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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st May 2016, 12:52
Replies: 4
Views: 3,653
Posted By Joe86

Talking Aviation South West (Exeter)

Has anyone trained or have any feedback on Aviation South West based at Exeter (UK)? Recently they have popped up on my Facebook feed and after looking at their website it looks good.

Exeter is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jul 2015, 10:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,707
Posted By Joe86

Cool I thought as it has been a while and things have...

I thought as it has been a while and things have changed I would bump this thread J.

Basically I had to delay my planned PPL start date due to work and family commitments, however now (or...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Dec 2013, 11:56
Replies: 11
Views: 4,848
Posted By Joe86

Visited Aeros last July as part of my research...

Visited Aeros last July as part of my research before starting flight training this July...

Would agree with the post above... i was there all day, very helpful and just a great bunch of people...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Sep 2013, 14:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,252
Posted By Joe86

AA to hire 1500 Pilots over the next few years

Found this thread on Airliners.net and noticed it had not been mentioned on here yet...

Looks like things could be on the up :) Hopefully.

American Airlines plans to hire 1,500 pilots -...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Sep 2013, 08:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,828
Posted By Joe86

Thumbs up I personally don’t think it’s as bad as people...

I personally don’t think it’s as bad as people make out to be, however this is my view as an aircraft designer working in the civil sector, not aircrew. I have a friend who joined a tagged scheme and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Aug 2013, 10:17
Replies: 13
Views: 9,567
Posted By Joe86

Thumbs up I would agree with all of the above... I...

I would agree with all of the above...

I was very very very impressed when i went for a nose around and trail lesson, been to other schools and done the same, Aeros is the best.

I went to...
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2013, 12:31
Replies: 14
Views: 4,961
Posted By Joe86

Smile ... so out of interest, who provides the best PPL...

... so out of interest, who provides the best PPL training software?

I will finally be starting my PPL shortly and will have at least an hour maybe more a night to revise. I have a few oxford...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Oct 2012, 16:14
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,635
Posted By Joe86

Think I may also apply for this one (if run...

Think I may also apply for this one (if run again), good on BA :).:D
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Sep 2012, 14:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,707
Posted By Joe86

... Nothing wrong with a bit of Thatchers Gold...

... Nothing wrong with a bit of Thatchers Gold :).

Areos? Spoken to them before (never trained there) but came across very well, maybe an Exeter based school?

Bristol and wessex flying clubs...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Aug 2012, 12:26
Replies: 32
Views: 7,634
Posted By Joe86

Following what poose said, Yes a good credit...

Following what poose said, Yes a good credit rating is important, luckily for me I had no student loan to pay back. The pit falls are very true... but I do have a GF = she is just very annoyed...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Jul 2012, 20:37
Replies: 32
Views: 7,634
Posted By Joe86

On another positive note, I know two engineers...

On another positive note, I know two engineers who have also moved to the flight deck... When theres a will, theres a way :).
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Jul 2012, 13:22
Replies: 32
Views: 7,634
Posted By Joe86

Try engineering? I was in the same boat as...

Try engineering?

I was in the same boat as you... finished A-levels wanted to fly, but had no chance of getting the cash. I would pick whichever job role will give you the best chance of passing...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jun 2012, 20:54
Replies: 32
Views: 8,704
Posted By Joe86

Wink Yeah it is a really hard decision, to be honest...

Yeah it is a really hard decision, to be honest the pay is to me is not as important as a stable job... So with that in mind I would Try flybe first (as they will knock £20k off your training costs)...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jun 2012, 14:07
Replies: 32
Views: 8,704
Posted By Joe86

Wink Happy to answer... Basically after chatting to...

Happy to answer... Basically after chatting to flight schools and doing my research I narrowed it down to CTC for integrated training and the Bournemouth jet line course for modular.

For me...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jun 2012, 10:17
Replies: 32
Views: 8,704
Posted By Joe86

I hope CTC doesn't close up shop in the UK, but...

I hope CTC doesn't close up shop in the UK, but the ATP scheme has stopped, easy jet only offering summer contracts... not looking good.

Dam I wanted to join their cadet scheme next year :(.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jun 2012, 19:33
Replies: 13
Views: 3,380
Posted By Joe86

I've got a book called mental maths for pilots by...

I've got a book called mental maths for pilots by Ronald D. McElroy... Its ok but he answers the questions backwards to the way I would approach it, still right though.

For me the CD's always...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jun 2012, 19:27
Replies: 48
Views: 14,473
Posted By Joe86

My question is ‘If Airbus builds a final assembly...

My question is ‘If Airbus builds a final assembly line in the states, where will the components be built? If the production rate for long range is also being increased will Broughton have the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jun 2012, 15:32
Replies: 14
Views: 2,548
Posted By Joe86

I'm in the same boat, working full time at Airbus...

I'm in the same boat, working full time at Airbus and saving every penny possible for flight training.

The Halifax would give me 16k without any issues and said they would go up to 25k.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jun 2012, 08:41
Replies: 6
Views: 4,004
Posted By Joe86

Thumbs up Yeah face value 140 Euros is nothing... but I’m a...

Yeah face value 140 Euros is nothing... but I’m a tight ass ;)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jun 2012, 08:30
Replies: 43
Views: 19,856
Posted By Joe86

was an Air cadet for a few years, camps, gliding...

was an Air cadet for a few years, camps, gliding scholarship, sports and team building all did me in good stead, ok my interview was for engineering not flying, but still.... over 400 applicants I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jun 2012, 07:40
Replies: 6
Views: 4,004
Posted By Joe86

To be honest I don’t know, I came across the...

To be honest I don’t know, I came across the website while looking for practice COMPASS test... of which there is a few examples. Some of the other info on there appears correct and the website seems...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th May 2012, 08:04
Replies: 16
Views: 6,521
Posted By Joe86

Apart from education and money, flight schools...

Apart from education and money, flight schools and airlines love team building/sports based interests... Join the air training core or similar, I had a great 3 years in it, got a few hours fixed wing...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th May 2012, 18:31
Replies: 91
Views: 38,554
Posted By Joe86

To be honest nothing in this industry is certain,...

To be honest nothing in this industry is certain, yes i could pay and work for my ATPL for around 55-60k in the UK (BCFT + rent), but i would still not be working in this time (exams and revision...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th May 2012, 06:47
Replies: 91
Views: 38,554
Posted By Joe86

Just apply... You have nothing to lose! I...

Just apply... You have nothing to lose!

I will be applying next year (should havd saved the money by then).

Good luck!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd May 2012, 20:37
Replies: 14
Views: 4,409
Posted By Joe86

Talking Bruce is in the same catergory as Edd China from...

Bruce is in the same catergory as Edd China from wheeler dealers... an all round legend and i bet amazing company down the pub.

Good luck to him, and if he does start a school or even MRO... i...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd May 2012, 14:34
Replies: 12
Views: 2,098
Posted By Joe86

After my GCSE’s I did A-levels, then thought...

After my GCSE’s I did A-levels, then thought about university to do aerospace engineering, would have cost a lot to do and like yourself all I wanted to do was fly.... Then I made one of the best...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd May 2012, 06:53
Replies: 55
Views: 28,002
Posted By Joe86

See this is one thing I don’t understand about...

See this is one thing I don’t understand about the airline industry... why would a UK domestic airline take cadets from the middle east? There are people (aka me) who live and work already in the UK...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Apr 2012, 10:21
Replies: 55
Views: 28,002
Posted By Joe86

I have has a look at the Flybe/CTC scheme and to...

I have has a look at the Flybe/CTC scheme and to me it looks good, ok it is £65k... but that’s a lot better than the £100K it would cost you to be a cadet.

Sadly I won’t be applying this year as I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Apr 2012, 06:47
Replies: 8
Views: 3,430
Posted By Joe86

Talking The flyer seminar is really really really...

The flyer seminar is really really really helpful! I went around two years ago, I walked away knowing which schools I liked and which I did not, the costs involved per school, best way to get a type...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Apr 2012, 18:34
Replies: 55
Views: 28,002
Posted By Joe86

Cool I would like to fly short haul/turbo props in the...

I would like to fly short haul/turbo props in the UK if I could :)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Apr 2012, 12:18
Replies: 55
Views: 28,002
Posted By Joe86

Yeah you are right Willy, I have been saving for...

Yeah you are right Willy, I have been saving for over 2 years now looking at August 2013 to have the money in place if I was to go it alone for PTC/CTC etc...

I currently work for Airbus as a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Apr 2012, 14:13
Replies: 55
Views: 28,002
Posted By Joe86

Talking Late 2012/2013 Pilot sponsorship schemes

Just thought I would ask the masses.

As the Flybe/PTC sponsorship has now closed has anyone heard anything on the grape vine of possible late 2012 or 2013 airline sponsorship opportunities from...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Apr 2012, 11:12
Replies: 15
Views: 4,913
Posted By Joe86

Cool I hope this helps: I did the pilot tests at...

I hope this helps:

I did the pilot tests at Cranwell around 8 years ago, the test was split into 3 sections... pilot, navigator and air traffic controller. I found the flying side ok, maths was...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Apr 2012, 11:17
Replies: 22
Views: 5,438
Posted By Joe86

Question I was very impressed with BCFT when I met a few...

I was very impressed with BCFT when I met a few members of staff at a flyer Heathrow event last year.

Their website and adverts now suggest they are partnered with Flybe... How? Are people being...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Mar 2012, 13:29
Replies: 8
Views: 3,827
Posted By Joe86

Thanks for the information, Yeah the GCSE Bite...

Thanks for the information, Yeah the GCSE Bite size revision is good (used it 8 years ago for my GCSE's!).

Whilst trolling the net i came across two companies offering COMPASS and likewise...
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