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Forum: Questions
17th Apr 2002, 14:57
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By NewBloke

Question Vortices and Air-To-Air Refuelling...

Maybe be one for the military guys.... but I've been thinking... how do aircraft handle vortices/downwash when air-to-air refuelling !? Something that's been arousing my curiosity for ages... hope...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Nov 2001, 15:48
Replies: 12
Views: 459
Posted By NewBloke

Wink Actually... can someone give me the correct...

Actually... can someone give me the correct spelling and context of the words licence/license... always confused me. Or am I just stupid....? :(
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Nov 2001, 14:44
Replies: 13
Views: 4,777
Posted By NewBloke

Post Not wishing to worry you, but the old fella you...

Not wishing to worry you, but the old fella you see at the end of the medical seemed a little concerned with my alcohol consumption - and I only stated 25 units a week !! (Ok...and that was probably...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Nov 2001, 14:15
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By NewBloke

Cool International Careers in Aviation Exhibition......

Hello ladies and gentlemen. I've just received the following email and thought I'd post it on here in case any of you chaps would be interested. I don't know if it's already been mentioned by anyone...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2001, 19:03
Replies: 21
Views: 3,560
Posted By NewBloke

Question Purely out of curiosity, how long has it been...

Purely out of curiosity, how long has it been since UAS's require you to undertake a medical and aptitude testing at Cranwell !? I was in a UAS in '94 and I never had to partake any form of aptitude...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Oct 2001, 21:31
Replies: 59
Views: 2,750
Posted By NewBloke

Wink F**k me...... is it over ? I've been hooked - ...

F**k me...... is it over ? I've been hooked - more entertaining than an ale drinkers' farting contest.

;)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Sep 2001, 20:12
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By NewBloke

Question Guys, I apologise if this question has...

Guys,

I apologise if this question has already been answered in the last month (unfortunately I've been away)- but what's happened or is going to happen to the BEA cadets at Cabair ? I haven't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Sep 2001, 19:58
Replies: 5
Views: 416
Posted By NewBloke

Smile Hi AHH, Probably can't answer your reply as...

Hi AHH,

Probably can't answer your reply as detailed as you like, but I have read threads on this subject matter before - in fact only a couple of months ago from what I remember. Someone posted a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Sep 2001, 16:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,172
Posted By NewBloke

Post WP, Maybe slightly off track - but at 30...

WP,

Maybe slightly off track - but at 30 years of age I don't think you need to completely disregard the possibility of flying jets if that is your true ambition. I stand to be corrected of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Sep 2001, 19:20
Replies: 178
Views: 24,071
Posted By NewBloke

Post RB, Check out www.transair.co.uk...

RB,

Check out www.transair.co.uk (http://www.transair.co.uk)

They have some decent, "serious" simulators/packages for IR etc... I believe they also sell 'Elite' which Mr.Wallup mentioned. As...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Sep 2001, 19:09
Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
Posted By NewBloke

Post I must admit the statistics given by Scroggs in...

I must admit the statistics given by Scroggs in one particular thread (Can't remember which one now !!!) - something on the lines of "..about 70% of wannabes not getting their ideal job.." - did...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Aug 2001, 20:31
Replies: 9
Views: 830
Posted By NewBloke

Post Mr Tony Underwood !?? ;)

Mr Tony Underwood !?? ;)
Forum: Medical & Health
28th Aug 2001, 14:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,259
Posted By NewBloke

Post SID555, I don't honestly know at which stage...

SID555,

I don't honestly know at which stage they check this but I know they ask you to get your GP to fill in a 'mini-medical' questionnaire before final board. What is covered in this I do not...
Forum: Medical & Health
23rd Aug 2001, 14:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,259
Posted By NewBloke

Post As far as I'm aware they just check for Aids/HIV,...

As far as I'm aware they just check for Aids/HIV, and drug/alcohol abuse. They probably also check for Haemoglobin count (Anemia) and cholesterol levels like the class 1. They will no doubt find out...
Forum: Questions
21st Aug 2001, 20:16
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By NewBloke

Post My old ma has just come back from NZ and she said...

My old ma has just come back from NZ and she said the Airline offered these Travelling Socks (!?) which supposedly reduce the chance of DVT by a considerable amount. I don't know anything about these...
Forum: Questions
21st Aug 2001, 20:08
Replies: 2
Views: 988
Posted By NewBloke

Post Cheers GT.... cleared that one up !

Cheers GT.... cleared that one up !
Forum: Questions
21st Aug 2001, 15:08
Replies: 2
Views: 988
Posted By NewBloke

Question Idle throttle and Carb Ice !?

Sorry if this is one of the less interesting questions ;) but why is the carburettor more susceptible to icing when closed ?!? I hope it's not too obvious, or a silly question (I'm new to this...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Aug 2001, 14:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
Posted By NewBloke

Post That price includes accomodation for a month,...

That price includes accomodation for a month, equipment, exam fees etc....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2001, 12:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
Posted By NewBloke

Smile Thanks very much. I guess that settles it then !!...

Thanks very much. I guess that settles it then !! It's funny to have a thread where everyone actually agrees on the same thing ! ;)

NB.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2001, 18:22
Replies: 20
Views: 2,090
Posted By NewBloke

Post ... and I thought talking outta my jacksie would...

... and I thought talking outta my jacksie would spark an lengthy debate... ;)
Forum: Questions
14th Aug 2001, 18:22
Replies: 35
Views: 2,000
Posted By NewBloke

Post ... and I thought talking outta my jacksie would...

... and I thought talking outta my jacksie would spark an lengthy debate... ;)
Forum: Tech Log
14th Aug 2001, 18:16
Replies: 20
Views: 2,090
Posted By NewBloke

Question Theres a similar question to this in this months...

Theres a similar question to this in this months FHM believe it or not - so obviously the answer was 100% correct ;) !?!? The only difference being that the example used a truck rather than an...
Forum: Questions
14th Aug 2001, 18:16
Replies: 35
Views: 2,000
Posted By NewBloke

Question Theres a similar question to this in this months...

Theres a similar question to this in this months FHM believe it or not - so obviously the answer was 100% correct ;) !?!? The only difference being that the example used a truck rather than an...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Aug 2001, 17:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
Posted By NewBloke

Question Residential PPL course - Do I pay upfront ?

Hello all.... I have recently decided to just bite the bullet and commit myself to a residential course with the intention of obtaining a PPL in 4 weeks. My question is - How safe is it to hand over...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Aug 2001, 17:51
Replies: 7
Views: 452
Posted By NewBloke

Post It's usually mentioned here mate, but I would...

It's usually mentioned here mate, but I would just stand in WHSmiths for half an hour once a week checking through them !! Buy it if it has the advert, otherwise sod it. I'm sure that's what most do....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Aug 2001, 12:53
Replies: 13
Views: 546
Posted By NewBloke

Post Thanks for the boost of confidence from everyone...

Thanks for the boost of confidence from everyone - it's really what I needed. The problem really is I honestly don't know where I'm going wrong - I pass some aptitudes and fail others !? For...
Forum: Medical & Health
9th Aug 2001, 16:16
Replies: 7
Views: 585
Posted By NewBloke

Wink Funny that someone mentioned (Sorry can't...

Funny that someone mentioned (Sorry can't remember now !!) about radiation exposure at high altitude. I can remember reading an article on this once and it made quite worrying reading. I think it was...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Aug 2001, 15:41
Replies: 13
Views: 546
Posted By NewBloke

Post Cheers guys... I feel a tad better now. Just...

Cheers guys... I feel a tad better now. Just needed a moan this morning. I have my class 1 so I know It's only a case of motivation/determination. I only have a few hours so maybe I'll just build up...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Aug 2001, 12:57
Replies: 13
Views: 546
Posted By NewBloke

Unhappy Damn ! Another PFO... Confidence = nill........

Yet again I receive another lovely "PFO" for my attempts at gaining sponsorship ! This is becoming routine now ! I really can't think why I keep stuffing up - I always feel that I've done okay, and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Aug 2001, 12:37
Replies: 49
Views: 31,270
Posted By NewBloke

Talking Really good read PP. I do agree with Humpty...

Really good read PP. I do agree with Humpty however.... I don't suppose you could give us an indication of age from start till finish could you !?!?

NB
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Aug 2001, 13:33
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By NewBloke

Post Hi.... Just come back from testing this Monday....

Hi.... Just come back from testing this Monday. They said BA pay you £30 a week on top of paying for your training. A little helper towards beer cash.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2001, 19:23
Replies: 3
Views: 516
Posted By NewBloke

Post I wouldn't worry too much, it appears to vary...

I wouldn't worry too much, it appears to vary quite considerably. Myself, I received a "Thankyou we are considering you application..." letter after about a week and a half... possibly two. I'd say...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2001, 13:38
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By NewBloke

Talking Morning buddy.... Simply answer is no. For...

Morning buddy....

Simply answer is no. For the CEP scheme you just fill in the application form and, if successful, bring yourself along to the testing. When I last went you were required to take...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2001, 11:40
Replies: 2
Views: 800
Posted By NewBloke

Question Spatial awareness... is it still tested ?

Not really too important, but I was recently told that the spatial awareness section has been removed from the micropat tests for BA - the tests with the little dude with an object in his hand (ohh...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jul 2001, 18:57
Replies: 19
Views: 855
Posted By NewBloke

Post I hope I don't disillusion anyone and wish to let...

I hope I don't disillusion anyone and wish to let you know I do not claim to know the exact details of acceptable hours. However, whilst at Cranebank 2 years ago, this topic entered the discussion...
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