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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2005, 05:53
Replies: 39
Views: 7,699
Posted By Perfect PFL

L J R - what kit are you talking about...

L J R - what kit are you talking about specifically? And what role do you think QinetiQ had in it's development?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2005, 07:51
Replies: 39
Views: 7,699
Posted By Perfect PFL

Just a few points to add to the discussions here....

Just a few points to add to the discussions here. I don't know whether the professional pilots among you know just how much work is continually on going in the development of military aircraft escape...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2005, 20:43
Replies: 470
Views: 86,275
Posted By Perfect PFL

Well Travelled Nav wrote: "It doesn't matter...

Well Travelled Nav wrote:

"It doesn't matter how good your arguments are to keep the UAS system, I hear that the senior officer carrying out the study hates the UAS system.

Why ?

Apparently...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2005, 20:19
Replies: 470
Views: 86,275
Posted By Perfect PFL

I spent 3 years on a UAS in the late 90's. I...

I spent 3 years on a UAS in the late 90's. I completed the UAS syllabus, and so the RAF EFT syllabus. I got about 100 hours I think in the end. I was never sponsored, and didn't join the RAF. Ok, so...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th May 2003, 03:46
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By Perfect PFL

Make sure when you fill in any application forms...

Make sure when you fill in any application forms you improve your written English. ;)

I'm not trying to be funny, but if your application form contains fundamental English mistakes it will more...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2003, 00:48
Replies: 17
Views: 1,199
Posted By Perfect PFL

Before the website changed to it's current format...

Before the website changed to it's current format (I don't remember when that was?) and I only really used the wannabes forum, I was on something like 400 posts I think. It seemed to reset in the...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2003, 00:44
Replies: 46
Views: 9,096
Posted By Perfect PFL

UAS flying

I was taught to fly on a UAS. When we went to the aircraft a member of ground crew would come out with you and stand on the wing tip (to remove chocks if it was windy, marshall if needed, etc).

We...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2003, 01:54
Replies: 18
Views: 1,530
Posted By Perfect PFL

Having learnt to fly in bulldogs on a UAS my...

Having learnt to fly in bulldogs on a UAS my preference is also to fly oval circuits like a few others have said.

I was taught to fly the part of the circuit from the end of downwind to landing...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2003, 01:37
Replies: 37
Views: 2,668
Posted By Perfect PFL

I've grown up around aircraft as my dad has been...

I've grown up around aircraft as my dad has been a pilot in the RAF all of my life. First actually started flying when I had a trip in a glider when I was 10 (1987).
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2003, 00:40
Replies: 30
Views: 3,698
Posted By Perfect PFL

Fat Frank, Unfortunately you can't do aeros...

Fat Frank,

Unfortunately you can't do aeros in the civil G115 anyway :*

No, I didn't join the RAF after finishing in the UAS, decided to go the civil route instead and join the airlines -...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2003, 02:23
Replies: 30
Views: 3,698
Posted By Perfect PFL

I did my PPL at RAF Cranwell flying club back in...

I did my PPL at RAF Cranwell flying club back in 2000. That was in a G115 (the civil version). They still have two G115's at the club there, and pretty cheap rates as well. I still fly there...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Dec 2002, 16:08
Replies: 13
Views: 1,207
Posted By Perfect PFL

Response to Scroggs

I guess it depends how you phrase a question about PPLs or Universities as to whether it is really relevant on wannabes (in my opinion). This particular question, I'd agree with you, doesn't seem to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Dec 2002, 14:54
Replies: 13
Views: 1,207
Posted By Perfect PFL

UAS / PPL

As someone already mentioned, going to a University with a UAS affiliated to it is a very good way of getting some great flying experience.

If it's just a PPL you want to do then your best bet is...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Dec 2002, 11:31
Replies: 653
Views: 125,619
Posted By Perfect PFL

NDB

PT,

I agree that having some knowledge of the career you want to get into is good, but if Chris has little or no flying experience then I really don't think they'd expect him to know about things...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Dec 2002, 19:15
Replies: 653
Views: 125,619
Posted By Perfect PFL

I wouldn't worry if you only sent your form back...

I wouldn't worry if you only sent your form back in the last couple of weeks and you haven't heard anything back, even if you said you could go for selection before christmas. Chances are they will...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2002, 14:35
Replies: 77
Views: 17,471
Posted By Perfect PFL

An outsiders point of view...

I've not read all of the responses on this topic, but I thought I'd give my opinions anyway.

I have some experience as a pilot (ex UAS, and a PPL), and also work in aviation research. Although not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Dec 2002, 14:14
Replies: 27
Views: 3,332
Posted By Perfect PFL

I've not been on pprune for a long time...

I've not been on pprune for a long time (something to do with working now, rather than being a student I guess).

I heard about this scheme late, but applied anyway as it sounded good. I quickly...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jun 2002, 13:57
Replies: 26
Views: 2,281
Posted By Perfect PFL

WWW, As I said, our views can be made quite...

WWW,

As I said, our views can be made quite a lot by our own experiences, and so maybe I'm just trying to tell myself I've made the right decisions. :)

If you are determined to pay for the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jun 2002, 16:15
Replies: 26
Views: 2,281
Posted By Perfect PFL

Become a graduate

I'm afraid I'll have to disagree with some of the things www has said.

1) If, as someone doing a MA, you are able to earn £10000 a year (I know nothing about this, so I'll take that as fact) there...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2002, 16:08
Replies: 11
Views: 943
Posted By Perfect PFL

Flying in Hampshire Area

Does anyone have any recommendations for a club to fly at in the Hampshire area?

I live in Farnborough, so am looking for somewhere in the area to fly occasionally - preferably somewhere which...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2002, 19:13
Replies: 17
Views: 3,026
Posted By Perfect PFL

Mark, I've sent you an email to see if I'd...

Mark,

I've sent you an email to see if I'd be able to help you in any way.

I've not ejected myself, but some of my work involves testing ejection seats, and the physiological effects of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jun 2002, 18:46
Replies: 26
Views: 2,281
Posted By Perfect PFL

I chose the Uni option, and joined a UAS. That...

I chose the Uni option, and joined a UAS. That was the best decision for me, and I don't regret it at all, but you have to decide what is best for you, so I'll just tell you what I've done, rather...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2002, 20:34
Replies: 17
Views: 753
Posted By Perfect PFL

Post If you were guaranteed a flying job, and that's...

If you were guaranteed a flying job, and that's definitely what you want to do, then I'd say go for it, and forget uni. As it seems that you are deciding on the best option between working in another...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Aug 2001, 23:43
Replies: 4
Views: 548
Posted By Perfect PFL

Post I guess I missed the advert for this years J N...

I guess I missed the advert for this years J N Somers sponsorship then. :(

I was in the final 4 who went to Cranwell last year, so would have liked to have applied again this year to see if I...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2001, 18:14
Replies: 39
Views: 3,000
Posted By Perfect PFL

Talking WWW, I agree with you completely, I'll never...

WWW, I agree with you completely, I'll never forget my solo aeros trips in the bulldog, great fun and a brilliant experience. :)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2001, 20:10
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By Perfect PFL

Thumbs up Although I don't have first hand knowledge, I did...

Although I don't have first hand knowledge, I did get the opportunity to have a look around AFT a few weeks back, and to speak to some of the cadet pilots there. From all that I saw, and what the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2001, 20:03
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By Perfect PFL

Post Echo Echo, I want to live where you live! ...

Echo Echo,

I want to live where you live! :) I guess it's all because of the price of fuel here, it's expensive enough just running a car!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Aug 2001, 19:42
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By Perfect PFL

Post After you've done your PPL you can expect to pay...

After you've done your PPL you can expect to pay anywhere from about £55 to £95 an hour for your flying, depending where you go and what you fly.

As for whether to do it in US or UK, I think that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Aug 2001, 15:19
Replies: 10
Views: 450
Posted By Perfect PFL

Smile Calypso, I agree with you completely. It is...

Calypso,

I agree with you completely. It is safer, and more interesting, to have someone fly with you while you're hours building, and you will learn from sitting next to someone else and gaining...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2001, 22:02
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By Perfect PFL

Thumbs up I agree with you completely. It would be good to...

I agree with you completely. It would be good to be able to go to sponsorship interviews and say proudly that you use pprune, rather than thinking that you should say that you are aware of it, but...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Aug 2001, 16:42
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By Perfect PFL

Wink I agree completely with Negative g, the Firefly...

I agree completely with Negative g, the Firefly display that Alan Wade did was brilliant as usual, and the formation gliders were also very good.
Never seen anyone firing flares at an airshow before...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2001, 13:44
Replies: 9
Views: 547
Posted By Perfect PFL

Thumbs up Looks like we should perhaps have a Surrey /...

Looks like we should perhaps have a Surrey / Hampshire PPRuNe bash then, or maybe just get together at a pub some time. :D

Get in touch by email if anyone in interested in doing this, as I don't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2001, 13:36
Replies: 10
Views: 450
Posted By Perfect PFL

Question Are you questioning my award winning PFL's? :)

Are you questioning my award winning PFL's? :)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2001, 01:02
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By Perfect PFL

Talking I went last Saturday, had a good day as well. ...

I went last Saturday, had a good day as well.

PFO - I think we met in Nottingham before, how are things going? Must be about time we did that again soon, and see how everyone's going with the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2001, 00:56
Replies: 10
Views: 450
Posted By Perfect PFL

Post You do know that, unless you have an instructors...

You do know that, unless you have an instructors rating, only the person flying as P1 can log the time in their logbook, don't you?

In that way, although you'd only pay for half the flying, you'd...
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