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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Oct 2017, 12:31
Replies: 9
Views: 4,366
Posted By fwjc

There are a number of UK operators who will carry...

There are a number of UK operators who will carry out survey work in piston twins carrying third party kit. There are modifications that can allow fitting to some aircraft types without requiring an...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2017, 12:25
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

While I have a soft spot for Cambridge, I can...

While I have a soft spot for Cambridge, I can think of any number of places I'd rather be in this instance.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2017, 17:20
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

Re Jeff Hoffman; I've seen him speak a couple of...

Re Jeff Hoffman; I've seen him speak a couple of times as well, and agree with your assessment. He is a fine man and a real inspiration.

I am disappointed to see the line-up at the RAeS in...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th May 2017, 11:07
Replies: 6
Views: 4,057
Posted By fwjc

There are three or four people on the panel. They...

There are three or four people on the panel. They are a mix of military / civilian backgrounds, reflecting the membership of the HCAP.

It's worth knowing your CPL theory. Be prepared to be able...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2017, 20:25
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

Because continuing to pick at something about...

Because continuing to pick at something about which you know very little and has nothing of note to contribute towards the original concerns raised, just makes you look silly and undermines the...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2017, 19:43
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

Unless the aeroplane is a designated multi-crew...

Unless the aeroplane is a designated multi-crew aircraft, you cannot fly a display with a passenger on board. This has been the case for a considerable period of time. I'm not sure why you feel the...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2017, 17:57
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

Ghengis TCT has had a DA for some time,...

Ghengis

TCT has had a DA for some time, including formation members and formation lead. Whether her DA is current, I do not know.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2017, 16:51
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

Had to post this because I hate to see someone...

Had to post this because I hate to see someone bad-mouthed unnecessarily.

To make it clear, I feel great disappointment at the way in which Tracey and her team have chosen to represent their...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2016, 15:00
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

Apparently Tracey will be speaking at the BWPA...

Apparently Tracey will be speaking at the BWPA Christmas Dinner and AGM event in a couple of week's time. I had intended to attend the dinner but I refuse to pay money to hear beautifully presented...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2016, 12:53
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

I agree with much of what Canute is saying. There...

I agree with much of what Canute is saying. There is some vitriol in here which isn't becoming and neither is it proportionate to the wrongdoings that we all feel have been carried out by TCT. The...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2016, 10:03
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

Nylon Films were only involved in the first trip...

Nylon Films were only involved in the first trip (Capetown to Goodwood). The Australia trip was due to be filmed by a private crew funded by Diana Rigg. I don't know which company she hired or what...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2016, 15:43
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

Leicestershire Aero Club was formed in 1909....

Leicestershire Aero Club was formed in 1909. There is documentary evidence of this published at the time.

Anyway, the fact remains that TCT hasn't done herself, or women in aviation, any favours....
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2016, 18:10
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

She absolutely, categorically, was not the first...

She absolutely, categorically, was not the first female pilot to "work" at the Shuttleworth Collection.

1) TCT has never flown a Shuttleworth Collection aeroplane, either solo privately or in a...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2016, 13:04
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

Tracey was never a Collection Pilot. She did keep...

Tracey was never a Collection Pilot. She did keep a couple of aeroplanes hangared at Old Warden. These were not necessarily with the Collection, although sometimes the Ryan was in the main hangars....
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2016, 09:18
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

A fly past display is still a display. Tracey has...

A fly past display is still a display. Tracey has flown privately owned aeroplanes such as her Ryan PT22 in displays both solo and in formation displays. She has flown these displays at both Duxford...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2016, 18:44
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,501,370
Posted By fwjc

Just to make it absolutely clear that in order to...

Just to make it absolutely clear that in order to be considered a Shuttleworth Collection Pilot, you have to have flown a Collection aeroplane, in an airshow. If anyone can find a picture of Tracey...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Mar 2016, 11:00
Replies: 55
Views: 41,031
Posted By fwjc

Note: I would be wary of bitter former employees...

Note: I would be wary of bitter former employees of a previous regime, and competitors comments. I wouldn't consider them to be particularly impartial or constructive.

Every school has its pros...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Mar 2016, 15:23
Replies: 17
Views: 6,979
Posted By fwjc

Looks like you might be right on that one,...

Looks like you might be right on that one, Mustapha. However this is a quibble about 9 days in the case of the OP. Fact is, anyone that leaves it to the last day to apply for their CPL has probably...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2016, 00:20
Replies: 9
Views: 5,216
Posted By fwjc

There is a collection of three small books by...

There is a collection of three small books by CATS which provide an excellent revision guide for the ATPL subjects. I use them regularly as a reference guide and to steer my own revision in my less...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Mar 2016, 00:18
Replies: 17
Views: 6,979
Posted By fwjc

In theory you have until the end of this month to...

In theory you have until the end of this month to complete your CPL training, test for it, and to apply for it. If you have already started training, this -might- be possible but I imagine it will be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jan 2016, 19:46
Replies: 55
Views: 41,031
Posted By fwjc

Yes, the classes are small. That's because the...

Yes, the classes are small. That's because the previous model of accepting candidates purely on their ability to pay has been stopped, and quality is preferred over quantity. Any company undergoing...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Dec 2015, 13:18
Replies: 4
Views: 3,080
Posted By fwjc

Have you tried Eastern, Flybe and Loganair?...

Have you tried Eastern, Flybe and Loganair? Certainly the first two don't make you pay for your type rating. You are bonded instead, which is fair enough.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Nov 2015, 10:26
Replies: 9
Views: 6,333
Posted By fwjc

In 25 years of employment, I've come across two...

In 25 years of employment, I've come across two bullies. One was not in aviation, but he made it quite clear he didn't respect women. He would go out of his way to belittle female colleagues. I'm not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Nov 2015, 19:22
Replies: 27
Views: 5,542
Posted By fwjc

Starting salaries vary between £18,000 and...

Starting salaries vary between £18,000 and £25,000. There will be additional pay on top of this, which vary considerably. There are websites which detail all of the pay scales for all of the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Nov 2015, 21:43
Replies: 27
Views: 5,542
Posted By fwjc

Don't forget the additional £25-£30k for a type...

Don't forget the additional £25-£30k for a type rating.

Just a note, from a reputation perspective, FTE don't have the best reputation compared to other schools based in the UK (many of which have...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2015, 01:02
Replies: 31
Views: 6,903
Posted By fwjc

I should also clarify - I have been paid to fly,...

I should also clarify - I have been paid to fly, commercially (not CAT) pretty much since I got my tickets. So I'm not bitter about the struggle to find a job because I was fortunate or lucky enough...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2015, 21:02
Replies: 31
Views: 6,903
Posted By fwjc

Did pretty much what you're suggesting, at a...

Did pretty much what you're suggesting, at a similar age. Tbh I wouldn't recommend anybody go into commercial aviation anymore. While there are good jobs out there, it's true, for the most part it's...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2015, 20:52
Replies: 20
Views: 5,803
Posted By fwjc

lasses - Thanks for the recommendation, I have...

lasses - Thanks for the recommendation, I have one on order :)
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2015, 21:53
Replies: 20
Views: 5,803
Posted By fwjc

Any recommendations for reliable pulse oximeters?...

Any recommendations for reliable pulse oximeters? Thank you in advance.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jun 2015, 20:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,492
Posted By fwjc

It might be worth learning what a Psychometric...

It might be worth learning what a Psychometric test actually is.

You will struggle with Verbal reasoning if you don't understand the words.

Both Numerical reasoning and Verbal reasoning can be...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2015, 03:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,677
Posted By fwjc

Handling and refuelling is best arranged through...

Handling and refuelling is best arranged through Donair I believe. Security have some funny ideas sometimes, it's worth checking with Donair what you'll need (if anything).
It's a fair walk to the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd May 2015, 19:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,783
Posted By fwjc

As an aside, I used CATS, am now flying...

As an aside, I used CATS, am now flying commercially for a living. The instructors both at CATS and at BCFT are very good.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Mar 2015, 20:01
Replies: 16
Views: 6,991
Posted By fwjc

i would imagine he has no intention of becoming...

i would imagine he has no intention of becoming de-restricted. I am not sure whether he understands that all of his instruction has to be "supervised". I don't want to get involved in that!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Mar 2015, 17:00
Replies: 16
Views: 6,991
Posted By fwjc

Agreed, although I understand said instructor has...

Agreed, although I understand said instructor has no intention of teaching ab-initio.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Mar 2015, 09:59
Replies: 16
Views: 6,991
Posted By fwjc

Actually, the way it is Now is as I said. Someone...

Actually, the way it is Now is as I said. Someone I know completed his FI course a month ago with no CPL theoretical exams.
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