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14th Aug 2014, 21:04
Replies: 33
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Posted By belleh

Hi Mary Interesting input - and wow, I can't...

Hi Mary

Interesting input - and wow, I can't believe an instructor would spin on the first lesson! I'll ask them to take me up in a Cessna and do it at some point I think; I'm learning in a PA28...
14th Aug 2014, 12:12
Replies: 33
Views: 4,681
Posted By belleh

Not yet! I got to a bit before Christmas and...

Not yet!

I got to a bit before Christmas and had done about 28 hours. I'd solo'd and done a dual version of my QXC but the only exam I had passed was air law.

My instructor said to me that...
14th May 2013, 16:22
Replies: 33
Views: 4,681
Posted By belleh

Thank you - much appreciated :)

Thank you - much appreciated :)
14th May 2013, 14:15
Replies: 33
Views: 4,681
Posted By belleh

P.S - "surprise forced approach 2013-03-23" - I...

P.S - "surprise forced approach 2013-03-23" - I like it!
14th May 2013, 14:10
Replies: 33
Views: 4,681
Posted By belleh

With that setup, do you only get radio audio or...

With that setup, do you only get radio audio or does the audio from the background come in too? I've seen cables that split the audio, one to head set and another to a device (voice...
14th May 2013, 12:43
Replies: 33
Views: 4,681
Posted By belleh

I'm flying from Coventry, which is quite funny...

I'm flying from Coventry, which is quite funny because there's this huge runway where 737s etc. land and there's us in our little SEP. I swear we could almost take off width ways ;) I'm your age...
14th May 2013, 12:33
Replies: 33
Views: 4,681
Posted By belleh

We started on the same day then :) Assuming...

We started on the same day then :) Assuming clear weather (big assumption, looking out of the window right now) I have my second lesson tomorrow. I will write a brief diary and perhaps post it here...
14th May 2013, 12:28
Replies: 33
Views: 4,681
Posted By belleh

If it's a possibility, I will ask for it,...

If it's a possibility, I will ask for it, regardless of what's in the test. The more you can expose yourself to, the better and safer, surely? I guess the benefit of getting out of a fully...
12th May 2013, 19:37
Replies: 33
Views: 4,681
Posted By belleh

Thumbs up Thanks for all of the advice guys. I was nervous...

Thanks for all of the advice guys. I was nervous when I got into the aircraft, the claustrophobia set in. I had the most intense fight or flight (excuse the pun) sensation I've ever had. I...
11th May 2013, 23:58
Replies: 33
Views: 4,681
Posted By belleh

Thumbs up My First Lesson Tomorrow

I first registered here years ago, back when I had ambitions of becoming an airline pilot for a career and with little knowledge of flight or the industry. After a couple of years of proper...
Replies: 35
Views: 2,180
Posted By belleh

This. A thousand times, this. I finished a BSc...

This. A thousand times, this. I finished a BSc Computer Science 6 weeks or so ago. Admittedly, economically this is a horrifically bad time to be graduating. However, right now with a fresh as...
Replies: 4
Views: 634
Posted By belleh

If that is the case then Danizer, adjust my...

If that is the case then Danizer, adjust my advice accordingly. This is where you really need to do your research. I know you're probably desperate to start as soon as possible, but I'd suggest a...
Replies: 4
Views: 634
Posted By belleh

A couple of quick points. You don't need a...

A couple of quick points. You don't need a degree, though it'd probably be wise. If not a degree, then at least whatever the Canadian equivalent of A-Levels are (the bit you'd do in between high...
Replies: 18
Views: 1,086
Posted By belleh

I don't think this is in dispute here, rather the...

I don't think this is in dispute here, rather the point being that it isn't necessarily going to be a career killer. Sure, it's not going to add any bonus points, but the people in the industry...
Replies: 3,300
Views: 454,406
Posted By belleh

National Minimum Wage is £5.73/hour if you're 22...

National Minimum Wage is £5.73/hour if you're 22 or older (works out at about £11,000/year full time, perhaps a little under.) I know, as a student nearing graduation, I'm on it.

Trust me when...
Replies: 8
Views: 1,106
Posted By belleh

As I'm sure a lot of people will tell you, you...

As I'm sure a lot of people will tell you, you shouldn't be doing accelerated anything at the moment. If you want elaboration on that, there are numerous threads and stickies you should be checking...
Replies: 23
Views: 3,575
Posted By belleh

Trying to think of what could be said in PM that...

Trying to think of what could be said in PM that couldn't be said in public. This could well be of interest to people now or in the future; I was looking forward to seeing a reply and disappointed...
Replies: 3,300
Views: 454,406
Posted By belleh

Good thing for a fraction of time, followed...

Good thing for a fraction of time, followed swiftly by it becoming a bad thing as it further freezes cash flow. Don't buy that tv now when it looks like it might be cheaper next week * whole economy...
Replies: 9
Views: 1,009
Posted By belleh

It's 150 to be eligible to start the CPL course,...

It's 150 to be eligible to start the CPL course, but it wont be issued until you've completed 200.
13th Feb 2009, 20:22
Replies: 120
Views: 65,864
Posted By belleh

BBC NEWS | UK | BA jet in airport 'hard landing'...

BBC NEWS | UK | BA jet in airport 'hard landing' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7889727.stm)

Has one picture at the moment. One or two minor injuries only.
Replies: 24
Views: 2,129
Posted By belleh

The point is that there is no 'absolute best'...

The point is that there is no 'absolute best' time to start. If anyone had absolutes about the future, they'd stand to make a large profit! As you may have noticed, we're currently in the midst of...
Replies: 17
Views: 1,586
Posted By belleh

What would one have to do in order to fly at...

What would one have to do in order to fly at night on an FAA PPL, if it's possible? Cheers.
Replies: 3,300
Views: 454,406
Posted By belleh

What Wee Weasley Welshman is describing is the...

What Wee Weasley Welshman is describing is the Fractional Reserve System; a very real system that's in effect today and has been for many years. Start here: Fractional-reserve banking...
Replies: 14
Views: 1,710
Posted By belleh

Whoooooosh!* * Sound the...

Whoooooosh!*







* Sound the joke made as it passed 30,000 feet over your head :ok:
Replies: 24
Views: 1,718
Posted By belleh

Re: Australia, last time I checked, their SOL...

Re: Australia, last time I checked, their SOL (Skilled Occupation List), being a FI was on there but only valid if you find an employer willing to sponsor you (as opposed to direct entry, find a job...
15th Jun 2008, 09:13
Replies: 52
Views: 16,366
Posted By belleh

Yes, except they are not the 'classroom' type. ...

Yes, except they are not the 'classroom' type. There are different classes and power ratings for lasers, to very different effect. You might find this enlightening:
...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,530
Posted By belleh

Thanks for all the advice, and I'm glad that this...

Thanks for all the advice, and I'm glad that this thread has been turned back to a more generic USA/not discussion rather than a specific school thread; perhaps I was wrong to include an example...
11th Jun 2008, 20:07
Replies: 13
Views: 1,039
Posted By belleh

Many many thanks to all of you. You've each...

Many many thanks to all of you. You've each given me a lot of food for thought, lead me to consider certain things that hadn't even crossed my mind previously and have been most helpful. I wont...
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By belleh

If you're 100% about going for the fATPL and have...

If you're 100% about going for the fATPL and have the current £317 to spare, plus travel arrangements/costs to Gatwick, then I'd say why not? As has been mentioned, at least then you know you're not...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,530
Posted By belleh

I believe the FAA comment was in relation to the...

I believe the FAA comment was in relation to the PPL. I've been given various reasons, which I wont repeat here because they're prevalent elsewhere, as to why it's better to go with an FFA PPL than a...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,530
Posted By belleh

Cheers for the heads up re: the threads mate. ...

Cheers for the heads up re: the threads mate. Although, it was more an overall 'USA style' way of doing things that I was asking about, with that school as an example, than specific school advice.
...
Replies: 21
Views: 2,530
Posted By belleh

I realise this has been covered in a few ways...

I realise this has been covered in a few ways before, believe me I've spent close to 50 hours on pprune alone over the last few days reading as much as possible! But, if anyone could take a stab or...
Replies: 11
Views: 734
Posted By belleh

Can you fly in JAA airspace with this?

Can you fly in JAA airspace with this?
Replies: 21
Views: 2,530
Posted By belleh

Pros & Cons Of USA Training

Hi

I've been looking into the idea of doing training (I'm ab-initio) self funded in the USA; I'm a UK resident finishing up at university this year.

I was looking at courses like...
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