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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Nov 2009, 06:39
Replies: 6
Views: 5,759
Posted By JohnGV

Stimmy, You seem very mature on your outlook...

Stimmy,

You seem very mature on your outlook on this and i congratulate you on that. You seem cautious, and rightly so. Its a BIG decision embarking on this career. Once your in...you can...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Oct 2009, 00:11
Replies: 13
Views: 2,638
Posted By JohnGV

Just learn it! and get it done!:ugh:

Just learn it! and get it done!:ugh:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2009, 00:15
Replies: 15
Views: 949
Posted By JohnGV

Ha ha, I had no idea, and that is my...

Ha ha,
I had no idea, and that is my presumptuous fault. I did look for your gender...I couldn't find it.
I'm sorry

John
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Oct 2009, 21:20
Replies: 15
Views: 949
Posted By JohnGV

OK, Whirly, sorry for un-intentionally...

OK, Whirly, sorry for un-intentionally dis-respecting you. It was never intended.
In North America, out of respect, this is how they address unfamiliar people.

John
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Oct 2009, 17:25
Replies: 15
Views: 949
Posted By JohnGV

Drogue didn't disagree with me? you did? I didn't...

Drogue didn't disagree with me? you did? I didn't just say hour building, I said hour building AND flight training.you can do flight training in another country seperate to where you did the theory...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Oct 2009, 09:19
Replies: 15
Views: 949
Posted By JohnGV

Nice - and did that end up saving you Money? Im...

Nice - and did that end up saving you Money? Im just about to start my IR in Canada, so I guess its good to know all this for years down the line if i ever consider jumping back to the mother land....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Oct 2009, 08:18
Replies: 15
Views: 949
Posted By JohnGV

Is that right? You did your IR convert in spain? ...

Is that right? You did your IR convert in spain?
I was under the impression that aside everything else...your IR HAD to be completed in the U.K? (otherwise you may as well, instead of converting...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Oct 2009, 08:02
Replies: 15
Views: 949
Posted By JohnGV

Also you can take the flight test and dual...

Also you can take the flight test and dual instruction with some U.S schools whilst having sat your JAA exams elsewhere I have just been told
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Oct 2009, 07:58
Replies: 15
Views: 949
Posted By JohnGV

No you don't, You can fly build up time toward...

No you don't, You can fly build up time toward your private or commercial in another country. it depends on whether you go to a school which it supports it,
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Oct 2009, 05:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,741
Posted By JohnGV

I'd say key things are; - know the flight...

I'd say key things are;

- know the flight computer (whizz wheel) inside out and all the functions.

- Learn PAlt + DAlt Formulas

-Practice over and over again 1) W + B and C of G...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Oct 2009, 05:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,741
Posted By JohnGV

Well what do you struggle with the most thats the...

Well what do you struggle with the most thats the question you need to ask your self?

I find Nav...tends to be the easier of subjects, it only gets a little more tricky when you start on radio-Nav...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Oct 2009, 19:16
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By JohnGV

Does this disable people from taking an interest...

Does this disable people from taking an interest Potkettleback? I think not.

Without researching further, These People interested won't be able to guage on whether this is for them or not.
Untill...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Oct 2009, 03:03
Replies: 1
Views: 578
Posted By JohnGV

Canadian PPL to continue to CPL Multi/IR or Go south of Border for JAA Training?

I am a Canadian PPL, With a student line of credit for the rest of my training. Currently just about to finish my Night rating. I have just over 100 hours.

I'm just writing in the hope to get a...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Jun 2009, 19:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By JohnGV

Canadian CPL to convert to an african CPL

Hello,
I am a Canadian commercial pilot looking for a little information on flying in Africa. Currently looking for "bush" type work. Perhaps in Namibia.
What is involved in converting licenses....
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2008, 22:49
Replies: 22
Views: 3,179
Posted By JohnGV

Headsets

Hi All, im lookin for a new headset. i wanna spend between £150-£200.

Can any1 offer suggestions on any? and where can i look for bargains

Apologies if this is a well milked subject...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Oct 2008, 01:56
Replies: 22
Views: 5,111
Posted By JohnGV

Commanche, No worries, im keen to learn...

Commanche,

No worries, im keen to learn more about uk airlaw as im heading back tomorrow, would love to get some flyin in whilst over there but concerned that everythin mayb completely...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2008, 20:36
Replies: 20
Views: 2,655
Posted By JohnGV

Also Wombat13... as far as canadian regulations...

Also Wombat13... as far as canadian regulations go, a descent should NEVER be performed whilst overflying anyway, i would presume for safety reasons this should be the same in UK
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2008, 20:33
Replies: 20
Views: 2,655
Posted By JohnGV

Can anyone rule out my method?? I happen to think...

Can anyone rule out my method?? I happen to think it would be the most obviously easy option????????
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2008, 18:21
Replies: 20
Views: 2,655
Posted By JohnGV

Hm.... unless i do not understand british air law...

Hm.... unless i do not understand british air law at all... but why cant you just overfly the airfield to the west at like 2500agl or take an even wider berth to the west avoiding it entirely and...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2008, 23:21
Replies: 22
Views: 5,111
Posted By JohnGV

Socal-app, Good to know, i thought i had...

Socal-app,

Good to know, i thought i had been taught wrong. obviously canada and States are alike.

Thanks,
Johngv

Oh - and regards the other thread - no im no lumberjack although im...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2008, 22:16
Replies: 22
Views: 5,111
Posted By JohnGV

Ok fair comment Commanche, I yield to your...

Ok fair comment Commanche,

I yield to your superior knowledge and experience. Which im sure you have, seen as im a new PPL this year!

Jem60,
My flight test didnt go too badly either in terms...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2008, 16:27
Replies: 22
Views: 5,111
Posted By JohnGV

Oh and Backpacker.... Im going to have to...

Oh and Backpacker....

Im going to have to entirely disagree with you on the squwking!

You should ALWAYS chasnge to 7700 in an engine failure... or anyother situation regarding immediate...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2008, 16:17
Replies: 22
Views: 5,111
Posted By JohnGV

Hi all, I stand utterly corrected on the...

Hi all,

I stand utterly corrected on the 121.5 issue. I read up on this after posting and sure enough , you should try broadcasting MAYDAY on your current frequency THEN go to 121.5 if no luck!
...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2008, 05:45
Replies: 22
Views: 5,111
Posted By JohnGV

Garude, You would change frequencie to...

Garude,

You would change frequencie to 121.5 to transmit your distress call because it is the PROPER ICAO worldwide frequency that you are supposed to transmit on.

If nobody is monitoring it...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2008, 05:28
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By JohnGV

Hi, I dont know whether it is available...

Hi,

I dont know whether it is available back home in the UK, but a great book which explains it all really well and very comprehensively is 'From The Ground up'. Aviation Publishers...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2008, 05:23
Replies: 22
Views: 5,111
Posted By JohnGV

YES! wel said Mark! V important!:ok:

YES! wel said Mark! V important!:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2008, 04:30
Replies: 22
Views: 5,111
Posted By JohnGV

Hey dude, This is my advice, it wasnt so...

Hey dude,

This is my advice, it wasnt so long ago i had mine....

1.)Obviously, get a real good nights sleep!

2.)Know The C152 operating handbook like the back of your hand, you will be...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2008, 22:27
Replies: 26
Views: 2,851
Posted By JohnGV

Congratulations! Well done on the flight...

Congratulations!

Well done on the flight test. Its a relief to get that one done hey! I remember mine, i was so nervous.

So have you finished all your exams?

If so... welcome to the...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2008, 06:54
Replies: 9
Views: 3,365
Posted By JohnGV

G-CEXO, sorry for polluting your thread. i...

G-CEXO,

sorry for polluting your thread. i just cant stand some of these absolute idiots on here!

Well done for passing! goodluck and keep doing well!

JV
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2008, 01:56
Replies: 9
Views: 3,365
Posted By JohnGV

There is no rule of thumb! its not like...

There is no rule of thumb! its not like temperature lapse rates - which arent even accurate anyway(mostly for engineering and met vague calulations).

the weather and wind particularily depends...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2008, 18:05
Replies: 21
Views: 5,365
Posted By JohnGV

IO450, Thought i might try to answer your...

IO450,

Thought i might try to answer your question, the point of pressure altitude is, in canada particularily, it is your altimeter seetting when your in the middle of nowhere and cant get a...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2008, 18:00
Replies: 21
Views: 5,365
Posted By JohnGV

Hi Gemma! Thanks, very helpful, i only wish...

Hi Gemma!

Thanks, very helpful, i only wish i had that sooner yesterday lol!

yes, i did realise this after my girlfriend pointed it out to me. i was forgettin the basic principles of maths!...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2008, 02:39
Replies: 21
Views: 5,365
Posted By JohnGV

Everyone who is interested (not many probably,...

Everyone who is interested (not many probably, considering the low replys!)

My formula was wrong, this is correct as i now understand it! Maybe it can help someone else in the same boat oneday!
...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2008, 22:44
Replies: 28
Views: 3,290
Posted By JohnGV

Haha, Well you sound like you certainly got...

Haha,

Well you sound like you certainly got enough aviation in anyway! so your at sea level these days! pictures great!

Is it really like that with Transport Canada?? oh dear, perhaps ill...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2008, 20:41
Replies: 28
Views: 3,290
Posted By JohnGV

Oh really. so you dont fly too much anymore?...

Oh really. so you dont fly too much anymore? Where have you done most of your flying - state side?
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