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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Apr 2011, 18:28
Replies: 21
Views: 10,181
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Adding power first with flaps could cause...

Adding power first with flaps could cause sufficient lift to get airborne, then, as the flaps retract, the life coefficient is reduced enough that it cannot remain airborne, and touch down.
Better...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Mar 2011, 22:36
Replies: 19
Views: 3,700
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Which cog gets the oil? The one that squeaks the...

Which cog gets the oil? The one that squeaks the most. Don't squeak, and everyone will think you're fine. Squeak lots, people will listen. Then, it's about the right type of squeak, and the right...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Mar 2011, 23:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,137
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Make it rude, and non-PC. My instructor was like...

Make it rude, and non-PC. My instructor was like that years ago, and I still remember...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Mar 2011, 09:26
Replies: 13
Views: 2,708
Posted By The Flying Chicken

I'd say the interview will have a tough time. It...

I'd say the interview will have a tough time. It probably will depend a lot of the culture of the company the candidates are applying to.
It also could depend how the time was used. If it was a...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2011, 21:36
Replies: 45
Views: 7,509
Posted By The Flying Chicken

I've never had a problem when I've visited...

I've never had a problem when I've visited Stapleford, apart from the odd Cirrus driver.
And from when I spoke to an instructor there, he provided me with a circuit diagram which leaves the ATZ due...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2011, 21:24
Replies: 27
Views: 4,797
Posted By The Flying Chicken

I specify to my students what approaches I would...

I specify to my students what approaches I would like them to try, as mentioned, flapless are fine in most types. I call poor instructional technique if the instructor is laying into you. They...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2011, 05:45
Replies: 68
Views: 7,027
Posted By The Flying Chicken

All plasmech is doing is trying to see the...

All plasmech is doing is trying to see the process other people would take in a given situation. I guess the situation could have been summed up by saying electrical failure, fuel leak, decide. But...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Mar 2011, 05:27
Replies: 20
Views: 3,640
Posted By The Flying Chicken

I would say stick with the PPL books and learn...

I would say stick with the PPL books and learn how to write on a board in a straight line... And possibly learn how to draw an aerofoil without making it look like a sperm-whale.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2011, 08:16
Replies: 33
Views: 10,248
Posted By The Flying Chicken

And, it costs nothing to use. So don't be scared...

And, it costs nothing to use. So don't be scared of it. It's your friend. Which is contrary to lots of people I have known, who seemed to fly in the belief that they get charged an extra £10 for...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2011, 04:58
Replies: 96
Views: 14,272
Posted By The Flying Chicken

After reading this post I was put upon a similar...

After reading this post I was put upon a similar situation. Holding behind another aircraft at an uncontrolled airfield for some time, rather than be spread across the PPRUNE as rude, I thought to...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2011, 04:44
Replies: 110
Views: 23,059
Posted By The Flying Chicken

I will always demonstrate spins to students at...

I will always demonstrate spins to students at some point in their training, but I make it clear it is a demonstration, rather than a full teaching element. Why? I think you can talk about spinning...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2011, 22:13
Replies: 124
Views: 21,755
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Depends where you're going and who you know. ...

Depends where you're going and who you know.
With the instructor hat on, always request PPR for every airfield, or at least, try to get PPR - Gives the student an idea of what to expect.
With my...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2011, 22:39
Replies: 89
Views: 14,417
Posted By The Flying Chicken

The bank statement.

The bank statement.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jan 2011, 19:49
Replies: 41
Views: 8,046
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Talking about their first job, I imagine? Lots...

Talking about their first job, I imagine? Lots of modular students go on to be very successful with the large carriers, but just very unlikely that'll happen as your first show. Most modular...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2011, 12:46
Replies: 23
Views: 6,840
Posted By The Flying Chicken

I still enjoy using my flight computer. I used...

I still enjoy using my flight computer. I used to struggle, but I can generally out-calculate someone on a calculator. Also, it's easier to recognized "input crud, output crud", as the figures are...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jan 2011, 12:35
Replies: 22
Views: 8,405
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Yeah, I see my wording error.:oh: I meant it...

Yeah, I see my wording error.:oh: I meant it more to the comparison of traditional integrated routes, where candidates end up exactly the same position (and licence) as a modular student, albeit out...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jan 2011, 09:57
Replies: 41
Views: 8,046
Posted By The Flying Chicken

I wish there was a "like" function such as on...

I wish there was a "like" function such as on Face-book for WWW comments.
It's probably the cheapest, quickest and most reliable way to get into a carrier like that.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jan 2011, 05:14
Replies: 1
Views: 1,548
Posted By The Flying Chicken

I'm happy to be corrected, but I'd suggest...

I'm happy to be corrected, but I'd suggest wet-lease. My reasoning is that clubs, schools, or whoever you hire from will normally buy "bulk" fuel at a reduced price. This is, to a degree, passed on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jan 2011, 05:05
Replies: 1
Views: 460
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Naeem, it's been a while since I did the maths,...

Naeem, it's been a while since I did the maths, but most modular routes should cost nothing like £70k. Hopefully you'll be more in the region of £40k.
For funding, there are many discussions around...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2011, 20:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,934
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Your Adjutant may know, they always dealt with...

Your Adjutant may know, they always dealt with ours. Failing that, get in touch with your local VGS, and get your face around. May get some gliding time, much more fun!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jan 2011, 20:29
Replies: 22
Views: 8,405
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Which one is the better course? It depends what...

Which one is the better course? It depends what you want to get out of your flying.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jan 2011, 20:24
Replies: 22
Views: 8,405
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Although not a fan of the MPL, I personally see...

Although not a fan of the MPL, I personally see it as a much better option compared to integrated courses.
Doogle92 is very accurate in the description given. One negative I'm not sure of though,...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Jan 2011, 20:13
Replies: 24
Views: 4,150
Posted By The Flying Chicken

For me, it's been the usual winter downturn...

For me, it's been the usual winter downturn (prolonged, obviously). But generally business as usual. With a significant increase in IMC students.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Jan 2011, 20:10
Replies: 5
Views: 854
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Around sunset is the best for night trial...

Around sunset is the best for night trial lessons. Use the twilight to clearly demonstrate all that needs to be demonstrated, show them some sights, and return at night. 60 minutes at night, can...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2011, 07:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,329
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Agree with Whopity. It's personal, but it does...

Agree with Whopity. It's personal, but it does need to include certain CAA specifications or you'll find you get it back when you send it off for licence issue.
Ask your instructor what it means,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jan 2011, 07:49
Replies: 41
Views: 8,046
Posted By The Flying Chicken

Getting into the mindset of accepting a TR before...

Getting into the mindset of accepting a TR before even completing training is destroying the industry. And no, it's not the only way in.
Integrated has had its time. High costs with employment...
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