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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Nov 2003, 06:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,408
Posted By cessnababe

Ron Campbell is a good reference text though some...

Ron Campbell is a good reference text though some parts are extremely out of date. Equally Birch and Bramson is extremely out of date -although it may have been revised the style is very...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Oct 2003, 03:55
Replies: 12
Views: 1,477
Posted By cessnababe

As well as concentrating on getting good results...

As well as concentrating on getting good results at school and also joining the ATC to get some flying experience, you should really consider doing some aptitude testing. This can be done through the...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2003, 04:39
Replies: 15
Views: 6,060
Posted By cessnababe

The manufacturers recommend using a HB pencil....

The manufacturers recommend using a HB pencil. Alternatively you can purchase a CRP1 with a wind arm where you do not need to use a pencil at all. Ring Pooleys or check out their website or read the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Aug 2003, 17:18
Replies: 32
Views: 2,547
Posted By cessnababe

BEagle, once again your views exactly mirror my...

BEagle, once again your views exactly mirror my own regarding training, testing and removal of restrictions from FI(R). I would like very much if those agreeing with BEagle would send me a private...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Aug 2003, 17:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,096
Posted By cessnababe

I suggest schools and instructors make a contract...

I suggest schools and instructors make a contract with the students to the effect that having booked a slot, they should turn up whatever the weather. If unsuitable for flying they do ground school...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Aug 2003, 17:02
Replies: 7
Views: 849
Posted By cessnababe

The most important thing in choosing a course is...

The most important thing in choosing a course is to make sure that it is being done properly and that you are getting ALL the grondschool. The schools that look too cheap may not give you much, if...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Jul 2003, 01:22
Replies: 32
Views: 2,547
Posted By cessnababe

In my view the removal of the restriction is far...

In my view the removal of the restriction is far too easy. I agree with the post suggesting 500 hours minimum experience before the removal. I believe that you only gain enough experience by having...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2003, 03:30
Replies: 144
Views: 14,600
Posted By cessnababe

Another reluctant contributor. When I started to...

Another reluctant contributor. When I started to fly it was because a male friend set up the lesson for me - I did not know how to go about it. Yet in some respects I was technically minded and...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Feb 2003, 21:52
Replies: 37
Views: 3,803
Posted By cessnababe

This is an interesting discussion. In my view,...

This is an interesting discussion. In my view, everyone is a little off the mark. Really what is needed is a completely separate and discrete licence purely for instructors. It would not depend on...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Jan 2003, 21:17
Replies: 2
Views: 619
Posted By cessnababe

as an employed instructor you should be covered...

as an employed instructor you should be covered for your third party and legal liabilities through the club or school insurance. What you are not covered for is your own personal injury or death. It...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2002, 18:22
Replies: 201
Views: 29,300
Posted By cessnababe

It does seem as if the hours to first solo theme...

It does seem as if the hours to first solo theme is a competitive pilot obsession. Perhaps there are a couple of useful extra questions which should be linked, i.e. how old were you when you learnt...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Oct 2002, 17:48
Replies: 12
Views: 2,420
Posted By cessnababe

This case was SHAHER v BRITISH AEROSPACE FLYING...

This case was SHAHER v BRITISH AEROSPACE FLYING COLLEGE and I read a report in the BBC NEWS ONLINE on 28th May 2002.
the court awarded £40,000 to a couple whose son died when his aircraft crashed...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Oct 2002, 00:37
Replies: 23
Views: 2,761
Posted By cessnababe

Instructing is not just a vocation, it is a...

Instructing is not just a vocation, it is a hugely responsible job, since we have the safety and care of our students in our hands.
It is desperately sad that the employers do not recognise this and...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Oct 2002, 00:25
Replies: 74
Views: 9,125
Posted By cessnababe

The reality is that flying instruction in this...

The reality is that flying instruction in this country is far too cheap. as some of you posters have pointed out people are prepared to pay over £200 for rotary instruction in an R22. If we were to...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2002, 21:50
Replies: 201
Views: 29,300
Posted By cessnababe

Hours to solo is not necessarily an indication of...

Hours to solo is not necessarily an indication of ability, since the instructor has such a huge influence. My instructor said I would never get a licence - such arrogance from a 24 year old with all...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Sep 2002, 21:27
Replies: 122
Views: 27,482
Posted By cessnababe

Interesting comments guys. But what about women...

Interesting comments guys. But what about women instructors wearing ties? I started my instructing career at quite a casual school where nobody made a fuss whether you wore a short and tie or jeans....
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Sep 2002, 23:32
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By cessnababe

:) ;) don't think I had better comment on your...

:) ;) don't think I had better comment on your request. Try asking one of my students!!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Sep 2002, 20:15
Replies: 7
Views: 706
Posted By cessnababe

The problem you have is that FI training has to...

The problem you have is that FI training has to be carried out through a FTO with approval for FI courses. Ususally they will wish you to use the school's aeroplanes, but if the aircraft is properly...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Sep 2002, 22:09
Replies: 7
Views: 757
Posted By cessnababe

To answer the last question: it depends whether...

To answer the last question: it depends whether the flying school has employer's liability insurance. It is well-known that the majority of flying instructors are self-employed and therefore would...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2002, 22:39
Replies: 7
Views: 757
Posted By cessnababe

You do indeed run these risks. Subrogation is...

You do indeed run these risks. Subrogation is always a possibility unless there is a waiver of subrogation agains th the pilot in the policy. How do you find out? You have to see the policy. Wehn you...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2002, 22:32
Replies: 23
Views: 2,761
Posted By cessnababe

For your info, I have been instructing for ten...

For your info, I have been instructing for ten years and have 4000 hours instructing. I am actually an FIC instructor , because to me the job of teaching is a very responsible and important one, far...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Sep 2002, 07:07
Replies: 7
Views: 757
Posted By cessnababe

The question needs to be more specific. Most...

The question needs to be more specific. Most standard aviation policies in place at flying schools will cover the instructor's THIRD PARTY liabilities, i.e. legal liability to third parties such as...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Sep 2002, 21:32
Replies: 23
Views: 2,761
Posted By cessnababe

If you are not fully committed to instructing in...

If you are not fully committed to instructing in order to give your student the best possible instruction then you should not be doing it. If your motive is hours in your logbook then GET OUT NOW....
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2002, 22:23
Replies: 61
Views: 7,298
Posted By cessnababe

Skirts are definitely more comfortable in hot...

Skirts are definitely more comfortable in hot weather, but the problem is that the tighter ones make it difficult to get into the spam cam and the looser ones are apt to blow up around your face...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2002, 22:07
Replies: 24
Views: 2,286
Posted By cessnababe

Try Bridge Across Forever by Richard Bach or...

Try Bridge Across Forever by Richard Bach or Flying with Condors by Judy Leden. If you like biography then West witht the Night by Beryl markham or Garbo of the Skies (Story of Jean Batten) by Ian...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2002, 22:00
Replies: 42
Views: 4,647
Posted By cessnababe

Only one poster here has realised and made the...

Only one poster here has realised and made the point that a PPL for £3000 means no pay for the instructor. This thought lies uncomfortably with other threads on this forum relating to work for...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Jun 2002, 21:21
Replies: 26
Views: 1,938
Posted By cessnababe

Absolutely Climbs like a dog - you are the only...

Absolutely Climbs like a dog - you are the only one posting here to have got the point!! Thanks!
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2002, 18:35
Replies: 22
Views: 3,086
Posted By cessnababe

Ref query re beaches on Isle of Wight. I went to...

Ref query re beaches on Isle of Wight. I went to Sandown about three years ago and went into Shanklin for a nice lunch at the Crab Inn, then down to the beach - very sandy - and had a lovely swim.
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Jun 2002, 18:27
Replies: 26
Views: 1,938
Posted By cessnababe

BEagle - this sounds like a case of "he who doth...

BEagle - this sounds like a case of "he who doth protest too much" -one test every six years!! Hardly onerous. When I became an instructor I did four tests in the first three years in order to become...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2002, 15:19
Replies: 25
Views: 2,554
Posted By cessnababe

There are at least six schools and several groups...

There are at least six schools and several groups at Shoreham so you have plenty of choice of learning environments. As another post stated, Shoreham has loads of atmosphere and history - it is in...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th May 2002, 14:57
Replies: 28
Views: 5,182
Posted By cessnababe

Some other points to add to this discussion: 1...

Some other points to add to this discussion:
1 my understanding is that some aircraft mixture cables are significantly less thick than throttle cables as they are not designed to be used in the same...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Apr 2002, 21:34
Replies: 24
Views: 3,872
Posted By cessnababe

If weight and balance is a problem for you in...

If weight and balance is a problem for you in spinning why not take a smaller Examiner?? All three available at Redhill/ Shoreham weigh less than 130 lbs and will not compromise your MAUW in C152s...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Jan 2002, 02:42
Replies: 32
Views: 19,122
Posted By cessnababe

Post Trevor Thom also states that ex 3 is not part of...

Trevor Thom also states that ex 3 is not part of your formal instruction, but then sets out a number of important matters over the next few pages. Ron Campbell (do we remember him?) calls ex 3 "Air...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Dec 2001, 01:56
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By cessnababe

Post The only relevant time limits could be that you ...

The only relevant time limits could be that you have to complete the Skill Test within 6 months of completing the training and your ground examinations have to be completed within a 12 month period....
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2001, 15:55
Replies: 17
Views: 3,552
Posted By cessnababe

Post The Trevor Thom books are much more comprehensive...

The Trevor Thom books are much more comprehensive and contain proper cross references to allow you to follow up with further studies if you decide to go beyond your PPL. There is also now a new...
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