PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: pilotjimbo
Showing results 1 to 35 of 40
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Aug 2017, 13:54
Replies: 14
Views: 1,814
Posted By pilotjimbo

Thanks for all your replies guys :) As I...

Thanks for all your replies guys :)

As I tried to mention in my opening paragraph, I want to ensure I am as experienced and well prepared as possible when I start my CPL phase of training, and as...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Aug 2017, 16:52
Replies: 14
Views: 1,814
Posted By pilotjimbo

Aye I did, but being told by your FTO to log...

Aye I did, but being told by your FTO to log 5mins either side contradicts what you've learnt
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Aug 2017, 21:20
Replies: 14
Views: 1,814
Posted By pilotjimbo

Hour Building Logbook entries

Hi All,

Currently at the stage of Hour Buiding whilst completing ATPLs.

When I started my PPL, I was always told to log T/O to LND time and add 5 mins either side to accomodate taxi/power...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2017, 20:35
Replies: 18
Views: 6,191
Posted By pilotjimbo

Let any FTO have a sniff at providing you...

Let any FTO have a sniff at providing you classroom PPL theory and they'll take £25/hour very quickly. :ok:

The PPL theory isn't very challenging and can be studied in your own time at home. Make...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jul 2017, 11:48
Replies: 11
Views: 7,872
Posted By pilotjimbo

There is nothing to say you can't study the ATPL...

There is nothing to say you can't study the ATPL with OAA, but pay for BGS Question Bank and attend their accelerator weekends/revision weeks
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jul 2017, 12:25
Replies: 11
Views: 7,872
Posted By pilotjimbo

Bristol.GS is an ATPL theory provider only,...

Bristol.GS is an ATPL theory provider only, whereas OAA provide the whole ab-intio PPL through to MCC/JOC training.

Whilst Oxford may not be 'as good as they used to be' (probably because the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jul 2017, 17:43
Replies: 26
Views: 8,747
Posted By pilotjimbo

I went with Bristol.GS and paid the additional...

I went with Bristol.GS and paid the additional for the paper manuals. It hurt, if I'm honest, having just missed the change over date… and I was a little bit dishearten that they weren't willing to...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2017, 16:53
Replies: 4
Views: 2,701
Posted By pilotjimbo

If you live in the Manchester area, why move to...

If you live in the Manchester area, why move to complete the PPL?

So long as the flying club close too you is reputable, you'll gain a lot more from the club, than you would from the likes of...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2017, 16:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,045
Posted By pilotjimbo

Yes its very possible.

Yes its very possible.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jun 2017, 22:13
Replies: 8
Views: 6,207
Posted By pilotjimbo

From my understanding BGS is the most EASA...

From my understanding BGS is the most EASA compliant and recommended QB out there.. however I also have AviationExam, but only as an app download of my iPhone/iPad.. and it's very simple. You get the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2017, 17:27
Replies: 26
Views: 8,747
Posted By pilotjimbo

Exactly Keith, which is what bothers me a little....

Exactly Keith, which is what bothers me a little. I guess I'm just one of those people who will look back and think 'I studied those thick 14 books' and get some gratification out of it.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jun 2017, 00:20
Replies: 26
Views: 8,747
Posted By pilotjimbo

According to their website the £500 additional...

According to their website the £500 additional cost for paper manuals is a 'discounted' cost when brought with the full course, to add insult to injury.

Whilst an ATPL isn't documented as such...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jun 2017, 22:04
Replies: 26
Views: 8,747
Posted By pilotjimbo

I understand the cost of colour printing, but...

I understand the cost of colour printing, but ultimately since last week the cost has increased by £500 for the same product. I think that's extremely excessive!

I will check out captonline...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jun 2017, 20:56
Replies: 26
Views: 8,747
Posted By pilotjimbo

Bristol.GS additional cost for paper manuals

So I've been looking at starting my ATPL's for some time, and after various discussions, school visits and comparisons, Bristol was always quite the obvious choice.

The cost for Module 1 has been...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2017, 16:41
Replies: 30
Views: 5,370
Posted By pilotjimbo

Make Left/Right (depending on circuit direction)...

Make Left/Right (depending on circuit direction) orbit's at the end of the downwind leg until you are sure the landing traffic has passed?

Having learn't/continuing to fly from a busy...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2017, 20:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,572
Posted By pilotjimbo

'Around' because I was too busy thinking about...

'Around' because I was too busy thinking about that imminent simulated EFATO to be looking at the altimeter 😂
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd May 2017, 17:04
Replies: 21
Views: 10,307
Posted By pilotjimbo

The market indeed is in the best shape it's been...

The market indeed is in the best shape it's been in since before 9/11. Lots of airlines are taking on new guys.

However, the market could change overnight, and thus the predictably of you getting...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2017, 16:54
Replies: 16
Views: 2,572
Posted By pilotjimbo

Could have been simulated if it was a training...

Could have been simulated if it was a training flight, I remember coming down to around 500ft AGL over fields during my PPL.

Regardless, you did the right thing to call in :)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th May 2017, 18:06
Replies: 2
Views: 780
Posted By pilotjimbo

Check-ride in LA

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a reputable outfit in the Los Angeles area for a EASA -> FAA PPL check ride. I'm in the process of getting my EASA license verified by the FAA and wish to build some...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th May 2017, 17:43
Replies: 63
Views: 38,310
Posted By pilotjimbo

Let's hope this is the beginning of a change in...

Let's hope this is the beginning of a change in the ab-initio training industry. Without BBVA, the likes of EZY will no doubt struggle to find candidates that can afford £109/125k. Maybe they're...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Apr 2017, 00:20
Replies: 10
Views: 5,628
Posted By pilotjimbo

Unfortunately, despite your commitment at CTC, no...

Unfortunately, despite your commitment at CTC, no airlines are going to mentor you/sponsor you as the whole point in this is to train you in-line with airlines specific SOP's from day one.

If you...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2017, 12:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,393
Posted By pilotjimbo

It's not your PPL that's lapsed, it's your SEP...

It's not your PPL that's lapsed, it's your SEP rating. If you haven't flown for 10 years I'd suggest getting yourself to a local flying club and doing a couple of hours with an instructor before...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2017, 19:26
Replies: 24
Views: 3,967
Posted By pilotjimbo

Thanks for the responses everyone, very much...

Thanks for the responses everyone, very much noted. :)
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2017, 15:20
Replies: 24
Views: 3,967
Posted By pilotjimbo

Instrument Procedures for PPL Holder?

Hi all,

I am a PPL and Night Rating holder, building hours towards the commencement of the CPL/ME/IR. The goal is Airline Pilot and always has been, and therefore want to utilise my hour building...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2017, 19:43
Replies: 25
Views: 40,179
Posted By pilotjimbo

I found airquiz significantly better than PPL...

I found airquiz significantly better than PPL Tutor.

Your correct, air-quiz's questions are worded to a more professional manner, but the syllabus is exactly the same.

With thanks to airquiz, I...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2016, 02:08
Replies: 15
Views: 3,599
Posted By pilotjimbo

Read the Navigation PPL book, everything that...

Read the Navigation PPL book, everything that comes up in the exam is in the book. Be confident with the wizz-wheel, plogging, working out crosswind components, converting IAS to TAS to GS.
...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2016, 23:09
Replies: 22
Views: 11,628
Posted By pilotjimbo

In relation to SkyDemon, yes I noticed that!...

In relation to SkyDemon, yes I noticed that! Shame there isn't a setting to adjust the line size. However, if you happen to miss anything whilst flying with SkyDemon, maybe you shouldn't be flying at...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2016, 23:07
Replies: 22
Views: 11,628
Posted By pilotjimbo

Yeah, I may still grab the staedtler when I find...

Yeah, I may still grab the staedtler when I find it. Couldn't see it anywhere in my local city.

The stabilo is already a massive improvement. It doesn't smudge when taking your ruler away after...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2016, 22:47
Replies: 26
Views: 4,990
Posted By pilotjimbo

Many suggestions above that make sense, but you...

Many suggestions above that make sense, but you have to go into this with the mindset that the circuit may be jam packed on a Saturday afternoon, and making an overhead departure would be far too...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2016, 14:33
Replies: 22
Views: 11,628
Posted By pilotjimbo

Many thanks to all that positively contributed! ...

Many thanks to all that positively contributed!

I've picked up these markers (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stabilo-OHPen-PERMANENT-Universal-Marker/dp/B00DF9Z5BM), and i'm extremely pleased with it....
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2016, 23:58
Replies: 22
Views: 11,628
Posted By pilotjimbo

Thanks FBW, I'll give them a-go :)

Thanks FBW, I'll give them a-go :)
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2016, 23:54
Replies: 22
Views: 11,628
Posted By pilotjimbo

:D:D:D I was expecting a comment like that,...

:D:D:D

I was expecting a comment like that, although if you head down to WHSmith's you'll find the thinnest they do is the one i've listed :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2016, 22:27
Replies: 1,126
Views: 638,170
Posted By pilotjimbo

PPL + Night Rated guy here. Building hours to...

PPL + Night Rated guy here. Building hours to commence CPL/IR. Based at Exeter, willing to share.

PM me for number :)
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2016, 22:21
Replies: 22
Views: 11,628
Posted By pilotjimbo

Best Pens for Aeronautical Charts

Hi All,

Hope everyone had a great Christmas.

Not sure whether this was the most appropriate forum to post, however it concerns Private Flying so i'll go with it.

I'm currently using...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2016, 00:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,651
Posted By pilotjimbo

Apps like 'SkyDemon' and similar will graphically...

Apps like 'SkyDemon' and similar will graphically show you D/P/R zones as an overlay on the charts, and also alert you if you're flying close to them. Of-course this requires a subscription, and a...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 40
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.