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Forum: North America
26th Feb 2015, 20:23
Replies: 13
Views: 6,872
Posted By turbulentmonkey

I like how you laughed that off... we'll see you...

I like how you laughed that off... we'll see you in a few years when you're married to one! :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Apr 2014, 17:52
Replies: 18
Views: 3,183
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Thanks for the replies and insight. It's...

Thanks for the replies and insight. It's reassuring to hear this from others who have went through the same process.

With regards to study methods, I find I absolutely HAVE to write things down....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Apr 2014, 00:48
Replies: 18
Views: 3,183
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Distance learning while holding down a full time job

I'm currently a few weeks into the course and am managing around 20 hours per week, on top of a full time job (40-45 hours per week). It can be exhausting at times and I'm wondering what others (in a...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2014, 14:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,726
Posted By turbulentmonkey

worldpilot, I'm currently living and working 10...

worldpilot, I'm currently living and working 10 minutes from KBED and would be interested.

I do IT project work and I'll either be here (at KBED) or at my base in Chicago depending on how things...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2013, 20:48
Replies: 46
Views: 10,238
Posted By turbulentmonkey

I agree with that Dave! The pre-flight is never...

I agree with that Dave! The pre-flight is never fun in complete darkness either. It helps to have a well lit area for doing it but that's usually not the case.

I recently had a landing light fail...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2013, 19:06
Replies: 46
Views: 10,238
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Why not? Having the night restriction removed...

Why not? Having the night restriction removed from your license is very useful on it's own/without an IMC rating. Yes, an IMC rating is obviously advantageous but it's not required to fly after...
Forum: North America
13th Sep 2013, 21:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,048
Posted By turbulentmonkey

I should point out I was merely recommending a...

I should point out I was merely recommending a club - where you go and what sort of outfit you fly with depends on a lot of variables. For me, flying from long Beach came down to where I was sent...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2013, 02:28
Replies: 18
Views: 2,178
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Congratulations on the solo! I remember...

Congratulations on the solo!

I remember lifting off the ground on mine and looking at the empty seat next to me thinking "S***!, now I have to land this thing!"

The solo x-country is an even...
Forum: North America
5th Sep 2013, 17:15
Replies: 10
Views: 3,048
Posted By turbulentmonkey

LBFC

Check out Long Beach Flying Club if you want to be smart with your cash. The location is great for learning and the rates are some of the best out there.

I've been renting from them for the last...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2013, 17:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Congrats on the Air law pass Cenus_!

Congrats on the Air law pass Cenus_!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Aug 2013, 01:51
Replies: 11
Views: 12,261
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Sounds like a good plan to me... well, seeing as...

Sounds like a good plan to me... well, seeing as it's exactly what I done/am doing. I worked 3 part time jobs at one point, while also studying for my degree in Computing Science. You've chose a good...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jul 2013, 05:28
Replies: 40
Views: 37,304
Posted By turbulentmonkey

That's a shame to hear about GA in Dubai. I...

That's a shame to hear about GA in Dubai.

I actually live quite near Long Beach, so drop me a PM when you're heading over for the IR.

Scott C, thanks for bringing us back on topic (I was...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jul 2013, 22:54
Replies: 40
Views: 37,304
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Custardpcs, Yes it was for my UK CPL...

Custardpcs,

Yes it was for my UK CPL x-country qualifier. Currently flying with Long Beach Flying Club although I'm not actually training just now - I'm just building experience at the weekends...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jul 2013, 18:41
Replies: 40
Views: 37,304
Posted By turbulentmonkey

It certainly was Matt! Especially when doing a...

It certainly was Matt! Especially when doing a long cross country as we required a lot of fuel in the tanks. With 2 up in a C152, full fuel and ridiculously hot temperatures, it's not just the T/O...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jul 2013, 06:11
Replies: 40
Views: 37,304
Posted By turbulentmonkey

CPL X-Country Qualifier

Congrats on the X-Country Matt :ok:

Just done my CPL X-Country Qualifier yesterday. I'm in the US just now, so my route was:

Long Beach - San Luis Obispo - San Carlos - Oakland Intl

I never...
Forum: Private Flying
6th May 2013, 08:26
Replies: 7
Views: 2,218
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Required forms for applying for FAA PPL

I was issued my FAA PPL on the back of my UK issued license a few months back so can hopefully shed some light on the process. Basically, you need to complete and send this form to the FAA:

Airmen...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2012, 16:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,175
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Thanks for this B2N2. I've filed this already...

Thanks for this B2N2.
I've filed this already so will hopefully hear back shortly.
As well as this I had to fill out a couple of forms for the CAA.

Thanks for taking the time to reply!
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2012, 14:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,175
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Flying in the US

I'm looking to fly in the states while I'm working there for the next few months. I hold a PPL with night rating and am looking to self-hire and build some hours while I'm over there.

From what I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Oct 2012, 11:46
Replies: 13
Views: 4,723
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Don't just 'look' at schools (unless you have...

Don't just 'look' at schools (unless you have money to throw away).

Actually go to the places you are thinking about training at, talk to the instructors, ask them any questions you want answers...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Oct 2012, 09:56
Replies: 13
Views: 4,723
Posted By turbulentmonkey

"Also any info on ways to help fun the training...

"Also any info on ways to help fun the training e.g loans would be great."

Until you start paying them off they are!
You haven't provided any info on your age or circumstances and I cannot say...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Oct 2012, 09:49
Replies: 13
Views: 4,723
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Training in Scotland

Flight training is expensive and it's worth shopping around. As well as the student status granted on the PATH programme there is an excellent maintenance facility at Perth, with a really friendly...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2012, 08:23
Replies: 32
Views: 5,055
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Budget...

Budget for 10G at least. I done it all on my own, paid for by me. You won't get much change out of that and it may cost a little more or less depending on where you train. But it's worth it!
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2012, 23:37
Replies: 12
Views: 15,902
Posted By turbulentmonkey

1 week each subject?

I took around 1 week for each exam, give or take a day or two, and I was studying for about 5 hours each day. I studied for them over the summer, during my break from university. I've never been able...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jul 2011, 13:44
Replies: 38
Views: 5,539
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Which course?

Choose a course that interests you outside aviation. The one you mentioned would put you in a good position. This has a number of benefits, say you lose your medical, you would still have...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jun 2011, 19:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Hi chopperholic, I just got my license after...

Hi chopperholic,

I just got my license after a 6 week wait. The reason mine took so long was because they lost a form that they were apparently waiting on me sending! :mad: They never even...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jun 2011, 14:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,681
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Check out Leading Edge who also fly from...

Check out Leading Edge who also fly from cumbernauld. I managed to obtain my ppl at LE just over a year so that would be realistic considering the scottish weather. Obviously, the more regularly you...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2011, 09:47
Replies: 2
Views: 2,431
Posted By turbulentmonkey

40 pages - That's because this exam is a little...

40 pages - That's because this exam is a little easier. Flight planning covers allowances for runway lengths, fuel planning, mass and balance of aircraft etc. It will also cover how to use the whizz...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2011, 09:41
Replies: 18
Views: 2,530
Posted By turbulentmonkey

I'd say get stuck in to the books. I'm at...

I'd say get stuck in to the books. I'm at university so have lots of studying etc to do myself. I can't stand looking at books outside of coursework but I found the PPL books a LOT more interesting...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2010, 19:27
Replies: 13
Views: 1,761
Posted By turbulentmonkey

the guy is desperate pilot indeed. trying to...

the guy is desperate pilot indeed. trying to limit the competition? :suspect:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Oct 2010, 08:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,008
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Thanks guys!

Thanks guys!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Oct 2010, 21:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,008
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Average annual hours

Could any instructors give an estimate on how many hours they fly per year? Just curious to see what sort of figures come back.

Thanks in advance
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Oct 2010, 21:04
Replies: 53
Views: 6,916
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Got to agree with the posters above. Im at uni...

Got to agree with the posters above. Im at uni myself, got a year to go. Aim to graduate in the summer and start ATPL's as soon as possible. For this to be possible I need a LOT more hours and a LOT...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2010, 17:32
Replies: 26
Views: 3,220
Posted By turbulentmonkey

order of exams

The order you do the exams might not matter that much, but to get the most out of your training I would say have a good read through/study all of the aircraft technical and principles of flight exam....
Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2010, 22:06
Replies: 26
Views: 3,220
Posted By turbulentmonkey

just finished the last of my ppl exams. done them...

just finished the last of my ppl exams. done them over the summer. would say 1 week for each of the 7 subjects if you get your head down
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2010, 22:42
Replies: 8
Views: 2,334
Posted By turbulentmonkey

Have to agree with you highflyer - it was very...

Have to agree with you highflyer - it was very vague. I felt like i was guessing every 2nd question. Not that i was expecting another exam like the human performance! And the simplifier done the...
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