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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Sep 2023, 13:45
Replies: 1
Views: 661
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

Smart Aviation - Poland

Hi all!

I've recently signed up to do the CPL-IR at Smart Aviation in Poznan, based upon the recommendation of someone I know who studied there in 2022 and another from someone in the ATO...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jun 2023, 21:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,154
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

I am currently based in Bristol, but will need to...

I am currently based in Bristol, but will need to take time off work to hour build I think. My schedule is too unpredictable to be able to commit more than a week in advance. I also don't have a UK...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jun 2023, 18:27
Replies: 9
Views: 2,154
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

Best Value Hour Building (2023)

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone here has good advice on where to hour build for a decent price an an EASA license holder. Most of the threads here on the matter were pre-Covid so are a bit out...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st May 2023, 06:28
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

A few thoughts.... - Don't worry too much about...

A few thoughts....
- Don't worry too much about it being a rant. This is a huge life decision and you need to do as much research/ be as confident as you can be before taking the plunge.

- There...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jun 2022, 21:20
Replies: 50
Views: 19,438
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

I think a general rule in life should be not to...

I think a general rule in life should be not to burn bridges. That's true in every industry, but especially ones with such a small pool of people.
I have to agree with what someone said above. Most...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th May 2022, 23:37
Replies: 1,868
Views: 885,358
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

Don't forget you are legally entitled to 400...

Don't forget you are legally entitled to 400 Euros compensation per person (as you had less than 14 days notice) PLUS the difference between the refund received from TUI and the amount you pay for a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Apr 2022, 09:36
Replies: 869
Views: 283,927
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

I think most airlines and airports were expecting...

I think most airlines and airports were expecting numbers to recover to 2019 levels by the mid-2020s. It does seem that this might happen faster though. Quite possibly by 2023 in many cases.

In...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2022, 21:53
Replies: 551
Views: 247,097
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

Vienna was bound to be a blood bath with Ryanair,...

Vienna was bound to be a blood bath with Ryanair, Wizz and Austrian all in the running,
That was obvious the day Wizz and RYR announced they were going to go head to head against each other on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Feb 2022, 16:48
Replies: 15
Views: 2,089
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

You still have a bit of time then. Though...

You still have a bit of time then. Though whatever you do, don't leave it until two years and six months post passing to start like someone I know. TBF to him, he was planning to do it summer 2020...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Feb 2022, 10:23
Replies: 15
Views: 2,089
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

asmith474 When did you finish the ATPL exams?...

asmith474 When did you finish the ATPL exams? Don't forget you have a three year deadline.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2022, 10:32
Replies: 94
Views: 43,126
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

KT1988 Yes, I get that. However, the poster...

KT1988 Yes, I get that. However, the poster suggested that the hours completed actually doing the IR course would be a part of the hour building. Unless I am misreading/ misunderstanding, that is how...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Feb 2022, 14:33
Replies: 94
Views: 43,126
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

So you are basing the SE-IR being cheaper by...

So you are basing the SE-IR being cheaper by counting it as a part of the hour building? Surely they won't be PIC hours if that is the case?. I also think a lot of people do hour building in aircraft...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Feb 2022, 23:38
Replies: 94
Views: 43,126
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

The issue with a single engine CPL/IR license is...

The issue with a single engine CPL/IR license is that it isn't that much cheaper than a multi-engine one. Yes, it does give you a decent amount of recency if you later go onto do it ME which a lot of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2022, 23:08
Replies: 165
Views: 29,228
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

Things do seem to be fairly 'normal' at the...

Things do seem to be fairly 'normal' at the moment.

Ukrainian airlines, including SkyUp, are still flying in and out of Ukraine. As are most foreign airlines. A Lufthansa plane has just landed in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jan 2022, 23:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,327
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

I am a little confused by your post. - Each...

I am a little confused by your post.

- Each authority makes its own decisions on question banks. Some authorities stopped running 'old syllabus' exams some time ago, others didn't. Covid put a lot...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jan 2022, 23:04
Replies: 20
Views: 7,437
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

I haven't even heard of this school so can't give...

I haven't even heard of this school so can't give any specific advice.

However, I do have a few more general thoughts.
- Almost every flight school around the world is a private business. The...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jan 2022, 10:41
Replies: 5
Views: 3,525
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

Be even warier of the comments which can be plain...

Be even warier of the comments which can be plain wrong! Though there are often nuggets in there too.

Your ATO and instructors should give advice on how to study. The way I did it was study - bank...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Jan 2022, 23:56
Replies: 16
Views: 4,785
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

I know of someone in their mid 40s who started at...

I know of someone in their mid 40s who started at a major Irish low cost carrier not too long ago. He said the type rating and base training was incredibly tough and a big learning curve, but he...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jan 2022, 14:08
Replies: 7
Views: 9,049
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

The new syllabus is the 2020 syllabus, not 2022,...

The new syllabus is the 2020 syllabus, not 2022, and it uses ECQB 2020 which has many thousands of new questions. The exams have been running for quite some time now so you certainly won't be the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jan 2022, 23:57
Replies: 869
Views: 283,927
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

Qatar still has a Cardiff page on their website....

Qatar still has a Cardiff page on their website. However, if you try to book it, it offers the train via Paddington.
I believe it, like Birmingham, were suspended rather than cancelled outright.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Dec 2021, 11:13
Replies: 24
Views: 31,190
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

I think a few people on this thread (including...

I think a few people on this thread (including people who should know better) are being rather unfair and unrealistic.
Of course it is important to actually study the materials and content, but that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Dec 2021, 21:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,038
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

What is absolutely certain is that nothing is...

What is absolutely certain is that nothing is guaranteed. No matter what cadet scheme you are on anywhere in the world, there can never be an actual guarantee of employment.

LOT have run a cadet...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Nov 2021, 10:59
Replies: 551
Views: 247,097
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

A lot of Wizz's core market (Eastern Europe) has...

A lot of Wizz's core market (Eastern Europe) has very low vaccination rates compared to the UK, France, Spain or Germany so it's not unsurprising that this winter's Covid surge on continental Europe...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2021, 19:22
Replies: 2
Views: 985
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

It means you have to have completed the exams/...

It means you have to have completed the exams/ skills tests by December 31 2020 and then use them to apply for a UK license with the UK CAA by December 31 2022. I know a couple of people who did, for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Oct 2021, 09:22
Replies: 24
Views: 7,644
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

The decision is purely political, but more on the...

The decision is purely political, but more on the UK side. The UK can not stay in EASA as EASA is subject to ECJ jurisdiction which the current Conservative government said they would never accept....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Oct 2021, 17:31
Replies: 7
Views: 2,058
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

rudestuff I started taking exams before the...

rudestuff

I started taking exams before the UK left EASA. I think we were all blindly hoping there'd be some sort of deal/ acceptance of EASA qualifications. It's a bit late now as I'd need to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Oct 2021, 11:38
Replies: 7
Views: 2,058
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

ATPLs Passed... What next?

Hi all,
I've recently completed all 14 ATPL examinations. Of course, I was totally ecstatic as I got above 90% with all first time passes. However, given the year it's been, it doesn't feel so...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2021, 11:48
Replies: 3,920
Views: 1,260,023
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

The Chinese coglomerate Fosun bought the Thomas...

The Chinese coglomerate Fosun bought the Thomas Cook name and brand for £11 million after they went bankrupt.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2021, 15:50
Replies: 891
Views: 216,690
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

One Kam Air A340 (YA-KMU) appears to be on its...

One Kam Air A340 (YA-KMU) appears to be on its way back to Kabul from AUH after leaving last weekend.

Another Kam Air A340 (YA-KMH) on the northern military side of the airport appears to have had...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Aug 2021, 09:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

portsharbourflyer OK, fair enough. I still...

portsharbourflyer
OK, fair enough. I still think it reads like that though. Using terms like 'UK airlines' is a little unhelpful to be honest. Your definition of UK airline does not always equal G...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Aug 2021, 16:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

@portsharbourflyer What you say is partly...

@portsharbourflyer
What you say is partly right, but certainly not the whole story.

You imply that all UK based aircraft post-2022 need to be on the UK register. That's simply wrong. Ryanair and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jul 2021, 18:01
Replies: 551
Views: 247,097
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

I'm not so sure about that. 72% of adults in...

I'm not so sure about that. 72% of adults in Wales, 66% of adults in England and 65% of adults in Scotland are already fully vaccinated on the latest numbers. That's a significant number which is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jun 2021, 22:04
Replies: 66
Views: 26,009
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

Wizz are likely looking for anywhere where they...

Wizz are likely looking for anywhere where they can operate flights to with the UK Gov going ultra-conservative on European destinations.

I'm sure there will be performance limitations, but A321s...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th May 2021, 14:09
Replies: 869
Views: 283,927
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

Reading this thread, some people really do...

Reading this thread, some people really do descend into fantasy talking about certain routes. Even worse are those repeating something put on Wikipedia months ago.

I think Wizz already have a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th May 2021, 22:29
Replies: 195
Views: 49,538
Posted By RedDragonFlyer

The Indian variant is pretty widespread across...

The Indian variant is pretty widespread across Europe already.

The disadvantage we have is that we do more genomic testing that anyone else so it looks like we have more than there. There's a lot...
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