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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Oct 2015, 17:13
Replies: 0
Views: 1,191
Posted By DiamondC

Anyone on the CTC AQC course starting 30 November?

If you are around London, want to go through the profiles, checklists, etc? It would be good to have someone to practice with.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Aug 2015, 17:50
Replies: 6
Views: 7,253
Posted By DiamondC

You were right - they only asked "competency"...

You were right - they only asked "competency" questions e.g. tell us about a time when.... No technical questions or ones about their partner airlines (fleet, routes, etc). Thanks lots for your...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Aug 2015, 13:42
Replies: 6
Views: 7,253
Posted By DiamondC

CTC AQC/Wings selection - technical interview questions

Can anyone provide details on the type of technical questions CTC are likely to ask at the AQC selection interview (e.g. a website with example questions)? It's a long time since ground school so...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jun 2015, 07:58
Replies: 0
Views: 1,467
Posted By DiamondC

CTC ATP - how long after assessment are course dates available?

I'm looking at CTC for my MCC-JOC (the ATP course). For those who have done an assessment day recently, how soon afterwards was there a place available on a course?

I've been advised that the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Mar 2015, 16:14
Replies: 3
Views: 2,838
Posted By DiamondC

Thanks JButler - have you used it yourself or do...

Thanks JButler - have you used it yourself or do you know someone who has? Since I will need to pay for it, it would be great to get some feedback on good and bad points if possible.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Mar 2015, 09:40
Replies: 3
Views: 2,838
Posted By DiamondC

App to prepare for airline / cadet pilot selection

Can anyone suggest an app to prepare for airline / cadet pilot selection ?

At this stage, I just want to improve my numeric and verbal reasoning, problem-solving (e.g. cogs diagrams), maths and...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2015, 21:11
Replies: 9
Views: 2,249
Posted By DiamondC

I already have an EASA (European) multi rating...

I already have an EASA (European) multi rating and instrument rating. Flying is a career path for me, so to stay current while I'm waiting to apply for jobs I'd prefer to add multi-hours to my...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2015, 22:24
Replies: 9
Views: 2,249
Posted By DiamondC

Thanks Tinstaafl, Pace, and MarkerInbound. ...

Thanks Tinstaafl, Pace, and MarkerInbound.


Pace, yes I am aware of the difference between meeting the legal minimums and being proficient to fly. (This is true even in a single: being "fit to...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2015, 15:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,249
Posted By DiamondC

FAA multi rating - keeping it current

I have an FAA PPL and I would like to add a multi-engine rating. What is required to keep the multi rating current?

I've looked in FARs and although I can find the requirements for initial issue...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Dec 2014, 07:28
Replies: 6
Views: 3,862
Posted By DiamondC

Hi Bearcat_F8F, it has changed - it is possible...

Hi Bearcat_F8F, it has changed - it is possible to join the AQC database without having completed CPL-ME-IR at CTC.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Dec 2014, 10:00
Replies: 6
Views: 3,862
Posted By DiamondC

CTC for MCC/JOC (AQC hold pool)

I already have my CPL-ME-IR and I'm deciding where to do my MCC/JOC.


One of the options I'm considering is CTC. They offer an Airline Qualification Course (AQC) which combines the MCC/JOC, and...
Forum: North America
26th Mar 2014, 13:21
Replies: 17
Views: 12,848
Posted By DiamondC

Hi MissAviator, Did you decide which school...

Hi MissAviator,

Did you decide which school to train with? I've been doing similar research with the aim of going to San Diego later this year. PM me if you prefer - it would be great to share...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jan 2014, 21:18
Replies: 7
Views: 3,536
Posted By DiamondC

maximus610, PA28-16, zondaracer - thanks for...

maximus610, PA28-16, zondaracer - thanks for details on the hours for your conversions, very helpful! At the time you did your conversions, what experience did you have (e.g. number of hours)? I'm...
Forum: North America
5th Jan 2014, 19:27
Replies: 17
Views: 5,552
Posted By DiamondC

- Sedona (scenery) - Grand Canyon (rest stop...

- Sedona (scenery)
- Grand Canyon (rest stop before flying over the Canyon)
- Palm Springs (interesting things to do in the area e.g. horse-riding)
- Lake Havasu (good bbq restaurant on the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jan 2014, 13:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,725
Posted By DiamondC

Hi kmjane, I will be coming from the UK so...

Hi kmjane,

I will be coming from the UK so would also need Part 141. I agree the syllabus at Coast looks really interesting. It would be great to stay updated on your progress!

Thanks for the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Dec 2013, 08:27
Replies: 7
Views: 3,536
Posted By DiamondC

FAA IR to EASA IR conversion - how many hours?

For an FAA IR to EASA IR conversion, the minimum requirement is 15 hours conversion training (?), however I have heard that usually more hours are required. For those who have converted their IR,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Dec 2013, 08:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,725
Posted By DiamondC

Thanks kmjane. I found iflycoast as well and...

Thanks kmjane. I found iflycoast as well and they look good. What training will you be doing? And when will you be going? It would be really good to get your feedback when you have been there.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Dec 2013, 08:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,725
Posted By DiamondC

Flight school in San Diego or San Fransisco - FAA MEP-IR

Any recommendations on flights schools in San Diego or San Fransisco to do my FAA MEP-IR? (Good and bad points are both useful, most places have both!)

I will have limited time away from work...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Oct 2013, 09:38
Replies: 3
Views: 2,330
Posted By DiamondC

CPL / SEP - keeping them current

I will be getting my first CAA/JAA/EASA licence in the next few weeks: CPL(A) - SEP. (Previously I was flying on my FAA PPL.)

I have read CAP 804 to check what is needed to keep my licence...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Oct 2013, 18:28
Replies: 15
Views: 5,942
Posted By DiamondC

I did my PPL with Angel City Flyers in Long...

I did my PPL with Angel City Flyers in Long Beach, California (April 2010) and some of my hour-building at Chandler Air Services in Arizona (January 2013). Both states provide really good flying.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jul 2013, 22:46
Replies: 9
Views: 8,708
Posted By DiamondC

I've been flying with Booker Aviation (formerly...

I've been flying with Booker Aviation (formerly Airways Flying Club) for about a year, building hours in a PA-28. I have flown with several of the Booker Aviation instructors to get signed-off to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2013, 09:34
Replies: 1,027
Views: 635,180
Posted By DiamondC

ATPL groundschool

Regarding ATPL groundschool distance learning vs classroom, it really depends on your personal preferences. *Distance education require focus and motivation, but minimises time away from work and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th May 2013, 16:19
Replies: 19
Views: 4,785
Posted By DiamondC

hobbit1983 - Would you mind if I asked what...

hobbit1983 - Would you mind if I asked what training you did at PAT, and when ?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Apr 2013, 22:37
Replies: 19
Views: 4,785
Posted By DiamondC

Anyone have recent experience with PAT (Bournemouth) or Airways (Exeter)?

Does anyone have recent experience with Professional Air Training (PAT) in Bournemouth or Airways Flight Training (AFT) in Exeter?

I'm considering both as options for my CPL-MEP-IR later this year...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Feb 2013, 17:04
Replies: 15
Views: 3,298
Posted By DiamondC

Chandler Air Service / Insurance

I took out travel insurance with Besso which includes cover for private aircraft rental: Insurance Services from Besso Insurance Group Limited (http://www.besso.co.uk/) Besso were efficient and...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2013, 09:18
Replies: 41
Views: 34,560
Posted By DiamondC

Sapperkenno, we might be talking about the same...

Sapperkenno, we might be talking about the same place. In addition to the headline rate on their website ($85.00 per hour) you need to factor in:
(1) Sales tax, which in the US is not included in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Feb 2013, 13:39
Replies: 14
Views: 1,757
Posted By DiamondC

Just posted here about flying in Arizona: ...

Just posted here about flying in Arizona:
http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/476677-cheap-hour-building-2.html#post7672995

I have flown in the US before (have an FAA PPL), so if you don't you'd...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2013, 13:37
Replies: 41
Views: 34,560
Posted By DiamondC

Should also add that the flying above ^^ was not...

Should also add that the flying above ^^ was not pre-paid, each flight was paid for after the flight. The only exception was to pay a deposit for the dual check-out (which is fair enough given that...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2013, 13:34
Replies: 41
Views: 34,560
Posted By DiamondC

I have just come back from a 10-day trip to...

I have just come back from a 10-day trip to Arizona to build hours. It is significantly less expensive than flying in the UK and (in Arizona at least) and flyable days/hours are more predictable.
...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2012, 20:54
Replies: 72
Views: 14,688
Posted By DiamondC

There are quite a few industries that are...

There are quite a few industries that are male-dominated, such as investment banking (which I currently work in to pay for my flying).

It's true that there are some people who have issues with...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Aug 2012, 11:15
Replies: 0
Views: 735
Posted By DiamondC

IR start and issue requirements

From the CAA website (http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SRG_FCL_01.PDF) the requirements to have the IR issued are:
- 50 hours PIC cross-country
- Night rating

Are there any other requirements?
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Jun 2012, 18:44
Replies: 10
Views: 7,482
Posted By DiamondC

This might help too: ...

This might help too:
http://www.pprune.org/medical-health/486359-flying-babies.html
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jun 2012, 18:42
Replies: 17
Views: 5,651
Posted By DiamondC

Sometimes it can be good to do preparation...

Sometimes it can be good to do preparation (brushup) away from home, fewer distractions than if you have your friends calling you to come out for a drink every night :)

Keep in mind that London...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jun 2012, 18:38
Replies: 6
Views: 2,760
Posted By DiamondC

I started flying when I was just a little older...

I started flying when I was just a little older than you and found that lessons with gaps in between made it hard to learn. Eventually, for financial and other reasons, I gave it up before getting...
Forum: Medical & Health
5th Jun 2012, 16:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,768
Posted By DiamondC

Thanks all for your advice and suggestions. I...

Thanks all for your advice and suggestions. I passed them on to my friend and she said they were very helpful and had "set her mind at rest".
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