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Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2011, 20:24
Replies: 38
Views: 6,497
Posted By JohnRayner

Air Law. Every other exam (barring RT...

Air Law.

Every other exam (barring RT perhaps) follows some sort of logical pattern, relating to maths or one of the sciences. Air Law? loads of rules made up by some dudes in the first part of...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2011, 20:01
Replies: 27
Views: 6,048
Posted By JohnRayner

Just did my SEP LPC today...

And had an interesting chat with the examiner afterwards. She told me originally the LPC was just a test of general handling and as such could be done reeeeeally quickly. She also told me that a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jan 2010, 09:36
Replies: 37
Views: 11,124
Posted By JohnRayner

When I did my A-levels back in the day when...

When I did my A-levels back in the day when pocket watches and OUTRAGEOUS mosschops where the order of the day, there were always people who'd ended up on the A-level courses who shouldn't have been...
Forum: Medical & Health
21st Nov 2009, 16:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,260
Posted By JohnRayner

Don't wanna sound stoopid, but...

do you mine elaborating on "top of drop"..? Is it an aerobatic thing? If so, what are the relative G forces at play?

JR
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2009, 14:21
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By JohnRayner

Thank you folks..

For your kind replies. I'm happy with the decision I made today but am conscious of the fact that I'm a) new at this, and b) a bit neurotic with the checklists and things being just right, so it's...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2009, 11:57
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By JohnRayner

Fuel pressure gauges. And the like.

Afternoon all,

I'm a newbie PPL in a group flying a PA28, and looking for a more experienced outlook.

I was going to take advantage of this glorious autumn day and get out and about, when I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Nov 2009, 09:17
Replies: 85
Views: 14,589
Posted By JohnRayner

I'm pretty much sorted now with the idea that...

I'm pretty much sorted now with the idea that where money is concerned, having a conscience is the last thing that matters. Look at all our betters in government and the financial world doing just...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Oct 2009, 15:01
Replies: 24
Views: 4,471
Posted By JohnRayner

I would add to the concise and accurate post from...

I would add to the concise and accurate post from Frankly Mr Shankly in that I took some (hopefully objective) aptitude tests after my Class 1, to try to determine if I could even hack the training....
Forum: Medical & Health
29th Oct 2009, 11:54
Replies: 13
Views: 2,363
Posted By JohnRayner

Quite. There aren't many of them, but they...

Quite.

There aren't many of them, but they can be a right pain in the arse.

Bastards indeed.

JR
Forum: Medical & Health
28th Oct 2009, 20:49
Replies: 13
Views: 2,363
Posted By JohnRayner

I always thought you had the right to request...

I always thought you had the right to request one, and the examining quack had the responsibility to offer one, and you can even bring your own, but I'm pretty sure that a chaperone is in no way...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2009, 20:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,556
Posted By JohnRayner

Is it true that you can't land there unless...

Is it true that you can't land there unless you've done some training with them?

JR
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Oct 2009, 20:44
Replies: 66
Views: 8,458
Posted By JohnRayner

Not if you wanted to be a train driver.

Not if you wanted to be a train driver.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2009, 21:05
Replies: 12
Views: 1,703
Posted By JohnRayner

I'd often wondered...

And now I know! Good thread this. I trained in a C-152, so I can see why it would be hard to keep your feet out of the way..

I sometimes wondered if it was my instructor forcing me to pay...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Sep 2009, 19:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,132
Posted By JohnRayner

This is the most recent stuff I could find. As...

This is the most recent stuff I could find. As above, maybe a phone call would give you more up to date stats.

Statistics | Personnel Licensing | Safety Regulation...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2009, 23:00
Replies: 22
Views: 3,810
Posted By JohnRayner

You're right, it would be wrong. Well done! ...

You're right, it would be wrong. Well done!




Is it strange though? I do all my best work without someone at my side who I know can help me out of the crap if I end up in it :}

Next stop...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Aug 2009, 13:18
Replies: 31
Views: 4,123
Posted By JohnRayner

As far as I know the only pre-requisite for...

As far as I know the only pre-requisite for starting the ATPL exams is a PPL. So I think you have to do the one before the other.

Happy to be corrected on this if I'm wrong.

Regards

JR
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Aug 2009, 11:34
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,161
Posted By JohnRayner

I find Redsnail's stats post very interesting. ...

I find Redsnail's stats post very interesting.

Really only 25% of their ATPL class went onto to work in the industry? Shocking.

I have tried trawling for post training employment figures in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2009, 08:44
Replies: 14
Views: 1,213
Posted By JohnRayner

ANYWAY!!!

My debrief was given me straight after my PPL test. It consisted of me asking him "any problems". His response? "you'll be alright".

My instructor says they often talk to each other about students...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2009, 13:47
Replies: 42
Views: 5,347
Posted By JohnRayner

I'd have thought the aircraft already in the...

I'd have thought the aircraft already in the circuit, because they're already there.

I suppose in theory if you were joining a right hand circuit, then you could argue that you had right of way on...
Forum: Medical & Health
5th Aug 2009, 16:47
Replies: 67
Views: 23,018
Posted By JohnRayner

RBBB can indeed be a normal variant in young...

RBBB can indeed be a normal variant in young otherwise healthy people. If the RBBB is a new finding when compared to previous ECG's taken then that indicates a potential change in the function of the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jul 2009, 16:53
Replies: 117
Views: 54,270
Posted By JohnRayner

Hand Count. Cont.

Well, he's a big lad (if you know what I mean ;)). Very skilled, too...
:}:}:}:}:}
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Jul 2009, 15:11
Replies: 8
Views: 3,473
Posted By JohnRayner

At the risk of thread drift...

Leonard320, you exemplify a situation that I fear is going to be all too common in the coming decades.

The need to medicalise every little thing in our current society means that lots of "shy" and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jul 2009, 22:00
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,161
Posted By JohnRayner

.....

And those who forget history are condemned to repeat it....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2009, 14:23
Replies: 38
Views: 5,745
Posted By JohnRayner

Pilot training or University (2011)

A good degree from a good university is demonstration that you can perform to a certain level intellectually and organizationally. The degree choice you made might also say something about the person...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jun 2009, 23:03
Replies: 21
Views: 2,828
Posted By JohnRayner

It's not just about the degree...

Couldn't agree more! It's been ten years since I graduated :ooh: And I can still remember some of the more interesting outings now (when I were a lad etc. etc.)

There's always time for a pint....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jun 2009, 15:00
Replies: 21
Views: 2,828
Posted By JohnRayner

One of the more balanced gameplans I've read on...

One of the more balanced gameplans I've read on here. Good for you!

In the absence of minted parents you're going to have to pay for the training with the sweat of your own brow, and as an...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Jun 2009, 08:38
Replies: 4
Views: 817
Posted By JohnRayner

Agree with above. This bloke gets paid to act in...

Agree with above. This bloke gets paid to act in your best interests, within the parameters laid out by your governing bodies.

If you have symptoms that potentially preclude your flying, and you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd May 2009, 14:04
Replies: 93
Views: 38,196
Posted By JohnRayner

I think I've got this, but just to make sure...

Afternoon all,

Looking through LASORS requirements and restrictions for commercial training, the better to plan any training I undertake.

I get the timeframe for sitting ATPLs (18 months to do...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th May 2009, 08:20
Replies: 46
Views: 6,516
Posted By JohnRayner

Sorry to intrude.

Not a FI, but interested in the drift topic of this thread!

Spent a chunk of time getting the idea of pitch=speed/power=height into my head for my PPL and now understand what I'm doing in terms of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th May 2009, 21:30
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,161
Posted By JohnRayner

Apparently it does that if you forget it.

Apparently it does that if you forget it.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th May 2009, 21:28
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,161
Posted By JohnRayner

Quite. As far as I can tell, economics (and...

Quite.

As far as I can tell, economics (and things like commercial aviation, funnily enough), as practised by the western world right now has to have periods of slump to correct for any periods of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th May 2009, 23:12
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,161
Posted By JohnRayner

You apply for your BJ via a reputable BJ provider...

You apply for your BJ via a reputable BJ provider

You are assessed to see if you are suitable for a BJ

If you are deemed suitable for a BJ you may get one, but if you do, you will pay through...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th May 2009, 07:34
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,161
Posted By JohnRayner

oof!

Cheers all,

JR
Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2009, 17:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,239
Posted By JohnRayner

Posted mine on a Monday, CAA divested me of my...

Posted mine on a Monday, CAA divested me of my cash on Tuesday, got a call 10 days later to check my postcode prior to sending it out. That was last Friday, now just waiting for the postal system to...
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