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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jul 2022, 09:41
Replies: 0
Views: 1,683
Posted By fibod

Airhead ATPL Question Bank

Anyone know anything about this?

https://www.airheadatpl.com/

There seem to be an ever growing number of question banks. This one popped up on my Facebook. I guess if the exams are obscure,...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Mar 2022, 16:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,480
Posted By fibod

Whether it is sensible or not is a moot point. ...

Whether it is sensible or not is a moot point. The Swedish, Polish and Greek authorities, amongst others, allow this as the norm. The UK/EASA question arises because the UK CAA must recognise EASA...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Mar 2022, 13:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,480
Posted By fibod

Combined IR and CPL Skills Tests

I know that some EASA Authorities allow combined IR and CPL Skills tests, but the UK CAA do not; they stipulate that the tests must be conducted separately. However, I'm struggling to find a...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Feb 2021, 09:33
Replies: 31
Views: 10,396
Posted By fibod

Well, things are pretty quiet right now, but when...

Well, things are pretty quiet right now, but when they do pick up, if your books are priced right and as good quality as your ATPL ones, as long as people know about them I'm sure you'll do well. ...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Feb 2021, 11:25
Replies: 31
Views: 10,396
Posted By fibod

Alex are you ever going to introduce a PPL...

Alex are you ever going to introduce a PPL course? Some of the material currently being sold is very dated!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Aug 2018, 09:31
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,929,425
Posted By fibod

Is there a current/past CTC/L3 cadet who is...

Is there a current/past CTC/L3 cadet who is willing to let me see a copy of their Airline Placement Limited (APL) bond agreement please?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd May 2016, 08:50
Replies: 25
Views: 14,681
Posted By fibod

The comparison with the FAA market is...

The comparison with the FAA market is interesting, and worthy of deeper evaluation.

It is common for JAA/EASA pilots to obtain a multi-crew job on graduation form a flight school, with maybe 200...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2015, 09:28
Replies: 1,091
Views: 717,846
Posted By fibod

Thumbs up NEW OPTION

For those of you researching this age old question, there seems to be a new initiative which you should check out. Have a look at the Wings Alliance thread. They seem to be offering the best of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Sep 2014, 12:02
Replies: 25
Views: 13,958
Posted By fibod

Seems like a rip-off to me

Two minutes on Google shows that the current going rate is about 4% and these people are charging about 10%.

Money Saving Expert: Credit Cards, Shopping, Bank Charges, Cheap Flights and more...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jul 2014, 13:34
Replies: 13
Views: 5,685
Posted By fibod

Rumour has it...

...that the costs and damages are likely to be in the hundreds of thousands of pounds. The normal warnings about payment in advance to training companies must especially apply to anyone thinking of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Dec 2012, 13:47
Replies: 5
Views: 3,135
Posted By fibod

BGS Online

The most credible is Bristol Groundschool's on-line service - www.bgsonline.eu (http://bgsonline.eu)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Dec 2012, 13:39
Replies: 85
Views: 99,662
Posted By fibod

A good thread - here is my penny worth… Type...

A good thread - here is my penny worth…

Type Rating Scam

I don’t know whether this is too far off topic, but this scam rears its head every now and then, so maybe worth adding for the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Mar 2010, 10:25
Replies: 25
Views: 3,084
Posted By fibod

PPL Registered Facilities

Does anyone know the approx number of PPL Facilities registered with the UK CAA? The UK CAA have withdrawn Standards Doc 30, which would have given the answer, and don't seem to be able to answer my...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Mar 2010, 14:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,341
Posted By fibod

Old Copy

Does anyone happen to have an old copy of Standards Doc 30 they'd be happy to share?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Dec 2009, 22:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,643
Posted By fibod

Health Warning

I'm not normally one to start rumours running about the financial health of companies, not least because they can become self-fulfilling prophecies, and I have many friends still working in this...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Nov 2008, 20:39
Replies: 8
Views: 1,473
Posted By fibod

I my humble opinion the Bristol notes are easily...

I my humble opinion the Bristol notes are easily the best in the industry; probably followed by Oxford's.

I'd be really interested, Matt, in which you think are better?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2008, 19:14
Replies: 37
Views: 34,079
Posted By fibod

So if they don't work, you waste your money on...

So if they don't work, you waste your money on the software. If they do work, they help you cheat at the real tests. Then you might go on to do a course for which you are not really suited, and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2008, 17:54
Replies: 19
Views: 1,487
Posted By fibod

Give the guy a break; he's 18, he's...

Give the guy a break; he's 18, he's inexperienced, he's upset the PPRuNe mafia, and he's had the humility to take the rather pointed advice on another thread to apologise and wind his neck in.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2008, 17:46
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By fibod

Hello Danny You may do each of the modular...

Hello Danny

You may do each of the modular courses at a different FTO:

CPL
IR
MEP(L) Class Rating
Theoretical Knowledge
and, if you need it, MCC
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2008, 17:34
Replies: 32
Views: 4,140
Posted By fibod

Hello Guys The modular route is completely...

Hello Guys

The modular route is completely valid. However, all to often wannabees set off down this route, do a PPL (sometimes of dubious quality) and then without guidance go off at a tangent. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2008, 12:50
Replies: 32
Views: 4,140
Posted By fibod

Do you know Prophead; you might have a point. ...

Do you know Prophead; you might have a point. And perhaps it could be extended to other professions. For example, rather than the bore of going though structured vocational training to become, for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Nov 2008, 19:12
Replies: 32
Views: 4,140
Posted By fibod

I fundamentally disagree with you Prophead. I...

I fundamentally disagree with you Prophead. I have a lot of experience of training both Integrated Course students and Modular students. You are right in saying that the 100 odd hours building a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Nov 2008, 22:33
Replies: 34
Views: 14,012
Posted By fibod

Hello FANS, Ronnie has obviously gone away. ...

Hello FANS, Ronnie has obviously gone away.

Yes, the hours will count for JAA license issue, and for pre-entry to JAA Approved modular CPL training. However, other than a PPL gained in the UAE,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Nov 2008, 22:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,214
Posted By fibod

Damned by faint praise! :rolleyes:

Damned by faint praise! :rolleyes:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Nov 2008, 19:44
Replies: 10
Views: 1,214
Posted By fibod

Top quality? Do be serious! If you refer to...

Top quality? Do be serious!

If you refer to the groundschool notes, get a copy of Bristol Groundschool's to supplement your course.

If you are referring to courseware to support the flying,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Oct 2008, 10:34
Replies: 30
Views: 4,505
Posted By fibod

Interesting. You've obviously done your research...

Interesting. You've obviously done your research properly. One of the problems in getting the sort of advice you are after is that by definition, wannabees who have trained with the various...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Oct 2008, 17:02
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By fibod

I spotted the developments at Bristol as well. I...

I spotted the developments at Bristol as well. I know a guy who works there and spoke to him last week.

They have a great track record in the CPL/IR market. Although I never worked there, I've...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Oct 2008, 15:04
Replies: 21
Views: 4,103
Posted By fibod

There are other schools that you should consider....

There are other schools that you should consider.

CTC have a good course; it doesn't have to be linked to their cadet programme: can just be a self-funded course.

Bristol Aviation is worth a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Sep 2008, 18:57
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By fibod

They have a great reputation in the IR market; I...

They have a great reputation in the IR market; I guess they could do well as a full range provider. Rarely hear anything but good reports. Their pricing will be a bit of a challenge to the likes of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Sep 2008, 09:43
Replies: 61
Views: 6,429
Posted By fibod

Da42 Ir Pass Rates

I don't have any experience of training students on the DA42, although a lot on Senecas. However, an old pal who is now teaching on the DA42 told me that his opinion of the reason for the improved...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Sep 2008, 09:21
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By fibod

Bristol Aviation

Seen this (http://www.bristolaviation.net/index.php?id=116)? Looks like Bristol have updated their brand and expanded their courses.

Is Nasib still there?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Jul 2008, 20:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,371
Posted By fibod

Sorry Keygrip; whichever you deem to be best....

Sorry Keygrip; whichever you deem to be best. :ouch:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jun 2008, 12:44
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By fibod

No Virgin, a FI does not need a JAA licence but...

No Virgin, a FI does not need a JAA licence but does require an authorisation to teach on a JAA course; there is an Appendix to the relevant JAR describing the procedure (I can't remember the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jun 2008, 11:37
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By fibod

Increasing Price of Training?

EASA (The European Aviation Safety Agency, which is progressively replacing the JAA) have just published on their website the Notice of Proposed Amendment ("NPA") covering flight crew licensing.
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Jun 2008, 11:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,371
Posted By fibod

Well, the EASA NPA 2008-17 is now published on...

Well, the EASA NPA 2008-17 is now published on the EASA website:

http://www.easa.eu.int/ws_prod/r/r_npa.php

I've had an admitidly cursory glance and it seems from that that this rumour is true....
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