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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Oct 2018, 22:02
Replies: 1,040
Views: 817,209
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Hey Kevin, I did all my training at JT so I...

Hey Kevin,

I did all my training at JT so I thought I'll give you my take based on my experience.

RACWA are a big school but overpriced. I did a TIF with them but that was all - it just didn't...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Mar 2017, 12:58
Replies: 4
Views: 4,814
Posted By Diesel Pilot

pominaus, A measure of a good instructor is...

pominaus,

A measure of a good instructor is one who cares about their students and their learning rather than just the flight hour they are getting paid for.

Your story sounds very similar to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Dec 2015, 06:45
Replies: 1
Views: 1,128
Posted By Diesel Pilot

When I did my FIR it we covered everything...

When I did my FIR it we covered everything relevant to PMI as part of the ground training, a mixture of the Aviation Instructor's Handbook (some) and the full CAAP (most), so the only self study was...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Nov 2015, 12:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,912
Posted By Diesel Pilot

I'd be interested to hear some feedback on these...

I'd be interested to hear some feedback on these guys too. I'm the market for an ICAO to EASA conversion but they don't seem to like answering their emails!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Nov 2015, 08:59
Replies: 17
Views: 6,727
Posted By Diesel Pilot

In my limited experience as a FI always liked to...

In my limited experience as a FI always liked to keep things simple.

The whiteboard, large enough to write clearly and separate your sections with a selection of markers is a great tool. Just...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Aug 2015, 05:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,442
Posted By Diesel Pilot

atminimums Sounds silly but did you do...

atminimums



Sounds silly but did you do your training here or in the UK? Only that these terms aren't really used here.

My advice would be to realistic about what you want to get out of your...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Aug 2015, 09:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Duttonfx, My advice would be to wait until...

Duttonfx,

My advice would be to wait until you can do all your training from PPL onwards full time if you have the option to do so. Reason is the more frequently you fly the better you will learn...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jul 2015, 10:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,541
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Are you based east or west Aussie? $40k would...

Are you based east or west Aussie? $40k would have kept me involved for a start, but there wasn't any hope of a chance of a full time gig or enough business as a casual GR3 over here. I totally agree...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jul 2015, 08:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,541
Posted By Diesel Pilot

$50-80K as a flight instructor or CFI? I'm by no...

$50-80K as a flight instructor or CFI? I'm by no means an expert Aussie but no instructor I know of, even GR1 ME/IFR, earns that much.

As Raptor says instructing is very slow at the moment, casual...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jun 2015, 05:32
Replies: 15
Views: 4,722
Posted By Diesel Pilot

I'm employed in Australia, and am an entry level...

I'm employed in Australia, and am an entry level instructor so I'll give you my take.

If you've always wanted to do it, then you should go for it. Life is too short not to IMO. This is what I did,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th May 2015, 04:58
Replies: 1
Views: 870
Posted By Diesel Pilot

ATPL distance learning theory

Biggles24

I don't want to use the forum for advertising, but I have a full set of unused ATPL theory distance learning notes from AFT, including online practise exams etc. I bought them back in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Feb 2015, 05:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,655
Posted By Diesel Pilot

dreamed2fly You're not in Perth by any...

dreamed2fly

You're not in Perth by any chance are you? If so I would happily give you some tips in person or even a brief. Shoot me a PM if this is the case.

It sounds to me like you weren't...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jan 2015, 04:03
Replies: 10
Views: 8,040
Posted By Diesel Pilot

niss200sx, There are many factors which can...

niss200sx,

There are many factors which can effect how long it takes to complete a PPL, CPL etc but the main three are: ability, availability and money.

It's rare that anyone completes their...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2014, 14:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,956
Posted By Diesel Pilot

The school I work at can help you out with the...

The school I work at can help you out with the aeros (robin) but not sure about the tail wheel endo.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Dec 2014, 22:11
Replies: 6
Views: 3,071
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Hey smokie, I sent you a PM. Check your inbox.

Hey smokie, I sent you a PM. Check your inbox.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jan 2014, 09:45
Replies: 2
Views: 3,021
Posted By Diesel Pilot

zingshonp4x What's your point? You're trying...

zingshonp4x

What's your point? You're trying to find out if VET-FEE HELP is still available for flight training, but are glad if it's coming to an end to prevent people using it for this purpose?...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Nov 2013, 08:36
Replies: 23
Views: 13,305
Posted By Diesel Pilot

I know the PIC, a great bloke and an outstanding...

I know the PIC, a great bloke and an outstanding pilot. Of the 10 souls on board 3 perished. A terrible situation for all of those involved, which could have been much worse. RIP to those who didn't...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Nov 2013, 09:47
Replies: 12
Views: 8,757
Posted By Diesel Pilot

That's my flight school out of JT. I hope they...

That's my flight school out of JT. I hope they don't shut it down, at least until I finish my CPL!
Forum: Medical & Health
19th Sep 2013, 00:34
Replies: 17
Views: 12,208
Posted By Diesel Pilot

That's really impressive mate! Bulked at 18%...

That's really impressive mate! Bulked at 18% isn't bad at all. You obviously have a good body type for building muscle as those numbers are at the upper end of what most people could achieve for your...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Sep 2013, 04:40
Replies: 17
Views: 12,208
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Good to know my posts were on topic then! :) Do...

Good to know my posts were on topic then! :) Do you lift, BM?
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Sep 2013, 04:13
Replies: 17
Views: 12,208
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Thumbs up Fair enough, Bad medicine. But any information...

Fair enough, Bad medicine. But any information shared regarding weight, BF%, diet even routine structure etc is all directly relevant to the OP's topic; maintaining a commercial level of medical...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Sep 2013, 02:41
Replies: 17
Views: 12,208
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Holy cr@p Ed, 5'7" @ 207lbs is insane! What...

Holy cr@p Ed, 5'7" @ 207lbs is insane! What numbers were you moving at that weight, stats and %BF? Routine?

Heaviest I've been was 230lbs 15-17% but that was long before I started flying. Now i'm...
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Sep 2013, 08:55
Replies: 17
Views: 12,208
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Dude, what are you asking? Your post isn't very...

Dude, what are you asking? Your post isn't very clear.

Here's my take on things. As far as health goes, I think you should aim to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle. In my opinion that's a...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Sep 2013, 02:32
Replies: 67
Views: 36,355
Posted By Diesel Pilot

VH-XXX, Personally I'm just not a fan. IMO a...

VH-XXX,

Personally I'm just not a fan. IMO a bit too cheap and nasty, topped off with reliability issues. But hey that's just my opinion, no offence to any proud Jabiru owners/drivers out there...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Sep 2013, 23:46
Replies: 67
Views: 36,355
Posted By Diesel Pilot

I can't stand Jabirus. They're fraught with...

I can't stand Jabirus. They're fraught with problems and just about the only aircraft (in the loosest context) that almost comes with a guarantee that you're going to get some sort of emergency or...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Sep 2013, 01:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,384
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Hey mate, It's great that you have decided...

Hey mate,

It's great that you have decided to become a pilot, but there is quite a bit you need to take into consideration before taking the plunge and starting your training, especially if you...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Jul 2013, 03:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,699
Posted By Diesel Pilot

PPL self study

I agree with the_rookie, if you're going towards a CPL I'd skip the PPL stage entirely. Save yourself some time and money and head straight into the CPL theory and training. Most good flight schools...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
21st May 2013, 14:49
Replies: 4
Views: 2,888
Posted By Diesel Pilot

kabukiman, If you want my advice I'd...

kabukiman,

If you want my advice I'd recommend Bob Tait's books over ATC. I have both sets and found that ATC were very hard to digest where as Bob's books are very clear and to the point. Bob's...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Nov 2012, 01:19
Replies: 18
Views: 4,326
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Looks like one of the fleet from Air Australia...

Looks like one of the fleet from Air Australia :yuk: I guess good old chuck will be looking for a new META instructor soon!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Sep 2012, 03:35
Replies: 507
Views: 253,255
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Who knows exactly what VA are looking for in...

Who knows exactly what VA are looking for in their applicants or what their specific selection criteria is. It's all a matter of who reads your application at the time, patiently waiting and a little...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Aug 2012, 12:41
Replies: 507
Views: 253,255
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Forgive us Tidbinbilla but this is a specific...

Forgive us Tidbinbilla but this is a specific thread about the Virgin Pilot Cadet Program and these are specific questions about this topic. I don't see how our questions to the guys who are...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Aug 2012, 04:31
Replies: 507
Views: 253,255
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Haggis777 Thanks for the info and great to...

Haggis777

Thanks for the info and great to hear they've been in touch with you. I'm pre PPL sitting on about 50 hours, submitted my application on August 1. I'm yet to hear anything back.

Out...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Aug 2012, 00:38
Replies: 507
Views: 253,255
Posted By Diesel Pilot

jjfly That's great to hear and...

jjfly

That's great to hear and congratulations on making it to the next stage. Thanks for not taking my post in the wrong way, it wasn't intended to be offensive.

I am suprised that they have...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Aug 2012, 01:54
Replies: 507
Views: 253,255
Posted By Diesel Pilot

I find it highly unlikely that jjfly would have...

I find it highly unlikely that jjfly would have heard back from VA this early considering application for the program closed just over 2 weeks ago:


"7. How long will the selection process take?...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jul 2011, 10:55
Replies: 0
Views: 529
Posted By Diesel Pilot

Part time trainees share your stories

G'day all

I've been reading a lot here on pprune about people's stories of how they trained and where they are now. As a newbie in the very early stages of flight training I find it interesting...
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