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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
1st Jun 2008, 17:30
Replies: 17
Views: 1,474
Posted By mungo_55

Southend IS 24 hours. How long have you got to...

Southend IS 24 hours. How long have you got to complete this project ? Obviously this information is coming free right now but it could take you a few months at this rate.:zzz:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th May 2008, 19:47
Replies: 136
Views: 20,560
Posted By mungo_55

A couple of great early WW2 books : 'Fighter...

A couple of great early WW2 books :

'Fighter Pilot' by Paul Richey, covers his time with 1 Squadron in France. Gripping, honest and well written.

'The Last Enemy' by Richard Hillary, covers...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th May 2008, 09:11
Replies: 1
Views: 590
Posted By mungo_55

Copies of Take Off magazine going free

Hello,

I've got a large number of these going free if anyone wants them. Numbers 1 1-107, missing 26 and 27. Very nice magazine from the early 90s with great artwork. I live in Tunbridge Wells...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th May 2007, 11:02
Replies: 18
Views: 2,136
Posted By mungo_55

They certainly did ! Thanks again. I have found...

They certainly did ! Thanks again. I have found myself looking at all sorts of stuff eg. angular momentum, what radians are, and found myself being pleasantly interested. The section from AP3456...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th May 2007, 20:41
Replies: 18
Views: 2,136
Posted By mungo_55

thanks for the further explanations and the tips...

thanks for the further explanations and the tips on books. The explanation of how moments of inertia can be changed by chornedsnorkack is a useful one for my brief I think. Ta !

I tried looking...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th May 2007, 10:00
Replies: 18
Views: 2,136
Posted By mungo_55

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate your time. ...

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate your time.

I think I'm getting there..... Half the battle is understanding enough to be able to ask the right question !

I understand the analogies with...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th May 2007, 21:35
Replies: 18
Views: 2,136
Posted By mungo_55

Spinning - can anyone explain moments of inertia ?

Hi,

For my sins I am doing the long brief for my FI test on spinning, and I am trying to get to grips with the moments of inertia involved.

I've read a definition which says an object's...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Jan 2007, 21:04
Replies: 265
Views: 62,220
Posted By mungo_55

Hmm, where does it say 'preferred' on the...

Hmm, where does it say 'preferred' on the recruitment page on their website ? I can't see it. If it did say 'preferred' then it might be worth sending a cv off, but it seems pretty clear what they...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th Dec 2006, 19:51
Replies: 11
Views: 1,536
Posted By mungo_55

Thanks for the replies. Piecing it together out...

Thanks for the replies. Piecing it together out of CAP 393 as suggested, WHOPITY seems pretty spot on, though it seems the Interception Procedures and Certificate of Registration only seem to be...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Dec 2006, 16:17
Replies: 11
Views: 1,536
Posted By mungo_55

Documents required on an instructional flight

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what documents you're legally required to carry on an instructional flight ? I've been going over a Trevor Thom book which says instruction counts as aerial work. For...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Nov 2006, 10:54
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By mungo_55

GTS seem to do a distance learning CPL course: ...

GTS seem to do a distance learning CPL course: http://www.gtserv.co.uk/cpl_course.htm

I did my ATPLs with Bristol who I found to be very good. I guess you could also ask them if they would do...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Oct 2006, 11:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,772
Posted By mungo_55

If you go to Ari Ben, check exactly what the deal...

If you go to Ari Ben, check exactly what the deal is. I was training at the school next door in June (which leased all their planes from Ari Ben). I think they pair up JAA and FAA hour builders in...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Oct 2006, 09:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,966
Posted By mungo_55

I'm in a very similar situation, though I only...

I'm in a very similar situation, though I only finished my IR last week. I know I need to renew my IR each year, but I'm wondering how to keep up to speed during the year.

One option is, like...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2006, 08:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,308
Posted By mungo_55

I did my PPL in the States in Naples, Florida. I...

I did my PPL in the States in Naples, Florida. I don't think I saved a huge amount of money by doing it there, but I think I probably got it done a lot quicker due to having good weather. Also, I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Sep 2006, 21:37
Replies: 131
Views: 21,403
Posted By mungo_55

Aye. Good seminar. Thanks guys. Very...

Aye. Good seminar. Thanks guys. Very interesting hearing how you all got to where you are. And some top tips for us.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Aug 2006, 12:31
Replies: 318
Views: 82,460
Posted By mungo_55

Using your own bank

Hi,

Just thought I'd put down a few thoughts on my own experience in this tricky area in case it helps anyone.

I left a full time job just as HSBC withdrew the professional studies loan for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Aug 2006, 11:49
Replies: 22
Views: 2,388
Posted By mungo_55

I started my CPL course before I got my second...

I started my CPL course before I got my second set of results for the ATPLs. I have to admit it was a bit nerve racking though! LASORS says you can do it, as long as you have them passed by the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jul 2006, 18:14
Replies: 16
Views: 2,232
Posted By mungo_55

There's ambition for you ! Wish I'd thought of...

There's ambition for you ! Wish I'd thought of something like that, before I'd got my hour building done. How much does it cost ?
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2006, 15:34
Replies: 16
Views: 1,531
Posted By mungo_55

Yep, I'd recommend The Pilot Centre as well. I...

Yep, I'd recommend The Pilot Centre as well. I did a lot of flying there about a year ago. Very friendly, relaxed atmosphere and well run. It also has a social scene, which many clubs don't offer.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jul 2006, 08:56
Replies: 355
Views: 99,028
Posted By mungo_55

Just been out there. In short, good instructors,...

Just been out there. In short, good instructors, accommodation fine, but using the Arrow on the CPL was problematic. PM me if you like.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th May 2006, 18:45
Replies: 30
Views: 6,466
Posted By mungo_55

Hi, I don't think the University Air...

Hi,

I don't think the University Air Squadrons are dead - I found this link : http://www.universityairsquadrons.com/ I think it would be an excellent way to get some high quality flying...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th May 2006, 15:49
Replies: 318
Views: 82,460
Posted By mungo_55

Thanks for the post Re-Heat. Just had a meeting...

Thanks for the post Re-Heat. Just had a meeting with my bank manager today and was pleasantly surprised by her support. I now need to write it all down, so I can quote it back to her, when it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd May 2006, 10:49
Replies: 318
Views: 82,460
Posted By mungo_55

Loans catch 22

Hi,

I apologise in advance for bringing up the age old subject of loans. I was wondering if anyone else has been in the same situation as me, and if so, how they got around the loans issue.
...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2006, 08:11
Replies: 0
Views: 453
Posted By mungo_55

Good places to rent a/c from in Florida (Ft Pierce) ?

Hi,

I'm going out to Ft Pierce (Vero Beach) in a couple of weeks to do some training and want to hire an aircraft afterwards to do 10 or so hours in. I'm not so keen on using the school's...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2006, 12:23
Replies: 355
Views: 99,028
Posted By mungo_55

To be fair to EFT, the Credit Card Surcharge of...

To be fair to EFT, the Credit Card Surcharge of 3% IS mentioned on their price list and not particularly hidden away. How long its been that way I don't know. I certainly think I'll avoid that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2006, 12:14
Replies: 6
Views: 853
Posted By mungo_55

Hmm, yeah I see what you mean. I just finished...

Hmm, yeah I see what you mean. I just finished mine at Bournemouth at the Solent School of Flying, but looking at the info for Bournemouth they only stay open till 9.30 as you say. I think its a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Mar 2006, 17:19
Replies: 355
Views: 99,028
Posted By mungo_55

I asked about EFT in a post a few weeks back. I...

I asked about EFT in a post a few weeks back. I got a mixed response (about 11 replies). Quite a few said they received good training. A few were negative about the financial side of things. A...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Feb 2006, 16:37
Replies: 242
Views: 44,881
Posted By mungo_55

TJF97 - I'm fairly certain the CAA require you to...

TJF97 - I'm fairly certain the CAA require you to be on an approved distance learning or classroom based course, unless you have an exemption. I'm not too sure what would qualify you for an...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Feb 2006, 13:25
Replies: 11
Views: 975
Posted By mungo_55

Thanks very much for the opinions so far. Seems...

Thanks very much for the opinions so far. Seems quite a mixed bag !

I did try doing a search for "European Flight Training", and it didn't turn up too much as LH2 says. If "EFT" turns up...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Feb 2006, 23:00
Replies: 11
Views: 975
Posted By mungo_55

Any views on EFT out in Florida ?

Hi,

I'm considering doing a JAA CPL / multi-engine out at EFT in Fort Pierce. Just looking for the opinions of anyone who has done some training out there recently.

thanks

Mungo
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jan 2006, 16:43
Replies: 318
Views: 82,460
Posted By mungo_55

The last I heard (a few months back) was that the...

The last I heard (a few months back) was that the HSBC professional studies loan was no longer being offered for commercial pilot training. Do you know if they have re-instated it, or has it been...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Dec 2005, 22:52
Replies: 263
Views: 38,700
Posted By mungo_55

Hi, I'm due to sit the first set of exams...

Hi,

I'm due to sit the first set of exams (50% of the course) in c.3 weeks and will have been studying about 5 months. I've been working part time 2 days a week and studying c. 25 hours per...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2005, 22:52
Replies: 307
Views: 64,100
Posted By mungo_55

Hi, I'm due to sit the first set of exams...

Hi,

I'm due to sit the first set of exams (50% of the course) in c.3 weeks and will have been studying about 5 months. I've been working part time 2 days a week and studying c. 25 hours per...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Dec 2005, 15:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,343
Posted By mungo_55

Hi there, I'm a fair way down the modular...

Hi there,

I'm a fair way down the modular route at the moment (I'm on 150 hours, sitting the first of my ATPL exams in a couple of weeks and hoping to start the CPL in c. 5 months). I've taken...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Oct 2005, 20:58
Replies: 2
Views: 540
Posted By mungo_55

Hi there, I did my PPL at Naples Air Centre...

Hi there,

I did my PPL at Naples Air Centre in Florida about 3 years ago. The difference between the States and here is that you can do 2 or 3 flights a day, because the weather is so much...
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