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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th Sep 2013, 09:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,995
Posted By M_broFlyer

What to expect from PPL groundschool?

I was wondering how exactly is the groundschool implemented? How exactly does the student determine when to fly and when to study? I know there is a required 45 hours before taking the PPL, I know...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Sep 2013, 23:11
Replies: 18
Views: 3,367
Posted By M_broFlyer

I'm sorry but you really lost me there. English...

I'm sorry but you really lost me there. English isn't my first language so I'm not exactly sure what you mean about punter.... do you mean "customer"? Even so, I can't make sense of the whole...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Sep 2013, 16:13
Replies: 18
Views: 3,367
Posted By M_broFlyer

Hmmm... has anyone read the links posted about...

Hmmm... has anyone read the links posted about TFT's "history"? I wonder what you guys have to say about it?

As I've said, I've come across so much negativity regarding that issue on PMs and on...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Sep 2013, 14:47
Replies: 18
Views: 3,367
Posted By M_broFlyer

Yep, I didn't think "asking about the...

Yep, I didn't think "asking about the competition" was a good idea. As to the portakabin, I guess I just didn't know what to expect, but in fairness, the place was clean and tidy.

mad jock,...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Sep 2013, 21:44
Replies: 18
Views: 3,367
Posted By M_broFlyer

If the documents are not updated, well, it...

If the documents are not updated, well, it doesn't list St. George anyway, and the "takeover" of St. George and DTFT is only recent.

As for TFT, it is a new school if I understand correctly, at...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Sep 2013, 19:51
Replies: 18
Views: 3,367
Posted By M_broFlyer

Hmmm... CPL is not listed for either school, but...

Hmmm... CPL is not listed for either school, but with TFT advertising it on their board... are they lying? Then again, St. George says they do CPL as well, but they are on neither document. ...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2013, 21:36
Replies: 18
Views: 3,367
Posted By M_broFlyer

Thanks for that, Whopity! I see both DTFT...

Thanks for that, Whopity!

I see both DTFT and TFT listed under the UK CAA Registered Training Facilities document. Ironically, Shaun Wilkinson's name is right there on page 40 so if authorities...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2013, 21:09
Replies: 18
Views: 3,367
Posted By M_broFlyer

How to tell if a school/instructor is legit?

I'm in a bit of a dilemma here. I have two flight schools that are operating from a nearby airport (EGNV) but I am unsure which one to pick. I have a similar thread in the Private Flying sub-forum...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2013, 17:56
Replies: 23
Views: 4,934
Posted By M_broFlyer

"Work in aviation" is a long way off, maybe a...

"Work in aviation" is a long way off, maybe a year or so down the line. So looking for a paper-logbook for now! :)

cockney steve, thanks for the clarification!
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2013, 20:20
Replies: 23
Views: 4,934
Posted By M_broFlyer

Hmmm... I hadn't considered that. My main fear...

Hmmm... I hadn't considered that. My main fear was that I would be conned out of my money and end up with a license that was taken in a way that was not proper (ie, illegal), perhaps because the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Sep 2013, 20:08
Replies: 28
Views: 4,345
Posted By M_broFlyer

+1 to foxmoth's sentiments. I like driving and...

+1 to foxmoth's sentiments. I like driving and "having my own space," so unless the bus fare is ridiculously cheap, I take my own vehicle. I own a 7-seater for the space. :)

xrayalpha, I agree I...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Sep 2013, 22:50
Replies: 28
Views: 4,345
Posted By M_broFlyer

RTN11, I think you've misunderstood me as you...

RTN11, I think you've misunderstood me as you just said what I meant... IMC is the baby version of IR or the other way around, "the IR is the higher version of IMC".... As for microlights, I don't...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Sep 2013, 20:15
Replies: 28
Views: 4,345
Posted By M_broFlyer

Hmmm.... where can I read up on Part FCL? As...

Hmmm.... where can I read up on Part FCL?

As for the IR, I didn't know how much it cost, simply that it was the "higher version" of the IMC. I did think the IMC is useful considering the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Sep 2013, 20:30
Replies: 28
Views: 4,345
Posted By M_broFlyer

Thank you, Tinstaafl! That was the phrase/saying...

Thank you, Tinstaafl! That was the phrase/saying I was looking for. It would not matter if the best offer came down the road but I did not have the qualifications to apply for it.


I do believe...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Sep 2013, 20:36
Replies: 28
Views: 4,345
Posted By M_broFlyer

Thanks very much for the replies! That is...

Thanks very much for the replies!

That is exactly my dilemma at the moment. For me to be in the right place at the right time with the right stuff, I need to have taken out £30-40K from what...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2013, 21:36
Replies: 23
Views: 4,934
Posted By M_broFlyer

Hahaha.... the problem is, all three schools have...

Hahaha.... the problem is, all three schools have very helpful staff. To be honest, the best help I got was from the owner of Teesside Flight Training as I was able to ask a lot of questions and was...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Sep 2013, 21:20
Replies: 28
Views: 4,345
Posted By M_broFlyer

foxmoth, I can't see how you repay a £30K...

foxmoth, I can't see how you repay a £30K investment by going into something that easily involved £100K. Thanks for explaining a bit about a dud day vs. actually flying. Care to put numbers though?...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2013, 21:13
Replies: 23
Views: 4,934
Posted By M_broFlyer

As I don't even know what a legit license looks...

As I don't even know what a legit license looks like, I doubt if I can know enough of a flight school to know if I should walk away or not.

GeorgEGNT, from what I've seen from the DTFT pricing vs....
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Sep 2013, 22:15
Replies: 28
Views: 4,345
Posted By M_broFlyer

RTN11, thank you for your detailed reply! ...

RTN11, thank you for your detailed reply!

I've never really seen the appeal of flying airlines, though I see the monetary appeal of being an airline captain. I'm here for the flying, but as I'm...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Sep 2013, 22:00
Replies: 28
Views: 4,345
Posted By M_broFlyer

Apologies for the confusion. I've been reading a...

Apologies for the confusion. I've been reading a few sites and have come to use the term CFI = certified flight instructor. Thanks for the correction and yes, I meant "certified" flight/flying...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2013, 21:47
Replies: 23
Views: 4,934
Posted By M_broFlyer

Fair enough, but I always think that a good first...

Fair enough, but I always think that a good first impression is important. Hence, seeing a nice website but then going to a tired-old-building just doesn't inspire confidence. They may have...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2013, 22:30
Replies: 23
Views: 4,934
Posted By M_broFlyer

Hmmm... Are flight schools monitored in any way? ...

Hmmm... Are flight schools monitored in any way? Do they have to apply to be a flight school? I'm guessing not just anyone can set up shop and do business if they have a couple of GA aircraft, so...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Sep 2013, 22:27
Replies: 28
Views: 4,345
Posted By M_broFlyer

Misc questions for CFIs

Hello guys!

I'm very new to aviation. How new? I just ordered my PPL books today! I am currently in my early-30s and have a stable, full-time job, family with two kids, bills, etc. However,...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2013, 13:57
Replies: 23
Views: 4,934
Posted By M_broFlyer

I went around on the weekend and it seems that...

I went around on the weekend and it seems that there used to be four flight schools at Teesside airport... St. George is merging with Durham Tees Flight Training, Cleveland Flight School is gone (but...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2013, 03:17
Replies: 23
Views: 4,934
Posted By M_broFlyer

Looking for flight school recommendations in the NE UK

Hello! I am looking to get my PPL and then maybe CPL later on. I am currently working full time so this isn't an instant-career-change but more like getting-my-foot-in-the-door and see where it...
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