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Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2021, 15:59
Replies: 292
Views: 67,107
Posted By flyingkeyboard

As a serving 30-something millennial, who rarely...

As a serving 30-something millennial, who rarely goes near a mil aircraft, yet alone flies in one, being termed an 'aviator' doesn't bother me too much. I haven't worked in a light blue environment...
Forum: Private Flying
6th May 2021, 20:23
Replies: 34
Views: 5,018
Posted By flyingkeyboard

OP, whereabouts are you in the UK? I’d be...

OP, whereabouts are you in the UK?

I’d be asking for a session with the CFI, along with a full brief/debrief of what the aims of the session are/were and where you met/didn’t meet said aims.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2021, 17:24
Replies: 455
Views: 142,146
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Gone in 2023 according to the statement.

Gone in 2023 according to the statement.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Sep 2020, 20:58
Replies: 137
Views: 77,901
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Wow. Assuming that flight training will pick up...

Wow. Assuming that flight training will pick up again some day in the (possibly distant) future, does L3 simply think that people will forget?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Sep 2020, 12:44
Replies: 25
Views: 11,431
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Combination of naivety and ignorance. An 18 year...

Combination of naivety and ignorance. An 18 year old me would have made some ridiculous decisions; thankfully 16 years later I have a lot of life experience to help me make better choices.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Sep 2020, 20:22
Replies: 574
Views: 377,619
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Cilla1989 I’m in a similar position to you,...

Cilla1989

I’m in a similar position to you, in that I’m in the RAF, but with 5 years until my EDP point (I’m 35 in a few months). Too late to leave now and I enjoy my current job so I’ll ride it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Sep 2020, 09:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,230
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Some of the questions you first need to answer:...

Some of the questions you first need to answer: Why are you looking at doing a degree? What are your aims? Are you looking at becoming chartered in a profession? How much time can you dedicate to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Aug 2020, 13:16
Replies: 26
Views: 12,801
Posted By flyingkeyboard

With a drop in demand, will we see large...

With a drop in demand, will we see large reductions in the prices of training courses across the board?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2020, 20:32
Replies: 73
Views: 17,886
Posted By flyingkeyboard

A starred member of the Air Force Board recently...

A starred member of the Air Force Board recently briefed CE Officers that if they buy into the Astra concept, they could be a future CAS.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2020, 17:23
Replies: 1,431
Views: 474,128
Posted By flyingkeyboard

What is the cost of running and maintaining an...

What is the cost of running and maintaining an airfield for the sole purpose of MEDA? I think that UK PLC would prefer to make the savings, sell off the land for development and have mil fixed wing...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2020, 09:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,680
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Thanks -that’s the gent. I’ll try to get in touch.

Thanks -that’s the gent. I’ll try to get in touch.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
30th Jun 2020, 18:40
Replies: 73
Views: 25,186
Posted By flyingkeyboard

NQF level 3 is A-level. Level 4 HNC and Level 5...

NQF level 3 is A-level. Level 4 HNC and Level 5 Foundation degree.

Although not directly comparable, would you say a qualified train driver is degree level educated?
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2020, 18:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,680
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Ex C130 nav who was a mountain guide

Hi,

Not aviation related, but I’m trying to find the name/website of an Ex RAF Nav who was also a qualified mountain leader. Would have left the service around 2011.

Reason - I’m planning a...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2020, 14:06
Replies: 25
Views: 5,902
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Very different now; plenty of JRs go for a...

Very different now; plenty of JRs go for a commission. Some as LACs.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2020, 14:01
Replies: 25
Views: 5,902
Posted By flyingkeyboard

If it’s the individual I’m thinking of then I...

If it’s the individual I’m thinking of then I think he ended up flying Sentinels.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Jun 2020, 19:34
Replies: 77
Views: 12,688
Posted By flyingkeyboard

I’ve seen a mask on several SM posts. It’s being...

I’ve seen a mask on several SM posts. It’s being marketed as a possible solution to allow safe flight training. To be honest I don’t want to have to wear a darth Vader mask whilst learning to fly.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jun 2020, 13:52
Replies: 18
Views: 3,512
Posted By flyingkeyboard

For PPL, my pessimistic side says when social...

For PPL, my pessimistic side says when social distancing is no longer a thing. Optimistic side tells me when driving lessons are allowed to resume.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2020, 15:33
Replies: 21
Views: 9,676
Posted By flyingkeyboard

I left there a few years ago and thought that it...

I left there a few years ago and thought that it was a good gig. FIA is reasonable, coupled with GYH(T) means that you can live fairly reasonably with the money provided. Couple that with an Oyster...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th May 2020, 09:30
Replies: 200
Views: 97,516
Posted By flyingkeyboard

I suppose the question to ask in that situation...

I suppose the question to ask in that situation would be, will students pay the premium knowing that the kickback is in place, or will they still take their chances and save money by going modular?...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th May 2020, 16:24
Replies: 77
Views: 12,688
Posted By flyingkeyboard

PPL student here, if I get any more lessons...

PPL student here, if I get any more lessons before September I’ll consider that a bonus. Hopefully I’m being overly pessimistic.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th May 2020, 22:21
Replies: 200
Views: 97,516
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Same here, I’m 34 and most of the way through the...

Same here, I’m 34 and most of the way through the PPL course. Slim chance I’ll ever get a job in aviation, but I’m doing it for the love of flying primarily. Also helps that I have an established...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2020, 12:27
Replies: 1,039
Views: 640,144
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Not quite as old as you, but modular definitely...

Not quite as old as you, but modular definitely the way to go. Proceed at a pace that suits you and the current situation.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2020, 17:22
Replies: 302
Views: 128,592
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Looks that way. Whatever information they provide...

Looks that way. Whatever information they provide will have to be watertight to ensure that there is no comeback in years to come. What a cluster of a situation...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jan 2020, 22:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,458
Posted By flyingkeyboard

I have a set of books - pm me if interested.

I have a set of books - pm me if interested.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Sep 2019, 18:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,513
Posted By flyingkeyboard

If you gained a fATPL, surely you’d be qualified...

If you gained a fATPL, surely you’d be qualified to apply to the airlines, so why train to become a FI on top?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2019, 15:05
Replies: 481
Views: 355,440
Posted By flyingkeyboard

I was thinking along the lines of civvie APTL...

I was thinking along the lines of civvie APTL holders joining and going straight onto the ME fleet, flying the benign routes to the USA, Falklands, etc. In fact, don’t we have elements of this...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2019, 11:15
Replies: 481
Views: 355,440
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Without wanting to go off on a tangent, is there...

Without wanting to go off on a tangent, is there much lateral recruitment taking place in the RAF pilot branch?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2019, 19:25
Replies: 32
Views: 12,985
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Recently moved out of a quarter there; also a...

Recently moved out of a quarter there; also a member of a local flying club where this has been discussed. Last I heard, there are people interested in buying it to run some sort of aviation...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2019, 20:20
Replies: 11
Views: 4,123
Posted By flyingkeyboard

tried to return your pm, but your inbox is full.

tried to return your pm, but your inbox is full.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2019, 11:38
Replies: 11
Views: 4,123
Posted By flyingkeyboard

I started my PPL at Cosford. PM me for info.

I started my PPL at Cosford. PM me for info.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th May 2019, 11:04
Replies: 15
Views: 5,587
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Good to hear - appreciate it is only one example,...

Good to hear - appreciate it is only one example, but wasn't there a 47yo F/O on the recent ITV series?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th May 2019, 08:00
Replies: 15
Views: 5,587
Posted By flyingkeyboard

When you say correct schools, what are you...

When you say correct schools, what are you referring to? Eastern Europe? Genuinely interested.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th May 2019, 20:03
Replies: 15
Views: 5,587
Posted By flyingkeyboard

I only have anecdotes to support my post, however...

I only have anecdotes to support my post, however a colleague of mine recently joined a major European short haul at the age of 37. This was from an unrelated industry, modular route. Also have an...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd May 2019, 22:00
Replies: 10
Views: 1,682
Posted By flyingkeyboard

Not necessarily a problem. I guess that if an...

Not necessarily a problem. I guess that if an individual has an ambition of flying for the airlines, there could be a case of regret if they never ‘make it’ - especially if the current job doesn’t...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Apr 2019, 07:20
Replies: 10
Views: 1,682
Posted By flyingkeyboard

I have the option of ‘stretching out’ my route to...

I have the option of ‘stretching out’ my route to fATPL (due to current career) so the instructor route is something I am considering also. My understanding is that the training path would be: PPL >...
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