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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Jul 2011, 09:55
Replies: 11
Views: 6,316
Posted By tbavprof

Approved Level 4

If you have a license, check with the issuing authority. For example, if you have an Indian license, then you must use one of the DGCA-approved tests/test centers.

If you aren't licensed, then...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Nov 2009, 09:44
Replies: 16
Views: 6,575
Posted By tbavprof

Depends

Again, assuming FAA...

If the person already holds a basic Ground Instructor certificate, the Advanced and Instrument ratings can be added without retaking the FOI.

If by saying that they...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Nov 2009, 22:20
Replies: 38
Views: 4,856
Posted By tbavprof

One Year Later

Question #1 - Assuming the CPL you hold is ASE-AME/IR....No, the CFII is not required to be done in a multi. If it is, there are a couple of additional mandatory tasks to be accomplished.
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Aug 2009, 11:14
Replies: 65
Views: 49,098
Posted By tbavprof

Check your METAR times...last observation is 2...

Check your METAR times...last observation is 2 hours prior to the incident. And it's monsoon season in the Pacific ITCZ, so a lot can happen. AeroThai doesn't show any later updates or scaremets or...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
4th Aug 2009, 09:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,690
Posted By tbavprof

Have to agree with Roger. Why not? In fact, I...

Have to agree with Roger. Why not? In fact, I even think it's preferable to some silly "describe your typical duty day" language proficiency interview.

I believe the problem is "concentrating on...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Feb 2009, 02:02
Replies: 2,015
Views: 713,304
Posted By tbavprof

What If?

Hard to imagine the crew missing a pitot/static issue. Don't know the Dash-8 or Colgan Ops manual, but I would think that with known ice buildup, pitot heat and alt air would have already been...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Feb 2009, 02:35
Replies: 45
Views: 7,178
Posted By tbavprof

Not Quite the Same Upgrade

After completing, at your own expense, the additional flying required for a CPL/IR. And then, there's the little matter of implementation again.

You'll still have to comply with the ATP...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Feb 2009, 08:54
Replies: 45
Views: 7,178
Posted By tbavprof

More Questions Than Answers

SMTP


Or the various militaries...and there's still a reduction in actual flight hours between MPL and those airline FTO's old programs.





Are you saying CPL/IR's and frozen ATPL's...
Forum: Questions
1st Feb 2009, 11:40
Replies: 8
Views: 894
Posted By tbavprof

Lines

Admiral,

Where did the A/S indicator markings discussion come from? And the answer is no.

That red line (assuming on a certificated multi-engine piston aircraft) is Vmc = Minimum controllable...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Feb 2009, 06:08
Replies: 6
Views: 3,589
Posted By tbavprof

From the Thai Air Law

I'm sure that similar regs are present in many countries. Might become a big revenue producer for all those vacationers taking their arrival snapshots.
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jan 2009, 01:44
Replies: 6
Views: 3,773
Posted By tbavprof

Thanks suitcaseman. Sounds like the normal,...

Thanks suitcaseman. Sounds like the normal, reasonable process with an extra layer of bureaucracy on top.

One more question. If someone with experience in about 30 different light twins and...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jan 2009, 09:49
Replies: 6
Views: 3,773
Posted By tbavprof

Pardon My Ignorance

Sorry, don't know about regs on your continent, but a type rating on a C210? How does your typing system work?
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Jan 2009, 06:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,642
Posted By tbavprof

A little more than tinfoil

A pretty frequent ocurrence here during festivals (http://www.bangkokpost.com/271008_News/27Oct2008_news07.php).

Formerly used as protest vehicles...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Dec 2008, 00:52
Replies: 1,190
Views: 264,353
Posted By tbavprof

I think that is more than a little naive. There...

I think that is more than a little naive. There has always been an economic and staffing factor in the length-of-training argument, whether commercial or military. To be a little more accurate, you...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Dec 2008, 08:06
Replies: 1,190
Views: 264,353
Posted By tbavprof

A Lulu from Lolo

Check the economic picture. In 12 months you'll probably be kicking yourself in the **s, and wishing you could get a job, even flying a Cessna. The MPL doesn't give you the same flexibility as a...
Forum: North America
23rd Dec 2008, 00:01
Replies: 307
Views: 294,794
Posted By tbavprof

For the Man from Oz

Same rules for everyone. If you've already got the ME and an IR on your Oz license, take the IR written exam, then present all at the FSDO when you get to the States. You'll get your FAA PPL...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Dec 2008, 22:36
Replies: 26
Views: 22,494
Posted By tbavprof

Communications an Issue?

Caliph,

Your English is okay, but not that great. Couple that with "98% Indian" instructors AND trying to train in SoCal Approach?

120 hours on the PPL seems a bit a high for a Part 61...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Dec 2008, 03:12
Replies: 80
Views: 28,247
Posted By tbavprof

ZFT

See the second part of my comment. In addition to the Cambodian DCA, EASA did single out Siem Reap (http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air-ban/pdf/list_en.pdf), but did not provide any details for their...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Dec 2008, 07:04
Replies: 80
Views: 28,247
Posted By tbavprof

PG for Christy

I used to think Ozthai's assessment of PG was correct, but since the EU blacklisted SiemReap, I have to wonder. Same company, same airplanes, same maintenance, same crew as PG.

Yes, EASA did dump...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Dec 2008, 01:56
Replies: 1
Views: 1,083
Posted By tbavprof

More Details?

The newspaper article was interesting. Thanks. Is there an English-language version of the survey available from the Ministry?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Dec 2008, 06:21
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By tbavprof

Under FAA, the only one logging PIC during IR...

Under FAA, the only one logging PIC during IR training in actual IMC should be the instructor. You're not allowed to operate PIC under IMC without the rating.

Checkrides are always logged as PIC....
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2008, 04:40
Replies: 80
Views: 15,267
Posted By tbavprof

Another case of common language proving to be a...

Another case of common language proving to be a barrier. In east Asia the push is on, hot and heavy. And the interpretation of "airline specific training" definitely is not interpreted to mean the...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Dec 2008, 00:46
Replies: 80
Views: 15,267
Posted By tbavprof

Already Happening

Have seen solo students in VFR conditions declare because the glass-panel display in the trainer went out. Comm's still up, a perfectly good set of "steam gauges" available, charts, a pencil, a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Dec 2008, 10:48
Replies: 220
Views: 33,320
Posted By tbavprof

Just Checking In

This a great thread for a monthly dose of entertainment. BOHICA

It's simply amazing how much abuse you guys will tolerate.
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Dec 2008, 10:38
Replies: 33
Views: 25,741
Posted By tbavprof

You might want to check the Orex...

You might want to check the Orex (http://www.pprune.org/freight-dogs/331557-orex-cargo-istanbul.html) post before you get too excited.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Dec 2008, 10:23
Replies: 36
Views: 12,152
Posted By tbavprof

PJ2, You mean like this news out of Singapore?...

PJ2, You mean like this news out of Singapore? (http://www.orientaviation.com/section.php?currenyIssue=I20081024121038-9N26e&currentSection=businessroundup&currentArticle=A20081027111041-8teJ7&)
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Dec 2008, 00:41
Replies: 36
Views: 12,152
Posted By tbavprof

:D Self-regulation worked well in the...

:D

Self-regulation worked well in the financial services industry, didn't it?

The intent of SMS and the self-reporting is good. But there will always be the commercial and punitive factors to...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Dec 2008, 02:29
Replies: 80
Views: 15,267
Posted By tbavprof

Maybe the Question Should Include "Any Further"

Personally not a big fan of MPL, but I'm also not a big fan of "frozen ATPL."

Some clarifications. The MPL is not recommended by ICAO. ICAO merely requires that it be recognized as a valid...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Dec 2008, 01:52
Replies: 97
Views: 15,331
Posted By tbavprof

But at NRT you have to pass through mini-pax...

But at NRT you have to pass through mini-pax screening before you're back down on the concourse for the food. Of course, that means your carry-on duty-free bottles are confiscated.:{
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Dec 2008, 00:30
Replies: 97
Views: 15,331
Posted By tbavprof

Mini-boom in Osaka

Thai Airways Flights from U-Tapao not Allowed Direct to LAX (http://www.bangkokpost.com/031208_News/03Dec2008_news06.php)


Hard to believe that TSA will lift this ban for BKK without its own...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Dec 2008, 22:50
Replies: 613
Views: 244,230
Posted By tbavprof

They're Back

From the Bangkok Post today (http://www.bangkokpost.com/031208_News/03Dec2008_news06.php). In the midst of all the confusion with the airports closed
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Dec 2008, 12:12
Replies: 97
Views: 15,331
Posted By tbavprof

The Devil's in the Details

Don't start counting the chickens, yet.

The full PAD leadership has not met and approved calling off the protest yet.
Although there's an agreement to allow cargo flights, AoT is still saying...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Dec 2008, 23:51
Replies: 28
Views: 4,591
Posted By tbavprof

Not to Be Encouraged, but

doubleu

I certainly don't encourage this as a SOP, but it can be valuable in an advanced training program. Definitely something I wouldn't try with a student or PPL, but not a bad awareness...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Dec 2008, 23:29
Replies: 8
Views: 2,520
Posted By tbavprof

Clarify?

Would someone clarify that quote? To teach the JAA syllabus without a JAA CPL or JAA FI requires 500 hours of what? Dual instruction given with with any ICAO-recognized (like an FAA) instructor...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Dec 2008, 10:17
Replies: 28
Views: 4,591
Posted By tbavprof

Not having a go at you. Serious question. Have...

Not having a go at you. Serious question. Have you ever taught someone how to safely complete a cross-country flight, no radar contact, at 500-800 AGL in precipitation and marginal visibility (say...
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