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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jun 2008, 20:26
Replies: 17
Views: 2,046
Posted By Leeds1972

Job prospects for JAA fATPL in a far away land..

Right guys I'm jumping the gun a bit here. I'm currently studying for my PPL but intend on goin onto Atpl, CPL etc.

With the credit crunch and economic downturn, its increasingly worrying for us...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Apr 2008, 15:56
Replies: 22
Views: 2,167
Posted By Leeds1972

Sorry not an educated opinion but personally, i...

Sorry not an educated opinion but personally, i couldn't see how it could hinder you if you have a class 1 medical. As said previously, its very hard for anyone on low hours to get work but as long...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2008, 17:12
Replies: 47
Views: 3,453
Posted By Leeds1972

Seems very good advice, cheers ports

Seems very good advice, cheers ports
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2008, 16:58
Replies: 47
Views: 3,453
Posted By Leeds1972

You need to be wise and look at where the...

You need to be wise and look at where the airlines are recruiting from and this tends to be CTC, Oxford etc
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2008, 16:47
Replies: 47
Views: 3,453
Posted By Leeds1972

How long would you say on average to be an...

How long would you say on average to be an instructor before been picked up by one of the big boys? What kind of hours would they be looking for? How many hours on average does a FI complete during...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Apr 2008, 16:25
Replies: 2
Views: 906
Posted By Leeds1972

Jet2 and other budget airlines

Just wondering what requirements are needed to be a Jet2 pilot? Do they look at low hours Fatpl pilots, no type rating? and any other info on where budget airlines recruit from an there...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2008, 16:08
Replies: 47
Views: 3,453
Posted By Leeds1972

Dont shoot the messenger WWW, just passing on the...

Dont shoot the messenger WWW, just passing on the figures quoted to me by the various airlines recruiting people. Cant see any reason why they wouldn't quote genuine figures???
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2008, 15:56
Replies: 47
Views: 3,453
Posted By Leeds1972

All airlines were basically giving the same...

All airlines were basically giving the same message, that recruitment for pilots is very buoyent.
Ryan air and easy jet recruiting 400 to 500 pilots each this year and BA between april 08 and april...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Apr 2008, 19:06
Replies: 23
Views: 1,294
Posted By Leeds1972

Sorry meant to add that after PPL plan to go on...

Sorry meant to add that after PPL plan to go on to mcc, IR, and multi engine etc in uk
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Apr 2008, 18:50
Replies: 23
Views: 1,294
Posted By Leeds1972

so i wouldn't need to convert to a JAA? Whats a...

so i wouldn't need to convert to a JAA? Whats a average price to convert to JAA? If i did JAA in states then went back later on holiday, whats needed to convert to FAA?
Sorry for all questions,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Apr 2008, 18:39
Replies: 23
Views: 1,294
Posted By Leeds1972

plan was to hour build in US then back to uk and...

plan was to hour build in US then back to uk and study for ATPL, with view to work in Europe
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Apr 2008, 18:21
Replies: 23
Views: 1,294
Posted By Leeds1972

JAA or FAA, dilemma

:confused:Right here goes, studying for PPL ground exams a moment and plan was to go out to states later in yr to complete flying hours, hour building. Just been to flyer exhibition and found out to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Apr 2008, 20:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,059
Posted By Leeds1972

Hi Clinton, seems great minds think alike, I'm...

Hi Clinton, seems great minds think alike, I'm from Leeds as well and heading off to the Flyer exhibition this saturday, just about to post a thread asking about the dress code:D
Mr Brightside or...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Apr 2008, 21:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,226
Posted By Leeds1972

Flightlevel350.com has some excellent video...

Flightlevel350.com has some excellent video footage:ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Apr 2008, 08:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,226
Posted By Leeds1972

Websites for pilots??

Just wondering what helpful and interesting websites you guys/gals have in your favourites for us wannabes? Whether they just have some good footage of some 747's or if they give good ideas on career...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2008, 12:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,088
Posted By Leeds1972

:DWell done Bjorn, i cant wait for my first solo,...

:DWell done Bjorn, i cant wait for my first solo, so jealous
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2008, 20:47
Replies: 44
Views: 4,827
Posted By Leeds1972

:ok:Def get my vote As for ideas, be good to...

:ok:Def get my vote
As for ideas, be good to see someone taking the ppl and maybe ATPL. Programmes on ground school exams with lessons from experienced pilots and maybe in association with one of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Mar 2008, 15:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,078
Posted By Leeds1972

Trevor Thom books are good just the OAT seem a...

Trevor Thom books are good just the OAT seem a little more in depth, some people see this as just going along way round the same point but I find it teaches me the subject to where i feel competent....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Mar 2008, 15:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,078
Posted By Leeds1972

I am using the OAT cbt Cd's (I found them £50...

I am using the OAT cbt Cd's (I found them £50 cheaper on a web site that's named after a rain forest!!) and although very in depth i find it an easier way to learn than going through books, i think...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Mar 2008, 09:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,655
Posted By Leeds1972

Well heard the same about the OATS cd's myself...

Well heard the same about the OATS cd's myself but as hoping to follow the ATPL after then thought would stand me in good stead..
The aircraft general cd seems to go on forever, not looking...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Mar 2008, 21:24
Replies: 11
Views: 1,655
Posted By Leeds1972

PPL Ground studies - Study time

Hi guys and girls,

Just wanted to know other peoples experiences of the PPL ground studies and the amount of time taken for each subject, hours or weeks taken etc..
I've been studying aircraft...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2008, 21:08
Replies: 24
Views: 2,929
Posted By Leeds1972

Just starting out myself and few points I've...

Just starting out myself and few points I've found helpful

OAT PPL CD training very good if find books a little boring

Class 1 medical a must if your thinking of making a career out of flying...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Mar 2008, 16:29
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By Leeds1972

I know its not NW, but multiflight in Leeds dont...

I know its not NW, but multiflight in Leeds dont have any joining fee and charge £22 per exam..
Best of luck
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Mar 2008, 15:15
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By Leeds1972

Hi Dream on and welcome to this fantastic site....

Hi Dream on and welcome to this fantastic site. Seems we have a lot in common, Im doin my ppl and only got a few hours in as well because of the rain.. I've also decided to take a few weeks off in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Mar 2008, 17:35
Replies: 24
Views: 3,529
Posted By Leeds1972

Not sure alpha as booked mine for mid April but...

Not sure alpha as booked mine for mid April but they seems quire surprised I wanted to book so far in advance..
Sorry couldn't help more
Telephone number is 01293 573700
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Mar 2008, 16:49
Replies: 24
Views: 3,529
Posted By Leeds1972

Just started ppl theory and my first subject,...

Just started ppl theory and my first subject, aircraft general and principles of flight. From knowing nothing, really is a lot to take in and hoping by learning the subjects in depth now, that i will...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Mar 2008, 20:13
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By Leeds1972

Oxford aviation PPL pc tuition

Just started my PPL theory and stumbled upon the Oxford ppl pc tuition disk for £149 covering all the subjects. I've look at a few demos and seem very impressive, has anyone had any experience of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Mar 2008, 08:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By Leeds1972

Absolute beginner to do ppl?

I'm 30 yrs old and not done any study for over 13yrs, three weeks ago I went on a trial lesson and got the bug BIG time...Since then I've been studying for about 15hrs a week but although I know a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Mar 2008, 11:38
Replies: 12
Views: 8,551
Posted By Leeds1972

Series of books by Dale Carnegie all though...

Series of books by Dale Carnegie all though pretty dated now give some very good tips on how to win friends and influence people.
I found I only use a fraction of the tips in the book but they...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Mar 2008, 21:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,426
Posted By Leeds1972

Sherburn or Multiflight??

Im about to embark on starting my PPL and then onto my cpl and want to know experiences good or bad of either sherburn or multiflight?
I've had a trial at multiflight and was impressed by the setup...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Mar 2008, 10:44
Replies: 28
Views: 3,677
Posted By Leeds1972

Thinking of maybe taking the gapan test but...

Thinking of maybe taking the gapan test but honestly just so gutted if its a no... Anyone taken the Gapan? If so whats it involve and anyone failed and gone on to be a "good" pilot?
Once again...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Feb 2008, 22:34
Replies: 28
Views: 3,677
Posted By Leeds1972

Thanks to everybody who has taken time out to...

Thanks to everybody who has taken time out to reply, it is greatly appreciated.. Keep em coming, all advice welcome
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Feb 2008, 20:54
Replies: 28
Views: 3,677
Posted By Leeds1972

Cheers DHC:ok:

Cheers DHC:ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Feb 2008, 20:44
Replies: 28
Views: 3,677
Posted By Leeds1972

Advice before i blow my life savings, pls

Im 30 and recently had a lesson at multiflight in Leeds and was told by the instructor that i seem to have a natural feel for flying, this has got me thinking of taking 30 grand out of my house and...
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