. During this all this I worked full time, apart from four months unpaid leave during the CPL and MEIR. (another...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2010, 17:38
Replies: 31
Views: 4,194
Posted By Dane-Ger

I personally wouldn't go the CTC route just now,...

I personally wouldn't go the CTC route just now, especially at your age. Modular is the way in the current climate. If you want to fly, complete your PPL and fly, take your time and enjoy it. You...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jan 2010, 14:38
Replies: 13
Views: 1,673
Posted By Dane-Ger

You definately have to watch out with word, I...

You definately have to watch out with word, I wrote my CV on one version of word, I then tested it on my laptop, which has another version, just to check that the formatting worked, which it did. No...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jan 2010, 12:29
Replies: 215
Views: 77,250
Posted By Dane-Ger

Hi Kash Good luck with your search for work....

Hi Kash

Good luck with your search for work. It's certainly an interesting thread to follow.

regards
D-G
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Jan 2010, 15:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,193
Posted By Dane-Ger

I would start by re-reading all the PPL books,...

I would start by re-reading all the PPL books, the ATPL's build on the PPL knowledge and if that is in order it will make it much easier. Apart from that getting to grips with some basic maths again,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Dec 2009, 17:16
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By Dane-Ger

Lots of good recent info, including my own...

Lots of good recent info, including my own experiences, on the thread below.

regards D-G
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Dec 2009, 18:36
Replies: 72
Views: 8,866
Posted By Dane-Ger

Well, that'll be your PM inbox full for the next...

Well, that'll be your PM inbox full for the next 3 months mad jock ;-)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Dec 2009, 19:26
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By Dane-Ger

To be fair it's not bad advice, the MEIR is by...

To be fair it's not bad advice, the MEIR is by far the most expensive part to keep current and with jobs few and far between it may be wise to wait. The route you quoted was also my plan, only...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Dec 2009, 17:16
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By Dane-Ger

I had an IMC when I started my CPL, there is no...

I had an IMC when I started my CPL, there is no reduction in hours for the instrument part of the course which is 10 of the 25 minimum.

The 5 hours 30 your friend had was most probably the actual...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Dec 2009, 13:52
Replies: 35
Views: 6,062
Posted By Dane-Ger

I never said that, I merely answered you question...

I never said that, I merely answered you question with regards to how they would know you paid to work. You said "only an idiot would put that in bold writing". Only an idiot chief pilot would not be...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Dec 2009, 12:05
Replies: 35
Views: 6,062
Posted By Dane-Ger

Because any interview panel would ask you about...

Because any interview panel would ask you about your 500 hours on a 737. (knowing full well that if it is, for example, lion air, then you have most probably paid for them)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Dec 2009, 20:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,105
Posted By Dane-Ger

yes, you can do it while hour building before...

yes, you can do it while hour building before your CPL
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Dec 2009, 17:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,105
Posted By Dane-Ger

Make sure that the "as the crow flies" distance...

Make sure that the "as the crow flies" distance is more than 300NM, anything less will lead to way to much discussion and most probably a standard "you did not fulfil the requirements for issue "...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Dec 2009, 07:56
Replies: 15
Views: 10,989
Posted By Dane-Ger

Each examiner has his own slight preferences,...

Each examiner has his own slight preferences, your CPL instructor should be able to inform you of what is expected as he should know that particular examiner well.

A certain Mr H-H at Perth would...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Nov 2009, 14:45
Replies: 19
Views: 2,009
Posted By Dane-Ger

The 9 months is just a guide, you can take longer...

The 9 months is just a guide, you can take longer if required (up to 18 months I believe).
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Nov 2009, 16:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By Dane-Ger

There is a difference between the instrument time...

There is a difference between the instrument time you log "under the hood" and instruction given on instrument flying. Your times are perfectly normal, as long as you have had the 10 hours of...
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