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Forum: Private Flying
30th May 2006, 16:18
Replies: 15
Views: 1,457
Posted By strafer

Coodem, I asked a similar question about a...

Coodem,

I asked a similar question about a year ago and was pointed towards the John Deakin columns on Avweb.

You could do worse than read this one:...
Forum: Medical & Health
9th May 2006, 12:58
Replies: 23
Views: 2,871
Posted By strafer

SD - Have you never read this book? ...

SD - Have you never read this book?

http://www.jacdec.de/media/books/TheNPilot.gif
:)
Forum: Medical & Health
9th May 2006, 10:24
Replies: 23
Views: 2,871
Posted By strafer

A couple of generations ago, pilots not only had...

A couple of generations ago, pilots not only had to strip naked in front of a doctor, they also had to cope with nasty Germans shooting at them.

Perhaps a bit of stoicism is in order?
...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2006, 09:54
Replies: 22
Views: 2,318
Posted By strafer

Why don't you send up a manned ballon instead?...

Why don't you send up a manned ballon instead? That way, you could tie two empty cans to the ends of an 80,000ft long piece of string and communicate using that?

However, it a may be a bit nippy...
Forum: Medical & Health
25th Apr 2006, 16:35
Replies: 14
Views: 1,592
Posted By strafer

Tom1000 - I'm a nice chap with time on my hands...

Tom1000 - I'm a nice chap with time on my hands so:

1st port of call - http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?categoryid=49&pagetype=68&groupid=211

You will need a Class One medical to fly...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2006, 15:37
Replies: 41
Views: 5,887
Posted By strafer

And also the Wright Flyer!

And also the Wright Flyer!
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2006, 12:41
Replies: 18
Views: 1,160
Posted By strafer

Sean, I went 4 years ago (when they had a...

Sean,

I went 4 years ago (when they had a kitchen and a Bernadette!), but:

"How much study should i be doing?" - If you've done none before (as I did) the answer is 'a lot'. You've got 7...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Apr 2006, 17:08
Replies: 20
Views: 3,849
Posted By strafer

You are a bit of an arse aren't you? Still you're...

You are a bit of an arse aren't you? Still you're only 22 I suppose.

I would imagine (and we only have your version of events) that the police would have a fairly hard time successfully...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2006, 11:57
Replies: 11
Views: 1,151
Posted By strafer

It's a book of mock tests, followed by the...

It's a book of mock tests, followed by the correct answers and a brief description of each. As previously stated, if you can do the mock test and get a score of >85%, you'll probably be ready to take...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2006, 11:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,083
Posted By strafer

Nice post, kookabat.

Nice post, kookabat.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2006, 15:18
Replies: 57
Views: 5,695
Posted By strafer

No need PD, you may be a user of tosh, but you're...

No need PD, you may be a user of tosh, but you're not a repeater of it ;)
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2006, 15:06
Replies: 57
Views: 5,695
Posted By strafer

Actually it was both of us PD. On the first page,...

Actually it was both of us PD. On the first page, I suggested that this thread would soon be full of 'uninformed tosh' re gaining a PPL in the US.

I rest my case.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2006, 15:03
Replies: 57
Views: 5,695
Posted By strafer

Yes you did - just then.

Yes you did - just then.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2006, 15:45
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By strafer

Unless it's been closed in the last year, there...

Unless it's been closed in the last year, there is a VFR corridor up the Hudson river.

Re training, you'll need a visa and unless it's JAA approved (and I don't believe there are any JAA schools...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2006, 15:23
Replies: 57
Views: 5,695
Posted By strafer

Me neither - which is why I didn't.

Me neither - which is why I didn't.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2006, 14:32
Replies: 57
Views: 5,695
Posted By strafer

A Sayers, What? You are aware that the JAA...

A Sayers,

What? You are aware that the JAA Meterology exam is exactly the same wherever you sit it? What are you trying to say - that only British instructors are able to teach students about wx?...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2006, 09:18
Replies: 57
Views: 5,695
Posted By strafer

Fair enough Whirly, each to their own. However...

Fair enough Whirly, each to their own. However spending 18 months on something that could take 3 weeks and costs 2-3 times as much, will always be a 'con' in my book.

What rubbish. For a start...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2006, 10:05
Replies: 57
Views: 5,695
Posted By strafer

Chill Skyhawk - The 'uninformed tosh' remark was...

Chill Skyhawk - The 'uninformed tosh' remark was not aimed at you! However, by this time tomorrow, this thread will be full of it. :}

There are many on this board who, because they will never...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2006, 09:17
Replies: 57
Views: 5,695
Posted By strafer

Well she could listen to a lot of uninformed tosh...

Well she could listen to a lot of uninformed tosh here or she could do the following: (any reference to them gets binned.)

Doing her exams before she goes is not always necessary (I didn't) and it...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2006, 12:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,244
Posted By strafer

Not true in my case Kolibear.

Not true in my case Kolibear.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2006, 16:00
Replies: 10
Views: 1,244
Posted By strafer

If cost is a factor, there are groups available...

If cost is a factor, there are groups available which don't require any capital outlay (I paid £500 in mine, but that's to cover the insurance excess).

Have a look at the group flying section in...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Mar 2006, 13:30
Replies: 121
Views: 13,445
Posted By strafer

Fair enough zooloflyer, but you won't get a job...

Fair enough zooloflyer, but you won't get a job by moaning on here. There are people out there getting the jobs and it's not down to luck. Attitude is not just about angle of attack.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Mar 2006, 13:10
Replies: 121
Views: 13,445
Posted By strafer

As you said, you've got 10 years in the game and...

As you said, you've got 10 years in the game and you're about 'to set your foot in the door'. I'd say give it another 10 or so.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Mar 2006, 11:46
Replies: 121
Views: 13,445
Posted By strafer

Do you know that Scroggs, or are you basing it...

Do you know that Scroggs, or are you basing it purely on different IP addresses?
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2006, 10:26
Replies: 20
Views: 2,237
Posted By strafer

Something I heard which may or may not be true....

Something I heard which may or may not be true. The FAA attempted to prosecute a pilot for flying into a TRA. He claimed that his call to 1-800-WXBRIEF had not advised him of that. As all calls are...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Mar 2006, 09:16
Replies: 121
Views: 13,445
Posted By strafer

Zooloflyer - why slag off Ryanair when last week...

Zooloflyer - why slag off Ryanair when last week you asked this about their recruitment processI'll tell you why - because you are another of A320's aliases. You can have as many user names as you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Mar 2006, 13:45
Replies: 121
Views: 13,445
Posted By strafer

Totally shameless isn't he?

Totally shameless isn't he?
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2006, 12:30
Replies: 33
Views: 4,424
Posted By strafer

I also thought it was funny and I don't like...

I also thought it was funny and I don't like dogs.

I don't like cats either, in fact, I'd say they were 2 of my pet hates.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2006, 12:29
Replies: 33
Views: 4,424
Posted By strafer

Hmm, French (or French-Canadian) website, pilot...

Hmm, French (or French-Canadian) website, pilot wearing an England top, the thread starter's locations? UK/Canada.

So is secret_pilot the, err secret pilot?

1972 - 'Clowns shouldn't fly...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2006, 15:41
Replies: 121
Views: 13,445
Posted By strafer

Well done on the 737 job CMO. Some sound advice...

Well done on the 737 job CMO. Some sound advice there.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2006, 13:21
Replies: 121
Views: 13,445
Posted By strafer

A320 is a liar. He used to post on here as...

A320 is a liar.

He used to post on here as Hulk (amongst many others) and one day after boasting that he had a job flying Embraers, he then asked a question about the Met exam. (Obviously forgot...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
3rd Mar 2006, 10:23
Replies: 16
Views: 1,604
Posted By strafer

There must be many skills required in different...

There must be many skills required in different parts of the team, Genghis? Human factor experts, sound technicians, meterologists?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
3rd Mar 2006, 09:27
Replies: 16
Views: 1,604
Posted By strafer

I've always thought working for the AAIB would be...

I've always thought working for the AAIB would be interesting. I have absolutely no idea how you'd go about it though!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Mar 2006, 15:52
Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
Posted By strafer

Yep - there's loads of money to be made in FTOs....

Yep - there's loads of money to be made in FTOs. This time next year, you'll be a millionaire!

I'm sure some people will bite on other parts of your post, but I'll stick with - 'Do a bit more...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Mar 2006, 16:30
Replies: 1
Views: 665
Posted By strafer

PICUS - when successfully taking an official...

PICUS - when successfully taking an official flight test.

There's a loooong thread in the archives if you want further details.
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