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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Feb 2024, 09:45
Replies: 1
Views: 657
Posted By gordonquinn

The Jet2 apprentice programme has just ran for...

The Jet2 apprentice programme has just ran for 2024, I think it will open again but not until early 2025.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Feb 2024, 08:48
Replies: 19
Views: 1,607
Posted By gordonquinn

I did my training with Euro Flight Training (Lee...

I did my training with Euro Flight Training (Lee on Solent) - I would suggest you have a chat with Elle there, she is very knowledgeable and helpful
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2024, 17:37
Replies: 19
Views: 1,607
Posted By gordonquinn

Hello Are you under the UK CAA? I did a...

Hello

Are you under the UK CAA? I did a single engine CBIR course, then MEP then MEIR conversion. My MEIR conversion consisted of about 3 hours sim plus 4 hours in the aircraft (2 x 2 hour...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Jan 2024, 15:32
Replies: 535
Views: 403,400
Posted By gordonquinn

Just had an email that they're running behind and...

Just had an email that they're running behind and should hear next week, so looks like we've still got a chance 😁🤣
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Jan 2024, 20:23
Replies: 535
Views: 403,400
Posted By gordonquinn

Congrats, did you get a sim assessment date?

Congrats, did you get a sim assessment date?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Jan 2024, 15:08
Replies: 535
Views: 403,400
Posted By gordonquinn

Nothing yet for me, the email said we would hear...

Nothing yet for me, the email said we would hear by Friday if we were successful
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Jan 2024, 15:24
Replies: 535
Views: 403,400
Posted By gordonquinn

Good luck to everyone who completed their...

Good luck to everyone who completed their assessments, has anyone heard back yet? I believe we will hear by the end of the week if successful
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jan 2024, 12:13
Replies: 535
Views: 403,400
Posted By gordonquinn

Not sure but I've not heard back yet, it's a...

Not sure but I've not heard back yet, it's a short application window so I expect things to move quickly when the invites do come out
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jan 2023, 10:31
Replies: 2
Views: 766
Posted By gordonquinn

Hello, I am training at EFT right now and...

Hello,

I am training at EFT right now and they have been brilliant so far, they are a relatively new school but are run very well.
Happy to answer any specific questions, PM me if you like.

G
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2022, 14:26
Replies: 0
Views: 688
Posted By gordonquinn

Question UK CAA CPLMEIR at Fly In Spain

Hello

I've been considering my options for CPLMEIR training, I am a UK resident with a UK CAA medical and ATPLs completed under the CAA.
It was my understanding that I could only complete my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2022, 10:49
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By gordonquinn

Where are you based? The T92 can be registered as...

Where are you based? The T92 can be registered as a "group A" in the UK, in which case the hours would count towards a CPL.

Edit: Noticed your location is IT, assuming that is Italy, in which case...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Feb 2022, 08:07
Replies: 15
Views: 2,062
Posted By gordonquinn

I'm looking into this option myself and in case...

I'm looking into this option myself and in case anyone is curious about then upgrading the SE IR to an ME IR, this was the CAA's response to just that question:

"To upgrade from a SE IR to a ME...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Oct 2020, 13:55
Replies: 26
Views: 9,893
Posted By gordonquinn

Hey Logan123987, Don't be put off your...

Hey Logan123987,

Don't be put off your dream.

For now, there will be no cadet programmes and unlikely to be any in the foreseeable.
Self funded training is the only real option which may sound...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Sep 2020, 17:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,283
Posted By gordonquinn

Staggering modular training

Looking for advice on how best to stagger my training due to the current situation.
I am currently undertaking my ATPLs with Bristol, aiming to finish next summer.
Flying hours are about 90, I fly...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2020, 07:46
Replies: 9
Views: 4,480
Posted By gordonquinn

check out...

check out https://www.catsaviation.com/courses/ppl.html if you want PPL theory or if you've done that already there are loads of ATPL videos on YouTube
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Feb 2020, 13:17
Replies: 103
Views: 46,550
Posted By gordonquinn

Hope this keeps up, I've just started ATPLs and...

Hope this keeps up, I've just started ATPLs and Loganair is my dream job. Guessing they are hiring for their new ATRs?
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2020, 09:06
Replies: 39
Views: 17,717
Posted By gordonquinn

I took a slightly unusual route: NPPL(M): 32...

I took a slightly unusual route:

NPPL(M): 32 hours (10 solo) + exams and fees - approx £5000
NPPL(SSEA): £1000
FRTOL: £200 (can't remember exactly to be honest, estimate for book, past papers...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2019, 09:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,824
Posted By gordonquinn

Just to confirm you are looking to fly a drone...

Just to confirm you are looking to fly a drone non commercially? As it's a little bit more to do that route, again no license, it's actually more of a "permit"
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Nov 2019, 07:33
Replies: 23
Views: 12,564
Posted By gordonquinn

You know I've always preferred the Test/Study...

You know I've always preferred the Test/Study approach and it's worked well for me at University, PPL exams etc but it felt a little wrong for some reason, maybe not so after all!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Sep 2019, 12:40
Replies: 59
Views: 32,815
Posted By gordonquinn

Just a thought but perhaps the current political...

Just a thought but perhaps the current political situation and uncertainty is influencing their decision
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Aug 2019, 08:38
Replies: 43
Views: 38,188
Posted By gordonquinn

Just saw the news story yesterday, such a strange...

Just saw the news story yesterday, such a strange and sad mix of feelings.
I met Emily at an event a few months ago called "Get into Aeros" that she was a key part of, she was a very passionate...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Aug 2019, 10:19
Replies: 617
Views: 662,189
Posted By gordonquinn

Rejection for me, 3rd time trying - shame we...

Rejection for me, 3rd time trying - shame we can't even see the test results, not sure how close I have ever been, bit deflating to not know.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2019, 08:18
Replies: 20
Views: 5,140
Posted By gordonquinn

I can see your point but over time I bet they get...

I can see your point but over time I bet they get to navigating it super quick.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Jul 2019, 08:29
Replies: 617
Views: 662,189
Posted By gordonquinn

Finished the tests last night in a onner over...

Finished the tests last night in a onner over about 3 hours with a short break. Found them to be much better than previous years, especially the tunnel one.
The video was uncomfortable lol but I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Jun 2019, 15:31
Replies: 2
Views: 2,585
Posted By gordonquinn

Applied this year, first time. Not hopeful...

Applied this year, first time.

Not hopeful as don't speak any other languages but always worth a try.

Good luck
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2019, 22:20
Replies: 7
Views: 3,228
Posted By gordonquinn

There is a defined lapl to ppl route which covers...

There is a defined lapl to ppl route which covers the differences in the syllabus. I undertook that this year, 15 hours min, 10 of which must be at an ATO, 6 dual and 4 solo I think. I had to do a...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2018, 20:14
Replies: 59
Views: 9,445
Posted By gordonquinn

Nice idea. 1. NPPL (SSEA), PPL(A) and just...

Nice idea.

1. NPPL (SSEA), PPL(A) and just started Night Rating
2. Approx 90 - about 30 on Ikarus C42 and 60ish on PA28
3. 2011 on a Cessna 172
4. Just for fun!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Sep 2018, 07:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,447
Posted By gordonquinn

That's probably BBVA you are thinking of,...

That's probably BBVA you are thinking of, although it still needed security. There are plenty secured loan options out there although don't know if they would be keen on lending for pilot training, I...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2018, 09:39
Replies: 5
Views: 2,624
Posted By gordonquinn

That's the one! Sorry for the confusion

That's the one! Sorry for the confusion
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2018, 20:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,624
Posted By gordonquinn

I used an app called PPL Tutor which was really...

I used an app called PPL Tutor which was really helpful - includes study material and practise tests for all subjects, £14.99 if I remember right!

Good luck!
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2018, 18:26
Replies: 3
Views: 4,430
Posted By gordonquinn

There isn't?! DOH! I had done 3 of them...

There isn't?! DOH!

I had done 3 of them previously (Principles of Flight, Radiotelephony and Aircraft General Knowledge) but was told by the CAA I had to do all 9 again to get a PPL - my skills...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jul 2018, 18:41
Replies: 3
Views: 4,430
Posted By gordonquinn

I was in a similar position to yourself, training...

I was in a similar position to yourself, training on the C42 as well - luckily I was able to get my NPPL (SSEA) in time.
Currently I have a LAPL(A) but am going through the PPL(A) conversion which...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2018, 13:18
Replies: 37
Views: 48,501
Posted By gordonquinn

That sounds exactly what I'm looking for, I've...

That sounds exactly what I'm looking for, I've seen some 912s on AFORS for about £20k-£25k which I would up my budget to get with those speeds and capabilities.
Any tips on looking for a good one?
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2018, 15:03
Replies: 37
Views: 48,501
Posted By gordonquinn

Out of interest, any you would recommend looking...

Out of interest, any you would recommend looking at? say for a budget of £15k-£20k. I had seen a few with Jabiru 2200s e.g. Jabiru 430, 450 or a few Pulsar, not sure if they can be registered as LAA...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2018, 14:29
Replies: 22
Views: 3,741
Posted By gordonquinn

Poor choice of words from me, what I meant to say...

Poor choice of words from me, what I meant to say was there isn't always going to be a designated area for power checks, and in which case good airmanship should be applied but if an area for...
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