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Forum: Rotorheads
9th Nov 2004, 15:34
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,098,366
Posted By ClearBlueWater

So, if the experienced pilots are leaving does...

So, if the experienced pilots are leaving does that open up opportunities for the less experienced people, like instructors with 1000+ hours but only 100 on a gas turbine? Or is it a case of being...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2003, 11:39
Replies: 277
Views: 22,035
Posted By ClearBlueWater

I concur with the above and although I don't know...

I concur with the above and although I don't know the current prices when I did it BGS compared favourably with most other reputable establishments.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2003, 11:09
Replies: 203
Views: 74,085
Posted By ClearBlueWater

Ludwig, VAT office may be pedantic but it's not...

Ludwig, VAT office may be pedantic but it's not stupid. They'll suss you out and recliam their tax with additional interest. Also, abuse of the system leads to it being changed to the detriment of ...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2003, 08:20
Replies: 203
Views: 74,085
Posted By ClearBlueWater

Vfrpilotpb, can you clarify your comment re...

Vfrpilotpb, can you clarify your comment re claiming back costs incurred on ... books and exams and GFT's... I don't think these attract VAT and are therefore outside the scope of any possible...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2003, 11:56
Replies: 203
Views: 74,085
Posted By ClearBlueWater

Rotormad, as you can see from the above posts...

Rotormad, as you can see from the above posts different people have different experiences with what should be a straight forward process.

I know some people who simply filled in a VAT form,...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2003, 10:02
Replies: 196
Views: 24,201
Posted By ClearBlueWater

I've had a letter back noting that as I don't...

I've had a letter back noting that as I don't have an IR my name will be forwarded to CABAIR who will be selecting people for IR training under some sort of sponsorship scheme which may or may not be...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Feb 2003, 16:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By ClearBlueWater

What-ho Squiffy, are you sure about the upper age...

What-ho Squiffy, are you sure about the upper age limit for Aus Military pilots being up in the 40s? A mate of mine who spent 5 years in the RN as a fish head is now a PPL (H) and he looked into the...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2003, 09:33
Replies: 62
Views: 5,512
Posted By ClearBlueWater

I'm listening and I doubt I'm alone. I...

I'm listening and I doubt I'm alone.

I listen to BlueWolf, ORAC, Jackonicko and solotk because they usually offer fair and good quality arguments for their respective positions. Keep it up.

I...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2003, 11:55
Replies: 62
Views: 5,512
Posted By ClearBlueWater

On the off chance that the more gung ho may yet...

On the off chance that the more gung ho may yet moderate their views in light of the likely human costs that will result from a war on Iraq the following is an offering from the Guardian newspaper...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2003, 09:05
Replies: 62
Views: 5,512
Posted By ClearBlueWater

Solotk, no we shouldn't go to war because it's...

Solotk, no we shouldn't go to war because it's nothing more than a US centric, political, oil and probably military-industrial complex stitch up.

The cant thrown in by SASless and Bubbette...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2003, 17:32
Replies: 23
Views: 3,601
Posted By ClearBlueWater

Rivetjoint, the only way you'll find out if the...

Rivetjoint, the only way you'll find out if the factory that intelligence found on a satellite photo or some second rate humint resource suggested might be a government target is actually a school or...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2003, 17:18
Replies: 62
Views: 5,512
Posted By ClearBlueWater

SASless, that is exactly the kind of simple one...

SASless, that is exactly the kind of simple one dimensional world view promoted by the USA administration, and clearly supported by you, that has the rest of the world including Europe jumping up and...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2003, 14:31
Replies: 41
Views: 5,988
Posted By ClearBlueWater

ORAC, fair point. However, moving on, whether or...

ORAC, fair point. However, moving on, whether or not going to war with Iraq is legal is not of genuine interest to anyone apart from the lawyers who want to ingratiate themselves with the rich and...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2003, 13:23
Replies: 41
Views: 5,988
Posted By ClearBlueWater

ORAC may have taken the time to put together a...

ORAC may have taken the time to put together a well argued point of view but that doesn't make his opinion correct.

Anyone who takes the time to read the well argued alternative viewpoints, which...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2003, 16:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,343
Posted By ClearBlueWater

PeterPerfect, what are the Brazilian licensing...

PeterPerfect, what are the Brazilian licensing requirements? Do they take JAA licences?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2003, 08:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By ClearBlueWater

SFIM, I agree with you. I don't think your...

SFIM, I agree with you. I don't think your description contradicts mine but helps to make it clearer.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2003, 15:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By ClearBlueWater

I think you had to have 1000 hours P1 before the...

I think you had to have 1000 hours P1 before the CAA CPL (H) could be converted to a CAA ATPL (H), presuming all the necessary CAA written exams were passed. Therefore if you have a JAA CPL(H) and...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Jan 2003, 08:37
Replies: 15
Views: 1,740
Posted By ClearBlueWater

BEagle, I suppose if someone is doing just a...

BEagle, I suppose if someone is doing just a PPL(A) then £450 may be a significant sum. My perception is that a significant proportion of the PPL student community intends to progress on to ATPL. ...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Jan 2003, 16:24
Replies: 15
Views: 1,740
Posted By ClearBlueWater

BEagle, anyone that's up for spending several...

BEagle, anyone that's up for spending several thousand pounds getting a PPL is not going to be put off by another £450.

In the scheme of the overall costs incurred learning to fly paying...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jan 2003, 12:56
Replies: 12
Views: 1,295
Posted By ClearBlueWater

The Nr Fairy, I'm in exactly the same boat as...

The Nr Fairy, I'm in exactly the same boat as yourself with one small additional detail - an extra child, one month old.

I've gone round and round this problem of 'can't get a job without...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2002, 16:58
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By ClearBlueWater

I did my test with him fairly recently and he was...

I did my test with him fairly recently and he was very reasonable. In fact he was so reasonable that he gave me a pass.

He appreciates a thorough briefing of what you're going to do and how...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2002, 08:16
Replies: 94
Views: 11,225
Posted By ClearBlueWater

Dicky, four points: 1. I believe it's not...

Dicky, four points:

1. I believe it's not actually four shifts (48 hours) on 3 days off but in fact four shifts on 4 days off, somewhat tilting the balance of the hours worked argument.

2. If...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2002, 14:33
Replies: 94
Views: 11,225
Posted By ClearBlueWater

Go on then Dicky. Surprise me. What do they...

Go on then Dicky. Surprise me. What do they 'put up with' for 21K a year?

1. They have time for a second job and invariably use that time to earn more money. Many who earn equal or less don't...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2002, 12:12
Replies: 21
Views: 2,129
Posted By ClearBlueWater

I think having a degree used to mean a lot more...

I think having a degree used to mean a lot more than it does today. Undeniably any duffer can get on a degree course at a 'university' these days and thus the value of a degree has been much eroded...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2002, 14:11
Replies: 11
Views: 1,583
Posted By ClearBlueWater

more chance of a **** in a convent.

more chance of a **** in a convent.
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Oct 2002, 15:23
Replies: 297
Views: 32,613
Posted By ClearBlueWater

misterbonkers, I think the current standard...

misterbonkers, I think the current standard roster is along the lines of

8 on - 5 off - 6 on - 2 off

There are exceptions of course.

As for paying for the IR, yes when there is no one left...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Oct 2002, 15:13
Replies: 4
Views: 850
Posted By ClearBlueWater

I hear that it's quite common for teenage girls...

I hear that it's quite common for teenage girls to set up websites asking for gifts and in return the donator gets a revealing photo. Obviously all very dodgy and not to be encouraged. However, if...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2002, 10:37
Replies: 19
Views: 1,978
Posted By ClearBlueWater

I don't know how you want to define 'airline' but...

I don't know how you want to define 'airline' but off the top of my head I can think of regular shuttle services run between Cornwall and the Scilly isles in the UK, between Finland and Estonia (or...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Oct 2002, 11:26
Replies: 8
Views: 848
Posted By ClearBlueWater

I too would very much like to hear some answers...

I too would very much like to hear some answers to this question. Currently I sit here with 200 hours and a CPL and am struggling to convince myself that another 100 hours plus instructors course in...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2002, 13:54
Replies: 52
Views: 6,023
Posted By ClearBlueWater

depends on whether or not you're paying for the...

depends on whether or not you're paying for the machine.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Oct 2002, 11:33
Replies: 3
Views: 708
Posted By ClearBlueWater

1. Low turn over of instructors at present owing...

1. Low turn over of instructors at present owing to lack of through flow to airlines. Few instructor opportunities.

2. Typically instructors will have ATPL (frozen) including IR.

3. As long...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2002, 11:22
Replies: 583
Views: 51,012
Posted By ClearBlueWater

1. Per above flying outside the UK is much...

1. Per above flying outside the UK is much cheaper.
2. By the time you've paid for accomodation, car hire and general living expenses abroad the cost difference won't be so great.
3. By the time...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Oct 2002, 13:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,719
Posted By ClearBlueWater

I wholly endorse FnKT's view. I am continually...

I wholly endorse FnKT's view. I am continually amazed at how many people even consider taking out any form of loan to pay for pilot training, especially in these days of scarce employment...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Oct 2002, 13:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By ClearBlueWater

Hufty, I've just completed the CPL (H) and while...

Hufty, I've just completed the CPL (H) and while I'm sure there are individuals who've done the flying course on a weekends only basis I can't imagine that is a very satisfactory way of doing things....
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2002, 16:09
Replies: 28
Views: 4,103
Posted By ClearBlueWater

Stu, as someone who was in the Forces and is now...

Stu, as someone who was in the Forces and is now in the City I can vouch for the sense in joining up and leaving the grey and dismal office life behind. Money is not everything and that is all that...
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