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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Apr 2024, 08:03
Replies: 1,255
Views: 543,559
Posted By RichardH

BabyReindeer you won't like this but better to be...

BabyReindeer you won't like this but better to be forewarned.

In my over 25 years instructing on full-time/integrated ATPL courses you are very unlikely to have the time to do anything other than...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Apr 2024, 07:32
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By RichardH

Sometimes they want answers to WCA as + or -. ...

Sometimes they want answers to WCA as + or -. Remember if you have Port drift then P prompts you of PLUS symbol "+" & Starboard drift then S prompts you of SUBTRACT symbol "-"
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Mar 2024, 19:06
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By RichardH

PilotINOP as a former ATPL theory instructor I...

PilotINOP as a former ATPL theory instructor I was alarmed at the standard of maths particularly from UK students, some had to get a calculator to work out 10% of 200.

However you don't need to be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Mar 2024, 16:05
Replies: 2
Views: 333
Posted By RichardH

LO numbers

Stark201

031.02.01.02.03 = calculate mass of component when given other components. Eg.What's the useful load given MTOM is x and Fuel is y etc.
031.04.03.03.01 = calculate deviations from...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Mar 2024, 07:35
Replies: 11
Views: 1,137
Posted By RichardH

RPH90 best of luck with your dreams. I have sent...

RPH90 best of luck with your dreams. I have sent you a private message.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Feb 2024, 07:09
Replies: 371
Views: 315,398
Posted By RichardH

Pilot5003 I have lost count how many times I...

Pilot5003

I have lost count how many times I & others have stated on this forum there is no such thing as a "guaranteed job" even if you were lucky enough to get a place on a sponsored course. I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Feb 2024, 08:04
Replies: 28
Views: 4,416
Posted By RichardH

Out of sight out of mind. AlwaysWondering is...

Out of sight out of mind. AlwaysWondering is absolutely correct in the approach she needs to take.

Aviation training seems to be the exception to the rule of the 'customer is always right'. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jan 2024, 11:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,297
Posted By RichardH

Just sent you a PM.

Just sent you a PM.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jan 2024, 11:32
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By RichardH

plusblade - The whole pilot training game is a...

plusblade - The whole pilot training game is a risk, some will get there quickly, others over time & some never. The key is mitigating those risks by not taking on £100k of debt hence those of us on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jan 2024, 07:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,649
Posted By RichardH

Morning Phil, I believe Tayside were okay until a...

Morning Phil, I believe Tayside were okay until a change of management? Thanks to Alex posting the link, however "there are none so blind as those who will not see".

Cabair, enjoyed my time...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jan 2024, 07:26
Replies: 22
Views: 8,246
Posted By RichardH

GCSE level only, just go and revise the gas laws...

GCSE level only, just go and revise the gas laws & equations.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Dec 2023, 16:50
Replies: 13
Views: 1,714
Posted By RichardH

Yes Alex their view of too higher risks...

Yes Alex their view of too higher risks absolutely correct. In a previous life long ago I used to work for Barclays & we carefully vetted companies wanting to accept credit cards, starting off with a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Dec 2023, 16:07
Replies: 13
Views: 1,714
Posted By RichardH

Used to happen on a regular basis at the ATOs I...

Used to happen on a regular basis at the ATOs I was instructing at the time.


Yes you should have no problem at all, the airlines tend to use 85% as a guide. However the flying CPL & IR first...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Dec 2023, 13:17
Replies: 55
Views: 13,773
Posted By RichardH

Not necessarily but it's usually the first part...

Not necessarily but it's usually the first part of the course and there is supposed to be (I am not convinced) a correlation between ground & flying pass/failure rates.

The flying is going to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Dec 2023, 10:38
Replies: 55
Views: 13,773
Posted By RichardH

1. They were obvious in the first week of ground...

1. They were obvious in the first week of ground school.
2. Always behind the course/class speed.
3. Didn't take very good notes (girls are always best at note taking) or were generally badly...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Dec 2023, 09:02
Replies: 55
Views: 13,773
Posted By RichardH

I can assure you it has happened, I suspect...

I can assure you it has happened, I suspect somewhere hidden in it will mention minimum performance requirements. Think about it for a minute no company is going to put itself at risk of a major...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Dec 2023, 19:48
Replies: 55
Views: 13,773
Posted By RichardH

Simple - you no longer have any refund...

Simple - you no longer have any refund protection in place.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Dec 2023, 17:32
Replies: 55
Views: 13,773
Posted By RichardH

You won't like this Duca I was an instructor at...

You won't like this Duca I was an instructor at one of the first ATOs to introduce so called training protection/guarantees back in 2000. It's like most insurance policies full of get-out clauses to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Dec 2023, 13:18
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By RichardH

In early 2000s when I was an instructor at the...

In early 2000s when I was an instructor at the old Oxford Aviation Training (now part of CAE) they had a 'success' placement board outside the canteen making similar claims. However, when one dug a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Dec 2023, 07:31
Replies: 29
Views: 1,691
Posted By RichardH

bakerin do not even think about withholding...

bakerin do not even think about withholding medical information particularly any operations, in the UK you actually sign to say that the CAA can access your medical records if needed.

A recent...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Nov 2023, 10:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,563
Posted By RichardH

100% agree with PACO & PFD, the EASA exams are a...

100% agree with PACO & PFD, the EASA exams are a disgrace considering they are supposed to be for a professional qualification. One of the reasons I with some regret retired from instructing utter...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Nov 2023, 10:37
Replies: 28
Views: 4,064
Posted By RichardH

I believe Leading Edge does dual & L3 gives the...

I believe Leading Edge does dual & L3 gives the option.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2023, 19:16
Replies: 55
Views: 13,773
Posted By RichardH

As a former ATPL theory instructor let me clarify...

As a former ATPL theory instructor let me clarify the EASA ATPL exams.

1. The level is probably more like old "O" level standard - ask your parents.
2. You do not need to be academic but being...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2023, 13:59
Replies: 55
Views: 13,773
Posted By RichardH

Arena 33 is correct regarding POSSIBLE time but...

Arena 33 is correct regarding POSSIBLE time but "Why the big rush" a good question unless you are 40 plus. As you say getting the job at the end is the key but remember this is all down to the laws...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2023, 06:46
Replies: 55
Views: 13,773
Posted By RichardH

bitcoin I implore you to listen to...

bitcoin

I implore you to listen to rudestuff's (& others) excellent advice/plan. I have known several students who have gone down this or a similar route.

As you say networking is important but...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Nov 2023, 18:23
Replies: 55
Views: 13,773
Posted By RichardH

Pleased to help bitcoin. Only promising or...

Pleased to help bitcoin.

Only promising or successful cadets/students will be selected by their ATO to attend any Pilot Careers show (read sales pitch).
Can't think of any of the other regular &...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Nov 2023, 16:48
Replies: 55
Views: 13,773
Posted By RichardH

geardown1 - nothing has changed your summing up...

geardown1 - nothing has changed your summing up is exactly correct.

bitcoin - at the risk of me repeating myself yet again on this thread - THERE ARE NO GUARANTEED JOBS - Even if you are fortunate...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2023, 19:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,294
Posted By RichardH

Hi LandLover The language of post is...

Hi LandLover

The language of post is indicating lots of questions & doubts with good reason. Therefore I wouldn't even consider big or small school but go and get a Class One medical as you can't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Oct 2023, 21:50
Replies: 1,255
Views: 543,559
Posted By RichardH

parkfell, probably the best post on this whole...

parkfell, probably the best post on this whole long saga where several posts are nothing but pure speculation. Agree about HR = Hardly Relevant.

BA did actually run a sponsorship around 1998 up to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Oct 2023, 16:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,047
Posted By RichardH

Distance, speed & time leading into fuel...

Distance, speed & time leading into fuel calculations. Being able to re-arrange basic formula including cross multiply. Trigs - SOHCAHTOA, Pythagoras. Though usually you might use a particular trig...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Sep 2023, 08:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,259
Posted By RichardH

MGJason, these days most UK based integrated ATOs...

MGJason, these days most UK based integrated ATOs do a three module system it will not make any difference whether this is Airline 'sponsored' or self-funded as they are usually sitting in the same...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Sep 2023, 08:47
Replies: 28
Views: 4,064
Posted By RichardH

I think it was a direct invite to those you had...

I think it was a direct invite to those you had applied before with UK licence but at time weren't wanted, times change.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Sep 2023, 16:14
Replies: 28
Views: 4,064
Posted By RichardH

Hi 04jharrison, some excellent posts & advice. ...

Hi 04jharrison, some excellent posts & advice.

At Ryanair you are likely to be flying around the maximum 900-1000 hours per year. It would be advisable to at least stay 2-3 years and get your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Sep 2023, 13:46
Replies: 28
Views: 4,064
Posted By RichardH

Brilliant post 605carsten & regretfully so true,...

Brilliant post 605carsten & regretfully so true, I have certainly heard of parents/students losing houses as they acted as guarantors to a flying loan when it didn't work out.

An appropriate day...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2023, 11:14
Replies: 1,255
Views: 543,559
Posted By RichardH

Just be aware there are two tiers of GCSE most...

Just be aware there are two tiers of GCSE most school students will sit the higher tier where grade A is possible but there is also a foundation tier with a maximum grade of C or 5 because it's...
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