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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Mar 2012, 13:20
Replies: 266
Views: 88,956
Posted By SpreadEagle

@G-STRX I'm not often moved to comment in a...

@G-STRX

I'm not often moved to comment in a thread, but I just wanted to say don't beat yourself up over this. Misery lies that way. Drag your father to the PC if you like.

This wasn't your...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Jul 2011, 12:25
Replies: 62
Views: 17,078
Posted By SpreadEagle

I didn't come to this acceptance, because I just...

I didn't come to this acceptance, because I just woke up not 'wanting' it one morning. I gave up because all this old school scraping for hours had left me destitute. I finally could not afford to...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Jul 2011, 21:26
Replies: 62
Views: 17,078
Posted By SpreadEagle

It wasn't at you redsnail. Some other person, but...

It wasn't at you redsnail. Some other person, but you all give the same advice. Unfortunately the market changed in the last few years. I know many of you guys mean well, but you fire off a 1 minute...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Jul 2011, 20:00
Replies: 62
Views: 17,078
Posted By SpreadEagle

I wasn't going to reply but being as you are so...

I wasn't going to reply but being as you are so out of touch ... (For Mr Toddler)

Interesting that all these people with opinions aren't wannabes. You are all pilots with jobs. You are delighted...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Jul 2011, 15:27
Replies: 62
Views: 17,078
Posted By SpreadEagle

Well its too late for me, but I would love to see...

Well its too late for me, but I would love to see it all the same.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Jul 2011, 14:37
Replies: 62
Views: 17,078
Posted By SpreadEagle

:confused: It was meant to be a...

:confused:

It was meant to be a light-hearted post, illustrating the hopelessness of the situation. It probably fell wide of the Mark MIKECR, because "This Forum is NOT for Job-hunting...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Jul 2011, 12:07
Replies: 62
Views: 17,078
Posted By SpreadEagle

BA is recruiting

BA Recruitment (http://gs11.globalsuccessor.com/fe/tpl_ba01.asp?newms=jj&id=35250&newlang=1)

"You will need:

For short haul vacancies you will have a current type rating and a minimum of 100...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2011, 16:49
Replies: 24
Views: 2,272
Posted By SpreadEagle

Is there anything you ever really wanted to fly?...

Is there anything you ever really wanted to fly? A box you never ticked. I don't know what your budget is but if you are looking to mark 25 years maybe splash out on an aircraft you always loved.
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jul 2011, 14:47
Replies: 78
Views: 17,128
Posted By SpreadEagle

Not necessarily. Is your dad and arab oil magnate?

Not necessarily. Is your dad and arab oil magnate?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jul 2011, 13:35
Replies: 78
Views: 17,128
Posted By SpreadEagle

SpreadEagle's concert analogy. Imagine...

SpreadEagle's concert analogy.

Imagine pprune to be a website for concert lovers. In the other fora there are happy fans who went to see Britney Spears last night, or maybe they are complaining...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jul 2011, 02:40
Replies: 78
Views: 17,128
Posted By SpreadEagle

I'll likely get flamed, because no one likes the...

I'll likely get flamed, because no one likes the truth.

But the truth is the OP is very unlikely to get an airline job. Ever. :(

Lots of people will tell you that you should be an instructor,...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2011, 21:12
Replies: 22
Views: 3,054
Posted By SpreadEagle

Its not really up to the Expo. The individual...

Its not really up to the Expo. The individual dealers/manufacturers decide which events to attend. The Expo organisers do all they can to get as many exhibitors to go as they can, but it is the...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2011, 20:39
Replies: 22
Views: 3,054
Posted By SpreadEagle

I have been to the UK Expo every year for 3 years...

I have been to the UK Expo every year for 3 years (displaying). I also went to friedrichschafen.

I'm just not sure how the Expo family can make it better. This year they moved the show to the...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2011, 18:27
Replies: 21
Views: 2,097
Posted By SpreadEagle

You are allowed to fly an aircraft all by...

You are allowed to fly an aircraft all by yourself now, but you are still not old enough to drive a car by yourself. :}
Who makes these rules???

I still remember my first solo and it was a long...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2011, 17:41
Replies: 25
Views: 3,852
Posted By SpreadEagle

I chuckled. I have flown a long-ez. Its the only...

I chuckled. I have flown a long-ez. Its the only Rutan aircraft I have got my hands on so far. Its not for students. Its just too much fun for them.

Canard planes are fast with high landing...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Oct 2010, 21:38
Replies: 34
Views: 8,639
Posted By SpreadEagle

Congratulations, though I won't take any credit...

Congratulations, though I won't take any credit for helping. :ok:

Sorry for reacting to the Piper thing. Just rubbed me up the wrong way at the end of a long week. Good luck in the bus.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Oct 2010, 19:10
Replies: 34
Views: 8,639
Posted By SpreadEagle

Perhaps. As mentioned, I had empathy...

Perhaps.


As mentioned, I had empathy until I read on.


You are welcome to do so. I was offended that the OP thinks having spent several years flying at vast expense, that my job must be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Oct 2010, 14:27
Replies: 34
Views: 8,639
Posted By SpreadEagle

I started reading the OP and thought 'Poor guy'....

I started reading the OP and thought 'Poor guy'. That must be horrible. All that effort, investment, then finally your big break and nerves let you down.

But then I read where you had proudly...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Oct 2010, 12:36
Replies: 33
Views: 12,106
Posted By SpreadEagle

Maybe you should put you back, back down again? ...

Maybe you should put you back, back down again?


The OP has not suggested he wants to get out of paying, but that he wants advice on restructuring his debt. This is not unreasonable as he will...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Sep 2010, 10:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By SpreadEagle

Flying stone, thanks. Awesome answer. Just what I...

Flying stone, thanks. Awesome answer. Just what I wanted. I had scoured the internet and just kept seeing people bunging 120 into the formula with no explanation as to why.

That is the 120 mystery...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Sep 2010, 01:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,051
Posted By SpreadEagle

Density Alt and ISA Question

This is not a question how to use the formulas. More where do you get the numbers.

Lots of people use 4 feet per degree 'rule of thumb' but where do you get the 4 from?

If this is from the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Sep 2010, 19:15
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,316,402
Posted By SpreadEagle

I was the annoying passenger a few months ago. It...

I was the annoying passenger a few months ago. It was 4 days after that guy threw a tantrum over his money not being on the aircraft, when he won on his scratch card and I happened to be on a Ryan...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2010, 22:04
Replies: 53
Views: 15,482
Posted By SpreadEagle

Hello reimomo. I was undoubtedly the demo pilot...

Hello reimomo. I was undoubtedly the demo pilot who took you for that trip and so would like to begin by offering my sympathies. It is certainly not my intention to make anyone feel queasy.

I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Jun 2010, 21:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By SpreadEagle

First off, I'm not colour blind and so not an...

First off, I'm not colour blind and so not an expert. However I have heard it mentioned on more than one occasion that in the future, airlines may accept colour blind pilots in a multi-crew...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Jun 2010, 21:55
Replies: 8
Views: 2,800
Posted By SpreadEagle

flyhighspeed300 - You are the sort of person who...

flyhighspeed300 - You are the sort of person who probably should get a job, but RVR800 may have a point. This massive amount of effort on your part may well get wasted. How are you going to get all...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jun 2010, 19:35
Replies: 82
Views: 10,436
Posted By SpreadEagle

Thanks HD, that's all I wanted. It still...

Thanks HD, that's all I wanted.

It still seems like a full day's work without pay to me, but I suppose the guy seeing the same plane in the same week in two places was one of those 'Yep I got that...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jun 2010, 18:00
Replies: 82
Views: 10,436
Posted By SpreadEagle

What do the number writers do with the information they collect?

I'm sorry if this sounds like a silly question, but as a pilot I can't wrap my head around this one and would love to know the answer.

I am aware there are different types of spotter.
The...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2010, 14:16
Replies: 46
Views: 21,862
Posted By SpreadEagle

You make a good point MK. The Skycatcher was...

You make a good point MK.

The Skycatcher was originally designed and tested to take the Rotax 912 - same as the Pipersport. However, at the request of air schools, they changed to the Continental...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2010, 22:55
Replies: 46
Views: 21,862
Posted By SpreadEagle

I think I can answer many of these questions. ...

I think I can answer many of these questions.
The Wellesbourne aircraft is privately owned.
There are 3 at Kemble - again all private.
All aircraft coming out of the factory are now branded as...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2010, 22:05
Replies: 46
Views: 21,862
Posted By SpreadEagle

Mad_Jock - check your PM's

Mad_Jock - check your PM's
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jun 2010, 21:27
Replies: 24
Views: 5,040
Posted By SpreadEagle

I was lucky enough this week to get a jolly in a...

I was lucky enough this week to get a jolly in a firefly with Bob Poole at Sleap aerodrome. I thought I'd probably lose my lunch, but I was fine. I loved every minute. If I lived up that way, I'd...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Apr 2010, 22:48
Replies: 79
Views: 46,486
Posted By SpreadEagle

Maybe slightly off thread, but I absolutely...

Maybe slightly off thread, but I absolutely loathe flying into Stapleford. It is my number one least favourite place to visit. Sadly it is the airfield, it at least feels like, I have to visit the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Apr 2010, 11:05
Replies: 14
Views: 2,447
Posted By SpreadEagle

Here is my advice. Go and look about, ask all the...

Here is my advice. Go and look about, ask all the questions to the FTO.

And then collar a few students, milling around. Ask them. They are experiencing the organisation first hand and they are the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Apr 2010, 12:41
Replies: 14
Views: 1,725
Posted By SpreadEagle

What matters is who your friends are, what your...

What matters is who your friends are, what your daddy does and how much money you have.

The fact that you do not have enough to go UK, implies you will not have enough for a type rating which...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Apr 2010, 12:19
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By SpreadEagle

Yep, sequential Bristol is the answer. When...

Yep, sequential Bristol is the answer.

When you have finished a set of 100 or so questions, write down the serial numbers of the ones you got wrong. Many of my friends did the databases over and...
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