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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Feb 2008, 20:19
Replies: 3
Views: 2,049
Posted By Cypres

There must be someone out there who has taken the...

There must be someone out there who has taken the AHFC GPSS tests.

If not UK pilots then there must be some Benelux people who have gone through AHFC.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Feb 2008, 22:04
Replies: 3
Views: 2,049
Posted By Cypres

Aviation Human Factor Centre

I know the post above is a bit old now but does anyone out there have some info on AHFC or their Global Pilot Selection System (GPSS)?

I too could do with this info urgently.

Thanks

Cypres
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Feb 2008, 23:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By Cypres

What did I tell you....... Some of the...

What did I tell you.......

Some of the answers look like they were compiled by someone who knew another guy who had once bumped into a pilot in the pub.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Jan 2008, 06:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,649
Posted By Cypres

ACE - You have been warned

Three Words:

Full Of Errors

Be Careful using this book, it's a useful tool for revision but it can lead you down the garden path.......

to quantify - approx 5% is pure nonsense (just...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jan 2008, 13:03
Replies: 109
Views: 16,699
Posted By Cypres

mathieupv They are still interviewing...

mathieupv

They are still interviewing people who are not E-Jet Type rated. And who certainly don't have 500 hours commercial experience.

Could it be that the people still being interview (Jan...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Nov 2007, 19:11
Replies: 28
Views: 5,866
Posted By Cypres

EGCC4284 - Was it the suit, the curly hair or the...

EGCC4284 - Was it the suit, the curly hair or the striking resemblence to Dr Hiliary? :) Just teasing, how's it going Rob Have you recovered from your night on the sauce? Hope to see you on Tuesday...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Jan 2004, 21:09
Replies: 1
Views: 6,446
Posted By Cypres

Shawbury VOR What is it's DOC

I've just been looking in the on-line AIP trying to find out (amongst others) the DOC for Shawbury VOR/DME (Ident SWB Freq 116.80MHz).
The document UK AIP ENR 4-1-1-1 gives the relevant info for UK...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Dec 2003, 02:33
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By Cypres

GT Thanks for the info and taking the time...

GT

Thanks for the info and taking the time to reply. I'll invest in a copy of the David Robson book and King DVD. (Cheap in comparison to a hour in the actual aircraft)

Cypres
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Dec 2003, 10:38
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By Cypres

Keygrip, thanks for your reply & apologies for...

Keygrip,
thanks for your reply & apologies for the lack of information.

The training will be conducted in the U.K. and I therefore need a book in line with JAA requirements.

The aircraft will...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Dec 2003, 06:58
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By Cypres

MEP Initial Class Rating

Can anyone recommend some good study material for my Multi-Engine Initial Class Rating that I'm hoping to embark on in January.
I've had a quick look in Transair and AFE, both of which stock a few...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2003, 00:05
Replies: 26
Views: 3,677
Posted By Cypres

Additional to the above comments about the...

Additional to the above comments about the compass being swung with the pitot heat on etc.. just consider this:

When during an otherwise uneventful trip your flight visibility starts to diminish,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jun 2003, 09:23
Replies: 16
Views: 1,515
Posted By Cypres

Now, what's all this fuss about?

Now, what's all this fuss about?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Oct 2002, 00:50
Replies: 17
Views: 3,978
Posted By Cypres

I would tend to agree with your assessment that...

I would tend to agree with your assessment that VMCa is Lower than VMCg.
It’s double Jeopardy when on the ground since the CG will be forward of the main gear this means that:

1) The turning...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Oct 2002, 21:01
Replies: 12
Views: 1,649
Posted By Cypres

The answer is that you don't need a full-blown...

The answer is that you don't need a full-blown ATPL to sit in the Right hand seat of a B737. All you need is a Multi-Engine CPL/IR informally known as a fATPL the little f being (f)rozen. A fATPL is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Apr 2002, 09:13
Replies: 22
Views: 3,005
Posted By Cypres

Even if the technological hurdles could be...

Even if the technological hurdles could be overcome, which no matter what previous replies have said we are nowhere near to yet!

There is another matter of security, which is more relevant now...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Feb 2002, 17:02
Replies: 24
Views: 1,625
Posted By Cypres

Post WhyOhWhy Do I Do It . .made the folowing...

WhyOhWhy Do I Do It . .made the folowing statement:

[quote]. .Yes you come out at the end with the same license, but know this, you HAVE to do the CPL/IR (flying) in the same country as the ATPL...
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Feb 2002, 03:38
Replies: 3
Views: 600
Posted By Cypres

Post Flyer Boy, You need to be more precise about...

Flyer Boy,

You need to be more precise about your eyesight, if you are long-sighted i.e. Prescription is + 1.0 Dioptre then you will be treated to a Cycloplegic refraction.. .This is where the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2002, 17:09
Replies: 23
Views: 1,717
Posted By Cypres

Post Pandora, you can't just leave it there - can...

Pandora,

you can't just leave it there - can you expand a little on your last posting please.

Cypres
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2002, 17:02
Replies: 23
Views: 1,717
Posted By Cypres

Post This thread discusses 'Undesirables' slipping...

This thread discusses 'Undesirables' slipping through the net and ending up with a CPL/IR in their sticky mitts.. .Just what is it about these rascals which makes them undesirable?. .I'm not being...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2002, 16:26
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By Cypres

Post Don't know of any websites, but the PPL Confuser...

Don't know of any websites, but the PPL Confuser is invaluable (Bought my copy from Amazon).

The PPL confuser is an excellent tool for testing your knowledge/Understanding as well as getting used...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Feb 2002, 16:26
Replies: 1
Views: 906
Posted By Cypres

Post Don't know of any websites, but the PPL Confuser...

Don't know of any websites, but the PPL Confuser is invaluable (Bought my copy from Amazon).

The PPL confuser is an excellent tool for testing your knowledge/Understanding as well as getting used...
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Feb 2002, 21:07
Replies: 13
Views: 5,834
Posted By Cypres

Post Thanks for all of the replies, Dr Ian Donnan...

Thanks for all of the replies,

Dr Ian Donnan has received some good reviews and as luck would have it my parents live 5 mins from Davenport. I'll be making an appointment and bob across for my...
Forum: Medical & Health
4th Feb 2002, 19:24
Replies: 13
Views: 5,834
Posted By Cypres

Post AME's in Cheshire

Can anyone recommend a good AME to renew my class 1? This is my first renewal and therefore I've not had any dealings with AMEs before.. .I currently live in Knutsford, Cheshire.

Cheers

Cypres
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Sep 2001, 14:47
Replies: 23
Views: 2,330
Posted By Cypres

Post These are the FACTS as per the current...

These are the FACTS as per the current implementation of JAR-FCL 3 in the UK (as far as refractive errors applicable to distant vision go)
For INITIAL class one medical ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Sep 2001, 13:48
Replies: 22
Views: 1,290
Posted By Cypres

Post IFR, the cheque is on it's way along with a...

IFR,

the cheque is on it's way along with a separate email confirmation.

Cheers

Cypres

-------------------------------------
Cinderalla, you shall go to the ball.
Forum: Medical & Health
26th Aug 2001, 02:17
Replies: 27
Views: 3,176
Posted By Cypres

Post It was a scientific fact that the earth was...

It was a scientific fact that the earth was flat, it was also a scientific fact that it was impossible to travel faster than the speed of sound.
It is also a scientific fact that eyesight can...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Aug 2001, 03:50
Replies: 152
Views: 6,322
Posted By Cypres

Post I've not been to any of the previous seminars and...

I've not been to any of the previous seminars and would like to attend this one. Hope it's not too late to get my name down on the Cinderalla list.

Here's hoping ....
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Aug 2001, 17:20
Replies: 23
Views: 1,414
Posted By Cypres

Post Silverknapper, your optician will probably...

Silverknapper,

your optician will probably never cure your eyes. He will however gladly keep charging you for eye tests and new glasses.
(Sound of a cash till closing).
The technical term for...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Aug 2001, 16:49
Replies: 14
Views: 1,324
Posted By Cypres

Post Eagle I, In days gone by (and not that long...

Eagle I,

In days gone by (and not that long ago either) it was common practice when addressing correspondence to a young male to give him the title "Master" followed by his surname. Now, if your...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Aug 2001, 16:39
Replies: 14
Views: 1,324
Posted By Cypres

Post Dan Dare, you should be using Bates...

Dan Dare,

you should be using Bates Seniors's methods, I suspect you may be using his son's methods which are proven to ruin eyesight.

Cypres :)
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Aug 2001, 20:54
Replies: 14
Views: 1,324
Posted By Cypres

Post Densil, Dan Dare hit the nail on the head...

Densil,

Dan Dare hit the nail on the head with his reference to the Book “Better eyesight without glasses”. An optician wrote this book in 1919. He was disillusioned with just fobbing people off...
Forum: Medical & Health
30th Jul 2001, 20:43
Replies: 9
Views: 485
Posted By Cypres

Post g10, If you have eye tests from previous...

g10,

If you have eye tests from previous years then you may be able to prove stability and beat the system that way.

More importantly however, IT IS NOT CAST IN STONE. The CAA can bend the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jul 2001, 19:35
Replies: 43
Views: 2,196
Posted By Cypres

Talking G_STRING, I've just nearly killed my self...

G_STRING,

I've just nearly killed my self driving to work (Woke up behind the wheel staring down the barrels of a Petrol tankers back axle :eek: ).
I'm just glad to be alive and looking forward...
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