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Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2004, 00:07
Replies: 184
Views: 45,011
Posted By quidam

I have no desire to wear a rubber suit or move to...

I have no desire to wear a rubber suit or move to Scotland.
Been to the States and prefer the Uk (may be mad- but they're my choices and I'm happy)

It seems that few helicopter pilots 'do it'...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jan 2004, 06:47
Replies: 1
Views: 677
Posted By quidam

Can't comment on Oxford. But BGS were/are...

Can't comment on Oxford.

But BGS were/are excellent :)

No prior plank experience, still get confused by ailerons :confused:

14 first time passes, all 86% upwards. Sat them with 100 hours TT...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Dec 2003, 17:18
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By quidam

Might help:confused: That said if you put...

Might help:confused:

That said if you put the work in and complete all of your schools feedback questions you should be ok.

IMHO (based upon 14 1st time passes as a heli wannabe having to take...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Dec 2003, 05:36
Replies: 88
Views: 8,412
Posted By quidam

TC, Was referring to this that was contained...

TC,

Was referring to this that was contained within the email. I assume that BHCGB has done a fair amount of research before sending out their concerns.

I don't presume to be experienced. Just...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2003, 22:17
Replies: 88
Views: 8,412
Posted By quidam

Bertie/ TC Don't get me wrong. My other...

Bertie/ TC

Don't get me wrong.

My other passion is scuba diving and I'm fully aware of how cold the waters off the UK can get :) Seatbelts are a legal requirement in cars BUT there is no law...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2003, 16:32
Replies: 88
Views: 8,412
Posted By quidam

Angry Over water Helicopter flight ban proposed by CAA

Apologies for being lazy, but below is a copy of an email forwarded by the Helicopter Club of Great Britain.
Nice to see that this was mentioned at the recent small helicopter safety seminar :mad: ...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2003, 06:32
Replies: 57
Views: 24,646
Posted By quidam

Also flown with FAST (at Thruxton and Shoreham). ...

Also flown with FAST (at Thruxton and Shoreham).

A great bunch.

Not looking forward to thursday

Very sad news.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Nov 2003, 16:43
Replies: 24
Views: 3,152
Posted By quidam

IMHO. A perceived level of danger can only...

IMHO.

A perceived level of danger can only ever be looked at subjectively.

The difficulty that would arise is deciding what level of experience would count as sufficient.

I can only relate...
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Nov 2003, 16:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Posted By quidam

Hopefully worry not:uhoh: Shattered my...

Hopefully worry not:uhoh:

Shattered my kneecap in May 2002 into a lot more than 4 pieces :( after a high speed motorcycle tumble. (The lorry won!)

Compounded problem by also smashing shin and...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Oct 2003, 05:49
Replies: 277
Views: 22,151
Posted By quidam

Finished hybrid ATPL(H) course with Bristol in...

Finished hybrid ATPL(H) course with Bristol in August :p

Didn't have to take fixed wing performance paper :p

Found course notes to be excellent. Brush up courses even better and exam feedback...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Oct 2003, 16:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By quidam

Ossie_lation, Its difficult! Currently...

Ossie_lation,

Its difficult! Currently nearing the end of achieving it myself. Keeping fingers crossed:\

Send Clowns is completely correct in that you need to speak to HM Customs.

I'm told...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Oct 2003, 16:06
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By quidam

Tuts, Hope you've lots of money and patience...

Tuts,

Hope you've lots of money and patience :)

First port of call would have to be caa website thinks its www.srg.co.uk tat site will give you a list of licencing requirements.

Initially...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Aug 2003, 16:07
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By quidam

Don't know who your doing the course via. But...

Don't know who your doing the course via. But having recently sat and passed air law speak to Bristol GS. Their air law feedback is excellent.

That said- Would concentrate on learning all the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Aug 2003, 20:57
Replies: 16
Views: 1,171
Posted By quidam

KPX1124/Matt, Dreaded envelope arrived. All...

KPX1124/Matt,

Dreaded envelope arrived. All passes :ok:

Finally my evenings are mine again.

Heres hoping the practical stuff goes just as smoothly.

My thanks to all at BGS- Keep up the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Aug 2003, 19:04
Replies: 16
Views: 1,171
Posted By quidam

Kpx1124, Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!!! Sat 5,...

Kpx1124,

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!!!

Sat 5, only been snet 1 result :{

Seems that there has been a 'prob' with the results for heli pilots:confused: and that results for heli bookings will be a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jul 2003, 17:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,553
Posted By quidam

Jinkster, Agree with above for your first...

Jinkster,

Agree with above for your first and last questions.

My memory is swamped as I'm off to BGS in two weeks but.....


2) Figure that this is just a straight foward speed,distance time...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jul 2003, 05:22
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By quidam

Muffin, Finally found it. Is on 18/11 @...

Muffin,

Finally found it.

Is on 18/11 @ Farnborough

E mail the following to secure a place.

[email protected]
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2003, 16:13
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By quidam

Muffin, I have the details at home- date,...

Muffin,

I have the details at home- date, man at the CAA to speak to for securing your place.

Will post them later
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2003, 18:06
Replies: 4
Views: 745
Posted By quidam

R all Heli GA operators disorganised?

Deliberately vague..........

I am a 100 ish hrs ATPL(h) student who's been mainly flying with the same heli school from the outset.

Primarily my question is for those rotorheads who self fly...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2003, 15:25
Replies: 3
Views: 878
Posted By quidam

Lightbulb Si / Crab, Assuming that there are not two...

Si / Crab,

Assuming that there are not two identically named pilots.........


I think you will find that he is a line pilot for Sussex Police ASU.

Try calling 0845 60 70 999 and asking for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Feb 2003, 13:47
Replies: 18
Views: 1,437
Posted By quidam

Got my envelope too and also managed to pass all...

Got my envelope too and also managed to pass all 8 Mod 1 exams.

Matt, good to see you carried your course performance across to the actual sittings.

Fingers crossed the others have also done...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Nov 2002, 19:32
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By quidam

Lee, I'm going too :) Finally got round...

Lee,

I'm going too :)

Finally got round to booking the course and exams.

Have sorted my accomodation with Teressa (apologies for probably spelling that wrongly).

I'm Chichester based and...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2002, 17:38
Replies: 966
Views: 991,586
Posted By quidam

Haven't checked the links so don't know if these...

Haven't checked the links so don't know if these have been suggested.

My employer had me meaured for some ear plugs as an alternative to the foam squeezy ones! Bloke came down squeezed stuff into...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2002, 18:38
Replies: 92
Views: 12,770
Posted By quidam

Age:29 Accom: South Coast based. House with...

Age:29

Accom: South Coast based. House with longterm g/f and 4 cats. Re-mortgaged to pay for training

PPL(h) holder with 76 hrs. Working for ATPL(h) self funded.

Occ: 10 year copper. Traffic...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2002, 20:48
Replies: 1,505
Views: 564,103
Posted By quidam

No links/loyalties to them but as they're fairly...

No links/loyalties to them but as they're fairly near to me......

Have you tried contacting Heliair at Denham? They're a Robbo distributor. They might have some ideas or other suggestions about...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Aug 2002, 14:45
Replies: 29
Views: 3,083
Posted By quidam

50 hrs. Started at end of ppl and then made...

50 hrs.

Started at end of ppl and then made a point of flying as I finished each frame of study. Really helped to swallow the bitter pill of book work
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Aug 2002, 14:39
Replies: 15
Views: 1,467
Posted By quidam

Lee, Agree with all previous, keep plugging...

Lee,

Agree with all previous, keep plugging away at it. Took me five months of study (as well as full time shift working) to be ready or atleast I thought ready for the brush up course at Bristol....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jul 2002, 22:44
Replies: 19
Views: 1,989
Posted By quidam

Roy Castle reckoned "Dedications all you need" ...

Roy Castle reckoned "Dedications all you need"

Think in this industry sheer determination is more accurate.

We've all faced the financial juggling games, and its only reallythe thought of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2002, 19:31
Replies: 17
Views: 2,116
Posted By quidam

Dr Perry contacted CAA spoken to- Far nicer...

Dr Perry contacted

CAA spoken to- Far nicer than I'd been led to believe and infinitly more helpful than FCL!!!! :)

Would agree that joy of cast removal is rapidly replaced by the dismay of...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2002, 19:16
Replies: 149
Views: 30,459
Posted By quidam

We all stumble when one of 'us' falls..........

We all stumble when one of 'us' falls..........
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2002, 21:22
Replies: 17
Views: 2,116
Posted By quidam

TC, Not looking to hide anything. Not been...

TC,

Not looking to hide anything. Not been out of hospital long and even less out of plaster. Couldn't have done anything in 21 days!

Flying was not at the forefront of my mind (the large...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2002, 16:38
Replies: 17
Views: 2,116
Posted By quidam

Question Really worried guys and gals

I've tried the medical forum with no success :(
So figured I'd give here a try:)

I'll not bore with details but a few weeks ago I was involved in a non fault road accident that left me with the...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Jul 2002, 09:59
Replies: 0
Views: 517
Posted By quidam

Question My own private Mechano set

Really concerned!
JAA PPL thats desperate to hold an ATPL and part way through it recently lost an arguement during a road crash (not my fault) with something far bigger :(

Nasty injuries to leg...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Apr 2002, 19:31
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By quidam

Private ATPL Ground Tuition

South Coast (Sussex) ATPL(h) wannabee currently studying theory via BGS with first exams sitting at Gatwick in July.

I still find Met a dark art akin to witchcraft and figured I'd got Instruments...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2002, 22:17
Replies: 0
Views: 673
Posted By quidam

Smile Garmin GPSMAP 295

I'm considering investing in my own GPS. Impressed with the Garmin 295. Can anyone suggest to an ATPL (h) student a friendly supplier?( IE where's the cheapest place you could recommend I buy one...
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