PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Search: Posts Made By: Continental Drifter
Showing results 1 to 34 of 34
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Questions
5th Jul 2019, 08:39
Replies: 8
Views: 4,139
Posted By Continental Drifter

Excellent advice Eckhard. Thanks. Below...

Excellent advice Eckhard. Thanks.


Below is a summary from the introduction to the Command Prep document from the Royal Aeronautical Society:


Be considerate to all who you deal with in your...
Forum: Questions
4th Jul 2019, 16:42
Replies: 8
Views: 4,139
Posted By Continental Drifter

Thanks for the replies. Appreciated.

Thanks for the replies. Appreciated.
Forum: Questions
3rd Jul 2019, 09:05
Replies: 8
Views: 4,139
Posted By Continental Drifter

Background Reading for Command

Besides company manuals and official CAP documents etc does anyone have any other general / background reading recommendations in preparation for a command (or useful for the profession)?
...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Jan 2019, 16:37
Replies: 9
Views: 10,705
Posted By Continental Drifter

Thanks a lot for the replies - really useful...

Thanks a lot for the replies - really useful information.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Jan 2019, 00:04
Replies: 9
Views: 10,705
Posted By Continental Drifter

I see VistaJet are hiring again on the CL350....

I see VistaJet are hiring again on the CL350. Further to the above, does anyone know the average time to command? Is the PPJN salary correct (€45,000 & €40 per diem)? Also how long are you bonded...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2018, 13:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By Continental Drifter

Ah - thanks Rudestuff.

Ah - thanks Rudestuff.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2018, 11:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By Continental Drifter

Licensing Query (Night Rating)

Hi,

I wonder could someone shed some light on this?

My licensing as it stands is: EASA CPL (SEP expired), FAA CPL ME/IR GV type rating, approx 1450hrs, mainly jet time. 14 ATPL exams (...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Nov 2017, 13:47
Replies: 19
Views: 5,867
Posted By Continental Drifter

ATIS31, I would urge you (if the finances...

ATIS31,

I would urge you (if the finances permit) to get your CPL/IR issued before your ATPL exam credits expire - I’ve been in your position and you don’t want to go there.
There is a bit of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th May 2010, 09:54
Replies: 14
Views: 10,695
Posted By Continental Drifter

EchoKiloEcho, I've just returned back to the...

EchoKiloEcho,

I've just returned back to the UK from Florida having done a similar thing - I have a JAA Commercial (no IR yet) and needed to get a FAA CPL ME-IR.
The school I eventually choose,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Nov 2009, 14:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,430
Posted By Continental Drifter

Also in preperation for the IR and have found...

Also in preperation for the IR and have found RANT XL to be very useful.
It allows you get the fundamentals right before going anywhere near a very expensive twin-engined aeroplane. It has a series...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Apr 2009, 09:07
Replies: 11
Views: 5,892
Posted By Continental Drifter

Pro 1966, I'm assuming you mean converting your...

Pro 1966,
I'm assuming you mean converting your SA PPL to a UK JAA PPL? As you are studying towards your Commercial Licence there is no need. When you finish your ATPL's at BGS - hour build, then...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2009, 10:37
Replies: 104
Views: 8,321
Posted By Continental Drifter

Fabbe, I'll give you some advice about "how to...

Fabbe,
I'll give you some advice about "how to train for mental tests"(?)
Firstly, stop your inane, rambling posts. You have very little experience of life, never mind aviation. There are people on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2009, 09:39
Replies: 23
Views: 4,424
Posted By Continental Drifter

I did the CPL at Tayside, Dundee and had a very...

I did the CPL at Tayside, Dundee and had a very good experience. The student : instructor ratio was 1:1, with exclusive use of the Arrow. If any maintenance issue arose there was an onsite facility...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Feb 2009, 14:10
Replies: 18
Views: 1,285
Posted By Continental Drifter

Not a problem to do 4 exam sittings - I believe...

Not a problem to do 4 exam sittings - I believe you can do up to 6. You still do just the 2 brush-up courses.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Feb 2009, 15:45
Replies: 18
Views: 1,285
Posted By Continental Drifter

Can't rate Bristol Ground School highly enough -...

Can't rate Bristol Ground School highly enough - although plenty of other courses get good reviews. I took 18 months, working full time and with a new baby(!) If you structure your week and dedicate...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Jan 2009, 22:05
Replies: 26
Views: 3,120
Posted By Continental Drifter

I'm also in a similiar position to the original...

I'm also in a similiar position to the original poster Falz. Recently gained a CPL ,based in Scotland (great timing I know) and I'm also researching the most suitable place to do a FIC. Tayside are...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Aug 2008, 14:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,877
Posted By Continental Drifter

Tayside Aviation is a long established FTO (...

Tayside Aviation is a long established FTO ( since 1968), has a good reputation in Scotland and is the sole UK contractor for the RAF flying scholarship scheme.

After flying up to Dundee recently...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Jun 2008, 17:49
Replies: 153
Views: 17,527
Posted By Continental Drifter

Fella's - I wouldn't bother, it's got to be a...

Fella's - I wouldn't bother, it's got to be a wind-up.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th May 2008, 19:14
Replies: 1,307
Views: 131,678
Posted By Continental Drifter

Peterinmadrid - mate, a pass in the ATPL...

Peterinmadrid - mate, a pass in the ATPL theoretical exams will be accepted for the issue of a CPL or IR during the 36 months from the end of the month of the date of the FINAL pass of the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd May 2008, 14:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By Continental Drifter

Perhaps the wrong forum for this, however I was...

Perhaps the wrong forum for this, however I was recently down in SA to hour build at Babcock CFA, Grand Central, Jo'Burg. Had an excellent experience - plenty of cheap but well maintained 172's and a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Apr 2008, 13:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,482
Posted By Continental Drifter

Not for your ATPL studies, but for flying in...

Not for your ATPL studies, but for flying in general I recommend 'The Killing Zone: How and Why Pilots Die' by Paul A, Craig. (Cheery title I know)

It identifies a period from 50 to 350hrs - a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2008, 14:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By Continental Drifter

Finished the ATPL exams and looking at Naples for...

Finished the ATPL exams and looking at Naples for the JAA CPL course. JWT, what's your experience of NAC?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Aug 2007, 12:41
Replies: 43
Views: 6,003
Posted By Continental Drifter

PS & McB, thanks very much. I took quite a...

PS & McB, thanks very much.
I took quite a while to finish essentially due to my other commitments.
I started in Mod' 1 in Jan '06, finished Dec '06, started Mod 2 in Jan '07 and just finished, but...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Aug 2007, 09:16
Replies: 43
Views: 6,003
Posted By Continental Drifter

After a lot of deliberation I went to Bristol...

After a lot of deliberation I went to Bristol Ground School and found them to be superb. The course material, CD rom, question bank, and quality of instruction is second to none. I work full time,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th May 2006, 12:50
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By Continental Drifter

Well done Powdermonkey - congratulations mate. ...

Well done Powdermonkey - congratulations mate.
Also half way through module one at BGS - it's an awful lot of information to take in. First set of exams in August & working full time with a baby on...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Feb 2006, 22:39
Replies: 91
Views: 13,839
Posted By Continental Drifter

Worked as cabin crew for over 5 years at Virgin -...

Worked as cabin crew for over 5 years at Virgin - now working on private jets and studying through bristol ground school for my atpl exams.
Seems a few people like to comment on a subject of which...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Oct 2005, 11:04
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Continental Drifter

Thanks for the information. I guess its give the...

Thanks for the information. I guess its give the Mac to my wife and it's back to the dark side with a laptop & Windows.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Oct 2005, 10:27
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Continental Drifter

Question about the Mac

I'm intending to start studying for ATPL exams and wanted to use the computerised course material from Bristol GS, however the CD-ROM's they use are only PC compatible (req:Pentium II 400MHz).
I...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Oct 2005, 10:19
Replies: 17
Views: 1,868
Posted By Continental Drifter

Just wondering does CCleaner work on a Mac or is...

Just wondering does CCleaner work on a Mac or is it PC specific?
If not, do you know of any similar programs for the Mac?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jul 2005, 11:03
Replies: 38
Views: 4,543
Posted By Continental Drifter

WWW, An interesting and informative post - you...

WWW,
An interesting and informative post - you just have to wade through ronchonner / spaceman's buffoonery to reach it. Got to admit he makes me laugh though - esp. how he so easily winds up...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jul 2005, 10:52
Replies: 3
Views: 990
Posted By Continental Drifter

Dash, Have a look at ppjn.com might help. ...

Dash,
Have a look at ppjn.com
might help.
Cheers
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Oct 2001, 22:36
Replies: 12
Views: 3,097
Posted By Continental Drifter

Thumbs up I appreciate all the replies and sage advice. ...

I appreciate all the replies and sage advice.
To be honest, the best way would be to tell my girlfriend to go out, work a bit harder and spend all her money on my landing fees etc. while I sit back...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Oct 2001, 03:15
Replies: 12
Views: 3,097
Posted By Continental Drifter

Question Full time work and ATPL study?

I was intending to start studying for the ATPL exams in Jan ( full time at Glasgow CNS.) however I am now more tempted for various reasons ( looming recession, high maintenace girlfriend ;) ) to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Oct 2001, 02:10
Replies: 96
Views: 11,369
Posted By Continental Drifter

Post The cost for the full time JAA ATPL theory over...

The cost for the full time JAA ATPL theory over 28 weeks is ( a reasonable) £2544. For the distance learning : £1950. Both exc. exam fees and course equipment.
I was up there 2 weeks ago to have a...
Showing results 1 to 34 of 34


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.