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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Dec 2011, 20:32
Replies: 16
Views: 5,620
Posted By XXPLOD

I'd recommend giving Western Air at Thruxton a...

I'd recommend giving Western Air at Thruxton a call. Bob Cole and David Scouller have (and they'd curse me for saying it!) about 100 years of military, inc ETPS, commercial, test flying and...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2011, 09:09
Replies: 15
Views: 3,805
Posted By XXPLOD

I did the relatively simple excercise of...

I did the relatively simple excercise of upgrading a NPPL SSEA to a JAR PPL. Relatively easy as the exams are the same. But the paperwork excercise was a PITA. Plus re-doing your Qualifying Cross...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2011, 09:07
Replies: 11
Views: 3,590
Posted By XXPLOD

Their website appears to suggest that CPL...

Their website appears to suggest that CPL training in a PA28 Arrow is £353 per hour. Possibly the most expensive rate for any flight school I've ever seen, anywhere. I know more than one UK school...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Aug 2011, 13:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,024
Posted By XXPLOD

Worth bearing in mind that if you do say 15 hours...

Worth bearing in mind that if you do say 15 hours in a SEP, then 10 in a complex SEP, then the MEP you are flying 3 planes, thus 3 sets of numbers to learn and possibly a little time having to be...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2011, 20:04
Replies: 25
Views: 12,825
Posted By XXPLOD

I don't think WW2 comparisons can really be made...

I don't think WW2 comparisons can really be made with the present. The technique might work, but then engine longevity was not seen in the same way it is today!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Jul 2011, 17:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,509
Posted By XXPLOD

My advice FWIW is get your PPL. Then reasses...

My advice FWIW is get your PPL. Then reasses whether you really do enjoy flying and have the aptitude for a CPL/IR and also where the market is.
There are any number of threads on Integrated v...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jul 2011, 15:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,140
Posted By XXPLOD

The logic of the JAA ATPL theory is that the...

The logic of the JAA ATPL theory is that the course is aimed at those whose intention is to return to Europe to convert their CPL and IR to JAA, the idea being that it is cheaper than doing all the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jul 2011, 14:42
Replies: 7
Views: 8,378
Posted By XXPLOD

No problem. Fees are £68 per exam, so with first...

No problem. Fees are £68 per exam, so with first time passes: 14 x £68 = £952.

You'll want to allow for a questionbank, Bristol is the leader, but other questionbanks are available! Cabair do...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jul 2011, 19:02
Replies: 7
Views: 8,378
Posted By XXPLOD

I've just finished my ATPL groundschool with...

I've just finished my ATPL groundschool with CATS. They have pros and cons as do all providers, and there is an element of you get what you pay for at £999 for the online course.

CATS on-line...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Apr 2011, 21:41
Replies: 15
Views: 3,995
Posted By XXPLOD

I had two speeding offences when I got through...

I had two speeding offences when I got through the police recruitment process!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Apr 2011, 20:11
Replies: 20
Views: 10,418
Posted By XXPLOD

I'm currently with CATS, passed 10 so far, all...

I'm currently with CATS, passed 10 so far, all first time. I'd echo what's been said already, one of the advantages of CATS is their flexibility. You can do their modules in any order or even chop...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Feb 2011, 21:37
Replies: 25
Views: 8,886
Posted By XXPLOD

Question What I'm not clear on is are there any...

What I'm not clear on is are there any differences in the syllabus of the BIFM and the IMC and are there any differences in the privileges afforded? If not, then surely this is the death knell of...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Feb 2011, 13:27
Replies: 25
Views: 8,886
Posted By XXPLOD

I have just been examing Lasors 2010. I note the...

I have just been examing Lasors 2010. I note the following (in Section D) regarding the modular CPL course.

An applicant holding a Course Completion Certificate for
the Basic Instrument Flight...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Dec 2010, 20:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,573
Posted By XXPLOD

Yep, I sat G-Nav in Nov, I'm sure they were there!

Yep, I sat G-Nav in Nov, I'm sure they were there!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Dec 2010, 18:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,479
Posted By XXPLOD

I'm with CATS, halfway through. Mixed bag, PM me...

I'm with CATS, halfway through. Mixed bag, PM me if you'd like more details.
I've visited PAT in Bournemouth where GTS are based. No personal experience but they seem a small and dedicated...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2010, 22:14
Replies: 39
Views: 13,548
Posted By XXPLOD

Give Mac Smith at Airbourne Aviation at Popham...

Give Mac Smith at Airbourne Aviation at Popham Airfield a bell. He teaches the NPPL G and has a number of students learning on it. Great little school and not too far from Ruislip.
I went up with...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2010, 20:06
Replies: 7
Views: 5,898
Posted By XXPLOD

If it's not too far, consider Western Air at...

If it's not too far, consider Western Air at Thruxton. Night flying starts next week and their glass cockpit PA28 is about £160ph for night instruction. No additional landing fees at all.

And...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2010, 19:11
Replies: 11
Views: 1,377
Posted By XXPLOD

I'm doing the ATPLs with CATS. Feel free to...

I'm doing the ATPLs with CATS. Feel free to message me for info about the school.
For the IR I would recommend for most people doing the work distance learning and working at the same time, 2...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2010, 22:55
Replies: 15
Views: 1,639
Posted By XXPLOD

My parents have a home in France. As said, the...

My parents have a home in France. As said, the local Mayor is key. Best advice is to move there and become part of the community before starting to try and change things.
I can confirm that aside...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Aug 2010, 19:16
Replies: 8
Views: 1,379
Posted By XXPLOD

Sounds about right. 100 hours at say £100ph,...

Sounds about right. 100 hours at say £100ph, plus around £7500 for a ME CPL. Night rating is 5 hours, ATPL books can vary but almost certainly £500+.

Only advice is don't pay 50% up front. ...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2010, 21:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,255
Posted By XXPLOD

I'd imagine an ATPL Aircraft General Knowledge...

I'd imagine an ATPL Aircraft General Knowledge book would have most of what you're after. Have a trawl of flea-bay.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Jul 2010, 21:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By XXPLOD

3 words of advice from a fellow CATS DL student: ...

3 words of advice from a fellow CATS DL student:

BRISTOL QUESTION BANK
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2010, 22:04
Replies: 95
Views: 11,568
Posted By XXPLOD

What is his salary?

What is his salary?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jul 2010, 18:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,981
Posted By XXPLOD

I'm currently with CATS DL and have recently...

I'm currently with CATS DL and have recently attended a brush up course where there were 2 full time students.
Fundamentally CATS are geared up for DL not full time courses.
PM me if you'd like...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2010, 13:14
Replies: 57
Views: 11,071
Posted By XXPLOD

I've had a Clarity for about a year. Very...

I've had a Clarity for about a year. Very pleased overall. Battery life is a little short, realistically 1.5 hours but you can charge it on the go. I've called in to see the company to get my...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2010, 21:30
Replies: 50
Views: 7,403
Posted By XXPLOD

For all iPhone users out there, add the...

For all iPhone users out there, add the appropriately titled NOTAMS app. You enter the start and destination airports and all the relevant NOTAMS appear within a 20 mile radius of each airport and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jun 2010, 22:32
Replies: 19
Views: 2,067
Posted By XXPLOD

It's doable as posters have said. I'm doing my...

It's doable as posters have said. I'm doing my ATPLs with CATS (pm me for more info on them if you wish) and working full time, albeit shiftwork.
It's a lot of work and everyone has aptitudes in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jun 2010, 13:21
Replies: 6
Views: 3,732
Posted By XXPLOD

Arguably you wouldn't need all 14 ATPL passes to...

Arguably you wouldn't need all 14 ATPL passes to sit the CPL flight test, provided you had sufficient subjects passed to meet the basic CPL requirements, i.e. cross credits.
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2010, 18:46
Replies: 11
Views: 2,291
Posted By XXPLOD

It makes no sense at all. I can understand why...

It makes no sense at all. I can understand why the old scaffold pole and spare tent material 3 axis micros don't count as they really were a world away from a 'proper' plane. However, the only...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2010, 07:26
Replies: 109
Views: 52,963
Posted By XXPLOD

I purchased an Airbox Clarity around 6 months ago...

I purchased an Airbox Clarity around 6 months ago and I've been very pleased with it. I was at the Popham microlight trade fair last weekend and spoke with the chap on the Flymap stand. Their F5...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2010, 07:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,308
Posted By XXPLOD

A friend and I flew in. Terrific day, thanks to...

A friend and I flew in. Terrific day, thanks to all involved!
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2010, 18:35
Replies: 73
Views: 24,216
Posted By XXPLOD

I was flying one of Western Air's PA28s today. ...

I was flying one of Western Air's PA28s today. It's not on the BBC News website at the time of writing.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Apr 2010, 11:54
Replies: 20
Views: 4,861
Posted By XXPLOD

As mentioned by an earlier poster, life is tough...

As mentioned by an earlier poster, life is tough everywhere. I've been a police officer 13 years. Not a bad job; £53K PA, 6 weeks hols, total job security etc... BUT, with the state the govt has...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2010, 20:21
Replies: 22
Views: 12,316
Posted By XXPLOD

Popham Airfield is a great place to learn if you...

Popham Airfield is a great place to learn if you want an NPPL (Microlight) licence. It is isn't licensed and so has not done PPL training to date. Whether the recent law change will alter that I...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2010, 12:33
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By XXPLOD

Does it have to be an Aztec? I know of a Cougar...

Does it have to be an Aztec? I know of a Cougar for rent at a good rate.
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