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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Aug 2011, 11:31
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,036
Posted By Footsie

Clarification to degree requirements

The text on the BA site has just been updated and is now much clearer. Good news for those with 2(ii) degrees!

'This unique programme is open to any aspiring pilots who will be between the ages...
Forum: Medical & Health
28th Feb 2005, 12:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By Footsie

I had LASIK in April 2001. The results were...

I had LASIK in April 2001. The results were better than I could have hoped for. I now have perfect vision. The procedure was quick and painless.

I passed a Class 1 initial in January 2003 and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Feb 2005, 18:14
Replies: 267
Views: 48,680
Posted By Footsie

Hi Tallbloke When I did the GAPAN about two...

Hi Tallbloke

When I did the GAPAN about two years ago, I received a letter at the end grading my result. The two pilots debriefing you at the end of the day present this to you and then you...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2004, 14:04
Replies: 1,935
Views: 306,821
Posted By Footsie

Brilliant thread Mazzy. I'm at Ravenair;...

Brilliant thread Mazzy.

I'm at Ravenair; just passed 45 hours and awaiting skill test. Went up for a couple of hours this morning and absolutely loved it, even though I made a total hash of my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Feb 2003, 08:49
Replies: 267
Views: 48,680
Posted By Footsie

Thanks for all your replies. I agree that...

Thanks for all your replies.

I agree that perhaps the main use of aptitude tests is to weed out those who score low. For everyone else, aptitude is one small part of what's needed to succeed in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2003, 15:02
Replies: 20
Views: 3,700
Posted By Footsie

The only thing that's certain is no ATPL, no...

The only thing that's certain is no ATPL, no shiny jet job.

Getting an ATPL is the entry requirement. You need this to play the game. No more, no less. Certainly no guarantees. Is it better to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Feb 2003, 09:42
Replies: 267
Views: 48,680
Posted By Footsie

GAPAN aptitude test - a good indicator?

I sat these tests at RAF Cranwell last Thursday along with about 20 other wannabes. Much to my amazement, I scored 'high' suitability for flight training.

I've read other posts on pprune and a...
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Jan 2003, 14:17
Replies: 11
Views: 2,752
Posted By Footsie

I had LASIK in April 2001 done at Ultralase in...

I had LASIK in April 2001 done at Ultralase in Chester.

The results have been superb - 6/5 vision and no haze, halos or any other side effects. The op is pain free if a little uncomfortable. I...
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Jan 2003, 14:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,472
Posted By Footsie

Hi Pipergirl I was hoping someone with more...

Hi Pipergirl

I was hoping someone with more knowledge than me would post a reply to your question, but until that happens I'll have a go.

I went for my Class 1 last Thursday and received the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jan 2003, 14:15
Replies: 18
Views: 2,044
Posted By Footsie

Confused, I took the advice offered by those...

Confused, I took the advice offered by those above and emailed the US Embassy in London. My question, and their response, appear below.

I take the Embassy's response to mean that if I am to...
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Jan 2003, 07:59
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By Footsie

Had my Class 1 Initial yesterday. I opted for...

Had my Class 1 Initial yesterday. I opted for smart casual, i.e. no tie but no jeans. The other guys there (not for initials - one was a controller and I think the others were down for specific...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Dec 2002, 08:43
Replies: 49
Views: 5,066
Posted By Footsie

Kef and Dave I had LASIK 18 months ago and...

Kef and Dave

I had LASIK 18 months ago and am going for my Class 1 in early January. The CAA wanted to see my pre- and post-operative assessments, and I may have to see an opthalmologist when I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Nov 2002, 09:55
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Footsie

Well done mate. I'm in a very similar...

Well done mate.

I'm in a very similar situation - same age, modular route, PPL imminent, Class 1 booked.

Doesn't it make you feel like a kid again? Full of hope and (perhaps misguided)...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2002, 19:16
Replies: 26
Views: 2,626
Posted By Footsie

We're all over complicating what is a really...

We're all over complicating what is a really simple issue.

Like most things in business, it all comes down to economics. Why should the airlines pay for type rating, or any other training, if...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2002, 10:05
Replies: 19
Views: 1,973
Posted By Footsie

Andy, I know what you're going through. I'm 33,...

Andy, I know what you're going through. I'm 33, married, 3 young kids, own business, earning over £100,000 p.a. Got it all, you might think. But I've always wanted to fly, and life is too short to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Oct 2002, 09:34
Replies: 48
Views: 4,425
Posted By Footsie

Training Risky - I booked a ticket on Monday of...

Training Risky - I booked a ticket on Monday of this week, no problem at all. Like you, I managed to miss the numerous banners ads etc. etc.

From what little I know about the show, I reckon it's...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Oct 2002, 08:08
Replies: 19
Views: 1,579
Posted By Footsie

Guys Thanks for your great replies. Some...

Guys

Thanks for your great replies. Some real 'from the heart' stuff. For those of us who are seriously considering doing this, it's wonderfully helpful that there are people willing to be as...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Oct 2002, 12:03
Replies: 19
Views: 1,579
Posted By Footsie

Am I mad to want to fly professionally?

Title says it all...

I'm 33 and just starting my PPL. Married, 3 kids, huge mortgage. Top of my career, own business, six figure income. And bored, very bored. Can't stand the thought of doing...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2002, 08:22
Replies: 46
Views: 8,762
Posted By Footsie

A big thanks for all your replies. This was my...

A big thanks for all your replies. This was my first post on PPrune and it's great that so many are keen to help out.

I'm thinking seriously of transferring my PPL training to Naples in Jan/Feb...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Oct 2002, 07:21
Replies: 46
Views: 8,762
Posted By Footsie

Thanks all. The guy who gave me the receiver...

Thanks all.

The guy who gave me the receiver is married to a magistrate, so he feels a little better now. Guess I can bring the radio into the office and listen away.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2002, 19:55
Replies: 46
Views: 8,762
Posted By Footsie

Listening to R/T

I've just started my PPL, and have been given an air band receiver. As R/T is a foreign language at the moment, I've found this really useful.

I've now heard that it's illegal to listen to air...
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