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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

1st May 2014, 16:01

Replies: 8

Views on Central Flight Training at Tatenhill

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Posted By BARThompson

Views on Central Flight Training at Tatenhill

All,

I am looking to do my IR next year (likely to go down the CBM route assuming it is available by then). I live in South Manchester. I am aware that Ravenair at Liverpool do this, but someone...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

7th Apr 2014, 10:02

Replies: 5

European flight training colleges

Views: 2,329

Posted By BARThompson

European flight training colleges

I have read many reviews and posts about Oxford, CTC and FTE. But there must be more integrated training providers than that in Europe. Is there anywhere else I should be considering?

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

1st Apr 2014, 10:10

Replies: 4

Ground school for IR only (not ATPL)

Views: 1,059

Posted By BARThompson

Ground school for IR only (not ATPL)

I am thinking of doing the IR. I therefore am looking for a school offering IR only ground school courses. I know GTS do it at Bournemouth. Can anyone suggest any alternatives.

Also, reviews and...

Forum: Private Flying

31st Mar 2014, 12:23

Replies: 23

Which iPad mini to get...?

Views: 7,743

Posted By BARThompson

I think I will go with SidT's suggestion and get...

I think I will go with SidT's suggestion and get the 4G version but without the SIM card initially. This avoids the monthly costs but gives me built-in GPS. If I find the signal unreliable, I can...

Forum: Private Flying

31st Mar 2014, 09:58

Replies: 23

Which iPad mini to get...?

Views: 7,743

Posted By BARThompson

Which iPad mini to get...?

I am shortly going to invest in an iPad mini for use in flight, mainly to run SkyDemon. I therefore have a choice of setups to choose from and am keen to get opinions of those who have used any of...

Forum: Private Flying

16th Mar 2014, 00:11

Replies: 31

Enroute Instrument Rating update?

Views: 7,938

Posted By BARThompson

Any informed guesses on when the first ATO might...

Any informed guesses on when the first ATO might be offering the reduced TK course?

Forum: Private Flying

26th Feb 2014, 12:35

Replies: 4

Good flight schools in Southern Spain or Portugal

Views: 4,063

Posted By BARThompson

Good flight schools in Southern Spain or Portugal

All,

I am currently planning a summer holiday with my family. While I am there, I would like to do some flying and wanted some advice/recommendations on flight schools in the region. I have a JAR...

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Feb 2014, 07:28

Replies: 11

Which engine for DA-40

Views: 2,086

Posted By BARThompson

Which engine for DA-40

All,

I am looking to buy a DA-40. However, due to cost, I am likely to get a second hand one but there are several different engines available. As far as I can tell, there is the 180hp Lycoming...

Forum: Private Flying

11th Feb 2014, 16:49

Replies: 39

Practicalities of flying in IMC outside controlled airspace in UK

Views: 7,881

Posted By BARThompson

Practicalities of flying in IMC outside controlled airspace in UK

Perhaps a stupid question, but...

...As far as I can see, it doesnt seem be a requirement under the instrument flight rules for a pilot to be in receipt of a radar service when flying in IMC...

Forum: Private Flying

27th Jul 2012, 14:30

Replies: 21

Looking for help selecting new FTO in north-west ENGLAND (mid UK, left hand side)

Views: 4,421

Posted By BARThompson

Odai, I did my PPL with LAC 5 years ago....

Odai,

I did my PPL with LAC 5 years ago. Since then I have flown with instructors from 3 other schools at Barton, including Flight Academy Barton (who I did my IMC with last year). Having been...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

19th Jul 2012, 10:00

Replies: 13

CPL exams & IR exams and associated ground school

Views: 2,565

Posted By BARThompson

CPL exams & IR exams and associated ground school

Dear all,

I am PPL with IMC and c.200 hours. I would like to progress my experience & training so looking at both CPL & IR as next step. I should say at this point, I am not interested in...

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