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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2003, 11:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
Posted By David Balchin

I have been reminded by my FTO (LGU- London...

I have been reminded by my FTO (LGU- London Metro. Univ.) that first time passes can make a difference.

The logic being that Airlines need people who can pass type rating exams fast., so it looks...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Dec 2002, 10:43
Replies: 202
Views: 45,095
Posted By David Balchin

Lightbulb Starbuck

Having read your attack on despegue, I hope your never a PAX on any plane ever I fly either, or the other 93% who think this rule idiotic. This is just another Labour 'nanny state' reaction.:mad:
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Oct 2002, 15:03
Replies: 2
Views: 2,507
Posted By David Balchin

flyingforfun

Yessss! Well done!
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :)
Notams... I get from the board that says 'NOTAMS' on it! (but I never got NOTAM to read em! (joke....sorry....em....I'll get my coat shall I?))
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2002, 14:44
Replies: 10
Views: 1,088
Posted By David Balchin

What gets me is they had a spitfire (esque thing)...

What gets me is they had a spitfire (esque thing) buzzing in the trailer to the program but no R.J. Mitchell or Sid Camm or Sir Hugh Dowding for that matter,
But Barny the bouncing bomb was right in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Oct 2002, 14:14
Replies: 2
Views: 2,507
Posted By David Balchin

Free Uk-aip Gone?

I had some time ago found that I could download for free the UK AIP (includes all airport info. and SIDs, STARs, ILS approach plates etc) which was very useful, especially for shotting IFR on flight...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Oct 2002, 09:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,128
Posted By David Balchin

Had a great time doing mine. Borrowed a PA12...

Had a great time doing mine.
Borrowed a PA12 from Eaglescott in Devon, was asked to take
old Richard who cuts the grass at the airfield with me to say thanks to him for looking after the Runway....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Oct 2002, 10:52
Replies: 14
Views: 1,577
Posted By David Balchin

busterplane / featherman

:) Please continue to as busterplane put it "crash these forums"
as much as you can.
And any other 'grown-ups' with jobs!
We need your input,
Thanks:p
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Oct 2002, 16:17
Replies: 32
Views: 3,486
Posted By David Balchin

WWW

The Welsh chap has a very good point , This was predicted by Clive Hughes (the Guy who writes the 'how to become a CPL for 3 'n' 6 pence book) some years ago.

The trouble is that (as with...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Oct 2002, 15:23
Replies: 33
Views: 3,570
Posted By David Balchin

Errrm,...did you remember to moan about paying...

Errrm,...did you remember to moan about paying 17.5% VAT on all our Training.....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Oct 2002, 15:16
Replies: 32
Views: 3,486
Posted By David Balchin

I think all Self sponsored pilots’ will go to...

I think all Self sponsored pilots’ will go to heaven,:D and this will level the field a bit. And thinking that jumping through the sponsorship hoops means you have talent is just plain wrong.
And...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Oct 2002, 11:48
Replies: 27
Views: 5,736
Posted By David Balchin

(sorry this is off the subject abit but that’s...

(sorry this is off the subject abit but that’s just the way it goes)

Re: London Guildhall Univ.
I am on their Distance course, and can back up most of what Mr Benn said, (not that he knows I'm...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Oct 2002, 10:00
Replies: 5
Views: 747
Posted By David Balchin

Hi, Some poor soul was trying to flog a...

Hi,
Some poor soul was trying to flog a complete set on ebay/aviation
last week for £300. Did'nt make the reserve so have a look and see if he/she puts them back on.

Oh!...Hold on I think I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Oct 2002, 16:02
Replies: 42
Views: 5,081
Posted By David Balchin

Tosh McCaber; Yes it's true by all accounts...

Tosh McCaber;
Yes it's true by all accounts that airlines cut corners off their min
requirments when they need to. but only Messers Bush and Blair can tell you when thats gonna happen, if it dose...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Sep 2002, 15:17
Replies: 42
Views: 5,081
Posted By David Balchin

The trouble is................

The conclusions of my own research show that the trouble facing
low hour CPL/IR MCC pilots is made much worse right now by the lack of sensible 'starter' jobs available.........now what's that mean?...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Sep 2002, 13:08
Replies: 22
Views: 2,299
Posted By David Balchin

chilleruk1

;) I'm starting to get a vivid picture of how your mind works,
Must be all that banking:D
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Sep 2002, 12:38
Replies: 22
Views: 2,299
Posted By David Balchin

Because they chase sheep (round them up) with...

Because they chase sheep (round them up) with light a/c and helicoptors out there (free hour biulding!) thats just one way of having fun there are lots of other ways!:D :p
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Sep 2002, 11:25
Replies: 22
Views: 2,299
Posted By David Balchin

No, No, No! Mate, I think you should get out...

No, No, No!
Mate,
I think you should get out there and have fun, go travel, get laid and come back to us when your 25 to 30 so you don't end up a 'where did my young life go middle aged...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Sep 2002, 16:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,151
Posted By David Balchin

Don't think it matters were you did them But for...

Don't think it matters were you did them But for some Having a first time pass shows you'll have no trouble with type rating theory that you'll have to do thro-out your working life.
Some high end...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Sep 2002, 16:21
Replies: 31
Views: 7,072
Posted By David Balchin

Oy!

Oy! George, Jutin. Nooooo!
You can't do that,.... were am I gonna hire a good cheap PA28 (and wide-up George) from next time I wanna do the 'Bananas'?
I promised my bird I'd take her.
I hope you...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Sep 2002, 17:46
Replies: 74
Views: 8,374
Posted By David Balchin

Just logged on to excite.com, which has a poll on...

Just logged on to excite.com, which has a poll on pilots with guns;
What’s frightening to us Brits is no less than 71% said yes to pilots being given artillery in the cockpit! Only 25% said no and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Sep 2002, 11:52
Replies: 0
Views: 699
Posted By David Balchin

Cool Check this Webby Out!

For anybody doing Principles of flight at ATPL level:

I have found this free web resourse 'Text Book' on aerodynamics
it's worth a look, but some of the formulars are a little more errm!
complex...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Sep 2002, 11:13
Replies: 1
Views: 667
Posted By David Balchin

Modular at bae Systems.

This will be good for the market,. if we have British Aerospace finally getting it together and offer high quality modular training.
Pitty they can't get it together to make an airliner :mad:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Aug 2002, 09:34
Replies: 19
Views: 4,938
Posted By David Balchin

I started flying when I was 13 yrs. It wasn't...

I started flying when I was 13 yrs. It wasn't until I was 29 that I
could afford to spend the type of money I needed and fast enough to do a PPL. I'm now 32 and I'll be 33 by the time I get signed...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Aug 2002, 10:36
Replies: 631
Views: 74,715
Posted By David Balchin

Lots of wise words have been posted here I also...

Lots of wise words have been posted here I also have a Degree
so I'm aloud to say It's not the end of the world if you don't have one really but it would look better if you finish your degree, and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Aug 2002, 10:14
Replies: 111
Views: 26,011
Posted By David Balchin

Heathrow Director

Sorry Mate that Tiger Moth might have been me!, But if you were working at the time you saw it, I'm not admitting to anything!!!:D
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Aug 2002, 09:23
Replies: 33
Views: 3,706
Posted By David Balchin

Dose the words; "The only flying you'll be...

Dose the words;
"The only flying you'll be doing is a freight plane for of rubber dog s**ts out of Hong Kong"
Mean anything?
If it kicks off in the middle east we'll be lucky to get that.
Let...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Aug 2002, 19:36
Replies: 21
Views: 2,303
Posted By David Balchin

I'm Not so sure the airfields need be more than...

I'm Not so sure the airfields need be more than 'Radio' let alone full Air Traffic controlled.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Aug 2002, 12:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,407
Posted By David Balchin

Smile Scroggs

Good of you to point out the fact that the Fs2k2 add on is useful.
Theres plenty of Pro-pilots who would not say so for fear of ridicule. Even though you now have to fly a plane that calls you a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Aug 2002, 10:08
Replies: 21
Views: 2,303
Posted By David Balchin

Talking Wysiwyg... ME...... The 13th Duke of...

Wysiwyg...
ME...... The 13th Duke of Peckham...... Doing a 300nm X-Country
......In a Luton Minor!!!......With my reputation!!!?

If the weathers nice on sunday I'll do mine in a 1947 PA12 Super...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Aug 2002, 12:10
Replies: 4
Views: 2,788
Posted By David Balchin

I think that mentioning you've passed test X at...

I think that mentioning you've passed test X at interview or on you CV can't be a bad thing, It depends who you are applying to.
Though what WWW said, I'm sure is True (mostly)

As for the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2002, 10:40
Replies: 21
Views: 2,303
Posted By David Balchin

Smile Everyone who has so far offered advice on my...

Everyone who has so far offered advice on my posting here (and I note a number of pro-pilots have taken the time to reply)
A very big thankyou :D
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jul 2002, 16:32
Replies: 21
Views: 2,303
Posted By David Balchin

300nm JAR CPL requirment X-country?

My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen.

I've noticed (see CAA FCL Webby) that it appears to be nessesary to complete a 300nm
X-country BEFORE? attending a JAR Modular CPL A flying course as one of the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jul 2002, 11:22
Replies: 4
Views: 745
Posted By David Balchin

GolfFoxtrot I'd be very interested to hear what...

GolfFoxtrot
I'd be very interested to hear what the drill was at HSBC;
What they wanted to know,
and if you got the dosh.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jul 2002, 14:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,063
Posted By David Balchin

Ya, ...or hit over the head with his banjo!:D

Ya, ...or hit over the head with his banjo!:D
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jul 2002, 13:07
Replies: 11
Views: 1,063
Posted By David Balchin

onehunga, Ya sounds like you may be right as to...

onehunga,
Ya sounds like you may be right as to there being more than one
set of 'European' instructors as the two I met didn't speak much
Lingo.
But I would like to advise our 'younger...
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