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Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2013, 22:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,393
Posted By XiRho

So, (Unless I'm getting lost here) there is no...

So, (Unless I'm getting lost here) there is no way in the UK to practice an ILS for example without at least taking an observer?
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2013, 09:02
Replies: 10
Views: 2,393
Posted By XiRho

Instrument approaches for practice

Hi guys,

Wondered if you could help me out with clarifying something. I've researched it but am struggling to find a definitive answer.

If one, as an instrument rated pilot, wishes to practice...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jan 2013, 13:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
Posted By XiRho

Best endurance for powered flight depends on...

Best endurance for powered flight depends on whether you are talking about prop or jet aircraft.

It's at Vmd for jets and Vmp for props
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Nov 2012, 21:29
Replies: 13
Views: 1,831
Posted By XiRho

Thanks for the insight. I would tend to sway...

Thanks for the insight.

I would tend to sway towards the keeping things simple train of thought. A simple check or two is okay, I personally wouldn't want to be trying to do a lot, as normally...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Nov 2012, 20:53
Replies: 13
Views: 1,831
Posted By XiRho

monitored by checking whether inside or outside...

monitored by checking whether inside or outside the holding be checking the QDR at the end of the outbound leg. I think this is partly what is being referred to above, but it's just not something I'm...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Nov 2012, 19:38
Replies: 13
Views: 1,831
Posted By XiRho

Forgive a potential ignorant question, but is...

Forgive a potential ignorant question, but is this stuff vital to flying a reasonable accurate hold?

I was never taught the gate stuff during my IR, and I have never (since the IR anyway...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2012, 16:22
Replies: 15
Views: 3,383
Posted By XiRho

With regard to the XC time, while I don't have a...

With regard to the XC time, while I don't have a reference to anything official, I'm pretty sure yes.

As for the IFR time, this is a problem I have as well. Living in Europe, I use a logbook that...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Nov 2012, 20:19
Replies: 34
Views: 5,693
Posted By XiRho

Thanks very much and it is as I thought. ...

Thanks very much and it is as I thought.

Seeds of doubt were planted today upon hearing a conversion in which 2 experienced pilots were telling a less experienced pilot that 'Wilco' is...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Nov 2012, 17:29
Replies: 34
Views: 5,693
Posted By XiRho

Simple question re. readbacks

Hi, just a simple question which should have a very straightforward answer. I have tried searching for it myself but want it clarified by the people in the know.

Is it appropriate to use 'Wilco'...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Aug 2012, 18:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,921
Posted By XiRho

Thanks everyone for your opinions. Spamcan...

Thanks everyone for your opinions.

Spamcan defender, I was going to ring the tower and ask for a chat, but I wasn't 100% sure whether I had in fact been totally wrong myself, which is why I wanted...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2012, 09:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,921
Posted By XiRho

Thanks for the opinions guys. I agree the...

Thanks for the opinions guys.

I agree the phraseology isn't the best, but it isn't uncommon to hear here.

Fuji, I could have assumed that I was to be cleared to join final upon reaching, but...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Aug 2012, 23:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,921
Posted By XiRho

Opinions of atcos on best thing to do here

Hi guys, wonder if you can give me a bit advse regarding a recent vfr flight in europe.

Approaching airfield after a vfr cross country flight, airfield is controlled and within class c airspace. I...
Forum: Questions
28th Jul 2012, 21:04
Replies: 1
Views: 1,795
Posted By XiRho

I think it varies quite a lot. I have a applied...

I think it varies quite a lot. I have a applied for 2 airside passes (both in the UK) within 18 months of each other (so the information to be processed was more or less the same) and the first one...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Jul 2012, 21:02
Replies: 53
Views: 8,885
Posted By XiRho

It has to be noted surely that the air in the...

It has to be noted surely that the air in the cabin is not sealed in at the start of the flight, pressurised and then set to remain stag net for the duration of the flight.

The air being used to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jul 2012, 22:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,795
Posted By XiRho

It is useful to understand the differences...

It is useful to understand the differences between a rating and a licence.

The CPL is a licence.
SEP is a rating
MEP is a rating
IR is a rating

Once you have a base licence, it is valid for...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Jul 2012, 12:12
Replies: 33
Views: 10,808
Posted By XiRho

Shows how well this has all been thought out.

Shows how well this has all been thought out.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Jul 2012, 08:11
Replies: 33
Views: 10,808
Posted By XiRho

Of course, sorry. I have been trying to get...

Of course, sorry.

I have been trying to get used to the PART-FCL and have managed to confuse it with what is current.

It is an odd change to make I would have thought. Will the IFR/4 = IF be...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Jul 2012, 23:56
Replies: 33
Views: 10,808
Posted By XiRho

In the interests of confirming my own...

In the interests of confirming my own understanding, I thought there was requirement to log IFR time but not to log actual instrument time (unless it is under training).
Forum: Medical & Health
12th Jun 2012, 00:00
Replies: 1
Views: 2,309
Posted By XiRho

Transfer of medical records

Hi guys hope you can give me a little help here, and hope I am posting in the right place. I have not had much luck finding the answer to my question.

I currently have a UK issues JAR class 1...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th May 2012, 22:38
Replies: 17
Views: 4,588
Posted By XiRho

If the time period is the only factor swaying you...

If the time period is the only factor swaying you towards residential, be aware that with hard work and determination you can complete the exams in less than or equal time via distance learning, and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th May 2012, 22:31
Replies: 11
Views: 4,378
Posted By XiRho

Don't forget there are the 14 ATPL theory exams...

Don't forget there are the 14 ATPL theory exams which must be completed before CPL/IR. While I'm sure the 7 PPL exams are easily achievable alongside university, the ATPL exams require time,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th May 2012, 07:29
Replies: 1,315
Views: 917,350
Posted By XiRho

I think it would have to be B because it's the...

I think it would have to be B because it's the only one which lists conditions which all affect ground run in the same direction, as in, they all cause it to decrease. All the rest contain some...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th May 2012, 00:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
Posted By XiRho

There are load limits that the aircraft will have...

There are load limits that the aircraft will have to remain within, and if any are exceeding it will flag on the computer and the aircraft will be subject to addition checks and inspection. As long...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2012, 18:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,127
Posted By XiRho

Normally not a problem if EGAC are using r/w 22....

Normally not a problem if EGAC are using r/w 22. They are considerably more reluctant to permit transits if 04 is in use.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th May 2012, 16:44
Replies: 9
Views: 2,717
Posted By XiRho

Unless it is operated as multi crew on the AOC,...

Unless it is operated as multi crew on the AOC, then the time can be counted towards ATPL (as far as I am aware, please correct me if I'm wrong!)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd May 2012, 22:10
Replies: 14
Views: 5,634
Posted By XiRho

I find it hard to explain it simply, maybe there...

I find it hard to explain it simply, maybe there is a way but I do not know it, I spent some time getting my head around the vectors and the t/c ratio and relative camber.

The best way I could...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2012, 20:51
Replies: 36
Views: 6,514
Posted By XiRho

At a slight tangent, not being specific to LTMA...

At a slight tangent, not being specific to LTMA 2012, what are peoples thoughts on selecting 7700 if they were to be intercepted. It is as far as I am aware the correct procedure to follow, but I am...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th May 2012, 08:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,536
Posted By XiRho

I don't know for a fact why AE has more, but I...

I don't know for a fact why AE has more, but I can take an educated guess at it. Just for information though, 'Bristol' which I assume means ATPLOnline isn't actually Bristol's QB, it is owned and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd May 2012, 21:46
Replies: 4
Views: 887
Posted By XiRho

I am not honestly sure what exactly is required...

I am not honestly sure what exactly is required and should be logged in regards to IF/ IFR, which is why I have logged both until now. I heard there was a 4/1 IFR/IF conversion factor but I also...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd May 2012, 06:48
Replies: 4
Views: 887
Posted By XiRho

Question on logging IFR and IF time - how boring

Hi guys,

Wasn't sure which forum to put this in but decided to go for this one since I want the opinions of people in the commercial and to-be-commercial world.

What way should IFR and IF time...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2012, 06:45
Replies: 31
Views: 4,289
Posted By XiRho

I am charged Hobbs time, I log Hobbs time. It is...

I am charged Hobbs time, I log Hobbs time. It is started by oil pressure from what I remember. The field I fly at is uncontrolled, and procedure is generally start up, post start up checks, obtain...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Apr 2012, 17:44
Replies: 0
Views: 684
Posted By XiRho

Any feedback on Gestair Flight trainng, Cascai?

Hi everyone,

Have been looking at a few FTOs around Europe recently and plan to visit a few soon. One that I find quite interesting is Gestair in Cascai, Portugal.

Unlike most other FTOs I am...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2012, 22:32
Replies: 16
Views: 4,561
Posted By XiRho

Sorry I can't really contribute much, but it...

Sorry I can't really contribute much, but it might be of interest that at a recent GASCO evening we were told that gyros are a lot safer than they used to be and that the accident rates are falling,...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2012, 19:23
Replies: 12
Views: 15,882
Posted By XiRho

Would say that's more than enough time. I found a...

Would say that's more than enough time. I found a few days per exam sufficient, by reading through the relevant books and then doing practice questions out of the PPL confuser/ Perfecter etc.

...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Apr 2012, 07:29
Replies: 10
Views: 3,818
Posted By XiRho

Apologies if I have mis understood the situation,...

Apologies if I have mis understood the situation, but it sounds like you are talking about the JAR ATPL. Why do you need to go to the states to get an FAA ATP and then covert, if you already have the...
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