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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Aug 2004, 10:49
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

I don't understand that... time and time again we...

I don't understand that... time and time again we are told that there is no difference between modular and integrated (except the cost)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Aug 2004, 13:03
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Thanks STANDTO, Wise words indeed. I do have...

Thanks STANDTO,

Wise words indeed. I do have a mentor... a very experienced older pilot.

I am fortunate in that I do not have dependents. [So I can only ruin one life.] It seems that the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Aug 2004, 08:39
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Still no reply on the escrow thing... but I have...

Still no reply on the escrow thing... but I have passed my class 1 medical. This means that the rest of it is possible.

For those interested in the medical... before you can take the EEG, you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Aug 2004, 10:06
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Well done HSBC! As my parents did not want to...

Well done HSBC! As my parents did not want to give the bank their house... the bank have come up with another solution:
an escrow account, or an option on life insurance.

This is a possibility....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jul 2004, 06:40
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

I suppose the question I have never seen answered...

I suppose the question I have never seen answered is 'Are younger people better pilots?' I can see that the may well have better reaction times, learn quicker, etc.
On the other hand, older people...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jun 2004, 18:50
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Well, today I went to Oxford to see the APP...

Well, today I went to Oxford to see the APP program. It seems to be everything it says on the web-site. The planes looked shiny (although the single-engine ones that the British trainees use are out...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jun 2004, 18:04
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Yes, I was wondering who the man with the smile...

Yes, I was wondering who the man with the smile was... jobs still not easy to get. I think someone said that the market is improving again!

I got the Oxford Aviation texts... they seem clear...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jun 2004, 12:36
Replies: 35
Views: 5,946
Posted By jd10k

Call me 'old-fashioned', but surely someone who...

Call me 'old-fashioned', but surely someone who has passed an exam by memorising answers, rather than understanding the principles behind flying, is going to be a danger to themselves and others.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jun 2004, 22:31
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By jd10k

I was successful, but they wanted security, which...

I was successful, but they wanted security, which I didn't have... how did you manage it. (I did ask for 60k, though)

John
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jun 2004, 01:10
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Thanks for that... was thinking that having the...

Thanks for that... was thinking that having the 1500hrs as an intern instructor would be useful. However, now the loan route is disappearing, I am looking forward to pursuing the modular route.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jun 2004, 08:22
Replies: 115
Views: 36,221
Posted By jd10k

Do you think there might be an interview - tea,...

Do you think there might be an interview - tea, no biscuits, then?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jun 2004, 16:57
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

It is now certain that the only way to the ATPL...

It is now certain that the only way to the ATPL is now through the modular route. Does anyone have suggestions for jobs that I could take to both fund the course and to make me more employable as a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jun 2004, 22:20
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Dear CZ, I thought I had posted a reply, but...

Dear CZ,

I thought I had posted a reply, but I cannot have. [Must have pressed the destruct button, rather than the 'post' one.]

The course I was looking at included a year as an intern...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jun 2004, 13:27
Replies: 57
Views: 6,749
Posted By jd10k

I did apply for a Mc Grilling job... I had even...

I did apply for a Mc Grilling job... I had even done a flame-grill rating... but was informed that that would not help and that I would still have to pay for a Mc Grill rating. £60000 on initial...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jun 2004, 13:21
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Latest news... bank is happy to offer me the...

Latest news... bank is happy to offer me the loan... if I can come up with some security.

Unfortunately, both grandmothers are dead. Not sure that the owners of my accommodation would appreciate...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jun 2004, 05:04
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Well, the plans are under way. It all really...

Well, the plans are under way. It all really depends on getting the loan now. With living costs, etc. I estimate that the course, entirely in America, will cost about £60,000. Of course. there are...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jun 2004, 10:03
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Thumbs up Latest update is that I am applying for a loan...

Latest update is that I am applying for a loan from the HSBC. Let them help me decide.

JD :)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jun 2004, 09:46
Replies: 22
Views: 2,595
Posted By jd10k

I have been to see my local HSBC manager - she...

I have been to see my local HSBC manager - she was very interested. Just have to produce evidence of degrees, etc and a timetable for the draw down of funds... then she will make the decision....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th May 2004, 13:23
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Whop........thud Yes - that is all...

Whop........thud

Yes - that is all interesting, too
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd May 2004, 12:30
Replies: 22
Views: 2,595
Posted By jd10k

For some of us, the reason for going for full...

For some of us, the reason for going for full sponsorship is that:

a) Time is running out when one might be considered for a first job.

b) Current work does not pay enough to allow saving for...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd May 2004, 11:56
Replies: 60
Views: 38,835
Posted By jd10k

See the posts by LeezyJet...

See the posts by LeezyJet (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=131313)

John :)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st May 2004, 19:56
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Please coat-tail... It is all interesting to me. ...

Please coat-tail... It is all interesting to me.

If it possible, get your old PPL renovated, as the new ones (JAA) expire.

Just another thought: Do airlines prefer UK or US training? (or don't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st May 2004, 12:15
Replies: 22
Views: 2,595
Posted By jd10k

I popped into my local HSBC branch (Sevenoaks)...

I popped into my local HSBC branch (Sevenoaks) and asked for information about professional development loans.

I received a leaflet, opened it and there was mentioned 'loans for CPL training'
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st May 2004, 12:10
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By jd10k

Training for the Aged (38)

I am 38 (which equates to about 100yrs in piloting terms) and I want to get a commercial pilot licence and work commercially. Airline pilot seems to be a little beyond those of my years, but I think...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th May 2004, 14:42
Replies: 13
Views: 3,973
Posted By jd10k

Should anyone manage to get that first job, what...

Should anyone manage to get that first job, what sort of money is it likely to pay?

JD
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th May 2004, 14:19
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By jd10k

Seems that an integrated course takes about 60...

Seems that an integrated course takes about 60 weeks, costs £65000.

I'm more concerned about what happens next - how does one get a job to pay back all that money?

John

(ie How much pay in...
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