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Forum: Medical & Health
27th Feb 2007, 21:09
Replies: 1
Views: 759
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Whiplash

Having suffered whiplash I still have pain in my neck, although not all the time,and it is manageable but I also have a lot of leg pain. Anyone any idea how to improve matters? (Injury was 4 months...
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Aug 2003, 18:42
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Vertigo

I have recently been suffering from a variety of symptoms and my GP thinks I might have a problem with my vestibular system/ vertigo.
I had a knock on the head about 6 weeks ago, which although hurt...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th May 2002, 12:38
Replies: 596
Views: 187,626
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Another terrible accident. I cannot...

Another terrible accident.

I cannot confirm or dispute whether China Airlines safety record was improving. But wasn't it China Airlines that took off on a taxi way at Alaska, which was 90...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th May 2002, 11:11
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By Grandad Flyer

I have been there, it is (or certainly was) a...

I have been there, it is (or certainly was) a very small outfit, with one person running it and borrowing planes from an American school at the same base. I used them for hour building, the aircraft...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2002, 14:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,001
Posted By Grandad Flyer

I've had two CDLs in the past, both with Co-op,...

I've had two CDLs in the past, both with Co-op, they were very efficient at issuing the loans. I used them for training in the USA and converting back in the UK. I think most UK schools who are...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Apr 2002, 10:02
Replies: 6
Views: 691
Posted By Grandad Flyer

I would have thought your best option would be to...

I would have thought your best option would be to stay put and commute. As you say, you'll be going against the traffic and it won't take that long. What you should do is do a "trial run" at the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Apr 2002, 17:20
Replies: 38
Views: 3,656
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Tosh, I think you will find that a) you don't...

Tosh, I think you will find that a) you don't need to have done an Integrated Course, and b) you don't have to have been "top of the class". You DO need a frozen ATPL, IR, etc. They select the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Mar 2002, 13:27
Replies: 1
Views: 635
Posted By Grandad Flyer

I think you'll find that all airlines require you...

I think you'll find that all airlines require you to have at least frozen ATPL, current multi IR and current medical as absolute basics, otherwise your CV will be straight in the bin. Although some...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2002, 13:47
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post I subscribed a while back along with a couple of...

I subscribed a while back along with a couple of friends. Of course, they tell you that you must buy a copy each and you must not photocopy it or anything like that. So if there were 3 of you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Mar 2002, 03:15
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post I also use Traffords and have found them to be...

I also use Traffords and have found them to be very good. They do a lot of flying related insurances, so really know their stuff. They are a broker so you usually get a very good deal.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Mar 2002, 23:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,475
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Thumbs up I think that if you are actually going to use the...

I think that if you are actually going to use the ATPL you will need to go through the full FAA system. You can only get an FAA CPL with your current hours as you need 1500 hours to get an ATP...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2002, 00:17
Replies: 27
Views: 2,348
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post A and C, in answer to your queries.. .I...

A and C, in answer to your queries.. .I understand that some people can't be bothered with maintaining their own aircraft, personally I have no problem with doing relatively easy stuff. Once I have...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Feb 2002, 00:04
Replies: 25
Views: 1,756
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post The best bit was this exchange between the local...

The best bit was this exchange between the local controller and the North Radar controller:-

2:46:38 North Radar Controller

did he hit anything out there

2:46:39 Local Controller

we're...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2002, 23:21
Replies: 8
Views: 848
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post Can you imagine how many CVS each airline is...

Can you imagine how many CVS each airline is receiving at the moment?. .There are plenty of unemployed pilots with Boeing and Airbus ratings and years of experience who are also looking for jobs.....
Forum: Private Flying
10th Feb 2002, 22:36
Replies: 27
Views: 2,348
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post Can I just add. I've got a share in a PFA...

Can I just add. I've got a share in a PFA aircraft. Its a very, very cheap aircraft, very basic. There are 6 shares, they cost under £1000 each. We pay £30 per month and no hourly rate. The £30...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Feb 2002, 22:16
Replies: 32
Views: 1,636
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post You can get a CDL for a career-related course. ...

You can get a CDL for a career-related course. So I guess it depends on what course you are doing and how good you are at bulls*itting.. .As mentioned, I am not suggesting doing a full time course...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Feb 2002, 22:10
Replies: 65
Views: 4,263
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post high peak,. .to answer your question, there are...

high peak,. .to answer your question, there are many places airline pilots lurk! . .For anyone who has never met an airline pilot, I suggest you start looking. Of course, there are people on pprune...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Feb 2002, 13:16
Replies: 32
Views: 1,636
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post You can do a degree whilst working as a pilot. ...

You can do a degree whilst working as a pilot. Although it depends on what kind of flying you are doing. Working for a regular scheduled or charter company you should have enough time to do a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Feb 2002, 13:12
Replies: 65
Views: 4,263
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post I cannot believe that all you guys spent that...

I cannot believe that all you guys spent that much money without doing a lot of research first. If I was spending that kind of money I would want far more info from the school on career paths of...
Forum: Questions
26th Jan 2002, 17:08
Replies: 65
Views: 4,516
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post OK guys, first, the system is very different in...

OK guys, first, the system is very different in the USA and UK.. .In the UK you can start flying whenever you can afford to do your licence. Its very very expensive but if you have rich parents you...
Forum: Questions
26th Jan 2002, 17:00
Replies: 8
Views: 443
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post In most companies it is a mixture of things. ...

In most companies it is a mixture of things. There is usually a minimum number of hours required, which can be TT, on type, etc. then there is usually some kind of assessment system. Then you go...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jan 2002, 16:56
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post I started my PPL in the UK but completed in the...

I started my PPL in the UK but completed in the USA (did the majority there). Have flown in California, Florida and just about everywhere in between!. .Good idea, loads of cheap flights around right...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jan 2002, 16:48
Replies: 50
Views: 1,817
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post Yes, but then this is the same company whose...

Yes, but then this is the same company whose pilots fly to Cyprus. Then go to a hotel to rest for a day or two before they can operate the return flight. I think all the charter companies do "out...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jan 2002, 16:48
Replies: 49
Views: 3,627
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post Yes, but then this is the same company whose...

Yes, but then this is the same company whose pilots fly to Cyprus. Then go to a hotel to rest for a day or two before they can operate the return flight. I think all the charter companies do "out...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jan 2002, 23:12
Replies: 33
Views: 960
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post I totally agree with the above post with regards...

I totally agree with the above post with regards the current situation and particularly for sponsorships. However, just a point in case you say the same things in your interview - bear in mind that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jan 2002, 23:02
Replies: 16
Views: 514
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post Most airlines have a temporary ban on any flight...

Most airlines have a temporary ban on any flight deck visits. Its a brave Captain who accepts someone they do not know into the flight deck against the express wishes of the company right now as if...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jan 2002, 21:29
Replies: 0
Views: 494
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post UK Holiday Companies - some interesting figures

From ananova.com (air travel stories):

"Overall, 29.2 million packages involving air travel were bought from licensed UK travel companies in the 12 months to September 2001, which is a 6.3%...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jan 2002, 02:10
Replies: 4
Views: 979
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Talking Hi again EIDW. I did a stack of hours at ADP and...

Hi again EIDW. I did a stack of hours at ADP and found that they were excellent for hour building. Couldn't recommend their instruction but then that was a while back and I am sure their...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jan 2002, 02:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,167
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Talking no sponsor. Its 6 hours minimum. Lets just say...

no sponsor. Its 6 hours minimum. Lets just say I did the absolute minimum necessary and had 6 hours in my logbook when I did my test.
The bit about needing an instructor for the insurance, yes,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Jan 2002, 14:08
Replies: 12
Views: 1,167
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post EIDW, if you are used to flying the Warrior you...

EIDW, if you are used to flying the Warrior you will find the conversion to the Arrow extremely straightforward, its almost exactly the same except for that extra blue lever!! Its flys just like the...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Dec 2001, 14:36
Replies: 92
Views: 5,568
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post I have been watching this thread with interest...

I have been watching this thread with interest and agree with most of what has been said.

Its all very well saying "book into a B+B" but where I work I have yet to find one which will accept me...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Dec 2001, 14:16
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post Try Traffords Insurance brokers. website is: ...

Try Traffords Insurance brokers. website is: www.traffordinsurance.co.uk (http://www.traffordinsurance.co.uk)
or call onL 0870 9000 331

I have used them before and they have some good...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Dec 2001, 22:16
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post BALPA do have a "student pilot" and unemployed...

BALPA do have a "student pilot" and unemployed pilot membership.

Have you looked at their website or got any info from them?
Try: http://www.balpa.org/join_m.html

Its all on there.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2001, 17:53
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post TV programme to watch - tonight

On BBC2 tonight at 7.30pm-8.00pm

"Flying Scared" - "The Money Programme investigates the plight of the airline and tourism industry since the terrorist attacks that shook the world. Interviews...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Nov 2001, 17:53
Replies: 7
Views: 522
Posted By Grandad Flyer

Post TV programme to watch - tonight

On BBC2 tonight at 7.30pm-8.00pm

"Flying Scared" - "The Money Programme investigates the plight of the airline and tourism industry since the terrorist attacks that shook the world. Interviews...
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