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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jan 2022, 22:11
Replies: 14
Views: 6,659
Posted By ricky81 sti

I’m 40 and qualified a few years ago but still...

I’m 40 and qualified a few years ago but still looking for that first job, I run a business so at least I’m using my backup plan but still want to make it onto a flight deck if at all possible!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jan 2022, 20:26
Replies: 16
Views: 4,707
Posted By ricky81 sti

Just turned 40, any point…!

Hi all,

Turned 40 a couple of months ago and still haven’t had any luck getting that first start, I trained and completed CPL/MEIR etc about 5 years ago now but didn’t manage to land a job in the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Oct 2019, 09:49
Replies: 3
Views: 6,399
Posted By ricky81 sti

Kura Aviation Gone Bust!!!!

Is it right what I hear that Kura Aviation have gone bust? What happens to their pool of pilots who have paid £12k for their Bestpilot course now lookin for employment? I went to them for the BA...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Dec 2015, 08:29
Replies: 8
Views: 10,507
Posted By ricky81 sti

@ lansen I'm not paying a penny, it was a...

@ lansen

I'm not paying a penny, it was a selection for BA Cityflyer not for their Bestpilot course. I don't think paying £14k is in anyway sensible at all and I hate the whole pay 2 fly culture...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Dec 2015, 16:09
Replies: 8
Views: 10,507
Posted By ricky81 sti

PM'd mate!

PM'd mate!
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2015, 09:17
Replies: 25
Views: 10,608
Posted By ricky81 sti

I went to florida flyers a few years ago and...

I went to florida flyers a few years ago and logged about 55-60 hrs in just over 2 weeks. I spend about £4000 which included flights there and back, motel for the entire time, car hire, general...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Dec 2015, 16:52
Replies: 300
Views: 303,281
Posted By ricky81 sti

@Trust737 I went to florida flyers in 2011...

@Trust737

I went to florida flyers in 2011 and done about 60 hours, they were great to deal with, 150/152's were in good tidy condition and the PA28 I flew for a few trips was also in good nick.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Dec 2015, 12:42
Replies: 18
Views: 10,490
Posted By ricky81 sti

Did mine with Bristol and yes as above they now...

Did mine with Bristol and yes as above they now do them in 3 modules, I work 6 days a week but put in 3-4 hours a night and managed a 96% average over the 14 exams and all done over about 14 months....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Dec 2015, 15:16
Replies: 8
Views: 10,507
Posted By ricky81 sti

Hi folks, Any info on the Interview at Kura and...

Hi folks, Any info on the Interview at Kura and the Group Exercise would be of great help as i'm in for stage 2 for BA Cityflyer next week.

Thanks
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Aug 2012, 11:28
Replies: 3
Views: 897
Posted By ricky81 sti

Thought that!! Another know-it-all talking :mad:

Thought that!! Another know-it-all talking :mad:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Aug 2012, 10:28
Replies: 3
Views: 897
Posted By ricky81 sti

CPL & IR with an IMC

Just wondering is the any reduction in time required during the CPL & IR courses if I already have an IMC?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st May 2012, 13:41
Replies: 27
Views: 7,998
Posted By ricky81 sti

Well said Andy. There is a lot to be said...

Well said Andy.

There is a lot to be said for doing things for yourself instead of coming out of school and expecting your parents to pay your way through training.

Like yourself i went through...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd May 2012, 13:42
Replies: 27
Views: 7,998
Posted By ricky81 sti

Andy 20. I totally agree, if you work hard...

Andy 20.

I totally agree, if you work hard at it, keep your sight on the goal and be positive about putting yourself out there to get a job then I believe you will be rewarded.

I started...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Feb 2012, 13:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,438
Posted By ricky81 sti

Advice for flight schools in UK for CPL & IR

Hi all,

Any advice or feedback from anyone on flight schools for CPL & IR, just finished the ATPL's so need to start looking into the flight training. I've talked to a few schools but feedback...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Aug 2010, 15:45
Replies: 15
Views: 4,170
Posted By ricky81 sti

Hour building USA, anyone used these guys??

In the process of getting my FAA piggyback licence sorted out at the minute with the intention of going hourbuilding in October. I have thought about using air America flight centre Air America...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2010, 21:33
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By ricky81 sti

VFR Charts

Hi all, I'm planning to do some hour building in USA later in the year and was wondering what is the best vfr charts to purchase for some flight planning and navigation?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jun 2010, 20:02
Replies: 7
Views: 2,202
Posted By ricky81 sti

What about florida flyers, i'll be heading off to...

What about florida flyers, i'll be heading off to the states later in the year for some flying i hope, so i'd be interested in any input as well
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Apr 2010, 20:38
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By ricky81 sti

Do you plan doing 60hrs PIC each or the 60...

Do you plan doing 60hrs PIC each or the 60 between the 4 people? I'm thinking about going to the US for some hourbuilding later on this year
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Mar 2010, 23:32
Replies: 58
Views: 8,056
Posted By ricky81 sti

I have to agree to an extent, I've never wanted...

I have to agree to an extent, I've never wanted to do anything but fly and i've worked hard over the years to save the money to allow me to go and do my flight training which i had always thought...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Mar 2010, 20:04
Replies: 23
Views: 3,408
Posted By ricky81 sti

KAEDYN I'm doing the exact same thing as...

KAEDYN

I'm doing the exact same thing as you're planning to do only i'm continuing to work (self employed so i can get away a bit). I had always planned to go integrated but with the down turn...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Dec 2009, 17:32
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,101
Posted By ricky81 sti

BigNumber I'm training at the minute but...

BigNumber

I'm training at the minute but with the intention of being finished early 2013 and not having any debt to worry about with money left to pay for a type rating but 2010 might be a bit...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Dec 2009, 18:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,868
Posted By ricky81 sti

I agree with Nav420, it's a great revision aid...

I agree with Nav420, it's a great revision aid before the exams but in my opinion u still have to learn the material. If aviation is your thing then the material should interesting and not just an...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Dec 2009, 19:22
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,101
Posted By ricky81 sti

I understand that getting even an interview will...

I understand that getting even an interview will be the single most difficult thing i'll face along the process and that a lot of it will be down to speaking to the right people, in the right place,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Dec 2009, 19:07
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,101
Posted By ricky81 sti

I'm thinking the exact same thing guys, it's all...

I'm thinking the exact same thing guys, it's all i've ever wanted to do and by hook or by crook i'm gonna do it but i ain't silly enough to blow 100k on the way there.

I'm currently 1/2 way...
Forum: Questions
24th Oct 2009, 19:27
Replies: 17
Views: 1,717
Posted By ricky81 sti

411A, Couldn't agree with you more, i've...

411A,

Couldn't agree with you more, i've ran a business for the past 5 years and a little courtesy and manners is greatly appreciated and goes a long way to keep hard earned customers loyal.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Oct 2009, 18:47
Replies: 66
Views: 8,457
Posted By ricky81 sti

Mad Jock Funny you should say that, a couple...

Mad Jock

Funny you should say that, a couple of things which spring to mind would be a float plane course on a Maule M7 Amphibious at my local airfield right on the waters edge and something I've...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Oct 2009, 21:55
Replies: 205
Views: 61,660
Posted By ricky81 sti

Mmmayday38 The upmost respect to you pal, if...

Mmmayday38

The upmost respect to you pal, if faced with a difficult situation one day i only hope i can react as well under immense pressure.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Oct 2009, 18:38
Replies: 66
Views: 8,457
Posted By ricky81 sti

Thanks to the wise works of WWW and the likes...

Thanks to the wise works of WWW and the likes here on pprune i have taken the decision not to embark on the integrated route i once thought i would.

I am completing the sale of a business at the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Oct 2009, 19:38
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,101
Posted By ricky81 sti

Hi all, I have been reading through the many...

Hi all,

I have been reading through the many pages of up's and down's and i'm wondering what the general thoughts are on getting a job having obtained a fATPL in a couple of years time, so...
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