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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Jan 2015, 10:37
Replies: 540
Views: 407,321
Posted By packo1848

Girl power, I don't know of any specific hours...

Girl power, I don't know of any specific hours limit for JOC this time round, however there was a minimum of 16 for last year's applications. The majority of current apprentices have done at least...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Dec 2014, 17:14
Replies: 540
Views: 407,321
Posted By packo1848

I don't know of any upper hours limit, there are...

I don't know of any upper hours limit, there are certainly one or two currently on the scheme with a reasonable amount of experience.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2014, 18:46
Replies: 19
Views: 6,107
Posted By packo1848

I find the clock code method the easiest: ...

I find the clock code method the easiest:

Think of the face of a clock divided into portions of 1 hr -

0 degrees = 0 crosswind (of course)
15 degrees (15 mins) = a quarter
30 degrees (30...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2014, 17:02
Replies: 278
Views: 33,932
Posted By packo1848

I was taught the crab method during my PPL, then...

I was taught the crab method during my PPL, then post PPL I flew with a family member (75 skipper and GA Instructor) who can't advocate the cross-control method strongly enough. Notice I avoided the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Dec 2013, 09:21
Replies: 10
Views: 4,072
Posted By packo1848

You need 100hrs PIC for your CPL issue, you will...

You need 100hrs PIC for your CPL issue, you will come out of your PPL with around 10. That means you need to fly 90 hours not under instruction anyway.

With my hour building I tried not to treat...
Forum: Cabin Crew
24th Dec 2013, 11:11
Replies: 40
Views: 171,938
Posted By packo1848

LBA

Hi All,

I am looking for accommodation for a 3-6 month period (potentially more) near Leeds Bradford. I'm a single, non-smoker with no children or pets.

Any assistance would be much...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2013, 08:31
Replies: 61
Views: 9,189
Posted By packo1848

Safety Sense Leaflet 21: Ditching | Publications...

Safety Sense Leaflet 21: Ditching | Publications | About the CAA (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=1175)

Not a bad read on the subject, I made...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Dec 2013, 20:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,315
Posted By packo1848

You certainly could 6 months ago when I did mine,...

You certainly could 6 months ago when I did mine, claimed my CPL, MEP, IR and Night Rating all in one. A significant saving on the cost (and waiting time) of claiming each separately.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Oct 2013, 11:50
Replies: 168
Views: 61,726
Posted By packo1848

Mr-P, no news yet, but hey no news is good...

Mr-P, no news yet, but hey no news is good news...right? :}

I'm a modular student, JOC at OAA though.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2013, 15:14
Replies: 168
Views: 61,726
Posted By packo1848

JJP, I was fortunate enough to be called for...

JJP, I was fortunate enough to be called for assessment/compass testing. There were a lot of people at the interviews (for all entry levels), I can only assume they are so busy with this stage of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2013, 14:52
Replies: 168
Views: 61,726
Posted By packo1848

JJP, I wouldn't read too much into your...

JJP, I wouldn't read too much into your application status, just checked mine and it reads application received when I know for certain it has been looked at.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2013, 14:05
Replies: 168
Views: 61,726
Posted By packo1848

JJP The apprentice candidates were selected...

JJP

The apprentice candidates were selected from the SO applicants, no separate vacancy was advertised.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Aug 2013, 10:09
Replies: 1,091
Views: 721,223
Posted By packo1848

Interested to hear where this came from smartguy?...

Interested to hear where this came from smartguy? I went modular, and from start to finish I only ever had highly experienced instructors, mostly ex-military and a large % also ex-airline. The...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jul 2013, 15:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By packo1848

Just to re-clarify, the sim at European is the...

Just to re-clarify, the sim at European is the 747-400 which is full EFIS, the old analogue 737-200's are in the process of being dismantled and sent to Cardiff at the moment.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jul 2013, 14:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By packo1848

Its a little further away, but I just finished...

Its a little further away, but I just finished mine at European Skybus in Bournemouth.

The course is on a 747-400 full-motion sim and costs less than £2000.

Accommodation is available in the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd May 2013, 11:08
Replies: 32
Views: 9,878
Posted By packo1848

Max, Just done exactly that myself, and now...

Max,

Just done exactly that myself, and now on the IR, the only effect it has on the IR is the hours of training required. You would have to sit the 55hr hour IR as oppose to 45hr with a CPL...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th May 2013, 13:13
Replies: 9
Views: 9,623
Posted By packo1848

I'd advise splitting the exams a little more...

I'd advise splitting the exams a little more evenly, I did mine like the poster above in around 6 months and 2 sittings, splitting the subjects into 8 and 6 (1st and 2nd sittings respectively).
...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2013, 19:41
Replies: 35
Views: 7,684
Posted By packo1848

I would argue that taking an instructor or at...

I would argue that taking an instructor or at least an experienced pilot as a passenger would offer some value for a portion of hour-building. I'm fortunate enough to have an experienced airline...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2013, 13:59
Replies: 52
Views: 19,588
Posted By packo1848

Personally I was a lot more conscious of the cost...

Personally I was a lot more conscious of the cost of having to re-sit any of the exams!

I found the brush-ups really helped me slot things into place, I suppose thats down to how each individual...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Feb 2013, 16:15
Replies: 3
Views: 4,435
Posted By packo1848

BGS Online (top link) is the QB for the BGS ATPL...

BGS Online (top link) is the QB for the BGS ATPL course (bottom link).

Honestly, I don't recall having seen any tutorial videos on BGS Online, the ATP Digital software for the ATPL Course has a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Feb 2013, 15:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,835
Posted By packo1848

Personally, I've found BGS online to be more than...

Personally, I've found BGS online to be more than adequate, I don't really believe in learning the QB pro-rata, as has been pointed out on my brush-up this month the exam QB in certain subjects is...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Feb 2013, 14:42
Replies: 540
Views: 407,321
Posted By packo1848

The specific amount of time - 18months The...

The specific amount of time - 18months
The instruction - amongst other things, type rating on your 1st jet.

Personally I think its a great opportunity to eventually fly for a seemingly...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Feb 2013, 16:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,140
Posted By packo1848

As a guideline I went for a selection course with...

As a guideline I went for a selection course with FTE last year, 8 of us attended, 2 of us were given offers there and then, 4 were asked to come back and re-sit parts of the assessment and 2 were...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jan 2013, 17:32
Replies: 42
Views: 10,174
Posted By packo1848

Odai, don't worry about any minimum hours to...

Odai, don't worry about any minimum hours to study at home; you'll easily clock hours up reading through the material, taking progress tests and revising. I don't even think they're recorded to be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Jan 2013, 22:11
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By packo1848

The QB is a great tool, if used correctly....

The QB is a great tool, if used correctly. There's absolutely no harm in using it, provided you're not learning it pro rata. BGS even warn students not to do so, examiners know some people do it and...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2013, 08:46
Replies: 15
Views: 2,436
Posted By packo1848

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/2330/Revised%20Statement...

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/2330/Revised%20Statement%20UK%20IMC%20RATING%20May%202012%20_v3.pdf

Thats probably more helpful being direct from the CAA, there are links on the previous website which...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jan 2013, 23:07
Replies: 42
Views: 10,174
Posted By packo1848

Can't comment on CATS, but I've done my ATPLs so...

Can't comment on CATS, but I've done my ATPLs so far with BGS (just booked the last set of exams).

Good Parts of the course:

-The material is well set out and the CBT is very easy to use and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jan 2013, 19:11
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By packo1848

I'm in a similar position, I started flying at 16...

I'm in a similar position, I started flying at 16 did around 13 hrs, then went off and did other things, finally finished my PPL in May 2012. I'm assured it won't be an issue, to be honest I think...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2013, 19:06
Replies: 15
Views: 2,436
Posted By packo1848

PPL/IR Europe - The Future of the IMCR - IR(R)...

PPL/IR Europe - The Future of the IMCR - IR(R) (May 2012) (http://www.pplir.org/getting-the-rating/629-the-future-of-the-imcr-ir-r)

Hope this helps, seems its possible until 5th April 2014.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2013, 18:02
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By packo1848

Thanks for the help again, EDLA looks well worth...

Thanks for the help again, EDLA looks well worth a visit. Afraid camping will be out of the question, we will already be nearing limits once the liferaft, 2 bags etc. are loaded.

Piperboy - Just...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2013, 21:58
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By packo1848

Thanks for the replies, they're a great help and...

Thanks for the replies, they're a great help and I'm quickly starting to formulate a plan of kinds.

I would quite like to return along the Ruhr valley, can anyone recommend any airfields along...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2013, 16:10
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By packo1848

Thanks for the input everyone. I am looking...

Thanks for the input everyone.

I am looking at making an initial stop in Le Touquet to clear customs and assess the weather for the onward journey. From there plan A is to fly east to Koblenz...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2013, 22:22
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By packo1848

You can rest assured my own research is going...

You can rest assured my own research is going into this alongside this thread and revising for ATPLs. I can't personally see a problem in using every resource available to me, internet forums...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2013, 15:41
Replies: 18
Views: 1,834
Posted By packo1848

Flying on the Continent in March

Hi all,

I have 2/3 weeks in March in which I am looking to head across to the continent and complete a portion of my hour building (probably around 30 hours). I have 2 options in mind:

- Visit...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jan 2013, 15:38
Replies: 12
Views: 1,961
Posted By packo1848

Hour Building on the continent in March

Hi all,

I have 2/3 weeks in March in which I am looking to head across to the continent and complete a portion of my hour building (probably around 30 hours). I have 2 options in mind:

- Visit...
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