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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Aug 2022, 11:24
Replies: 24
Views: 3,589
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

This is indeed a very thorough and professional...

This is indeed a very thorough and professional document, covering a lot of details.

The section on form filling clarifies the options:



I would have thought that scanning and emailing form...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Apr 2018, 07:51
Replies: 0
Views: 576
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Theory Exam Review Fee increased to 130

The price for the UK CAA to review a theory exam result has just increased from being the same as the exam fee (£71) to £130. See latest CAA Fees and Charges...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2017, 08:49
Replies: 18
Views: 10,647
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Regarding question banks, I used AE but tried out...

Regarding question banks, I used AE but tried out BGS for comparison for a week prior.
They are very similar but I found AE has more questions, has already implemented the new question format...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2014, 10:46
Replies: 80
Views: 21,491
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Wot's the runway length?

Wikipedia indicates 1,877 meters of tarmac on 24/06. Anyone know how much is useable on Saturday? Just wanted to check its not a 400m patch only :O
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2014, 20:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,832
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Quite a successful trip in the end. Weather was...

Quite a successful trip in the end. Weather was fantastic CAVOK so beautiful views all the way. Dundee was definitely the right choice. Hire car waiting for us with Tayside Aviation, which is a busy...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2014, 18:22
Replies: 15
Views: 2,832
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Thanks for the helpful feedback ...

Thanks for the helpful feedback



Between Aberdeen and Dundee, so Prestwick wouldn't be a convenient alternate (although concur it is a great facility which I have been to)




That's...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2014, 21:29
Replies: 15
Views: 2,832
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Dundee

Planning a visit to North East Scotland and would appreciate any additional advice, insight, local knowledge etc.

Landing fee + Handling for 2 days at Aberdeen £285
Similar at RAF Leuchars...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2014, 17:45
Replies: 15
Views: 2,996
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

...and in case it hasn't been said already, I'd...

...and in case it hasn't been said already, I'd recommend you buy the theory book (Trevor Thom Book 5 or similar) and prepare for the written exam. It's quite a long book but I also found it...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2014, 11:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,996
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Here's my take on the situation. You have...

Here's my take on the situation.

You have an EASA PPL and are flying an EASA aircraft (so that's all OK).

The IMC rating ceases to be valid for EASA aircraft from April 2014. In its place, the...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2014, 09:20
Replies: 413
Views: 230,221
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Couple of points from the new website for FlyBpl ...

Couple of points from the new website for FlyBpl

They quote 7 PPL exams in their course. Are they aware of the 9 exams in the current EASA course, or still teaching some outdated curriculum?
...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2012, 07:14
Replies: 69
Views: 16,924
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Google is your friend

I found a reference to this address for Hampshire police
[email protected]

But I have no idea if this is still valid and/or correct.

..but yes, it just highlights how...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2012, 22:28
Replies: 19
Views: 4,362
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

There was a report in the last AOPA magazine that...

There was a report in the last AOPA magazine that an approach had been made. Let's hope that the FAA/CAA can work something out fairly quickly, to avoid a long period of uncertainty. It would seem...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2012, 19:42
Replies: 30
Views: 6,270
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Travel Insurance Quote

I had been looking at an annual policy and wanted to know what the excess was to include private flying cover. The basic family policy includes winter sports, worldwide travel etc but specifically...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2012, 14:02
Replies: 10
Views: 1,299
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

There are the equivalent of danger areas in the...

There are the equivalent of danger areas in the sailing world too. Typically marked on the charts as exclusion areas such as firing ranges, naval facilities etc. You can phone ahead to see if the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2012, 13:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,815
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

I went to Wayman Aviation and can highly...

I went to Wayman Aviation and can highly recommend them. Nice people, well equipped aircraft, G1000 ground trainer, flexible to accomodate my needs. Call them rather than email for first contact...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2012, 19:17
Replies: 13
Views: 3,027
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Why do you say that? Isn't the EASA medical...

Why do you say that? Isn't the EASA medical pretty much the same as the JAA was, but a slightly different heading on the certificates?

Or is there a whole load of extra ureaucracy/paperwork...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2012, 18:56
Replies: 7
Views: 3,449
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

G1000 training

I'm planning to have some G1000 dual time when in the US on business this month. I've never flown a glass cockpit before - my IMC was done entirely on steam gauges and I've no experience of the...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2012, 16:41
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Can anyone come?

This might be a blinking obvious question, but is the RV Bonus Day limited to RVs or can any old spamcan book a slot? It appears so from your website, but I wasn't 100% sure.

And presumably you...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2012, 08:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,815
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

In the US, a DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) is...

In the US, a DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) is authorized by the FAA to conduct certain types of flight tests.

Additionally, some DPEs are also authorised to certify Foreign pilots. This means...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2012, 07:40
Replies: 14
Views: 2,815
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

No TSA

At Jack Brown's Seaplanes they are also a designated Foreign Pilot Examiner, so I didn't need to go to the FSDO at all - they issued me with a temporary airman's certificate and included the ASES...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2012, 12:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,815
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

G1000 option in Miami

Thanks for the suggestions. I did a bit of research on the web about the options available in Miami itself (there are 3 airports, but not surprisingly no GA training at Miami International).

I've...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2012, 08:21
Replies: 27
Views: 4,447
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Well done for stepping up and taking on the...

Well done for stepping up and taking on the responsibility. It can be difficult to find people who are prepared to "put something back" and get involved in the running of clubs, so you will make a...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2012, 12:57
Replies: 24
Views: 4,013
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Why on earth would the FAA copy the EIR? Their...

Why on earth would the FAA copy the EIR? Their existing full IR is achievable in less time and with much more relevant and proportional theory content. I can't believe that would happen.

The EIR...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2012, 12:44
Replies: 14
Views: 2,815
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Miami PPL dual hire

Looks like I will have a short business trip to Miami soon and should be able to spare a day for some local flying. I have a "piggyback 61.75" FAA PPL licence from my trip last year. It's technically...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2012, 10:52
Replies: 135
Views: 21,604
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

I disagree with your summary

Slopey, I'd have to disagree somewhat with your summary - although it may be true for many pilots, training and examination of IMC ratings could still continue. My understanding of the situation...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2012, 21:02
Replies: 19
Views: 3,360
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

I have a 61.75 with an FAA seaplane rating...

I have a 61.75 with an FAA seaplane rating (ASES). Issued when taking the rating at Jack Brown's without the need to visit the FSDO at all. I've since added ratings to my JAR-PPL which has been...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2012, 08:57
Replies: 12
Views: 3,864
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Thanks for the detailed and informative replies....

Thanks for the detailed and informative replies. For me, this is Pprune working at its best to inform pilots through its combined expertise

I've updated the original post based on the replies to...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2012, 15:15
Replies: 12
Views: 3,864
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

EGNOS and LPV

** UPDATED IN LIGHT OF REPLIES THAT FOLLOW, so some of the replies later in the thread may no longer make sense.

I confess to bring a bit confused about the current state of EGNOS (the European...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2012, 19:06
Replies: 153
Views: 46,284
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Good to see the facilities will be re-energised....

Good to see the facilities will be re-energised. Good luck with your new venture. It will be interesting to see how prices compare to your Hinton operation.

I wondered if the new operation will...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2011, 20:40
Replies: 69
Views: 16,924
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

If the website uses a form to enter details, then...

If the website uses a form to enter details, then browser plugins such as LastPass could be used. These remember your personal details for forms like this in an encrypted way that only you can unlock...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2011, 12:21
Replies: 28
Views: 4,473
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Great News

... that such a well known and highly regarded personality is choosing to take up private aviation. She's become a celebrity, and if she chooses to complete the PPL could be a great ambassador for...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2011, 14:30
Replies: 53
Views: 12,334
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

I'm also a low hours PA28 PPL. I've flown 3...

I'm also a low hours PA28 PPL.

I've flown 3 up in a Warrior on a club trip to France. We did the W&B calcs and I recall filled up to tabs. From memory there wasn't a problem and although we did...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2011, 20:44
Replies: 51
Views: 8,985
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

I'd strongly recommend you join - the Belgian...

I'd strongly recommend you join - the Belgian branch that is.
Even if only for the GA Advocacy, it's important that we have as much lobbying/promotion of GA interests as we can.

You may also find...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2011, 21:27
Replies: 14
Views: 1,399
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

So how would the IMC rating be grandfathered?

The CAA FAQ says we'll have to wait and see how the IMC rating will be dealt with by EASA. AOPA feel confident that the verbal assurances given so far by EASA will be honoured.

But there isn't any...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2011, 23:50
Replies: 47
Views: 4,723
Posted By SunnyDayInWiltshire

Book more lessons

I booked two sometimes three lessons a week, and probably used about half with the rest cancelled due to weather and the odd technical problem.

If you can manage to get a run of lessons by taking...
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