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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Sep 2014, 04:18
Replies: 29
Views: 8,146
Posted By parris50

I completely agree with all the above. The JAR...

I completely agree with all the above. The JAR ATPL exam system, when I did it a while back, did not prepare me well for my IR training or for my airline career. So much time wasted on pointless...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Feb 2010, 20:42
Replies: 1
Views: 667
Posted By parris50

The frozen ATPL is what you need. Then be ready...

The frozen ATPL is what you need. Then be ready for the difficult bit - finding your first job. Does the course you are considering really throw in a frozen ATPL? Check carefully before enrolling!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Oct 2008, 21:39
Replies: 1
Views: 745
Posted By parris50

it's always a good idea to budget for a few extra...

it's always a good idea to budget for a few extra hours of training as well as the odd retest. Schools usually quote assuming the legal minimum hours for licence issue. It's quite possible that you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jun 2008, 22:55
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By parris50

You will need 200 hours total before you can...

You will need 200 hours total before you can apply for your CPL and to be honest without your ME/IR it won;t be of much use. So the answer to you question is "yes".
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th May 2008, 07:24
Replies: 1
Views: 438
Posted By parris50

Yes, submit the forms. That way your SEP rating...

Yes, submit the forms. That way your SEP rating will start from the issue date of the licence.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Apr 2008, 07:18
Replies: 15
Views: 1,219
Posted By parris50

The brush up course will help a lot but try your...

The brush up course will help a lot but try your hardest to get your head around it all before then. That two weeks at Bristol made all the difference and once you've been "Bazzed" you'll feel much...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Mar 2008, 18:08
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By parris50

There's a book called Multi-Engine piston which...

There's a book called Multi-Engine piston which covers most things. Can't remember the author's name but you can get it at most pilot shops.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Feb 2008, 11:19
Replies: 16
Views: 1,503
Posted By parris50

Unfortunately, you can't claim training expenses...

Unfortunately, you can't claim training expenses as a tax allowance. Once you are employed as a pilot you can claim any renewal/revalidations and other costs associated with keeping you in the air...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Feb 2008, 18:00
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By parris50

I think the reason may be to do with the fact...

I think the reason may be to do with the fact that you may not need so many hours on the CPL course if you have an IR. Lasors will confirm this. I'm not convinced that it's a great idea as you will...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2008, 10:16
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By parris50

Not sure exactly what you mean, but if you want...

Not sure exactly what you mean, but if you want to put all records on a computer, maybe a spreadsheet, how is it going to deal with engineer signatures, solo authorisations, flights when it may be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Feb 2008, 16:58
Replies: 9
Views: 668
Posted By parris50

You can do an IR with a PPL and you can also do...

You can do an IR with a PPL and you can also do an MEP rating with a PPL so I would have thought you'd be fine. For you CPL you will need ATPL or CPL exams though.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jan 2008, 11:09
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By parris50

The CAA publishes a list of AMEs. ...

The CAA publishes a list of AMEs.

http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=49&pagetype=65&appid=21
:ok:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Jan 2008, 15:45
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By parris50

I would suggest that your English will need to be...

I would suggest that your English will need to be fluent in order to be able to cope with the FI course. When I did mine, a lot of emphasis was put on the use of correct terminology and on the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Nov 2007, 18:13
Replies: 189
Views: 61,211
Posted By parris50

When I told one very slightly pushy, wealthy and...

When I told one very slightly pushy, wealthy and powerful student that I was instrument rated, he said, "So we can go up, whatever the weather then?"
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Nov 2007, 15:54
Replies: 506
Views: 56,265
Posted By parris50

If you phone the CAA, they will take a huge...

If you phone the CAA, they will take a huge wedge of cash from your credit card straightaway and will make an appointment there and then.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Oct 2007, 18:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By parris50

Did my PPL aged 41. Finished MEP/IR aged 42. Got...

Did my PPL aged 41. Finished MEP/IR aged 42. Got my first commercial job aged 46. Yes go for it!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Oct 2007, 17:35
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By parris50

I seem to remember that the CPL application form...

I seem to remember that the CPL application form asks for the date of the 300nm trip and the only thing you need to back it up is your log book.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2007, 10:04
Replies: 49
Views: 7,698
Posted By parris50

My wallet split in half a couple of weeks ago. I...

My wallet split in half a couple of weeks ago. I tried Transair to see if they had anything that would do the job but no luck. I happened to be driving up the M23 and thought I'd drop into Aviation...
Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2007, 06:12
Replies: 1
Views: 847
Posted By parris50

Not sure what the situation is in India, but in...

Not sure what the situation is in India, but in most places, the answer to all your questions is yes!
PPL schools are flexible and can you can fly when you want to.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jan 2007, 21:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,156
Posted By parris50

Air Med at Oxford used to do this. Not sure if...

Air Med at Oxford used to do this. Not sure if they still do. Visited them a couple of times to talk about it and they seemed good. Course was about 5 grand though!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Oct 2005, 21:42
Replies: 6
Views: 804
Posted By parris50

I did all mine whilst holding down a full time...

I did all mine whilst holding down a full time job. It's definitely possible but you will have to make sacrifices and be prepared to work hard.

Good luck!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Oct 2005, 21:41
Replies: 1
Views: 489
Posted By parris50

Did my MEP and IR part time at EPTA, Bournemouth,...

Did my MEP and IR part time at EPTA, Bournemouth, a couple of years ago. They seemed to be happy to be flexible and got me through the course.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2005, 14:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,036
Posted By parris50

My edition of the PPL confuser had some wrong...

My edition of the PPL confuser had some wrong answers. Confused the hell out of me!

Also, in the Jeremy Pratt Human Performance book, I remember a picture of an altimeter but the caption was...
Forum: Questions
24th Jul 2005, 08:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
Posted By parris50

The distance is unlikely to be the great circle...

The distance is unlikely to be the great circle distance. The route will involve a departure routing, airways and an arrival all of which will add to the distance.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Jul 2005, 20:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,386
Posted By parris50

Who wants to sniff an old fart enyway?

Who wants to sniff an old fart enyway?
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2005, 22:11
Replies: 31
Views: 4,089
Posted By parris50

I seem to remember the joining procedure at...

I seem to remember the joining procedure at Bembridge is non-standard. Check the AIP or flight guide first. Also, go high over the water in case the engine packs up!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jun 2005, 20:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,841
Posted By parris50

They are not close to Italy, you could try Air...

They are not close to Italy, you could try Air Med. They are based in Oxford and train pilots for the caravan.

I have visited them a couple of times and they seem a good company. www.airmed.co.uk
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jun 2005, 20:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,458
Posted By parris50

Did my MEP, IR and MCC there in 2003. Although...

Did my MEP, IR and MCC there in 2003. Although the IR wasn't a first time pass, it was only just over the minimum hours. The instructors allowed me to train part-time and were truly flexible in...
Forum: Questions
2nd Jun 2005, 20:08
Replies: 17
Views: 4,018
Posted By parris50

Also, if the engine goes bang, you will have the...

Also, if the engine goes bang, you will have the advantage of more height, giving you more time to choose a field.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Feb 2005, 17:33
Replies: 14
Views: 2,110
Posted By parris50

I'm going to put in a good word for EPTA... ...

I'm going to put in a good word for EPTA...

I did my IR and MCC with them a couple of years ago and revalidated the IR last year. My experiences with them were good. The instructors seemed...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jan 2005, 22:25
Replies: 2
Views: 615
Posted By parris50

When I did this in 2002, it was two two week...

When I did this in 2002, it was two two week brush ups. Perhaps they have extended them to 3 weeks.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2004, 15:29
Replies: 13
Views: 1,323
Posted By parris50

They are little pieces of foam that fit around...

They are little pieces of foam that fit around the arms of your glasses. They are supposed to improve the seal. Didn't work for me.

By the way I think the ANR headsets need a good seal more than...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Oct 2004, 16:45
Replies: 22
Views: 15,143
Posted By parris50

I believe this is true in the USA too. I've heard...

I believe this is true in the USA too. I've heard that you get your paper marked as soon as you have finished and you get book references so that you exactly how you went wrong.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Sep 2004, 07:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By parris50

Yes, do the GAPAN test. If you can't pass it you...

Yes, do the GAPAN test. If you can't pass it you might need to reconsider your plans. Even if you get a good result, it doesn;t guarantee that you will pass the exams. The tests check your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Sep 2004, 06:58
Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Posted By parris50

The problem with ground school is that there is...

The problem with ground school is that there is loads to learn and remember. Most of it is not that difficult but it's the sheer quantity that gets you.

I think most people agree that the trickier...
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