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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Jun 2009, 12:17
Replies: 32
Views: 6,167
Posted By MMEMatty

Not too sure about that last statement. If you do...

Not too sure about that last statement. If you do have a degree/A-levels you MAY find some of the academic sections of selection easier than someone without. However having these qualifications will...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Jun 2009, 18:43
Replies: 32
Views: 6,167
Posted By MMEMatty

You will need to provide a 20 minute lecture on...

You will need to provide a 20 minute lecture on propellor theory, with specific reference to Assymetric Blade Effect. Also, you will have to demonstrate on paper that you can derive Bernoulli's...
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2009, 21:23
Replies: 42
Views: 10,022
Posted By MMEMatty

I thought that it was No. 3 because it was...

I thought that it was No. 3 because it was opposite to where the Air Start Unit was plugged in. If the ASU plugged into the wing root, then No. 2 was started first

Matty
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th May 2009, 11:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,753
Posted By MMEMatty

My Understanding is: Must Haves: ...

My Understanding is:


Must Haves:

JAR-FCL PPL
JAR Class 1 Medical
Driving License (a few points may be overlooked, depending on the strength of the candidate)
Right to Live and Work in UK.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2009, 13:07
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,200,988
Posted By MMEMatty

Back to the Vulcan. I remember reading in a...

Back to the Vulcan.

I remember reading in a magazine article on the Vulcan a number of years ago, that one of the options being considered along with Skybolt, was to hang 2 nuclear armed Gnat...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th May 2009, 19:21
Replies: 10
Views: 2,120
Posted By MMEMatty

I once saw a picture from (I think) the late 80's...

I once saw a picture from (I think) the late 80's of three 747-2XX parked up at Teesside. Apparantly the whole country south of Manchester was fogged in, and Teesside was the only place that was...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th May 2009, 16:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,120
Posted By MMEMatty

The link you supplied has all the info you...

The link you supplied has all the info you requested. ferrying troops to Calgary, Canada.

Matty
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2009, 13:06
Replies: 9
Views: 9,763
Posted By MMEMatty

I once hydraulic-ed a diesel (car) engine,...

I once hydraulic-ed a diesel (car) engine, fording a stream that was a bit deeper than i thought...

... Basically water was sucked through the turbo, into the pistons itself, where, when the...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Apr 2009, 12:54
Replies: 9
Views: 8,051
Posted By MMEMatty

I seem to remember from my ATPL studies that Cut...

I seem to remember from my ATPL studies that Cut - In areas are not structurally weakened in any way, all it signifies is that there are no Electric cables, Hydraulic / Fuel Lines etc in the way.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Apr 2009, 11:59
Replies: 10
Views: 1,308
Posted By MMEMatty

As far as Engine failures at night go (in a...

As far as Engine failures at night go (in a single) I was taught (In addition to usual checks, drills, mayday calls etc):

1) If you cannot see the ground (If is is a clear night, with a bright...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Apr 2009, 13:40
Replies: 39
Views: 12,399
Posted By MMEMatty

Hi Ed! Hope you and DR are having fun up in...

Hi Ed! Hope you and DR are having fun up in Teesside!
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2009, 14:06
Replies: 7
Views: 10,067
Posted By MMEMatty

Some UK aircraft "of a certain age" use a lever...

Some UK aircraft "of a certain age" use a lever or catch on the control column to control the brakes, with the position of the rudder pedals determining which side wheel the brakes were applied to.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2009, 14:51
Replies: 10
Views: 3,284
Posted By MMEMatty

This might help calculate how much a salary would...

This might help calculate how much a salary would be worth now:

Measuring Worth - Relative Value of UK Pounds (http://www.measuringworth.com/ukcompare/)

There is a version for US$ as well.
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Mar 2009, 00:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,248
Posted By MMEMatty

Are they still sitting in the orbiter? Remember,...

Are they still sitting in the orbiter? Remember, remain seated untill you have come to a halt at the terminal building...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Mar 2009, 14:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,332
Posted By MMEMatty

I'll say! :ok:

I'll say! :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2009, 14:08
Replies: 39
Views: 12,399
Posted By MMEMatty

Graduated from Leeds BSc Av Technology w/...

Graduated from Leeds BSc Av Technology w/ management (I had my PPL before applying) summer 2006

Now frozen ATPL, RHS on a heavy turboprop flying night freight, and getting paid for it!

Probably...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2009, 20:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,753
Posted By MMEMatty

It may be slightly sooner than that - think late...

It may be slightly sooner than that - think late spring early summer, if rumours are to be believed...

For more Details:

Atlantic Airlines Cadet Pilot Flight Training Scheme | Multiflight...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Mar 2009, 16:06
Replies: 19
Views: 1,724
Posted By MMEMatty

I know someone who did the NOKIA 1A approach into...

I know someone who did the NOKIA 1A approach into an airport, after he lost comms in a C152...

As for light signals, i asked a few times to see them when i was hours building, for the experience,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2009, 16:39
Replies: 109
Views: 23,790
Posted By MMEMatty

BelArgUSA; I have a mickey mouse watch, I...

BelArgUSA;

I have a mickey mouse watch, I fly all over europe, and it has not let me down yet!

Matty
Forum: Tech Log
9th Mar 2009, 16:21
Replies: 20
Views: 8,119
Posted By MMEMatty

Was once in the front right seat of a CRJ when...

Was once in the front right seat of a CRJ when the PFD/ND/EICAS all went over to the "Blue Screen of Death" at about 4000' on the approach into BHX one afternoon... was hilarious!


(becase, you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Mar 2009, 14:58
Replies: 22
Views: 2,630
Posted By MMEMatty

If its like the aircraft if fly now, or the...

If its like the aircraft if fly now, or the Seminole i did the IR initial on, the horn will sound when the gear is up and one or both power levers are at or within a few degrees of flight idle. There...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Mar 2009, 10:31
Replies: 22
Views: 2,630
Posted By MMEMatty

Oh and remember to be within 5deg of the Final...

Oh and remember to be within 5deg of the Final Approach Track before calling "Base Turn Complete" and commencing descent... :embarassed:

You can't beat steam driven. True IFR with TV screens feels...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Mar 2009, 09:45
Replies: 22
Views: 2,630
Posted By MMEMatty

Ah, I forget people test in the "flying tadpole"!...

Ah, I forget people test in the "flying tadpole"! Did you watch Sky 1 or ITV2 in the cruise on your test? :ok:

Out of curiosity, did you find the G1000 helped with the workload, or did it provide...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Mar 2009, 23:40
Replies: 22
Views: 2,630
Posted By MMEMatty

One "gotcha" that I had on my Initial IR to...

One "gotcha" that I had on my Initial IR to Cranfield was being given a Direct To the CIT (by a very well intentioned controller, i'm sure) whilst still outside its DOC, in which case you can't use...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Feb 2009, 17:56
Replies: 53
Views: 17,319
Posted By MMEMatty

Was once the safety man for a chap working in the...

Was once the safety man for a chap working in the fuel tanks of an aircraft in our hangar... he counted everything out (bolts, screws, washers etc.) out before he went into the tank, then counted it...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Feb 2009, 17:17
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By MMEMatty

I would imagine the 767 is no different to any...

I would imagine the 767 is no different to any other large multi engine aircraft:

<V1 stop on the runway, then the memory items

>V1 continue the take off.

When above 80kts, you tend to only...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Feb 2009, 15:51
Replies: 12
Views: 1,681
Posted By MMEMatty

The chief pilot of a company I used to work for...

The chief pilot of a company I used to work for told me he threw in the odd "curve ball" question, just to see if it ended up on PPRuNe... :}
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Jan 2009, 11:18
Replies: 62
Views: 10,532
Posted By MMEMatty

Although, as John said, there is an element of...

Although, as John said, there is an element of Instrument Flight on the application test, I wouldnt worry too much. They won't be expecting an NDB hold and approach in a hooning crosswind on one...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jan 2009, 19:25
Replies: 15
Views: 1,174
Posted By MMEMatty

Duchess_Driver; Completely agree. Bristol is...

Duchess_Driver;

Completely agree. Bristol is a great training aid, but to rely on it will put you at a serious disadvantage, if not in the exams themselves (I understand the CAA are trying to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jan 2009, 13:35
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By MMEMatty

Learn the Question Bank... Pass the ATPL... Fail...

Learn the Question Bank... Pass the ATPL... Fail the Type Rating.

The basic knowledge needs to be there, not just for the ATPL's, but for the rest of your career.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Dec 2008, 12:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,912
Posted By MMEMatty

Carty23, Having gone through all 3 tiers of...

Carty23,

Having gone through all 3 tiers of the education system in in this country, and then gone on to do the fATPL, in my opinion, the A-Levels are the hardest things to do.

Not unlike...
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Dec 2008, 20:16
Replies: 15
Views: 1,825
Posted By MMEMatty

Perhaps... Did you have dealings with the Budgie...

Perhaps... Did you have dealings with the Budgie and Kipper line too?

If so, i may have driven you around at some point...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Dec 2008, 21:35
Replies: 39
Views: 18,414
Posted By MMEMatty

Rumour in Coventry is the same... ... And...

Rumour in Coventry is the same...

... And these rumours tend to be true (case in point is the West Air thing)

But there has been no official news, i hasten to add.
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Dec 2008, 17:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,825
Posted By MMEMatty

There was a story told to me where someone...

There was a story told to me where someone chartered a large prop - jet aircraft (Capacity approx 15 tonnes) and managed to get the units wrong, so that 8,000grammes of freight were presented to the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Dec 2008, 17:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,778
Posted By MMEMatty

If you go to Shuttleworth, I can recommend "the...

If you go to Shuttleworth, I can recommend "the Green Man Inn", its a pub/restaurant that also provide Bed and Breakfast.

Its brilliantly quiet, the staff and regulars are really friendly, the...
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