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Search: Posts Made By: Blueskyrich
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Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 15:08
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,105,453
Posted By Blueskyrich

As a lowly TP driver who's been in the pool for...

As a lowly TP driver who's been in the pool for quite a while...

I'm not bothered by rated people getting start dates ahead of me. It makes absolute sense for BA to take as many rated people as...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Oct 2015, 22:14
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,105,453
Posted By Blueskyrich

As a hold pool swimmer, let me put one concept...

As a hold pool swimmer, let me put one concept forward to you all.

As professional pilots, we try and plan for every eventuality. Granted, we don't always get it right, however we try our very...
Forum: Middle East
9th May 2011, 18:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,357
Posted By Blueskyrich

Thanks for the positive remarks - very much...

Thanks for the positive remarks - very much appreciated.

Moggiee - will drop you a PM this evening. "Why?" I hear you ask. You did my MCC back in late 2007 and I hadn't realised you'd moved out...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2011, 16:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,301
Posted By Blueskyrich

I can recommend The Killing Zone: How & Why...

I can recommend The Killing Zone: How & Why Pilots Die by Paul Craig

Grim I know but a very enlightening experience none the less. A very good analysis of causes leading to fatal incidents that we...
Forum: Middle East
28th Apr 2011, 10:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,357
Posted By Blueskyrich

Moving out to the ME with just TP time

Hello everyone,

I realise this may be a common question, but I can't find a thread that directly answers my question.

I'm currently flying the a TP in the UK, just shy of 1600hrs total time...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Oct 2009, 17:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,757
Posted By Blueskyrich

We're making the annual half-term jaunt to Beaver...

We're making the annual half-term jaunt to Beaver Creek that week. We'd ideally go at a different time, but her indoors being a teacher and all that...

It's a problem we face every time. The BA...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Oct 2009, 21:36
Replies: 20
Views: 4,344
Posted By Blueskyrich

Excuses, excuses. I'm more of a fan of,...

Excuses, excuses.

I'm more of a fan of, 'blimey, did you feel that bit of cheekiness in the wind just as I flared?... :E
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Sep 2009, 21:22
Replies: 25
Views: 4,042
Posted By Blueskyrich

You'll have to define criminal really. The...

You'll have to define criminal really.

The main issue would be the issuance of an airside pass. Off hand, I'm not familiar with the current legislation, but the inability to secure clearance to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Sep 2009, 17:18
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By Blueskyrich

Fellow Brummie, Firstly, I can only echo...

Fellow Brummie,

Firstly, I can only echo what Sion said - stick with your job. A job is a job, especially at times like this.

I was in your shoes 4 or so years back. Already having your PPL...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Sep 2009, 18:03
Replies: 19
Views: 1,495
Posted By Blueskyrich

HGFC get a big thumbs up from me too. ...

HGFC get a big thumbs up from me too.

Excellent course, good people, value for money as well.

Didn't do me any harm either - was employed within 5 months, just over 18 months back.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Sep 2009, 17:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,392
Posted By Blueskyrich

I'm ready to stand corrected, but I think the 6...

I'm ready to stand corrected, but I think the 6 month rule is regarding the MEP rating that many people do as part of the CPL course.

From scanning LASORS, it appears that both the CPL and IR...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jul 2009, 18:53
Replies: 19
Views: 10,102
Posted By Blueskyrich

As an aside (apologies for the thread hijack),...

As an aside (apologies for the thread hijack), but how does one actually go about getting hold of ID90's?

I fly for an IATA member and would be interested in taking advantage of this system. ...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jun 2009, 11:52
Replies: 3
Views: 736
Posted By Blueskyrich

From memory, I believe the requirement to be in...

From memory, I believe the requirement to be in the region of 10% of the total stated course time i.e. 65hrs in the classroom.

Whilst some schools may be somewhat flexible and hazy in totalling up...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jun 2009, 16:37
Replies: 21
Views: 2,824
Posted By Blueskyrich

Can only echo what others have said - a fair more...

Can only echo what others have said - a fair more balanced and reasonable plan compared to many on here.

Also, 'real-world' experience which you would gain working in other industries and areas...
Forum: Middle East
10th Jun 2009, 09:21
Replies: 5
Views: 2,177
Posted By Blueskyrich

A belated thankyou for the information - we plan...

A belated thankyou for the information - we plan to visit the UAE next year for a holiday with a view to investigating what life would realistically be like should the opportunity to move present...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th May 2009, 11:20
Replies: 31
Views: 3,622
Posted By Blueskyrich

Mention it to the crew before getting to PLH and...

Mention it to the crew before getting to PLH and you'll be fine... :ok:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th May 2009, 21:16
Replies: 101
Views: 21,352
Posted By Blueskyrich

24 - PPL 26 - CPL/IR 27 just - Dash 8...

24 - PPL

26 - CPL/IR

27 just - Dash 8 F/O

Best job the world. Wouldn't change anything I've done.
Forum: Tech Log
11th May 2009, 21:46
Replies: 25
Views: 5,940
Posted By Blueskyrich

Ah that's easy - two. One to hold the bulb in...

Ah that's easy - two. One to hold the bulb in whilst the other spins the earth around him ;) :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th May 2009, 12:25
Replies: 21
Views: 3,004
Posted By Blueskyrich

Actually, thinking about it futher, G-SPOT is on...

Actually, thinking about it futher, G-SPOT is on the money.

I fly the Dash 8, and we have two 'VREF' speeds for a given flap configuration and landing weight - one for icing, one for non-icing...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th May 2009, 11:40
Replies: 21
Views: 3,004
Posted By Blueskyrich

At a guess, I would imagine that VREF is a...

At a guess, I would imagine that VREF is a nominated (i.e. fixed) speed based on various known factors such as weight, icing conditions etc.

Thus, as it a calculated figure, it isn't something...
Forum: Middle East
4th May 2009, 17:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,177
Posted By Blueskyrich

Jumping ship to The Middle East - Hypothetically speaking...

Hello all,

Hope you people in the land of sun, sand and no bacon can help me?

I currently fly the Dash 8 in the UK and things are progressing well. Whilst I am certainly not in any great rush...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2009, 15:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,512
Posted By Blueskyrich

Industry-wide discounted travel

Afternoon all,

Not totally sure if this is the right forum, but hope a kindly mod will put this where it should be if not.

Apart from the benefits we receive directly from our employers in...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Mar 2009, 22:47
Replies: 1
Views: 731
Posted By Blueskyrich

Once you've got all the pieces of paperwork from...

Once you've got all the pieces of paperwork from your company (or TR provider), if you turn up at Gatwick first thing, it can be done on the day there and then. Usually ready by mid-afternoon.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Feb 2009, 18:57
Replies: 1
Views: 1,096
Posted By Blueskyrich

A plea to cost-cutting hour-builders

A bit of a strange one this, but after a recent PM, I'd like to make a request to all of you that will be doing hour-building at some point as part of your road to the CPL.

Please, please, please...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Feb 2009, 20:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,950
Posted By Blueskyrich

What G-SXTY said (even if he works for a right...

What G-SXTY said (even if he works for a right shower :ouch: :} - how are ya?)

Sure, it would be great to get a first-time pass in both. I managed a first- series pass in both the CPL and IR, and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Feb 2009, 22:28
Replies: 1
Views: 551
Posted By Blueskyrich

Without wanting to get away from the point of the...

Without wanting to get away from the point of the original post, I'd be interested to find out how you plan to share the costs of flight hours for the purpose of hour building?
Forum: Questions
4th May 2008, 18:01
Replies: 8
Views: 5,537
Posted By Blueskyrich

Pre-Type Rating Reading

Evening All,

I'm due to start my first type rating, on the Dash 8, in a couple of weeks' time and being all young and eager, I'm interested in getting in some study before I start.

Does anyone...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Apr 2008, 16:40
Replies: 1
Views: 2,191
Posted By Blueskyrich

Believe me, you'll be just fine. The paper I...

Believe me, you'll be just fine.

The paper I did was 50 questions. First 25 were general theory and the other 25 aircraft-specific (DA42).

If you are worried about it, I would suggest a quick...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Apr 2008, 16:34
Replies: 3
CV
Views: 1,372
Posted By Blueskyrich

As a 200-odd hour rookie, my CV had the...

As a 200-odd hour rookie, my CV had the following...

Personal Information
Profile
Licences, Ratings and Medical Certifications
Flight Experience (Total, P1, MEP, SEP and Sim)
Flight Training...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
24th Apr 2008, 18:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,092
Posted By Blueskyrich

Had the same problem recently, but have solved...

Had the same problem recently, but have solved it. In my case, it was down to the actual modem (which never did explain the whole desktop/laptop thing).

If the modem is the white 'Webstar' model,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Apr 2008, 14:19
Replies: 12
Views: 2,541
Posted By Blueskyrich

Just bumping this one back up to the top - any...

Just bumping this one back up to the top - any information on the company, particular the last lot of recruiting, would be gratefully received!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Apr 2008, 08:54
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By Blueskyrich

I did my a good chunk of my hour building in New...

I did my a good chunk of my hour building in New Jersey. I was lucky as, due to family circumstances, I had free accomodation for the 5 weeks (2+3).

I found a local school who had never really...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Apr 2008, 15:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,096
Posted By Blueskyrich

Exactly my school of thought too. One other...

Exactly my school of thought too.

One other thing to consider is cost. You'll pay less for the S/E CPL, but will end up with less M/E time once you come out the other end. All swings and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Apr 2008, 14:36
Replies: 23
Views: 1,289
Posted By Blueskyrich

Woah there lad! I might have missed this...

Woah there lad!

I might have missed this point being raised as the thred crept off a little, but you certainly don't need an FAA licence to fly with passengers.

Well, not exactly that - you can...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Apr 2008, 10:30
Replies: 12
Views: 747
Posted By Blueskyrich

Not too sure what the regs. say about Tippex, but...

Not too sure what the regs. say about Tippex, but my logbook went down to Gatwick a couple of months back for CPL/IR issue and by my reckoning, it has more Tippex than ink in it. Granted though,...
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