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Forum: African Aviation
15th Mar 2002, 02:30
Replies: 12
Views: 965
Posted By jimmyj

Post Thanks for all your info, especially you cloggie....

Thanks for all your info, especially you cloggie. I am looking at the s.a. licence but my main concern is how valuable it would be to me. although training over there is a lot cheaper than here it is...
Forum: Dunnunda, Godzone and the Pacific
11th Mar 2002, 00:39
Replies: 7
Views: 143
Posted By jimmyj

Post How to fly in Oz?

Hi Ozlanders, . .. .I am am a Brit about to begin training and am looking at doing so in South Africa. My question is; what licence do you need to fly in Oz? Could I do so on a South African...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Mar 2002, 15:59
Replies: 12
Views: 965
Posted By jimmyj

Post The values of an S.A licence?

Hi, I am a 21 yr old recent uni grad and I am thinking of doing a full ATPL course at Progress Flight Academy in S.A. . .. .Anyone have any news on Progress? . .Could you also give me an idea as to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Mar 2002, 15:41
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By jimmyj

Post Hi all,. .. .Julian, the website is <a...

Hi all,. .. .Julian, the website is <a href="http://flightacademy.co.za" target="_blank">http://flightacademy.co.za</a>. .. .Rodders, you are quickly earning yourself a free pint of ale! Thanks for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2002, 22:14
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By jimmyj

Post Dish the dirt; Progress Flight Academy, S.A?

Anyone know of the above mentioned?. .. .What kind of employment would I secure after completing the Pro Pilot ATPL course (only £15,413, how come)? I am asuming I couldn't work in the UK after...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2002, 14:58
Replies: 15
Views: 1,419
Posted By jimmyj

Post Thank you very much for all your replies and...

Thank you very much for all your replies and advice. Big Al, I do live near Sheffield (Rotherham) and will look into a trial flight as Worksop is not far at all, cheers.. .. .I am aware that you get...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2002, 14:26
Replies: 33
Views: 2,158
Posted By jimmyj

Post Hey clearprop, that's not nice!. .. .I am a...

Hey clearprop, that's not nice!. .. .I am a wannabe through and through. The only reason I am asking about ppl is because it is the first step to becoming a pro.. .. .I've tried posting a similar...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2002, 14:26
Replies: 16
Views: 488
Posted By jimmyj

Post Hey clearprop, that's not nice!. .. .I am a...

Hey clearprop, that's not nice!. .. .I am a wannabe through and through. The only reason I am asking about ppl is because it is the first step to becoming a pro.. .. .I've tried posting a similar...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2002, 14:19
Replies: 12
Views: 614
Posted By jimmyj

Post By the way, thanks for all your replies and...

By the way, thanks for all your replies and advice.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2002, 14:10
Replies: 12
Views: 614
Posted By jimmyj

Post I will no doubt get my northern behind down to...

I will no doubt get my northern behind down to Heathrow as I have a few mates and family members that might put me up. Although it is a bloody awkward location.. . . .Although I am not yet in a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Mar 2002, 23:11
Replies: 16
Views: 488
Posted By jimmyj

Post Hi guys, thanks for all your info, I think I will...

Hi guys, thanks for all your info, I think I will probably stay in Eng for my training as I am aware that Florida might not be the best prep for the smoggy, busy airspace of England. When I took my...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2002, 23:11
Replies: 33
Views: 2,158
Posted By jimmyj

Post Hi guys, thanks for all your info, I think I will...

Hi guys, thanks for all your info, I think I will probably stay in Eng for my training as I am aware that Florida might not be the best prep for the smoggy, busy airspace of England. When I took my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Mar 2002, 23:39
Replies: 16
Views: 488
Posted By jimmyj

Post where should i do my ppl?

Can anyone give me advice on choosing my ppl course? . .. .I need a quality course at a cheap price and would be willing to travel abroad to do a JAA regsitered ppl if the cost of travel, housing and...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2002, 23:39
Replies: 33
Views: 2,158
Posted By jimmyj

Post where should i do my ppl?

Can anyone give me advice on choosing my ppl course? . .. .I need a quality course at a cheap price and would be willing to travel abroad to do a JAA regsitered ppl if the cost of travel, housing and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Mar 2002, 00:01
Replies: 0
Views: 474
Posted By jimmyj

Post Cheapest and best PPL training?

Hi, I am 21, a graduate and a pilot wannabe.. .. .I have given up looking for sponsorship just now and am resigned to a job as a retail manager in order to save up for training.. .. .My first step...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2002, 00:01
Replies: 15
Views: 1,419
Posted By jimmyj

Post Cheapest and best PPL training?

Hi, I am 21, a graduate and a pilot wannabe.. .. .I have given up looking for sponsorship just now and am resigned to a job as a retail manager in order to save up for training.. .. .My first step...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Mar 2002, 23:25
Replies: 12
Views: 614
Posted By jimmyj

Post Flyer's Training exhibition at Heathrow

Anyone read about the air training show advertised in Flyer?. .. .It will be at Heathrow on 12th of April. I was wandering if anyone will be going, if anyone has been to these things before, and if...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2002, 14:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,634
Posted By jimmyj

Post Royal Navy officer training

I have just had my initial interview with a RN career officer and am at the stage of filling in my application form. I am applying to join as a pilot and have already completed aptitude tests as I...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2001, 15:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,136
Posted By jimmyj

Post Thanks for all your info guys. Max, If the...

Thanks for all your info guys.

Max,
If the eyesight standards are the same for all initial aircrew then I am up the creek without a paddle! I did not mean to sound arrogant about having 'the...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2001, 21:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,136
Posted By jimmyj

Post Can any Royal Navy pilots answer this question?

I have recently applied to the Royal Navy as a pilot. I sent off my initial interest form about 3 weeks ago and am still waiting for a reply. I have been rejected by the RAF due to my height (6ft 4")...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Dec 2001, 21:03
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By jimmyj

Post I went to OASC on 5th November and found it...

I went to OASC on 5th November and found it wasn't as bad as I'd expected. The whole process is divided into 2 parts but it isn't as structured as you'd expect. It was all a bit disorganised when I...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Dec 2001, 16:18
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By jimmyj

Post Instructors aren't even getting minimum wage?...

Instructors aren't even getting minimum wage? Isn't that against the law?

This is stupid, I agree that Instructors should combine their efforts to start some kind of union and fight for a bit of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Dec 2001, 16:10
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By jimmyj

Post Thanks for all your info, especially Aerobatfink....

Thanks for all your info, especially Aerobatfink. I would love to do my flying in SA but have now heard that it is difficult to obtain a work permit there and a conversion to a JAR licence would cost...
Forum: Questions
5th Dec 2001, 17:23
Replies: 1
Views: 990
Posted By jimmyj

Post Anyone know of Progress Flight Academy?

I know I am not supposed to be in this forum, being a lowly unqualified dreamer, but I am looking for anyone who has information on the above South African flight scool. Or any other South African...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Dec 2001, 17:15
Replies: 11
Views: 660
Posted By jimmyj

Post Know anything about South African flight schools?

I have recently found a website for Progress Flight Academy in South Africa and they seem to be offering flight training to ATPL (frozen) standard for £15000 including housing, ground schools and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Dec 2001, 15:02
Replies: 15
Views: 479
Posted By jimmyj

Post Hi Kid, I can't believe you haven't joined...

Hi Kid,

I can't believe you haven't joined the Air Cadets yet. I joined at 16 and left at 18 and in those two years I managed about 40 hours powered flying experience (Chipmunk, Bulldog,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Dec 2001, 14:17
Replies: 1
Views: 636
Posted By jimmyj

Post P.L.H?

I have heard a lot about P.L.H since registering at PPRUNE and I would appreciate some specific information. I have found the website but it seems to me that they are actually another proffit based...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Dec 2001, 15:17
Replies: 23
Views: 1,232
Posted By jimmyj

Post As money is very important to you I would think...

As money is very important to you I would think VERY seriously about university before you go through with it. I don't want to put you off furthering your education but I have recently graduated with...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Dec 2001, 15:09
Replies: 10
Views: 1,101
Posted By jimmyj

Post Aviation Training Loans

I am a recent university graduate and am looking to train as a fixed wing or helicopter pilot.

Does anyone know of anywhere I can get an unsecured loan of between 15-20k? I am aware of career...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
30th Nov 2001, 21:53
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By jimmyj

Post Is being a Q.F.I. really that bad?

I am completely new to the concept of flight instructing, having always wanted to fly in the forces. However, due to poor eyesight the forces have rejected me and I have decided to move to the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Nov 2001, 21:37
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By jimmyj

Post I can't imagine why so many of you people would...

I can't imagine why so many of you people would spend the time to post a reply to my message and focus on petty spelling mistakes. I have left school now and was not filling out a job application,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Nov 2001, 19:39
Replies: 0
Views: 456
Posted By jimmyj

Post Are you a recent R.A.F Flight Ops applicant?

I am looking for the Nigerian who has recently completed OASC at Cranwell and recommended this site to me. I think you said your name was Jones/Jonas?

I am the lanky 21 year old who is desperate...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Nov 2001, 17:21
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By jimmyj

Post Bow5: With regards to the Navy, the issue is...

Bow5:

With regards to the Navy, the issue is whether they select for all aircraft from the start. If they do then you and I are both out of luck as we would be too tall for Sea Harriers. The R.A.F...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Nov 2001, 01:55
Replies: 76
Views: 3,112
Posted By jimmyj

Post Well rich kids, enjoy it while you can but always...

Well rich kids, enjoy it while you can but always try to appreciate the position that you are in. My father is disabled and my mother looks after her elders for peanuts so I am VERY jealous of your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Nov 2001, 01:46
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By jimmyj

Post Desperately seeking sposorship

Is it such a crime to want to be a pilot?

I have recently passed R.A.F aptitude tests and know that I have the 'right stuff' but unfortunately my eyes are slightly uncooperative and I am 6ft 4"...
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