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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2016, 14:25
Replies: 16
Views: 4,003
Posted By Grob Queen

I have sent you a PM

I have sent you a PM
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2015, 11:38
Replies: 57
Views: 13,539
Posted By Grob Queen

Another slow learner here for the record..... ...

Another slow learner here for the record.....

160 hours and 4 1/2 years so far and counting......
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2014, 18:27
Replies: 45
Views: 11,234
Posted By Grob Queen

Thanks Wingman, well, determination is certainly...

Thanks Wingman, well, determination is certainly what I have (need...) in bucketloads and resolve to get the damned licence whatever stands in my way (and there has been a lot).

As to nmerous FIs....
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2014, 14:57
Replies: 45
Views: 11,234
Posted By Grob Queen

Hi WIngman, If its any help at all, I am...

Hi WIngman,

If its any help at all, I am 150 odd hours and four years into my PPL training. I have thought of changing clubs on numerous occasions, but I am still with my original one and now...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2014, 10:42
Replies: 59
Views: 12,845
Posted By Grob Queen

Amber, I'm another female student. I have...

Amber,
I'm another female student. I have been training for four years and have 152 hours of which 5 are solo. I finally passed all my ground exams in March. I have had many ups and downs, many...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2014, 10:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,974
Posted By Grob Queen

As a student nearing the end of training and...

As a student nearing the end of training and having completed most of the ground exams under the old system, I do not know much about the new system. However, from what i've heard at my club, the...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Oct 2013, 15:52
Replies: 33
Views: 10,191
Posted By Grob Queen

Gulf, I suggest that you use the old PPL...

Gulf,
I suggest that you use the old PPL perfector to get an idea of the questions (some may still be in use). Keith Williams, the author of the PPL perfector is working on a question bank for the...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2013, 17:55
Replies: 33
Views: 10,191
Posted By Grob Queen

Gulf, I am currently studying for my last two...

Gulf,
I am currently studying for my last two exams (Nav and Flt Planning). Having passed all the tohers under the old regime, these last two are to be taken under EASA. The old Confuser, IMHO is...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2013, 18:08
Replies: 29
Views: 5,195
Posted By Grob Queen

Yep, being at an RAF Flying Club, we always...

Yep, being at an RAF Flying Club, we always outbrief to ensure that we have checked everything (Notams, FOD hazards, ATIS, Ops, ATC, Royal Flights, Alternate landing, wx, Tech log, Auth sheets etc...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2013, 10:41
Replies: 26
Views: 15,927
Posted By Grob Queen

Ref Cleaning maps, i find that Jif is perfect! ...

Ref Cleaning maps, i find that Jif is perfect!

Ref which books to use. I started off with Pratt but have found him too complicated and have gone over to Pooleys, much simpler to understand and...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2013, 10:33
Replies: 18
Views: 6,547
Posted By Grob Queen

Thing, I would have assumed Sebastian Pooley...

Thing,
I would have assumed Sebastian Pooley of Sword fame?!:confused:

Oh, and I see you're having an "illustrious" visitor over there, using your aircraft and pestering us as well?!
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2013, 11:22
Replies: 24
Views: 3,734
Posted By Grob Queen

I have generally stuck with one FI throughout my...

I have generally stuck with one FI throughout my 97 hours of training, and it is general club procedure in my club to stay with one FI through the course. This is great for continuity and you get to...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2013, 11:13
Replies: 18
Views: 6,547
Posted By Grob Queen

Alex, How are you getting on with Thom? I...

Alex,

How are you getting on with Thom? I was using Pratt, but have now gone over to reading Pooleys as I personally find them much more user friendly with clearer explanations.

I use...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2013, 20:18
Replies: 15
Views: 3,861
Posted By Grob Queen

I think landing fees for our place are around £40...

I think landing fees for our place are around £40 and you must have the MoD Insurance waiver. Though if you wanted to land during the week, theres no chance, but at the weekend, with us club...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2013, 21:06
Replies: 49
Views: 12,123
Posted By Grob Queen

Piperboy, You obviously haven't been to my place...

Piperboy, You obviously haven't been to my place then!! ;)

Seriously, Chicgeek, you'll get there, consistency though as I have found, is vital with FI, consistency of trips, FTO and aircraft. I...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2013, 14:23
Replies: 15
Views: 14,110
Posted By Grob Queen

Capt C, As one who is currently going...

Capt C,

As one who is currently going through the torture of PPL written exams...yes, affirm, the pass mark is 75%
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2013, 09:09
Replies: 15
Views: 14,110
Posted By Grob Queen

As Jollyrog says, DO NOT take the third exam...

As Jollyrog says, DO NOT take the third exam until you are SURE you will pass!!!!!

I'm using Airquiz and the PPL Perfector to help. These are practice papers. Airquiz is fantastic. Once you...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2013, 09:16
Replies: 48
Views: 8,661
Posted By Grob Queen

Roooobs, Thats probably a case of "how longs a...

Roooobs,
Thats probably a case of "how longs a piece of string"! However, I will answer it from the perspective of what I know - the club I belong to! We are indeed a Limited Company; however,...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2013, 08:15
Replies: 48
Views: 8,661
Posted By Grob Queen

For me, learning to fly is a fulfilling a...

For me, learning to fly is a fulfilling a lifetimes ambition and love of aircraft. If one has to 'justify the cost', that is all the justification I need. Its an expensive hobby, but so is sailing,...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2013, 13:24
Replies: 14
Views: 2,632
Posted By Grob Queen

I agree with Tecman, there are a lot of PPL...

I agree with Tecman, there are a lot of PPL diaries around the net. However, if it will help you focus your thoughts, then why not?

THough that said, maybe better to post your diary on the...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2013, 13:18
Replies: 15
Views: 1,611
Posted By Grob Queen

Kev, As the others, your FI should know ALL...

Kev,

As the others, your FI should know ALL or indeed 99% of the answers to your ground questions during study. If not, I wonder, as do the others here, whether ground knowledge 15 years out of...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2013, 19:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By Grob Queen

Kev, I took Met first and found it yes,...

Kev,
I took Met first and found it yes, difficult when one is not scientific, but also fascinating, as the weather is all around you, you can relate too it and i ahd some of those "Eureka" moments...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2013, 19:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,042
Posted By Grob Queen

Hi, I studied Met and Air Law alongside each...

Hi, I studied Met and Air Law alongside each other. Met to keep my interest up, as many of the others say here! I took Met first last September (2012), then Air Law and then Comms written in very...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2013, 19:48
Replies: 16
Views: 2,413
Posted By Grob Queen

Totally agree with this too! My instructor have...

Totally agree with this too! My instructor have many text/phone/after flying discussions about Ground study! Its invaluable and I couldn't do it without!

As to books, I use the Jeremy Pratt...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2013, 11:08
Replies: 16
Views: 2,413
Posted By Grob Queen

Hello Red Bull, I am a student too and have...

Hello Red Bull,

I am a student too and have passed three of my exams by studying on my own in the following way:


This is controversial I know, but for me, leaving all the ground study...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2013, 12:30
Replies: 32
Views: 11,616
Posted By Grob Queen

I hate to disagree with you DO - especially after...

I hate to disagree with you DO - especially after what happened last time I did (! ;)) But this time, I feel as a Grob 115A driver, I feel on safer ground! :)

Yep, the 115A is indeed underpowered...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2013, 18:41
Replies: 45
Views: 9,555
Posted By Grob Queen

Depends on the ladies in question surely? If...

Depends on the ladies in question surely?

If they are indeed girlie girls who like their home comforts, then B&B is indeed the best option!!

However, if they are like me, love flying and...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2012, 16:26
Replies: 142
Views: 24,498
Posted By Grob Queen

FAir enough Mary, thats your opinion as a...

FAir enough Mary, thats your opinion as a qualified and experienced pilot, and I am sure true for 95% of first time pax!

But IMHO, if the pax wants to go for it, and the PIC is experienced enough,...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2012, 17:51
Replies: 72
Views: 14,668
Posted By Grob Queen

Hello Hannah, I am a female Student pilot...

Hello Hannah,

I am a female Student pilot learning in a male dominated club, and there are only three female pilots, all of us students! For much of my time with the club, I ahev been the only...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2012, 19:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,627
Posted By Grob Queen

Hi Susie, I fly over you regularly!! I fly...

Hi Susie,

I fly over you regularly!! I fly from about 20 minutes up the road from you too. PM me as well if you are interested (I'm a fellow student so I am sure we have much to discuss!).
...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2012, 13:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By Grob Queen

Hi, I'm no expert, but having just taken my Air...

Hi,
I'm no expert, but having just taken my Air Law and speaking with our club's Ground Examiner, he said that yes, the application form has changed with EASA (so I ahd to fill out a new one) and...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2012, 13:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,815
Posted By Grob Queen

Hi Cashquest, I passed my Air Law this week....

Hi Cashquest,

I passed my Air Law this week. My tips? As the others have said, making copious notes is the key. With different highlighting colours, draw spider diagrams (as a visual learner...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2012, 20:42
Replies: 150
Views: 18,253
Posted By Grob Queen

Congrats on your first solo LFE!! :D:D Fab...

Congrats on your first solo LFE!! :D:D

Fab feeling isn't it! And it just gets better. Just wait...that first solo away from home and out of sight of the airfield is a cracking experience (if a...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2012, 14:05
Replies: 20
Views: 3,260
Posted By Grob Queen

Hi Lizz, FANTASTIC! Glad you had such a good...

Hi Lizz,
FANTASTIC! Glad you had such a good time, now the bug has bitten you, it won't let you go! Get a few hours in your logbook and you'll soon be just itching to go flying on every single...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2012, 11:26
Replies: 57
Views: 10,218
Posted By Grob Queen

Just a quick general post in support of Duxford's...

Just a quick general post in support of Duxford's Tower and personnel. We have flown into Duxford a few times just recently and I have to say, with my albeit VERY limited experience of FISOs and ATC,...
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