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Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2013, 22:15
Replies: 20
Views: 2,948
Posted By baz76

Thanks for your reply I beg to disagree it...

Thanks for your reply

I beg to disagree it cannot be compared to a car. Driving a car, you have road markings, signals, zebra crossings, road signs, you can apply emergency break, you can stop.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2013, 22:09
Replies: 42
Views: 6,288
Posted By baz76

Reliability of Training Aircrafts

Most flying schools use atleast 50-60 years old models of cessna 152/172. While they are maintained , they are still old and I am sure they do not check every bit of the structure. Its enough to...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2013, 21:50
Replies: 20
Views: 2,948
Posted By baz76

Question VFR Question

I have had one lesson so far and I have a few questions , if you guys can help clarify

So VFR means you are constantly on the look out for other planes. Doesn't it mean that you are focusing more...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2013, 22:23
Replies: 20
Views: 6,088
Posted By baz76

I am hoping that I am not hijacking the thread....

I am hoping that I am not hijacking the thread. It appears to me that the flying schools are usually have a fleet of 40-50 year old planes that you would not want to look at, let alone training in...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2013, 22:07
Replies: 34
Views: 3,576
Posted By baz76

na i did not

na i did not
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2013, 22:00
Replies: 34
Views: 3,576
Posted By baz76

45 hours JAR PPL dual instruction (£7650) 35...

45 hours JAR PPL dual instruction (£7650)
35 ground lessons (£1400)
7 written exams (£280)
PPL Student Groundpack (£170)
Purchased separately the above would cost £9500£855
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2013, 21:57
Replies: 34
Views: 3,576
Posted By baz76

Thanks for the response. They chanrged me...

Thanks for the response.

They chanrged me 147 in total for 1 hour that included 35 min flying and 25 minutes of briefing

You made a very good point about 45 hours ppl 7650
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2013, 21:30
Replies: 34
Views: 3,576
Posted By baz76

Here is their price list Dual flights (2...

Here is their price list

Dual flights (2 seater) *£170.00Dual flights (4 seater) *£180.00Aircraft hire, 2 seater / 4 seater£130.00 / £140.00Instructor only (training in your own...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2013, 21:13
Replies: 34
Views: 3,576
Posted By baz76

its 180 for the hour. for my first lesson...

its 180 for the hour.

for my first lesson they charged me 147 . this included 35 minutes flying and the rest was briefiing

its £ 40 for instructor but the £ 180 includes aircraft hire,...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2013, 20:27
Replies: 34
Views: 3,576
Posted By baz76

Thats what I am thinking, I think they are trying...

Thats what I am thinking, I think they are trying to rip me off. I noted the advanced bookings were driven by the instructor rather than the guy sitting in the office. I was under the impression that...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2013, 20:58
Replies: 34
Views: 3,576
Posted By baz76

Thanks RTN

Thanks RTN
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2013, 20:57
Replies: 34
Views: 3,576
Posted By baz76

Thank you very much steve.

Thank you very much steve.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2013, 20:20
Replies: 34
Views: 3,576
Posted By baz76

Thanks for the reply. I think I was not able to...

Thanks for the reply. I think I was not able to get my point across to you.

This is all very expensive so I wanted to confirm that I am not being lead to believe that I have to do the theory with...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2013, 19:58
Replies: 34
Views: 3,576
Posted By baz76

PPL requirements confusion

I took my first lesson towards PPL here in uk. The instructor asked me to book 4 hours for the next lesson where 3 hours would be spent on the theory i guess. and one hour on aircraft.

I want to...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Oct 2010, 14:04
Replies: 1,126
Views: 638,062
Posted By baz76

Question Anybody flying in elstree with spare seat

I would like to make a video if anyone is willing to take me for a ride?
thanks
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2010, 14:22
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By baz76

Anyone doing PPL from Firecrest, elstree?

Hi All,
I am planning to start my NPPL from firecrest , elstree as I live close by. I would like to meet people who are already doing it. May be have a chit chat at the club, share experiences....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Jun 2009, 16:41
Replies: 754
Views: 326,616
Posted By baz76

bucko55 can you please explain in detail...

bucko55

can you please explain in detail why this job sucks.
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2009, 20:01
Replies: 42
Views: 4,354
Posted By baz76

Creation of a fund for those who cannot afford PPL

Guys,

If this sounds stupid, please forgive me.

Many of us on the forums are frustrated because we cannot fulfill our dream of flying, I am sure most of us cannot afford it, I am one of those...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th May 2009, 11:45
Replies: 3,300
Views: 454,687
Posted By baz76

Clanger, Your last paragraph is exactly...

Clanger,

Your last paragraph is exactly what I was thinking. Its all about money, if you can spend £££££, you can be a pilot. No qualification required. This is really disappointing. What about...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th May 2009, 10:46
Replies: 754
Views: 326,616
Posted By baz76

That was encourging but your answer to my...

That was encourging but your answer to my question was not :-)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th May 2009, 15:55
Replies: 754
Views: 326,616
Posted By baz76

I have been reading this thread and others for...

I have been reading this thread and others for quite sometime now. I am trying to understand how come there are no jobs when there i are so many cheap airlines out there. There must be other options...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2009, 14:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,772
Posted By baz76

Checklists

I am thinking of learning the checklists by heart. is it a good idea?
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2009, 14:33
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By baz76

I am one of those unlucky guys who have to work...

I am one of those unlucky guys who have to work on weekends and told to be available at the 11th hour.

thinking of doing lessons early morning before going to work.
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2009, 14:09
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By baz76

Need advice regarding PPL

I want to do my PPL as soon as possible but its hard to get time off work. Please suggest how I should go about it keeping in mind that I dont have 6-7 grand with me at the moment . can only do pay...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2009, 12:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,213
Posted By baz76

thanks for the reply. i have seen the...

thanks for the reply.

i have seen the website but it would be good if people can share the real insight.

basically, i am looking for a career change and yes you guessed it, i am in the IT
Forum: ATC Issues
1st May 2009, 12:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,213
Posted By baz76

ATCO - Question

I am interested in working as an ATCO. I am wondering what are the recruitment procedures, what the salary is. any age limits etc. is there a way to get direct entry after doing some courses or I...
Forum: Medical & Health
29th Apr 2009, 16:45
Replies: 1,771
Views: 462,749
Posted By baz76

thanks guys for the reply yes i have...

thanks guys for the reply

yes i have astigmatism. i am wondering if i can go for class 1 or should i try class 2 first?
Forum: Medical & Health
28th Apr 2009, 13:33
Replies: 1,771
Views: 462,749
Posted By baz76

Need Help - can I go for class 1 medical

I have got prescription glasses from the optician

the prescription reads as follows

right eye
S=-0.25
C=0.5
Axis=175

Left eye
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Nov 2008, 15:52
Replies: 3
Views: 710
Posted By baz76

Am I too old?

I am 32 years of age and have had a passion for flying since I was a child. However, I was not able to afford it and probably it will be very difficult for me to do it all in one go. The question I...
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