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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

23rd Feb 2022, 11:40

Replies: 3

Air Pilot's Manual. Difference in editions

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Posted By controlz

Air Pilot's Manual. Difference in editions

I am hoping to understand if there is much of a difference between Air Pilot's Manual editions, as they appear to update them every 1-2 years or so. I prefer to purchase used books, however, I don't...

Forum: Middle East

13th Feb 2021, 08:36

Replies: 6

PPL in Dubai UAE

Views: 8,127

Posted By controlz

PPL in Dubai UAE

Hello,

I am a British citizen currently residing in Dubai and was wondering whether one can do a PPL here, and if so, its validity in the UK?

I've searched online but haven't found much, other...

Forum: Rotorheads

18th Mar 2020, 18:27

Replies: 50

Recreational pilots - why did you choose helicopter

Views: 9,741

Posted By controlz

With regards to not landing at aerodromes, does...

With regards to not landing at aerodromes, does it tend to only be hotels/pubs/restaurants you land at then?

Forum: Rotorheads

15th Mar 2020, 22:31

Replies: 50

Recreational pilots - why did you choose helicopter

Views: 9,741

Posted By controlz

I am fully aware it costs a lot of money, but if...

I am fully aware it costs a lot of money, but if working hard allows us to pursure hobbies like this then why not!

Coincidentally I was wondering if any recreational/hobby pilots have managed to...

Forum: Rotorheads

15th Mar 2020, 20:57

Replies: 50

Recreational pilots - why did you choose helicopter

Views: 9,741

Posted By controlz

Right, but in reality can you actually fly your...

Right, but in reality can you actually fly your helicopter to the pub or a restaurant?! I assume they need quite a bit of warning and even more free space. :)

Forum: Rotorheads

15th Mar 2020, 20:36

Replies: 50

Recreational pilots - why did you choose helicopter

Views: 9,741

Posted By controlz

Everything about rotary seems more enjoyable to...

Everything about rotary seems more enjoyable to me, it's just exceptionally expensive in comparison to fixed-wing. Finances wouldn't hold me back and I can do it quite happily, I just want to be sure...

Forum: Rotorheads

15th Mar 2020, 20:33

Replies: 50

Recreational pilots - why did you choose helicopter

Views: 9,741

Posted By controlz

Thank you for sharing this. Fascinating.

Thank you for sharing this. Fascinating.

Forum: Rotorheads

15th Mar 2020, 17:16

Replies: 50

Recreational pilots - why did you choose helicopter

Views: 9,741

Posted By controlz

Recreational pilots - why did you choose helicopter

Recreational pilots... why did you choose helicopter over fixed-wing? Were you ever tempted by fixed-wing or always wanted rotor?

Apologies if a thread like this has been posted before; I’m...

Forum: Rotorheads

21st Apr 2015, 22:20

Replies: 14

Ownership vs Self Fly Hire in the UK

Views: 3,124

Posted By controlz

Hi All, I think I may have jumped at the gun...

Hi All,

I think I may have jumped at the gun here a little. The only reason I mentioned purchasing an R22/R44 was because I assumed this to be one of the most popular helicopters to buy,...

Forum: Rotorheads

21st Apr 2015, 12:10

Replies: 14

Ownership vs Self Fly Hire in the UK

Views: 3,124

Posted By controlz

Hi stringfellow, I would certainly consider...

Hi stringfellow,

I would certainly consider buying an R44 prior the PPL if I knew the costs involved and how much I would save over learning in somebody else's helicopter!

Again, if you have...

Forum: Rotorheads

21st Apr 2015, 00:09

Replies: 14

Ownership vs Self Fly Hire in the UK

Views: 3,124

Posted By controlz

Apologies, I have corrected the original thread...

Apologies, I have corrected the original thread and replaced with 'overhaul'.

This is a very premature bit of research, but almost certainly be a 4-seater piston, so I can take family and friends...

Forum: Rotorheads

20th Apr 2015, 23:09

Replies: 14

Ownership vs Self Fly Hire in the UK

Views: 3,124

Posted By controlz

Ownership vs Self Fly Hire in the UK

Hey all

I will shortly be embarking on the exciting journey of obtaining my PP(h), but I would like to understand the various flying options available once gaining my license.

Could you please...

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