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: AlexDeltaCharlie
Showing results 1 to 32 of 32
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Sep 2012, 12:44
Replies: 16
Views: 2,782
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Endurance, eh? Not entirely sure what you mean...

Endurance, eh? Not entirely sure what you mean there, but if the word you're looking for is along the lines of commitment/ determination, I'd say you were spot on. It takes a lot of determination to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Sep 2012, 22:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,782
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Thanks, but you seem to have misinterpreted my...

Thanks, but you seem to have misinterpreted my post. I was just chiming in with my insane, completely deplorable idea that were I to have a sum of disposable income equal to the cost of an integrated...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Sep 2012, 15:47
Replies: 16
Views: 2,782
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Crikey. If I had that much money lying around I'd...

Crikey. If I had that much money lying around I'd probably buy a Tiger Moth and use the change for an E-type.

Guess I'm just not commercial pilot material. Pilots must make rational decisions, and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Sep 2012, 12:11
Replies: 11
Views: 5,131
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

I think this article highlights the fact that so...

I think this article highlights the fact that so many young wannabes (myself included, once upon a time) feel the need to jump right into flight training at 17/18 straight out of A Levels. The target...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Aug 2012, 11:01
Replies: 22
Views: 5,563
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

jamesleaman

I promised myself I'd stop reading this site, let alone posting, but here goes...

Please, please, please- if you've already got some finance available, consider doing a PPL first. 18 months ago I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jul 2012, 17:38
Replies: 44
Views: 10,494
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Not exactly- students take out an unsecured loan...

Not exactly- students take out an unsecured loan which doesn't have to be paid back unless they're earning >£21,000 per year. Monthly repayments of between £30 (based on a £25,000 salary) and £292.50...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jul 2012, 12:39
Replies: 232
Views: 102,426
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

I agree in principle, but on the other hand I...

I agree in principle, but on the other hand I think that a prospective student completely new to aviation could be forgiven for thinking some of these companies aren't as shoddy as they really are....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jun 2012, 21:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,760
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Hi Hannah222, I'm in a similar situation-...

Hi Hannah222,

I'm in a similar situation- 17, nearly finished my PPL having flown for 18 months at an average of about two lessons per month earning it through part time weekend and evening work...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jun 2012, 14:50
Replies: 13
Views: 2,602
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Definitely agree with you Genghis. Eighteen...

Definitely agree with you Genghis.

Eighteen months ago I was more than ready to have my parents re-mortgage to allow me to get into a big integrated school and aim for the shiny jet job. Now,...
Forum: Private Flying
28th May 2012, 12:29
Replies: 72
Views: 17,065
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

I was considering posting about this- all those...

I was considering posting about this- all those adverts for hire purchase Aston Martins and arthritis remedies weren't helping to quell my growing suspicions that I'm not old or rich enough to enjoy...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2012, 20:19
Replies: 24
Views: 9,422
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Thanks for all the replies, made for some...

Thanks for all the replies, made for some interesting reading! It sounds like contacts would be worth a try. I've found some sites on the Web with advice on getting over the blink reflex as well...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2012, 20:23
Replies: 24
Views: 9,422
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Contact lenses vs Glasses

Hello all,

Just looking for some opinions on which type of corrective lenses are better for flying. I'm mildly short sighted and when flying I carry a normal pair of spectacles and a set of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Mar 2012, 15:40
Replies: 15
Views: 3,781
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Let's hope they're right about the shortage,...

Let's hope they're right about the shortage, there must have been close to 100 aspiring pilots (plus parents!) at the CTC open day I attended, although I'd be surprised if they'd said anything else...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Mar 2012, 14:53
Replies: 15
Views: 3,781
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

I don't think there's anything approaching...

I don't think there's anything approaching shortage of ~200hr fATPLs at the moment, but I do hope to be proven wrong!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Mar 2012, 12:10
Replies: 15
Views: 3,781
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Worth a try- no time to lose with a massive pilot...

Worth a try- no time to lose with a massive pilot shortage around the corner :}. Better stock up on epaulettes and lanyards that say 'Airbus' on them as well!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Mar 2012, 11:00
Replies: 15
Views: 3,781
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

I wouldn't worry too much. I went to one last...

I wouldn't worry too much. I went to one last summer and jeans are fine, it's a fairly informal event. It's an open day, so you're the (potential) customer at the end of the day- it's their job to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Feb 2012, 19:10
Replies: 39
Views: 5,596
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

My £0.02 I've been thinking a lot recently...

My £0.02

I've been thinking a lot recently about my own plans in flying- you and I are, according to our profiles, 17. At our age we're pretty fortunate in that we've a lot of time ahead of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Dec 2011, 15:38
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,175
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Just noticed this, on the BBC as well: BA...

Just noticed this, on the BBC as well:

BA slashes recruitment drive blaming APD increase (http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ba-slashes-recruitment-drive-blaming-apd-increase-365636/)
...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2011, 17:03
Replies: 27
Views: 4,376
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Hi Kevin, Re your question about purchasing...

Hi Kevin,

Re your question about purchasing equipment. I'm 3/4 of my way through my PPL and have so far been served just fine by my eBay headset, eBay flight computer, eBay plotter, etc. Obviously...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2011, 19:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,450
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Flying abroad in Europe

Hello all,

I'm a UK-based PPL student hoping to have my licence by May/June 2012. I'm interested in making the most of the hours building phase before CPL training and as such I would like to make...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Aug 2011, 18:39
Replies: 14
Views: 4,408
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Just what I was looking for- thanks for sharing!

Just what I was looking for- thanks for sharing!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2011, 19:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,785
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Correct, but the earnings from a part-time job is...

Correct, but the earnings from a part-time job is unlikely to get you above the lower earnings limit (which seems to be increasing for next year) and hence you probably won't end up paying it. Full...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Aug 2011, 18:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,785
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Omlaaay, Don't let the money dissuade you- I...

Omlaaay,

Don't let the money dissuade you- I also have a part-time job and I chose to finance a PPL with it. Budgeting for around two lessons a month is readily achievable with some extra shifts...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Aug 2011, 07:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,562
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Hi, haven't flown with FA Blackpool but I am a...

Hi, haven't flown with FA Blackpool but I am a student with their school in Halfpenny Green, although it's recently come under new ownership. Very impressed with the company so far, especially the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Aug 2011, 10:46
Replies: 8
Views: 7,382
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Corporate Pilot- ATC in this case meaning...

Corporate Pilot- ATC in this case meaning experience flying with the Air Cadets. Thanks for the reply, really appreciate hearing from those in the know!

I get the impression from my research of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2011, 20:12
Replies: 15
Views: 1,380
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

'' I'll probably insist on RNAV routes instead...

'' I'll probably insist on RNAV routes instead of visual navigation, because if we tune into the arriving airport's VOR from the departing airport, we can fly a straight line from KLGB SID to KLAX...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Aug 2011, 18:13
Replies: 8
Views: 7,382
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Thanks for the replies- A case of the right...

Thanks for the replies- A case of the right personality, plenty of hours and loads of contacts then?

Corsair- interesting you should mention the 'myth' of using aerial work jobs to build...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Aug 2011, 10:36
Replies: 15
Views: 1,380
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Hi Protoman, You seem to have a lot of prior...

Hi Protoman,

You seem to have a lot of prior knowledge- my experience is that it's best to put it out of your head when you start training. I had my first trial lesson in 2007, and went into it...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Aug 2011, 19:59
Replies: 8
Views: 7,382
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Non-Airline Commercial Flying?

Hello all,

As one of the will-do-anything-to-fly types, I've been giving a lot of thought to what it actually is that defines why I'm certain I want to be a 'commercial pilot'.

I'm not in it...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Aug 2011, 10:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,828
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Passed Air Law last week having used AirQuiz....

Passed Air Law last week having used AirQuiz. Great site for mock exam practise and good value for money. Even sends you emails to warn you if you're generating too many exams so as not to make you a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jul 2011, 17:03
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Thank you both for taking the time to reply- the...

Thank you both for taking the time to reply- the research continues!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jul 2011, 19:26
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By AlexDeltaCharlie

Modular Training Continuity

Hello all,

Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm currently studying my A2 levels and PPL in the UK and evaluating my options with regards to commercial flying.

Without intending to start a...
Showing results 1 to 32 of 32


 
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.