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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2005, 21:25
Replies: 17
Views: 1,885
Posted By cfb

Just in case it's escaped your notice, Rant is...

Just in case it's escaped your notice, Rant is published by Oddsoft Ltd, and as you might now have guessed, Oddsoft is the product of one Steve Oddy, CAA IR Staff Examiner of some repute.

Guess...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jun 2004, 10:47
Replies: 21
Views: 2,560
Posted By cfb

To all interested in this thread, and...

To all interested in this thread, and contemplating where to train,

Any future employer who gives you command of an aircraft will expect you to be responsible for taking your own decisions based...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Apr 2004, 08:13
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By cfb

Just to clarify, At Westflight the IR...

Just to clarify,

At Westflight the IR course is typically flown with 15 hrs Arrow IV, followed by 15 hrs Turbo Arrow IV, followed by 20 hrs Seneca II.

regards,

Chris Brooks
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Mar 2004, 20:53
Replies: 58
Views: 5,917
Posted By cfb

Still a few complimentary tickets left, PM...

Still a few complimentary tickets left,

PM me with your address and I will mail by return.

cfb
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Mar 2004, 15:19
Replies: 58
Views: 5,917
Posted By cfb

I have a few complimentary (free of charge)...

I have a few complimentary (free of charge) tickets available.
Drop me a line with your postal address if you would like one forwarded.

cfb
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2003, 08:19
Replies: 68
Views: 9,211
Posted By cfb

I have a limited number of complimentary tickets,...

I have a limited number of complimentary tickets, pm me with a postal address, and I will send one on.

regards,

cfb
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Sep 2003, 06:43
Replies: 26
Views: 3,004
Posted By cfb

Interlink, Please make sure that your...

Interlink,
Please make sure that your statements are correct before posting. I don't recollect you visiting Westflight, and I generally meet all prospective students.
Our Seneca II has never been...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Sep 2003, 18:07
Replies: 19
Views: 1,146
Posted By cfb

As this discussion rumbles on, it may be worth...

As this discussion rumbles on, it may be worth remembering that before you can be selected by an Airline, you first need to be called for an interview.

The stronger your CV, the more likely that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Sep 2003, 05:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,500
Posted By cfb

Well pickingupice, I own Westflight, and I in...

Well pickingupice, I own Westflight, and I in common with the other Companies I also own and run, I pay all of my bills.

Additionally, I'm very proud of what Westflight stands for, especially the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Aug 2003, 22:25
Replies: 5
Views: 686
Posted By cfb

Generally, there should be no restrictions on IR...

Generally, there should be no restrictions on IR training year round.

However, do remember 3 points:

> Is the aircraft your FTO uses de/anti iced ? Even though the vis might be fine, if your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Aug 2003, 06:02
Replies: 10
Views: 4,941
Posted By cfb

A programme which provides for graduated learning...

A programme which provides for graduated learning with continuity might run as follows:
CPL - 25 hrs Arrow lV followed by the Skill test (2 hours)
IR - 15 hrs Arrow lV
IR - 15 hrs Turbo Arrow lV...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Aug 2003, 05:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,259
Posted By cfb

I believe that they are recruiting at present. ...

I believe that they are recruiting at present.
One of Westflights recent IR graduates was interviewed today.

cfb
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Aug 2003, 16:52
Replies: 1
Views: 687
Posted By cfb

If you have not already done so, why not run a...

If you have not already done so, why not run a search on Westflight on this forum.

There have been a number of threads recently in which Westflight have been mentioned by both past Students and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Aug 2003, 07:17
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By cfb

Please don't discount Gloucester completely, ...

Please don't discount Gloucester completely, when we have 2 students ready for their IR, Steve Oddy comes over from Oxford for the day and does the tests out of EGBJ. (perhaps it makes a pleasant...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Aug 2003, 17:48
Replies: 26
Views: 3,004
Posted By cfb

WWW. Thank you for your kind comments about...

WWW.

Thank you for your kind comments about Westflight, you summed us up very well.

To answer African Drunk, yes, Vince Robertson joined Westflight and Mark Bills at the beginning of July,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2003, 18:28
Replies: 6
Views: 782
Posted By cfb

The FTO you are training with, and the number of...

The FTO you are training with, and the number of students tends to be more important than the weather.
If you are one of a large number of students attached to one instructor (possibly all at...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jul 2003, 06:55
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By cfb

FTO selection

Parris makes some valid points, particularly about payment.
Some other considerations on your list when visiting the FTO:-
> Ask to see the Training Manual - How many ground school briefings,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jul 2003, 05:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,697
Posted By cfb

Flight Training

Hello Flystudent,

Just to belatedly follow-up on your first post.
Mark Bills and Vince Robertson, both ex OATS, and with around 20,000 hours between them run Westflight Aviation at Gloucester....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jun 2003, 06:14
Replies: 21
Views: 2,667
Posted By cfb

Oh dear WWW, you do seem to have missed the...

Oh dear WWW, you do seem to have missed the point I tried (unsuccessfully ?) to make.
Its a buyers market at the moment, therefore it would seem to be rather a good idea to try and understand what...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jun 2003, 15:13
Replies: 21
Views: 2,667
Posted By cfb

Simply considering Integrated vs. Modular is not...

Simply considering Integrated vs. Modular is not sufficient, you need a wider understanding of the issues.

GAPAN and EPST conducted a survey of 7 major Airlines asking them to rank 10 important...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jun 2003, 18:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,619
Posted By cfb

Just to be correct, I don't believe that a...

Just to be correct, I don't believe that a "Night Rating" actually exists. We need to talking about a "Night Qualification"
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jun 2003, 06:05
Replies: 4
Views: 796
Posted By cfb

Jamup, Maybe you might consider the Airline...

Jamup,
Maybe you might consider the Airline Recruiting Captain who intends to appoint 5 new First Officers. When the news is out, he soon finds at least 150 CV's on his desk.
How will he select...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jun 2003, 05:52
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By cfb

Rote 8 There is plenty of good quality...

Rote 8
There is plenty of good quality accomodation available around Gloucester Airport, within walking, cycling or short driving distance.
Two local farms (sisters in law) offer bed breakfast...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jun 2003, 05:50
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By cfb

Modular

Kempus
Many choose the Modular route as it enables them to train in sync with their ability to raise the required funds.
What is clear is that the Modular route can cost quite a lot less than...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd May 2003, 08:02
Replies: 16
Views: 1,740
Posted By cfb

Hours Building

Byles

It seems that the really important part of your post -

"I want to do constructive hourbuilding in 2003 working towards JAR CPL and good quality training is the key"

- may have been...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st May 2003, 14:30
Replies: 22
Views: 3,963
Posted By cfb

Best Twin

Poor old Seneca. Juggernaut, can you qualify "Crap" ?

To the best of my knowledge, there were more Seneca ll's built than any other light twin in its weight category. Just here in the UK, I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th May 2003, 00:52
Replies: 14
Views: 1,685
Posted By cfb

IR Training

Jetblast Rat,
I read your reply with interest.
From what you said, I assume that your IR training didn't include flying either a SID, or STAR, or any real experience of actual icing conditions....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th May 2003, 08:45
Replies: 14
Views: 1,685
Posted By cfb

CPL / IR Choice of FTO

All of the previous posts seem to take mostly subjective or personal views. Its not just the money you are going to spend, its the quality of your training and whether you are going to achieve that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Apr 2003, 06:33
Replies: 68
Views: 9,211
Posted By cfb

Flight Training Show

To those very kind persons who have publicly thanked me for tickets, - it was a pleasure to assist.

I thought the show was excellent, and I not only got the chance to meet up with many old...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Apr 2003, 05:50
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By cfb

Training Costs

If you have the chance, get along to the Prof Flight Training Show at the Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow, this Saturday.
Most of the leading FTOs' will be there, and you get the chance to question...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Apr 2003, 16:59
Replies: 12
Views: 892
Posted By cfb

IRT

Many of the posts have good points - and some questionable ones.

Remember that the privileges of the IR (Multi) permit you to command a multi engine aircraft, on a Public Transport Flight, under...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Apr 2003, 06:19
Replies: 68
Views: 9,211
Posted By cfb

I have managed to get a limited quantity of...

I have managed to get a limited quantity of complimentary (free) tickets - if anyone wants one, send me a pm with your mailing address.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Mar 2003, 12:21
Replies: 8
Views: 975
Posted By cfb

Of course the show is good for any individuals...

Of course the show is good for any individuals right at the beginning - if only to make them aware of the real cost in effort, time and money to become a pro pilot.
However, if you are still...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Mar 2003, 14:03
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By cfb

Please also remember that the FTO has to pay a...

Please also remember that the FTO has to pay a fee on each credit card transaction. It is not unusual for this fee to be scaled in accordance with the size of the individual transaction - the larger...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Mar 2003, 23:54
Replies: 31
Views: 3,611
Posted By cfb

Maybe its prudent to remember that its not just...

Maybe its prudent to remember that its not just the ratings you need to get an Airline job.
To get your CV selected by the Training Captain even for an interview, from several hundred others on...
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