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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Apr 2018, 19:45
Replies: 343
Views: 232,198
Posted By downwind24

Looks like they are

Looks like they are
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Aug 2014, 18:22
Replies: 29
Views: 6,784
Posted By downwind24

I always teach hand on the throttle below 1000'....

I always teach hand on the throttle below 1000'. Generally take off and landing. Had a student from another school that needed me to pull the power on him, on final and on take off, 8 or 9 times to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Dec 2013, 20:33
Replies: 9
Views: 5,229
Posted By downwind24

I am deeply, deeply shocked. I see him at least...

I am deeply, deeply shocked. I see him at least three or four times a week but haven't been in the last two weeks.

John was an absolute gentleman, full of knowledge and always willing to impart...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Sep 2013, 20:25
Replies: 20
Views: 12,756
Posted By downwind24

Guy's , as a matter of interest , do you receive...

Guy's , as a matter of interest , do you receive an increased hourly rate or set day allowance/rate when you provide supervision to a restricted instructor?

I know most schools do a mixture of...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2013, 21:24
Replies: 178
Views: 41,116
Posted By downwind24

As an instructor I have practised , in my head at...

As an instructor I have practised , in my head at least , engine failures/partial engine failures , at the field I fly from on thousands of occasions.

I almost know every blade of grass within two...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2013, 20:09
Replies: 178
Views: 41,116
Posted By downwind24

But initial training nearly always win's when the...

But initial training nearly always win's when the poo hits the fan which is why those initial ppl lessons are so important.

Never a truer word said MJ !
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jun 2013, 20:06
Replies: 28
Views: 20,211
Posted By downwind24

Cut-Throat Jake That is a brilliant post. ...

Cut-Throat Jake

That is a brilliant post.

The positivity and determination in your mail is outstanding :D
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Feb 2013, 20:49
Replies: 25
Views: 12,810
Posted By downwind24

I received the same reply last year and i'm not...

I received the same reply last year and i'm not even rated ! Smartlynx must be passing all application details on to them.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Nov 2012, 06:58
Replies: 35
Views: 7,056
Posted By downwind24

Guys , I started commercial training at 34 and...

Guys , I started commercial training at 34 and instruct full time now. I too had a very successful career and gave it all up a couple of years ago for the love of aviation.

Money isn't everything...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Sep 2012, 20:41
Replies: 2
Views: 924
Posted By downwind24

Did you complete the CPL/IR within the given...

Did you complete the CPL/IR within the given three years from the date of the last exam and have them issued?

If not they may well not 'honour' them. I would get in touch direct with the CAA for...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Jul 2012, 19:05
Replies: 39
Views: 10,972
Posted By downwind24

I think what Mickey means is that there is no...

I think what Mickey means is that there is no shortage of work for newly qualified FI's

Like anything though ,in my opinion , it's who you know not what you know in getting work.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Jun 2012, 19:42
Replies: 47
Views: 13,557
Posted By downwind24

I'm just over half way through the FI course and...

I'm just over half way through the FI course and loving every minute.

After having two very good Instructors during my PPL training it was always a desire to instruct and impart a little bit of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Apr 2012, 21:00
Replies: 12
Views: 4,748
Posted By downwind24

Hey BIGS , I was once told by a Captain 'Never...

Hey BIGS , I was once told by a Captain 'Never turn down your first job and never turn down your first command'

Personally I would take it with both hands. I know a couple of guys that fly TP's...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Apr 2012, 21:06
Replies: 3
Views: 3,277
Posted By downwind24

Closing date for applications (FI) were 20th...

Closing date for applications (FI) were 20th March. It may now have been removed?

Sorry read this on my phone and thought it was the GAPAN scholarships as I couldn't open the link. GAPAN...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Apr 2012, 09:58
Replies: 8
Views: 8,368
Posted By downwind24

Does anyone have experience of the TR and LT with...

Does anyone have experience of the TR and LT with Farnair? I understand that the LT is carried out on the ATR 42 , would this have much impact when trying to gain employment with ATR 72 operators?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Mar 2012, 20:39
Replies: 117
Views: 46,101
Posted By downwind24

Under review must be a good sign. Mine says...

Under review must be a good sign. Mine says rejected! You obviously meet the criteria so fingers crossed !
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
30th Nov 2011, 17:54
Replies: 16
Views: 5,642
Posted By downwind24

Excellent post RTN11 , I have been on the rough...

Excellent post RTN11 , I have been on the rough end of one of those 'I dont really want to be here' Instructors !

9 months after professional flying training I am just about to look at FI schools...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Nov 2011, 09:58
Replies: 1,416
Views: 652,496
Posted By downwind24

Mobius , that category ended about a month ago...

Mobius , that category ended about a month ago mate. They are currently on TR , the people selected.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2011, 10:09
Replies: 1,416
Views: 652,496
Posted By downwind24

............I hope so too Burger81 :O

............I hope so too Burger81 :O
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2011, 09:33
Replies: 1,416
Views: 652,496
Posted By downwind24

Quote "Originally I was told by the recruiting...

Quote "Originally I was told by the recruiting captain that there was 16 positions available, but through the graevine heard that only 12 were taken on, leaving the door open for early 2012."

16...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Oct 2011, 20:44
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,756,009
Posted By downwind24

Guys , quick question. What are your ages please?

Guys , quick question. What are your ages please?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Oct 2011, 21:55
Replies: 45
Views: 29,300
Posted By downwind24

320 hours , 37 , non TR . Still nothing . If I...

320 hours , 37 , non TR . Still nothing . If I hear it's a bonus , if not Hey Ho :}
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Oct 2011, 20:05
Replies: 26
Views: 10,411
Posted By downwind24

Surely then they have indeed 'conspired' to...

Surely then they have indeed 'conspired' to improve their school rating ?!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Oct 2011, 19:34
Replies: 26
Views: 10,411
Posted By downwind24

' The fact still remains that both I , Elie and...

' The fact still remains that both I , Elie and Danielle are now flying - and YOU ARE NOT!! And we are flying much thanks to Marcello and his team.'

I flew this afternoon thanks :ok:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Oct 2011, 20:17
Replies: 26
Views: 10,411
Posted By downwind24

I don't particularly care if im honest...... I...

I don't particularly care if im honest...... I just wonder why 4 or 5 newbies to Pprune should suddenly decide to comment on this thread full of the joy's of this organisation and all within a short...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Oct 2011, 19:04
Replies: 26
Views: 10,411
Posted By downwind24

All with the same poor grasp of written English....

All with the same poor grasp of written English. Call me cynical but they all appear to be by the same person !
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Oct 2011, 20:33
Replies: 22
Views: 4,563
Posted By downwind24

Funny , it sounded like a free advert for a...

Funny , it sounded like a free advert for a certain training provider to me :E
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Oct 2011, 20:37
Replies: 22
Views: 4,563
Posted By downwind24

Golfdriver , I thought you worked for...

Golfdriver , I thought you worked for MultiFlight??
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Oct 2011, 18:54
Replies: 45
Views: 29,300
Posted By downwind24

You have to be in it to win it etc etc I...

You have to be in it to win it etc etc

I think you are right but I will do it anyway , I mean its not like I can afford a social life anyway now I have a blue book :E
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Oct 2011, 18:41
Replies: 45
Views: 29,300
Posted By downwind24

Guys , under the references part...

Guys , under the references part (education/employment) I only have the option to fill in some very basic boxes name address etc of employer but under the summary page it says duties/pay etc and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Oct 2011, 17:44
Replies: 45
Views: 29,300
Posted By downwind24

I especially like the part - 'Did you complete a...

I especially like the part - 'Did you complete a fully integrated flying course - NOT A MODULAR COURSE' then YES or NO

Im thinking they may see my 'Poor Man's' JAA CPL.ME/IR as not worthwhile...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Oct 2011, 17:48
Replies: 14
Views: 9,318
Posted By downwind24

There will always be exceptions to the rule. Its...

There will always be exceptions to the rule. Its their train set and they can do as they wish with it.

If I don't fit on paper then I don't fit. My hard luck I suppose.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Oct 2011, 15:25
Replies: 14
Views: 9,318
Posted By downwind24

I think the age thing is more predominant than...

I think the age thing is more predominant than people think.

I got the thanks but no thanks , 37 and 320tt - clean record etc etc

A friend also got his , 35 and first time everything etc etc
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Oct 2011, 19:12
Replies: 1,416
Views: 652,496
Posted By downwind24

Good mix of both Integrated and Modular.

Good mix of both Integrated and Modular.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Sep 2011, 19:33
Replies: 10
Views: 1,863
Posted By downwind24

Jet2 now also only taking on ab initio with a JOC...

Jet2 now also only taking on ab initio with a JOC !
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