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Forum: ATC Issues
19th Feb 2006, 00:13
Replies: 156
Views: 20,015
Posted By AeroBatfink

For god's sake, I'm not saying I think I should...

For god's sake, I'm not saying I think I should get more money, nor am I saying I think trainees should get more money - I'm simply commenting that NATS' recent decision to halve the training pay,...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Feb 2006, 13:52
Replies: 156
Views: 20,015
Posted By AeroBatfink

I had my motivation for applying to NATS called...

I had my motivation for applying to NATS called into question on a public forum - I think I'm entitled to defend myself. I don't believe I had a go at anybody. If you're referring to this comment:
...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Feb 2006, 11:53
Replies: 156
Views: 20,015
Posted By AeroBatfink

@ flower: fair enough, strictly speaking a...

@ flower: fair enough, strictly speaking a person's motivation for doing the job is nobody's business but their own, as long as they get the job done. Personally I need more than just money as...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Feb 2006, 11:02
Replies: 156
Views: 20,015
Posted By AeroBatfink

;) I'm not doing... but like I said, I still...

;) I'm not doing... but like I said, I still think it's important to work effectively with my team irrespective of issues that don't affect how they do the job.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2006, 23:57
Replies: 156
Views: 20,015
Posted By AeroBatfink

My apologies if I offended you, that wasn't my...

My apologies if I offended you, that wasn't my intention. I possibly made my point a little too forcefully. And I'm sorry to hear that you got stuck with interviewees who weren't interested in ATC -...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Feb 2006, 09:33
Replies: 156
Views: 20,015
Posted By AeroBatfink

Nah, haven't you heard? We'll all be flying to...

Nah, haven't you heard? We'll all be flying to work in personal tilt-rotors powered by bovine methane by then.
So, if anything, there'll be even more work for ATCOs trying to stop half-asleep...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2006, 22:55
Replies: 16
Views: 2,302
Posted By AeroBatfink

Hi niteflite, I just thought it might be worth...

Hi niteflite,
I just thought it might be worth mentioning that there seem to be some discrepancies with this policy when it comes to the the reality of applicants arranging visits - I thought that...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Feb 2006, 10:56
Replies: 156
Views: 20,015
Posted By AeroBatfink

With all respect, Betty, I think you (and some...

With all respect, Betty, I think you (and some others) are missing the point somewhat. I find it more than a little patronising for it to be suggested that I (and others in my situation) am fussing...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Feb 2006, 15:38
Replies: 156
Views: 20,015
Posted By AeroBatfink

I would guess so, because we were all told about...

I would guess so, because we were all told about the pay reduction by an ATCO at the NATS initial assessment I attended yesterday. It's not just the reduction, they've also done away with the...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jan 2006, 10:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,002
Posted By AeroBatfink

Hi tergie - I spoke to someone at Manchester ATC...

Hi tergie - I spoke to someone at Manchester ATC who said she'd find out about arranging a visit and get back to me. However, she hasn't done so yet (I imagine they're pretty busy with other stuff...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
4th Jul 2005, 15:58
Replies: 4
Views: 13,462
Posted By AeroBatfink

Thanks FF, the experience/insurance aspect is a...

Thanks FF, the experience/insurance aspect is a little surprising, but does really make sense when one thinks a bit more about the job. After all, who's going to trust an inexperienced pilot with an...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
2nd Jul 2005, 12:36
Replies: 4
Views: 13,462
Posted By AeroBatfink

Advice on becoming a ferry pilot please!

*I did do a search on this, but couldn't see anything relevant - apologies if this is old ground and I missed a previous discussion*

The story so far is that I'm (still!!) saving up and working...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Nov 2003, 08:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By AeroBatfink

So much the same as here in UK and in the US...

So much the same as here in UK and in the US then.... ?

I'll always remember the sight of US security staff poking around in a waste bin in Auckland after someone dropped something in there. The...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Jul 2003, 04:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Posted By AeroBatfink

Cherokee and Airbus - thanks for all the tips!...

Cherokee and Airbus - thanks for all the tips! I'm just glad I won't have to give up flying if I move to Korea.

Assuming, of course, I get any time off for flying!!

Thanks!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Jul 2003, 10:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Posted By AeroBatfink

Thanks airbus172 - I'll have a look for that...

Thanks airbus172 - I'll have a look for that place and get my contact in Korea to get some more info.

I do already have a PPL, by the way, but it's not an FAA one - will I need to convert it to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Jul 2003, 07:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Posted By AeroBatfink

Question Private flying in South Korea??

Hi - haven't been on pprune for a while, so apologies for the out-of-the-blue enquiry.

Anyway, I've been offered a job (not connected to aviation, alas!) in the Republic of Korea (or South Korea,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th May 2003, 06:33
Replies: 9
Views: 2,463
Posted By AeroBatfink

Hi JetBreeze, I did my initial training at...

Hi JetBreeze,

I did my initial training at Westair before doing the remainder of my PPL and Night Rating in South Africa (no reflection on the school - I simply can't afford to fly enough in this...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Nov 2002, 19:40
Replies: 11
Views: 1,589
Posted By AeroBatfink

Ah well...

Hmm... thought it would be a long shot, but you never know on PPRuNe, eh?
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Oct 2002, 14:14
Replies: 11
Views: 1,589
Posted By AeroBatfink

Question Rotary Cadetships???

Does anyone know of operators offering rotary cadetships, or am I suffering from a severe bout of wishful thinking?

Is the only way into the industry REALLY through the military, or by paying for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Oct 2002, 14:42
Replies: 27
Views: 5,582
Posted By AeroBatfink

Question Air Atlantique cadet scheme

I've done a search on this (not the 50/50 scheme), but the most recent info is still quite old.

Can anyone provide some up-to-date info?

I know the basic info (like the fact that cadets are...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Oct 2002, 13:45
Replies: 12
Views: 1,551
Posted By AeroBatfink

Arrow FTC SA

I have just come back from my second trip to SA this year (third in all) to build some hours. My previous trip was in May last year, when I flew with FTC (including hiring an aircraft from them for...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2002, 13:28
Replies: 28
Views: 4,165
Posted By AeroBatfink

:D :D :D :D :D you expect me to rise to...

:D :D :D :D :D

you expect me to rise to that?
how old are you; 12? ;)

By the way, the British forces officially don't have a problem with poofs anymore... something to do with human rights,...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2002, 11:53
Replies: 28
Views: 4,165
Posted By AeroBatfink

Arrow 'Disappointed' is a polite word for 'shafted'

Radalt,



I think this is missing the issue to an extent.

I had no illusions about the limited chances of becoming a WAFU and I have always had plan B (accompanied by a plan C, D, E, X, Y...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2002, 11:25
Replies: 28
Views: 4,165
Posted By AeroBatfink

Angry Sh*fted!!

For the past two years I have been in the process of applying to be a pilot in the RN. I took the Flying Aptitude Tests last June, and the AIB in July - I didn't perform well at either and didn't get...
Forum: Canada
8th Apr 2002, 11:39
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By AeroBatfink

Thanks

Thanks everyone - lots of useful info there. Thanks as well, jetgate, for directing me to that other post... it looks like you remember your time in Canada fondly. Incidentally, I've enjoyed the...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Mar 2002, 20:47
Replies: 1
Views: 1,091
Posted By AeroBatfink

Question Aerobatic/Tailwheel Training in South Africa??

Please, please, please can somebody help me? I'm returning to South Africa in May (from the UK - I did my PPL in SA) with the intention of doing some aerobatics training and a tailwheel conversion,...
Forum: Canada
21st Mar 2002, 05:19
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By AeroBatfink

Question Which Canadian Flight Training Organisation???

Hi!. .. .I'm from the UK, I'm looking at Canadian training organisations as a possibility for training to Commercial Pilot standard. However, the thing is that I need somewhere that offers a degree...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2002, 01:58
Replies: 290
Views: 32,891
Posted By AeroBatfink

Thumbs up Loads of 'ifs' and 'buts' with this matter, and a...

Loads of 'ifs' and 'buts' with this matter, and a lot of it depends on what you want out of it afterwards. I did my PPL in SA last year, and I'm going back in May to do some more flying. Email me if...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Mar 2002, 04:32
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By AeroBatfink

Arrow All I can say is that if you're intending on...

All I can say is that if you're intending on going there to do a full commercial licence, go there for three or four weeks and tour round the country visiting, and flying with, various schools. You...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2002, 04:13
Replies: 34
Views: 2,489
Posted By AeroBatfink

Talking In the confidence that Camelot will pick the...

In the confidence that Camelot will pick the right numbers this week for once (they just keep getting wrong, no matter how many times I tell them...), here's my list.. .. .Pilatus PC6 Turbo Porter -...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2002, 04:37
Replies: 18
Views: 853
Posted By AeroBatfink

Post Stop hi-jacking my posts!! <img src="tongue.gif"...

Stop hi-jacking my posts!! <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Seriously though, I think I've got rid of any doubt about joining up, even if I am an old fart -...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2002, 03:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By AeroBatfink

Talking heheh... ahem!

heheh... ahem!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2002, 01:35
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By AeroBatfink

Talking 'Wafu', if you're reading this don't say a...

'Wafu', if you're reading this don't say a word!!!! Tempting as it is.... <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

I couldn't quite believe it either!. .Heheh

:) . .AB

By the way, if anyone...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2002, 00:56
Replies: 18
Views: 853
Posted By AeroBatfink

Thumbs up Thanks for the continued input, everyone! ...

Thanks for the continued input, everyone!

MaxAOB - was the RNR reference to your personal experience? If so, which unit are you in? I had a great time on the basic training course at Raleigh -...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Feb 2002, 23:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,664
Posted By AeroBatfink

Thumbs up Wow - thanks everyone!! I'd better get started on...

Wow - thanks everyone!! I'd better get started on sorting them out...

:) . .AB
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