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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Apr 2004, 05:34
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By ArcherII

so are there any charter/cargo companies that fly...

so are there any charter/cargo companies that fly Senecas, Barons, Cessn 400 series, Navjos

or some smaller turbines...like King Airs and Conquest etc?

I would be interested in that type of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Mar 2004, 17:54
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By ArcherII

I'm sure 121 ops is probably even higher...though...

I'm sure 121 ops is probably even higher...though I never heard of any minimums for that...

I mean to be PIC of a 121 op you have to have an ATP I believe, and for that you need 1500 hours...
...
Forum: Italian Forum
29th Mar 2004, 17:51
Replies: 12
Views: 1,224
Posted By ArcherII

per chiarificazione, stavo parlando di lavoro...

per chiarificazione, stavo parlando di lavoro come pilota, non addestramento...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Mar 2004, 07:48
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By ArcherII

that's probably for charter/cargo operations. At...

that's probably for charter/cargo operations. At least that's how it is here in the US. For charter/cargo single pilot IFR ops you need 1200 hours here in the US (the 700 hours you talk of for JAA)
...
Forum: Canada
29th Mar 2004, 07:38
Replies: 22
Views: 2,769
Posted By ArcherII

Very interesting thread. I got an FAA PPL, and...

Very interesting thread. I got an FAA PPL, and currently study in the US. This thread confirms the fact that Canada is not all that better than US in the aviation market. They both have the same...
Forum: Italian Forum
29th Mar 2004, 07:13
Replies: 12
Views: 1,224
Posted By ArcherII

Nell'aviazione in italia, tutti fanno le cose alla ___ di cane come nel resto?

Sono curioso di sapere se almeno l'aviazione (dove professionalita vuol dire che la gente non ci rimane secco) e composta da controllori di volo, piloti e amministratori professionali che prendono il...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Mar 2004, 06:55
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By ArcherII

can you make a living flying slow and low in Europe?

That's the type of flying I'm interested in.

Just curious to know how the charter, cargo and corporate markets are in Europe for flying piston airplanes or perhaps a small turboprop like a King...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2004, 06:05
Replies: 9
Views: 946
Posted By ArcherII

it's still very painful to even think of paying...

it's still very painful to even think of paying 200 bucks for a Warrior...

I mean you can fly Senecas, 310s, R22 helicopters, Mooneys at the price...

it's just insane...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2004, 06:00
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By ArcherII

Italy is partly compliant with the JARs...it's in...

Italy is partly compliant with the JARs...it's in the process of changing to the JAR system...but being Italians, they take forever and are behind everyone else as usual (I'm Italian myself, so I can...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2004, 19:21
Replies: 9
Views: 946
Posted By ArcherII

that's very depressing... landing fees are...

that's very depressing...

landing fees are the worse. You only get those here when you try to land (stupidly) at O'Hare, LAX or JFK or some gigantic airport like that...and SOME FBOs charge you...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2004, 06:24
Replies: 9
Views: 946
Posted By ArcherII

so how expensive is flying in Europe?

I've been looking around, and renting a basic trainer like a PA28 or 172 is about 110 british pounds.

Multis like the Seneca are like over 200 pounds.

I looked it up and 110 pounds is about...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2004, 19:49
Replies: 24
Views: 2,335
Posted By ArcherII

well, it's not happening today as I had...

well, it's not happening today as I had wished...weather is IFR still.

Yeah I read about the fact that helicopters will touch down on one wheel or skid first...since to counter the side force...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2004, 08:23
Replies: 24
Views: 2,335
Posted By ArcherII

Wow, I can't believe I hand' thought of...

Wow, I can't believe I hand' thought of that...that makes complete sense...the rotor going above the CG of the heli when yhou push the cyclic down.

And I think I get the low RPM thing too now. I...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2004, 18:14
Replies: 24
Views: 2,335
Posted By ArcherII

I'm about to graduate from Aerospace Engineering,...

I'm about to graduate from Aerospace Engineering, so I blame that on my obsession with knowing the technical details behind everything.

Well, if the weather clears up at least a little, then the...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Mar 2004, 05:06
Replies: 24
Views: 2,335
Posted By ArcherII

well flingwing, I'll have to read your post...

well flingwing,

I'll have to read your post a couple of times for it to sink in, but I get the jist of it.

I know from MS Flight Sim that helicopters are extremely "touchy"...don't know if...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Mar 2004, 04:53
Replies: 10
Views: 882
Posted By ArcherII

what about France, Germany, Italy, Spain? ...

what about France, Germany, Italy, Spain?

Well that's comforting to hear...than all my US and "FAA" flying will count as something...

hopefully all the instrument time I get here will count...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2004, 22:17
Replies: 24
Views: 2,335
Posted By ArcherII

I'll be flying an R22. And about the...

I'll be flying an R22.

And about the preparation...I just don't want to stumble in there without a clue...it'll make the half hour ground more effective...and I'll actually be able to accomplish...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2004, 04:13
Replies: 24
Views: 2,335
Posted By ArcherII

Ascend Charlie, thanx a lot for the...

Ascend Charlie,

thanx a lot for the insight! Now I know what I should expect. I'm sure some instructors let you do more or less than others, so should I mention that I expect what you have just...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Mar 2004, 00:48
Replies: 10
Views: 882
Posted By ArcherII

wow, a flight test every year? So if you hold ME...

wow, a flight test every year? So if you hold ME CPL/IR you gotta take 3 flight tests a year!?@#!

jeez! That's insane

also the other thing I never really understood is the ability to fly N...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2004, 23:43
Replies: 24
Views: 2,335
Posted By ArcherII

Basic Helo flying info

Here in a couple of days (whenever this mid-March winter storms decides to pass by) I'm planning on getting a helicopter demo in an R22.

1/2 hour ground, 1/2 hour flight.

To make out the most...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2004, 17:48
Replies: 10
Views: 882
Posted By ArcherII

well that's what I was wondering...whether I...

well that's what I was wondering...whether I would gain a lot more by doing the CPL from scratch in Europe or get the FAA and convert.

Do you have to pay and take exams and stuff to renew JAA...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Mar 2004, 20:36
Replies: 2
Views: 674
Posted By ArcherII

Most airports in the US don't require landings...

Most airports in the US don't require landings fees...but some do, especially the bigger ones.

yeah fuel is a biggie in Europe...4 times more expensive...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Mar 2004, 18:33
Replies: 10
Views: 882
Posted By ArcherII

Towers, that's true. an FAA IR and PPL are all...

Towers, that's true. an FAA IR and PPL are all you need to fly in most weather a single engine airplane in the US. With these two, you can build some good time, get some good IFR expeirence, and make...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Mar 2004, 12:26
Replies: 10
Views: 882
Posted By ArcherII

anybody? I would really appreciate some feedback...

anybody? I would really appreciate some feedback on whether I should get my advanced ratings here or in Europe...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Mar 2004, 12:20
Replies: 2
Views: 674
Posted By ArcherII

How practical is it to fly GA in Europe?

I ask because in the US you can buy youself a Piper Warrior for 50 grand, and fixed costs are usually less than 3 or 4 grand a year...and operating costs are usually pretty cheap due to low fuel...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2004, 13:40
Replies: 10
Views: 882
Posted By ArcherII

yet another questioin about FAA to JAA conversion

I've been debating for the past two years on whether to become a pilot or engineer. I've finally decided to become an engineer, yet I will not let go of my passion for flight.

Currently I am in...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2004, 15:53
Replies: 363
Views: 77,152
Posted By ArcherII

so what are the biggest helicopter markets? ...

so what are the biggest helicopter markets?

I read that EMS is the "majors" of helicopters...

I also see that Fire, Law Enforcement, and News/Traffic watch are pretty big too...

off shore...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2004, 10:42
Replies: 363
Views: 77,152
Posted By ArcherII

Well, for the past 2 years I've been gaining...

Well, for the past 2 years I've been gaining information on fixed-wing career paths, and the rotary wing thing is just a curiosity, perhaps one day an option.

I just find the path for both fixed...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Feb 2004, 05:36
Replies: 363
Views: 77,152
Posted By ArcherII

how do you build heli time?

If most helicopter pilot employers, such as EMS for example, required thousands of helicopter hours, i.e. 3000+ hours...and knowing the cost of each hour in a helicopter...how someone with a CPL(H)...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jan 2004, 10:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By ArcherII

Very informative and interesting stuff you guys...

Very informative and interesting stuff you guys said.

I guess all of the differences would be clear once you picked up a PPL JAA book and took the 7 or 14 exams or however many you gotta take to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jan 2004, 00:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By ArcherII

Well, Unicom is when an Aircraft talks to a...

Well, Unicom is when an Aircraft talks to a ground person who advises on airport and traffic conditions, but has no ATC authority.

the CTAF...Common Traffic Advisory Frequency, is for Air-to-Air,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jan 2004, 00:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By ArcherII

What are the differences between US and European airspace, comm, etc?

How different are the JAA and FAA, the European and American systems?

As far as:

1. Airspace
2. Communication terminology and procedures
3. Instrument procedures
4. Charts (symbols etc)
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jan 2004, 00:00
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By ArcherII

I'll probably be flying where I got my FAA PPL,...

I'll probably be flying where I got my FAA PPL, in Indiana. That's where I study right now.

I can rent an Archer for $74/hour a Warrior for 70/hour...an Arrow for 105 (including tax)/hour and a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Dec 2003, 00:07
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By ArcherII

Anyone go the FAA US hour building- UK JAA conversion route?

This is one of the routes I'm considering. Gettnig my Private Multi-Instrument ratings and building multi eingine, IFR, x/c PIC time in the US...and then converting it all to JAA licences in the UK?...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Dec 2003, 01:00
Replies: 2
Views: 929
Posted By ArcherII

I would appreciate learning about the experiences...

I would appreciate learning about the experiences of current corporate jet pilots in Europe...or europeans corp jet pilots in the US...

how they got there...hows the pay...etc...

thanx

Archer
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