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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Sep 2006, 09:39
Replies: 9
Views: 3,000
Posted By UKflyer

oh dear :eek: Excellent video tho.

oh dear :eek:

Excellent video tho.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Sep 2006, 09:30
Replies: 217
Views: 31,176
Posted By UKflyer

I'm probably going to go with Bristol for the...

I'm probably going to go with Bristol for the ATPL distance learning. They have a very good package of traditional manuals, online question bank and computer software with animations etc which should...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Sep 2006, 07:36
Replies: 72
Views: 13,803
Posted By UKflyer

Great topic! I have a nice interesting aviation...

Great topic! I have a nice interesting aviation job; slot coordination for most of the UK airports (did you guys know that an aircraft has a pushback slot and a ATC runway slot??! I didn't know that...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Jul 2006, 12:04
Replies: 60
Views: 10,477
Posted By UKflyer

scameron77, excellent post, and pretty much sums...

scameron77, excellent post, and pretty much sums up the situation of being a non-greencard holder trying to work in the US. Even having family in the US doesn't even help the chances of entering the...
Forum: North America
21st Mar 2005, 10:59
Replies: 1
Views: 770
Posted By UKflyer

Just shows how easy checklist items can be...

Just shows how easy checklist items can be overlooked.

Very sad loss.
Forum: North America
21st Mar 2005, 09:11
Replies: 23
Views: 9,513
Posted By UKflyer

It's not all doom and gloom for the 'legal...

It's not all doom and gloom for the 'legal aliens' amongst us!!

This is a very good post over at flightinfo

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=43696&highlight=greencard

Cheers
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Sep 2003, 20:52
Replies: 30
Views: 7,750
Posted By UKflyer

Sorry, just read the first page! The flight...

Sorry, just read the first page!

The flight left Pickle Lake at 7:30 p.m. CDT and was to arrive in the community an hour later.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Sep 2003, 23:03
Replies: 100
Views: 33,547
Posted By UKflyer

"So while we get a lot of attention here may I...

"So while we get a lot of attention here may I ask views on why some flight schools like Stapleford in essex advertises £25,000 for ATPL paid up front or £30,000 pay as you go, why then do other...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Sep 2003, 21:07
Replies: 100
Views: 33,547
Posted By UKflyer

no sponsor, You obviously didn't read my...

no sponsor,

You obviously didn't read my previous post. We all know you get what you pay for.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Sep 2003, 16:42
Replies: 100
Views: 33,547
Posted By UKflyer

"I was going to move house next year which would...

"I was going to move house next year which would add about 80 grand to my mortgage, if I stayed in the same house and did an ATPL I would be no worse off.. certainly not sitting on the dole queue"
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Aug 2003, 23:07
Replies: 100
Views: 33,547
Posted By UKflyer

"1) Why spend 40-50K (minimum) just for a...

"1) Why spend 40-50K (minimum) just for a career??? esp. when you'll only earn approx 30k at the end of it (hypothetical), and god knows how many creditors youll then have!"

Ever thought of being...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jul 2003, 18:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By UKflyer

tampabay, Very difficult i'm afraid, unless...

tampabay,

Very difficult i'm afraid, unless you have an American relative (direct descendent) or you have step-family (which my step-mother is).

An alternative is to move to Northern Ireland...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jun 2003, 21:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,986
Posted By UKflyer

i could understand it if it was windy!

i could understand it if it was windy!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jun 2003, 23:36
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By UKflyer

Independent advice - is that good enough?;) I...

Independent advice - is that good enough?;) I take it you don't know FNFP!..but thnx for replying.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jun 2003, 18:01
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By UKflyer

Naples Air Center Pro Courses

What's the difference between Naples' Pro courses??...

Pro Course 1
Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII & MEI - $22,670.00

Pro Course 2
Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jun 2003, 16:37
Replies: 11
Views: 3,463
Posted By UKflyer

Sleeve Wing, did i step on your toes? - You seem...

Sleeve Wing, did i step on your toes? - You seem to have taken offence to my 'opinion'. Are the travelling public 'experts' - i think not.

PS. I now have 70hrs, i just haven't updated my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jun 2003, 21:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By UKflyer

Question Instruct in the US or UK?

Hi There,

I'm considering doing my CPL/IR in the US, but i don't know whether to return to the UK, or stay in the US to do the instructor ratings.....i know there are lots of different reasons to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jun 2003, 17:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,161
Posted By UKflyer

Blinkz, I would definitely do the honours...

Blinkz,

I would definitely do the honours part of your degree if you have a chance to. This will give you the oppotunity to do a dissertation - a research project. I did an aviation related...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2003, 17:00
Replies: 11
Views: 3,463
Posted By UKflyer

I think that most of the travelling public would...

I think that most of the travelling public would put the 'incident' into perspective when reading it or hearing about it. I'm sure this doesn't go down well for BMI, considering they only just...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jun 2003, 22:29
Replies: 11
Views: 3,463
Posted By UKflyer

BMI Plane lands with engine trouble

From BBC news:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicestershire/default.stm

A BMI plane has made an unscheduled landing at East Midlands Airport. The flight, with 52 people on board, was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st May 2003, 18:21
Replies: 12
Views: 1,032
Posted By UKflyer

Southend Airshow - worth a visit??

Hi all,

Anyone else taking a trip to the Southend Airhsow - 25/26 May? Should be a fun day out. Apparently there is going to be around 40 displays from the RAF, Army, Navy and Royal Marines and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Apr 2003, 01:35
Replies: 12
Views: 1,833
Posted By UKflyer

Give some encouragement!

To join a big US airline you need to have some hrs (at least 4 or 5 thousand!) with turbojet/prop experience. The only way to get this experience is to apply to the regional carriers or cargo...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Apr 2003, 01:19
Replies: 631
Views: 74,962
Posted By UKflyer

A-levels are not everything

I have to say that A-levels are not everything and that a good degree has more weight when employers select candidates. I have 1 A-level at grade D (which is not great), but a 2:1 degree. A-levels...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Apr 2003, 16:26
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By UKflyer

DCA

Bow5,

They are having a major revamp of their website due to the name change. I had a few mails come back saying 'undeliverable', maybe because their mail server was down. I would send the mail...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Aug 2002, 09:40
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By UKflyer

You need to keep off those beers!! Thanks...

You need to keep off those beers!!

Thanks for the info. My step-mum is Amercian so i think she may be able to do this - hopefully!!

Cheers.

JB.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Aug 2002, 11:22
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By UKflyer

Talking Finance!!

Howdi all

I plan to begin training in the US for my FAA CPL/IR in a year. I would have saved the majority of the cash needed for the training, but i'm wondering where the best place would be to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jul 2002, 15:47
Replies: 1
Views: 528
Posted By UKflyer

Trading hours

Howdi all,

I have accumulated approx 60hrs of time training for my FAA PPL. I didn't get to finish it becuase the club closed at RAF Lakenheath.

I was wondering whether it is worth sending my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Apr 2002, 20:38
Replies: 71
Views: 9,831
Posted By UKflyer

Well said Gabu. Good luck with your training,...

Well said Gabu. Good luck with your training, i'll be joining you soon!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Apr 2002, 13:28
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By UKflyer

Lil'KiwiPaddy Why not go straight to the...

Lil'KiwiPaddy

Why not go straight to the airlines themselves. If this is for your dissertation, i am sure BA and others will be willing to help as i did my research on flightdeck automation and...
Forum: Questions
16th Apr 2002, 13:04
Replies: 11
Views: 1,277
Posted By UKflyer

Arrow Airline - good or bad for easyjet??

I saw 'Airline' last night and was wondering how beneficial it is for an airline to have some of its most angry customers shown on TV. It must do some good otherwise Stelios wouldn't have agreed to a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Apr 2002, 20:56
Replies: 4
Views: 641
Posted By UKflyer

Hi JR, Where did you train for your...

Hi JR,

Where did you train for your CPL/IR?....

I've looked into this a bit and i found that the most available job is flight instructing as 'the greaser' says. Other first jobs include banner...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Apr 2002, 09:20
Replies: 71
Views: 9,831
Posted By UKflyer

poor-pilot (or whoever you are) I hope your...

poor-pilot (or whoever you are)

I hope your mentor realises what a poor-student you are, and sees that your paper will not get you anywhere in trying to explain the long-term economic future of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Apr 2002, 09:47
Replies: 71
Views: 9,831
Posted By UKflyer

Is there no way we can ban him forever from this...

Is there no way we can ban him forever from this forum, his comments are getting very boreing and does not help anyone in the current climate of things. I can't believe how negative one person can be...
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