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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Sep 2007, 23:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,494
Posted By Dean Johnston

I had a issue with the flight school I used to...

I had a issue with the flight school I used to instruct at.
Now for legal reasons I can't say to much.
However what I can say is don't be taken for a ride. The instructor market in eurpoe at the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Sep 2007, 11:14
Replies: 24
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dean Johnston

O.K 3-4 yrs is on the long side, and I would'nt...

O.K 3-4 yrs is on the long side, and I would'nt suggest people plan for that. However a lot of people don't have the luxury of being able to take 12 months out and have £45K.

At the end of the day...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Sep 2007, 21:21
Replies: 24
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dean Johnston

Littco, good evening. I don't dout that some...

Littco, good evening.

I don't dout that some people can achive this goal in 12 months, look at the opening line of this post ' I 'm thinking of taking the modular route' please somone show me a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Sep 2007, 20:14
Replies: 24
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dean Johnston

Training in 12 months

Sorry but sat here with a glass of lemonade, bankholiday over here. I really need to understand ' Lifes a beach training program ' I was a instructor in the UK for a few years, I am also in talks...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Sep 2007, 17:38
Replies: 24
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dean Johnston

Ouch! seems I've hit a nerve with Lifes a beach...

Ouch! seems I've hit a nerve with Lifes a beach and Cat3. Let's got a back a bit. The question was ' why is there so much negativity ' If you know of anyone who can go from nothing to complete in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Sep 2007, 20:24
Replies: 24
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dean Johnston

Also on the line of wisdon, my ex CFI told me, ...

Also on the line of wisdon, my ex CFI told me,
If it fly's fornicates or floats it's cheaper to rent it.
The older I get the more I think he's right.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Sep 2007, 20:16
Replies: 24
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dean Johnston

Jess. You fool, you at 40 yrs should have known...

Jess. You fool, you at 40 yrs should have known better. At least I was only 38 yrs and did'nt have the wisdom of yourself. LOL.
All you wannabees you must factor in lots of other things;
1) 3-4...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Sep 2007, 21:35
Replies: 24
Views: 3,439
Posted By Dean Johnston

Redsnail is right, if you and your family can...

Redsnail is right, if you and your family can afford it then do it, however I have learnt to my dear cost it is hard, very hard. I used to instruct in the UK before moving to Spain. I had a student...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2007, 14:39
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By Dean Johnston

I've held a CPL/FI for around 5 years and was...

I've held a CPL/FI for around 5 years and was never asked for a photo, so unless things have changed ( should tell you on your PPL application check-list ) I do'nt think you need one.
Easy way to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Sep 2007, 09:59
Replies: 2
Views: 822
Posted By Dean Johnston

Hi there, Quite a while since I posted on...

Hi there,
Quite a while since I posted on prune. I was a instructor in the UK for a few years but now live in Spain. I can say that training in Spain you do have the advantage of the wx, however...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Jul 2004, 14:58
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Dean Johnston

F.D. So where do I get cover ? I have spoken...

F.D.

So where do I get cover ? I have spoken to various insurance companies without joy. I have also spoken to IOPA, they pointed out that traditionally the schools insurance has covered it, But,...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Jul 2004, 13:00
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Dean Johnston

I have been informed today by my school that none...

I have been informed today by my school that none of the self employed instructors are covered by thier insurance, also I attended a forced landing on tuesday ( Guy put down in a field 1/2 mile from...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Jul 2004, 06:14
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Dean Johnston

Insurance, I know but what is the official line

Hi,

If this has been coverd before then please excuse me, as an instructor of 6 months i have this nagging doubt about insurance. If for instance a trial flight goes wrong who does the punter sue?...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jul 2004, 07:18
Replies: 12
Views: 4,162
Posted By Dean Johnston

Pass Rates

It's strange how the CAA change there minds. I remember trying to get these figures from the authority and them saying it was'nt in the public domain. Alex suggested that I quote the ' Freedom of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Mar 2004, 11:13
Replies: 17
Views: 1,350
Posted By Dean Johnston

Just been loooking through LASORS section D1.2(D)...

Just been loooking through LASORS section D1.2(D) JAR-FCL CPL (A) MODULAR COURSE FLYING TRAINING/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS. It looks like you need 150 Hours before you can start the CPL Course and 200...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2004, 13:32
Replies: 17
Views: 1,350
Posted By Dean Johnston

Jinkster, I don't think thats quite right. I...

Jinkster,

I don't think thats quite right. I think you will find that you need 100 PPL time ( I think TT ) before you can take the CPL/ATPL Theory exams. It sounds like JAS has 55 TT and has taken...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jan 2004, 22:47
Replies: 11
Views: 1,584
Posted By Dean Johnston

QNH 1013, I would have thought that your FTO...

QNH 1013,

I would have thought that your FTO would have made you aware of the CTM sketch. If not shown to you then that is quite scary, considering the exams are so close. Which FTO are you with?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Dec 2003, 05:37
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By Dean Johnston

POF is a subject you need to know, you can't wing...

POF is a subject you need to know, you can't wing it.

Q1. In an expansion wave the temp will decrease ( so use your wizz wheel to work out what will happen to LSS.

Q2. L/D ratio is 12/1 ( I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Nov 2003, 23:21
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By Dean Johnston

Did mine with them, no fancy Gold Bars, just good...

Did mine with them, no fancy Gold Bars, just good teaching methods with down to earth instructors.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Sep 2003, 17:04
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By Dean Johnston

Hughey, There are a number of approved FTO,...

Hughey,

There are a number of approved FTO, have a look at the caa website' www.srg.caa.co.uk ' but also ask around. I can say ( having just finished ATPL A ) that I got it down to two schools. No...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Sep 2003, 17:09
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By Dean Johnston

Alan, Check your PM's, I've got John...

Alan,

Check your PM's, I've got John Standens phone No's. It's not fair to publish them.

Dean.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Sep 2003, 14:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,282
Posted By Dean Johnston

Feedback is vital, but, you must also have a good...

Feedback is vital, but, you must also have a good understanding of PoF to pass this exam. Rather than just learning the answers you must know why that is the answer. I have used Keith Williams Q's &...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Sep 2003, 03:15
Replies: 15
Views: 1,189
Posted By Dean Johnston

Yes, got mine today. Thats the magic !4/14. Good...

Yes, got mine today. Thats the magic !4/14. Good luck to everyone and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Sep 2003, 16:11
Replies: 15
Views: 1,189
Posted By Dean Johnston

Thanks for that 9-18, this gets worse with each...

Thanks for that 9-18, this gets worse with each day.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Sep 2003, 00:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,189
Posted By Dean Johnston

JAS, My wife phoned the caa again today,...

JAS,

My wife phoned the caa again today, same old story, they would'nt be any more precise than " They will be going out sometime this week"

If anyone does get them in the morning will you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Sep 2003, 16:28
Replies: 15
Views: 1,189
Posted By Dean Johnston

I sat some exams on the 5th June this year and...

I sat some exams on the 5th June this year and the results were printed on the 13th June. So yes, that COULD be the case.

Me is 5hitting myself now!.

To add to this I have just spoken to a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Aug 2003, 19:50
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By Dean Johnston

August PoF

Hi,

Has anyone sat the August Pof, if so, what was it like. This is my last exam ( sitting in Sept ) but not looking forward to it.

D.J.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Jul 2003, 22:13
Replies: 13
Views: 3,393
Posted By Dean Johnston

passing exams

MJ,

That all sounds very interesting, i would like to know if you have researched this or if its just a theory of yours. The reason I ask is I am on my last chance for PoF, and if I had sat this...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2003, 23:49
Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
Posted By Dean Johnston

Alex, Thanks for the correct numbers, but...

Alex,

Thanks for the correct numbers, but still way down on the average. I got that figure from your post, and yes I was using the figure with your numbers taken out. But it still shows that in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2003, 16:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
Posted By Dean Johnston

PoF the facts

Hi,

I was one of those who sat PoF recently and was disapointed with the paper, and the results. What miffed me off even more was the Stats that have been released by the CAA. It would appear...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th May 2003, 22:19
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By Dean Johnston

The Boy Lard, Great stuff, thanks a million,...

The Boy Lard,

Great stuff, thanks a million, just hope it does the trick.

D.J.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th May 2003, 15:56
Replies: 3
Views: 613
Posted By Dean Johnston

Finding OAT

Hi,

I'm going to Oxford this saturday but don't know where the school is, can someone give me a pointer. I'm coming from the North, M1 then follow signs for Oxford.

Cheers

D.J.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd May 2003, 04:07
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By Dean Johnston

Sweet, thats nice!

Sweet, thats nice!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd May 2003, 00:43
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By Dean Johnston

I've got POF & PERF in June, I'm now scared...

I've got POF & PERF in June, I'm now scared 5hitless, what more can I do ? I've done pretty much same as you guys and it dont seem enough. AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

D.J.

PS. ATTENTION...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th May 2003, 23:00
Replies: 12
Views: 1,160
Posted By Dean Johnston

Well done to everyone. I thought I could see the...

Well done to everyone. I thought I could see the light at the end of the tunnel, then realised it was Alex with a torch bringing me some more question papers.
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