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Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Mar 2016, 15:50
Replies: 72
Views: 64,708
Posted By dn88

I happen to be that photographer. Here is a...

I happen to be that photographer.

Here is a full resolution shot of the stab only.

http://s11.postimg.org/7ko677u2r/777_HS.jpg

P.S. No copying/distributing without my permission, thanks!...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Feb 2016, 13:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,852
Posted By dn88

I used Microsoft Flight Sim X (£5 used copy from...

I used Microsoft Flight Sim X (£5 used copy from eBay) with a £15 joystick.

Spent a number of hours on it before my first IR renewal, and again before my sim check for my first airline interview....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Jan 2016, 14:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,438
Posted By dn88

I had 1 year break from flying after my initial...

I had 1 year break from flying after my initial IR test and in the run up to my first renewal I spent a few weeks on Microsoft flight simulator (2nd hand copy from Amazon, 5 quid!) just flying SID's...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Sep 2015, 07:10
Replies: 2
Views: 2,472
Posted By dn88

IR Revalidation - What to expect?

If you have replied in my other thread, please ignore.

Apologies for the cross-posting but I have a number of queries still unanswered from my thread over in the pilot studies forum and I've just...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Sep 2015, 13:52
Replies: 7
Views: 6,436
Posted By dn88

I understand as this was the same as my IR skills...

I understand as this was the same as my IR skills test.

However, my question is whether the FNPTII will be set up to reflect the handling characteristics and speeds of a particular aircraft type?...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Sep 2015, 16:37
Replies: 7
Views: 6,436
Posted By dn88

Thank you for the answers. I was tied down...

Thank you for the answers.

I was tied down to this particular day as I have to fly back to the UK on day 1, to sit the renewal on day 2, to fly back home on day 3. Unfortunately this was the best...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Sep 2015, 13:53
Replies: 7
Views: 6,436
Posted By dn88

IR Revalidation - What to expect?

I sat my IR skills test almost 12 months ago and so the time has come for a revalidation. I am attending a UK based school next week and hope to achieve this in a single day - I've planned 1.5 hours...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2015, 07:44
Replies: 9
Views: 4,681
Posted By dn88

Best way is to e-mail a few of them: Malta School...

Best way is to e-mail a few of them: Malta School of Flying, European Pilot Academy and Diamond Aviation.

You should be able to get checked out and then permitted to fly solo at any of these...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Feb 2015, 21:02
Replies: 4
Views: 2,746
Posted By dn88

Nick, thank you so much for the clarification. ...

Nick, thank you so much for the clarification.

I hope to commence a Type Rating before October, but otherwise I will have to renew my IR. Presumably I can renew the MEP at the same time? Would it...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Feb 2015, 08:01
Replies: 4
Views: 2,746
Posted By dn88

ME IR Licensing Confusion

I'm hoping that some of the wisdom on this forum can help me to clarify this!

In November 2013 I completed my MEP rating and 2 weeks later my CPL. Roll forwards to June 2014 I started training...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jan 2015, 11:57
Replies: 1,676
Views: 933,880
Posted By dn88

Are bases completely random for newbies, or are...

Are bases completely random for newbies, or are some more likely than others?

At £21K a year I think I'd have to live as far north as possible! ABZ or NCL should be enough to live on - can't see...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2014, 05:36
Replies: 7
Views: 3,073
Posted By dn88

I think Genghis has hit the nail on the head....

I think Genghis has hit the nail on the head. CATS will get you the "tick in the box" and their online notes in general are pretty good. I'm fairly sure that you'll also find them the cheapest and...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2014, 14:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,867
Posted By dn88

You've hit the nail on the head. Not to mention...

You've hit the nail on the head. Not to mention their C152's are pretty shoddy.



Ditto. I did all of my hour building here and I can thoroughly recommend them. Simon who owns the company is an...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2014, 02:54
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,207,603
Posted By dn88

If the signal really has been detected 120 miles...

If the signal really has been detected 120 miles SW of Ca Mau it's a bit strange that the flight didn't lose contact until 02:40am, they're saying it took 2 hours from take-off to travel approx 400nm.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Mar 2014, 13:51
Replies: 5
Views: 2,459
Posted By dn88

@PigeonVoyageur - sounds fair enough, but my CPL...

@PigeonVoyageur - sounds fair enough, but my CPL and therefore instrument hours were conducted in a single engine? Even though I also completed my MEP rating at the same time..

No wonder everyone...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Feb 2014, 19:38
Replies: 5
Views: 2,459
Posted By dn88

Does no-one have any idea about this?

Does no-one have any idea about this?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Feb 2014, 14:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,459
Posted By dn88

Instrument Rating - Simulator vs. Aircraft Time

Hoping that someone can shed some light on this because I'm currently tearing my hair out!

I recently completed my CPL/MEP in the UK and then moved to Malta due to my job, which is of course also...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2014, 13:32
Replies: 32
Views: 4,476
Posted By dn88

A few years back I flew Kahului-Kalaupapa (the...

A few years back I flew Kahului-Kalaupapa (the accident airport) and Kalaupapa-Honolulu on a Cessna Caravan with another operator out there.

We were put in to a hold on the way in to Honolulu,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jan 2014, 21:28
Replies: 25
Views: 13,958
Posted By dn88

Also remember anything like old mobile phone...

Also remember anything like old mobile phone contracts, store cards, car hire-purchase schemes etc can all have an impact. Even paying monthly for your car insurance you are effectively in debt to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jan 2014, 18:45
Replies: 25
Views: 13,958
Posted By dn88

I recently got a £15K loan through HSBC at 4.9%...

I recently got a £15K loan through HSBC at 4.9% to complete my MEIR. I earn an average salary and neither of my parents own a home to secure it to.

The key thing is to sensibly build your credit...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Dec 2013, 04:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,011
Posted By dn88

Full-time ground school or distance learning? ...

Full-time ground school or distance learning?

Distance learning is pretty much a case of paying up, getting access to all of the material, and then book yourself in to the brush-up weeks once...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Dec 2013, 15:47
Replies: 10
Views: 4,061
Posted By dn88

Lakhan is correct. In the UK, before recent...

Lakhan is correct.

In the UK, before recent EASA rule changes, you used to start the CPL on 150 hours TT (which you must go and gain yourself, 'hour building'), take your test, and then use your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Dec 2013, 19:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,853
Posted By dn88

Thank you for the helpful replies, it puts my...

Thank you for the helpful replies, it puts my mind at rest!

I intend to maintain my UK issued CPL, and so presumably I will not need to re-do my medical in Malta if the flying school do not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Dec 2013, 02:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,853
Posted By dn88

Undertaking IR in Malta

Hello, I have recently found out that my company will move me from the UK to Malta in 2014. Before I move, I will have the following:

- EASA ATPL exams complete
- EASA CPL
- MEP

All of the...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2013, 20:33
Replies: 17
Views: 4,162
Posted By dn88

Yes, it was 09/06 when we started and 05/03 by...

Yes, it was 09/06 when we started and 05/03 by the time we landed.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2013, 09:01
Replies: 17
Views: 4,162
Posted By dn88

cats_five, thanks for the info. Do you have any...

cats_five, thanks for the info. Do you have any to share?

You are quite right about the ISO on modern cameras, and it depends ultimately what you want to do with them. However, I find that whilst...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2013, 14:24
Replies: 17
Views: 4,162
Posted By dn88

mr_rodge, you can open the window on the C150 but...

mr_rodge, you can open the window on the C150 but I didn't fancy it yesterday, too cold!

Do you have a DSLR? If so I'd follow these:

- Adjust ISO according to lighting conditions. If it's...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2013, 13:02
Replies: 17
Views: 4,162
Posted By dn88

Thanks Pace, there were 2 of us onboard (both...

Thanks Pace, there were 2 of us onboard (both pilots) with one flying/keeping an eye on our home airfield whilst the other took photos. At all times we had 2 extra airfields visible (Stapleford...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2013, 22:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,337
Posted By dn88

Lots of people simply stick small UK registration...

Lots of people simply stick small UK registration marks somewhere on their aircraft, as a temporary fix if they go to fly abroad. However (intentionally or otherwise) you are in effect breaching the...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2013, 22:43
Replies: 17
Views: 4,162
Posted By dn88

Above the fog

Hello, long time reader but first post.

Fortunately today managed to get above the fog in SE England, our home airfield was clear for much of the afternoon. It struck me how fortunate we are to...
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