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28th Feb 2014, 18:20
Replies: 97
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Posted By sapco2

Bristol GS Hour building UK, Channel isles, &...

Bristol GS
Hour building UK, Channel isles, & France
Airways flight Training CPL/IR
European Skybus MCC
Oxford Aviation Academy JOC
28th Feb 2014, 18:06
Replies: 97
Views: 72,397
Posted By sapco2

Hi G-FORC3, yep modular is what I should have...

Hi G-FORC3, yep modular is what I should have written, so have edited the post to reflect that.
28th Feb 2014, 17:04
Replies: 97
Views: 72,397
Posted By sapco2

BWSBoy6, my son had the same dilemma with a...

BWSBoy6, my son had the same dilemma with a training offer from FTE but he elected to take the Modular route instead saving himself in excess of £40,000. He reduced his training time by almost 5...
16th Feb 2014, 04:08
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

Ah Pace, you're the first to ask about the sapco...

Ah Pace, you're the first to ask about the sapco handle!

Its a now obsolete reporting point south of EGNX.... the 2 as in to the centre fix!

It always felt good coming home to EMA and that is...
14th Feb 2014, 19:07
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

Haha, many thanks for the compliment Pace but...

Haha, many thanks for the compliment Pace but really, it isn't my technique!
Someone taught me how to do it years ago and I've become totally sold on the idea ever since.

I think you'll agree,...
14th Feb 2014, 18:07
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

That picture is a really bad example to use in...

That picture is a really bad example to use in arguing your case Pace because he/she is clearly NOT flying the cross control procedure. My guess is the aircraft in the picture is in the process of...
10th Feb 2014, 12:33
Replies: 138
Views: 14,945
Posted By sapco2

Post #98

That is an extremely valid training point JohnM has just made about his aircraft not being cleared into known icing conditions.....

If you don't have the means to de-ice in flight, then steer well...
9th Feb 2014, 11:52
Replies: 138
Views: 14,945
Posted By sapco2

My thoughts exactly mad_jock, its got to be...

My thoughts exactly mad_jock, its got to be someone who has flown for an overseas airline somewhere because here in the UK it is a VOR or LOC approach on one 6 monthly check but then it must be an...
9th Feb 2014, 11:14
Replies: 138
Views: 14,945
Posted By sapco2

If he is a 12,000 hour jet pilot, I'd be...

If he is a 12,000 hour jet pilot, I'd be surprised if he hadn't been tested on NDB approaches during every other 6 monthly recurrent check. In my airline we have to demonstrate proficiency at least...
8th Feb 2014, 19:10
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

Its been a very interesting discussion Chuck and...

Its been a very interesting discussion Chuck and I am bowing out now.

Suffice it to say, you have finally admitted every good pilot cross controls for landing in cross wind conditions.

Your...
8th Feb 2014, 17:52
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

So they've got 2 seconds or less to get their act...

So they've got 2 seconds or less to get their act together in the flare right?

Any value whatsoever in upper air-work? If not why not?
8th Feb 2014, 17:34
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

Chuck, your credentials are already established. ...

Chuck, your credentials are already established.
You're a 25,000 hour pilot and I have a mere 15,000 hours but the fact is, some of your readers/followers on this forum will have less than 250...
8th Feb 2014, 16:59
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

So exactly as expected, you do use cross controls...

So exactly as expected, you do use cross controls Chuck, yet you have enough expertise to leave the cross controlling part until late in the flare right?
8th Feb 2014, 16:14
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

Well there is certainly no harm in digging deep...

Well there is certainly no harm in digging deep Chuck. We are now onto 11 pages of debate yet the first posts to even attempt an explanation are #195 and #201. I looked at your profile and its clear...
7th Feb 2014, 19:46
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

Yep teaching methodology may have evolved but...

Yep teaching methodology may have evolved but lets face it the basic physics/aerodynamics remain the same... Fact is, in spite of the questionable terminology his message was understood and his...
7th Feb 2014, 18:44
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

I would also be interested to know why...

I would also be interested to know why commentator explained it in such terms. Maybe someone a little smarter than us can explain that one Chuck. Nevertheless he has put together an extremely useful...
7th Feb 2014, 16:31
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

Can you expand on that statement Chuck?

Can you expand on that statement Chuck?
7th Feb 2014, 14:06
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

This has turned out to be an excellent training...

This has turned out to be an excellent training thread and a picture is always worth a thousand words - thanks to flyingmac.

When all is said and done the message should be "let's make flying...
31st Jan 2014, 00:17
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

There is no 'Chuck method', likewise there is no...

There is no 'Chuck method', likewise there is no 'my method'. Both are recognised procedures taught by our predecessors. Fly the one that suits you best.

I do however believe there is merit in...
30th Jan 2014, 20:38
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

Actually no they don't glendalegoon, you'll be in...

Actually no they don't glendalegoon, you'll be in total control all the way if you fly the cross control technique correctly. Some folk here are describing it at as side slip manoeuvre but it's not...
30th Jan 2014, 20:09
Replies: 278
Views: 33,236
Posted By sapco2

Making the correction before the flare starts is...

Making the correction before the flare starts is good echobeach!

Its trying to compensate for drift during the flare where it tends to go horribly wrong. There is loads of you-tube footage where...
14th Nov 2013, 16:34
Replies: 113
Views: 31,707
Posted By sapco2

ShyTorque's account will strike a chord with many...

ShyTorque's account will strike a chord with many of us here in the UK and all said without a single hint of bitterness - reality may be slightly different on the other side of the pond however!
...
14th Nov 2013, 15:19
Replies: 113
Views: 31,707
Posted By sapco2

That's good to hear flyboyike and all with the...

That's good to hear flyboyike and all with the benefit of hindsight, those before you simply believed they were investing wisely in pension funds that have failed miserably!
14th Nov 2013, 07:18
Replies: 113
Views: 31,707
Posted By sapco2

Lots of assumptions being made here folk on how...

Lots of assumptions being made here folk on how others spend their money!

I for one have never bothered with the flash cars, or flash holidays for that matter! My greatest luxury was in sending my...
9th Nov 2013, 06:09
Replies: 113
Views: 31,707
Posted By sapco2

It certainly needed to be said DW :ok:

It certainly needed to be said DW :ok:
6th Nov 2013, 07:13
Replies: 113
Views: 31,707
Posted By sapco2

I totally agree with Alumium shuffler, the...

I totally agree with Alumium shuffler, the goalposts have shifted so significantly that we can all expect to be much working longer. Sadly, gone are the days of gold plated pensions in the UK!
4th Nov 2013, 13:11
Replies: 113
Views: 31,707
Posted By sapco2

Yes but that's according to an icao flight safety...

Yes but that's according to an icao flight safety report. EASA licence regulations contradict the statement on page 13.
EASA ATPLs read: "this licence shall remain in force for the holder's lifetime...
3rd Nov 2013, 16:38
Replies: 113
Views: 31,707
Posted By sapco2

Fantastic - way to go OASIS06! As it happens...

Fantastic - way to go OASIS06!
As it happens my EASA licence reads the same so hoping I can pull it off till 66 at least!
3rd Nov 2013, 08:49
Replies: 113
Views: 31,707
Posted By sapco2

The first age band in the UK to be affected by...

The first age band in the UK to be affected by the shift in retirement rules are those born after 1953 - for them the retirement age is now 66. I was born in 1954 so I plan on retiring from aviation...
Replies: 1,091
Views: 710,511
Posted By sapco2

Tdubya, I've just been through the same exercise...

Tdubya, I've just been through the same exercise with my son, he served for 5 years in a ground role in the RAF. He has recently qualified via the modular route with f(ATPL) IR MCC and JCC at a cost...
8th Oct 2013, 17:40
Replies: 48
Views: 10,609
Posted By sapco2

Go to YouTube in order to see some of the balls...

Go to YouTube in order to see some of the balls up jet pilots have made when they've tried crabbing in. There is some scary stuff to be seen and I know which technique I'm going stick with!
8th Oct 2013, 17:35
Replies: 48
Views: 10,609
Posted By sapco2

Totally agree with scotbill and actually that...

Totally agree with scotbill and actually that technique also works admirably on any light aircraft I've ever flown.

The most common mistake I've seen comes from those forgetting to centralise the...
5th Oct 2013, 10:47
Replies: 22
Views: 5,349
Posted By sapco2

One of the things I have always enjoyed about the...

One of the things I have always enjoyed about the piloting profession during the 30 years I've worked in the industry is that I have finished each and every duty in the certain knowledge that I've...
Replies: 1,091
Views: 710,511
Posted By sapco2

Airways Flight Training at Exeter for the...

Airways Flight Training at Exeter for the CPL/ME/IR and Bournemouth for the MCC, its important to pick an aircraft with an EFIS layout if you can, he chose the 747-400 for his.
Replies: 1,091
Views: 710,511
Posted By sapco2

Whichever training route you choose it's all a...

Whichever training route you choose it's all a bit of a lucky dip for anyone not having the luxury of joining an airline sponsorship scheme.

I accompanied my son on visit to CTC on one of their...
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