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Forum: Questions
17th Mar 2011, 13:25
Replies: 18
Views: 21,246
Posted By tingtang

Flat Rate Expense Allowance

Hi

Does anyone actually use this allowance of £850? Click on this link for information:

Airline pilots: industry wide FRE for 2006/07 onwards: introduction...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jun 2010, 12:25
Replies: 1
Views: 942
Posted By tingtang

not much, just a few less round dials. normal...

not much, just a few less round dials. normal conversion training from classic to ng is one day theory and min 4hrs sim. also check out The Boeing 737 Technical Site (http://www.b737.org.uk)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Apr 2010, 19:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,161
Posted By tingtang

I think the classic is a little cheaper but I...

I think the classic is a little cheaper but I can't find a partner for it whereas I can for the NG.

I'm going to be flying the classic hence the preference for doing that.

I'm also a low...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Apr 2010, 18:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,161
Posted By tingtang

Great, a very useful response. Every heard of...

Great, a very useful response. Every heard of RTFQ.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Apr 2010, 15:52
Replies: 6
Views: 2,161
Posted By tingtang

737-Classic Type Rating UK

Hi

Anyone know of anyone wanting to do a 737-classic type rating in the UK? Need to start in the next few weeks but need a partner...!

Anyone also know if there are major issues in doing a...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Sep 2009, 12:33
Replies: 1,771
Views: 462,064
Posted By tingtang

Laser Eye Surgery for current airline pilots

Hi all

I have a JAA CPL and current UK CAA class 1 medical. I fly for an airline but have a window of no flying and am thinking of getting laser eye surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Can...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jul 2009, 22:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,405
Posted By tingtang

Descent Planning

In the descent from say FL350 to FL250 it is easy to use the 'LVL CHG' function in say a 737 for example and plan that for every 1,000ft of descent the a/c will approximately travel 3nm. Therefore to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2009, 15:51
Replies: 4
Views: 870
Posted By tingtang

The procedure for the conversion is to do the...

The procedure for the conversion is to do the ATPL exams first. Bristol ground school is very good, I can personally recommend it or check the posts on here.

Then you will need to do the flying...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jul 2009, 14:41
Replies: 17
Views: 2,335
Posted By tingtang

Hi Chris Sounds like a similar situation to...

Hi Chris

Sounds like a similar situation to me. Failed the initial class 1 as eyesight just outside limits, already had a UK PPL, went to the US to do FAA IR (S/E) then FAA CPL/ME/IR, returned to...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2009, 08:47
Replies: 136
Views: 33,672
Posted By tingtang

The a/c is G-SUEA, a privately owned DA42. I've...

The a/c is G-SUEA, a privately owned DA42. I've flown it a couple of times and it is a very well maintained and relatively new a/c.

It has the new 2l engines and is regularly operated on grass...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Sep 2008, 14:54
Replies: 61
Views: 6,447
Posted By tingtang

Hi Davedek That was very useful so thanks....

Hi Davedek

That was very useful so thanks. In FAA land they only practice the power off stall (basically final approach config to land) and power on stall (take off config stall with gear up).
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Sep 2008, 14:30
Replies: 61
Views: 6,447
Posted By tingtang

JAA CPL/IR in DA42

I'm soon starting the flying part of the conversion of my FAA CPL/IR to JAA CPL/IR and I'm doing it all in a DA42 as that is what I am used to.

Can anyone tell me what manoeuvres (in particularly...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Sep 2008, 16:21
Replies: 6
Views: 777
Posted By tingtang

Recent Conversions?

NDB'a are something I will need to work on!

Actually whilst I'm at it, has anyone recently done a full conversion and how many hours did you take?

I know there are no minimum hours for the CPL...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Sep 2008, 13:37
Replies: 6
Views: 777
Posted By tingtang

Thanks G SXTY, but when you say "much of the IR...

Thanks G SXTY, but when you say "much of the IR will be completely new (e.g. airways, holds, instrument approaches)", did you not see I have an FAA IFR rating?

I know things are quite different...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Sep 2008, 07:42
Replies: 6
Views: 777
Posted By tingtang

Hi M It's good to hear that the extra M/E...

Hi M

It's good to hear that the extra M/E time helped for the IR.

I suppose also that using a M/E aircraft I wont have to do PFL's up to CPL standard. Any other major differences, apart from...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Sep 2008, 17:19
Replies: 6
Views: 777
Posted By tingtang

Commercial - Multi or Single?

Hi all

I'm soon starting the flying part of the conversion of an FAA CPL(M/E + IFR) to a JAA fATPL (in the UK). One problem, I can't decide on whether to do the CPL in a multi or a single.

I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Sep 2008, 16:52
Replies: 20
Views: 2,362
Posted By tingtang

I'm glad somebody worries! Thank you.

I'm glad somebody worries! Thank you.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Sep 2008, 16:01
Replies: 20
Views: 2,362
Posted By tingtang

just out of interest, would a cross-country...

just out of interest, would a cross-country flight in VMC under IFR count?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Sep 2008, 14:56
Replies: 5,833
Views: 1,302,072
Posted By tingtang

Yea, I was wondering about that exact point after...

Yea, I was wondering about that exact point after I heard about this on the radio last sunday morning...!

Actually, couldn't ryanair somehow use the wheelchair wheels to their advantage thereby...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Sep 2008, 10:37
Replies: 5,833
Views: 1,302,072
Posted By tingtang

So if I'm reading this right, has anyone got any...

So if I'm reading this right, has anyone got any idea why "pilgrim flights" pay more than "ski flights" to use the airport?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Sep 2008, 07:59
Replies: 10
Views: 987
Posted By tingtang

I reckon mod1 in 2.5 months and mod2 in 2 months...

I reckon mod1 in 2.5 months and mod2 in 2 months (not including the brush-up) works well if your an average student with just a ppl background and can go full time.

You need atleast a proper week...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2008, 14:35
Replies: 31
Views: 2,842
Posted By tingtang

I've done the Florida area and really enjoyed it!...

I've done the Florida area and really enjoyed it! Some highlights include:

-Florida Keys

-Bahamas (although did them in a twin...)

-Miami and all the way up the east coast of FL to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Sep 2008, 07:51
Replies: 8
Views: 5,966
Posted By tingtang

oh yea and you will need to know the FAR/AIM -...

oh yea and you will need to know the FAR/AIM - sort of the FAA equivalent of LASORS with a lot of air law in it. I think you can get most of it online on the FAA website but you should have a copy,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Sep 2008, 07:11
Replies: 8
Views: 5,966
Posted By tingtang

Hi The FAA CPL and IR theory exams are easy...

Hi

The FAA CPL and IR theory exams are easy compared to JAA so you should have no problem.

In addition to the Gleim books, I used Pilot Practice Page (http://www.exams4pilots.org) . I'm not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Sep 2008, 10:37
Replies: 22
Views: 5,590
Posted By tingtang

we did have an O2 tank but used cannulas which...

we did have an O2 tank but used cannulas which are rated to 18,000ft and since the service ceiling is 18,000 we tried it out on a flight from near Miami to the Bahamas!

thanks for the info Nashers.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Sep 2008, 07:35
Replies: 22
Views: 5,590
Posted By tingtang

thanks, just want to make sure they are flying as...

thanks, just want to make sure they are flying as I've enjoyed flying the DA42 from 0ft all the way up to FL180!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Aug 2008, 09:08
Replies: 22
Views: 5,590
Posted By tingtang

DA42 at Stapleford

Hi people

Can anyone let me know if the thielert engine situation is giving any problems with the use of the DA42 at Stapleford for training?

I'm doing a CPL/IFR conversion there starting the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jun 2008, 09:56
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By tingtang

Hi I'm from the UK and will be in Sydney in a...

Hi
I'm from the UK and will be in Sydney in a couple of weeks and want to go for a fly. Anyone have any suggestions where to go for decent airports/schools? Bankstown airport has been mentioned to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th May 2008, 12:19
Replies: 3
Views: 405
Posted By tingtang

EAA is awesome! Did my FAA CPL/IR/ME there and...

EAA is awesome! Did my FAA CPL/IR/ME there and wish I was still learning. You can train as quick as you want and the instructors will always help and the planes are kept in excellent condition. I...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2008, 11:39
Replies: 29
Views: 4,107
Posted By tingtang

IO540 - answer understood, i guess i was just...

IO540 - answer understood, i guess i was just hoping. But any improvements like this new NATS system has to be the right way forward so hopefully it will be a success. Thanks.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2008, 09:57
Replies: 29
Views: 4,107
Posted By tingtang

Like DUATS?

Is this new NATS system supposed to work like the FAA DUATS system?

I've done a few hundred hours both VRF and IFR in the US and DUATS is basically a one-stop shop (i.e. includes...
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Mar 2008, 22:47
Replies: 1,771
Views: 462,064
Posted By tingtang

Class 1 Deviations - my experience

I just got my JAA class 1 but it wasn't a straightforward ordeal as my visual correction for being short sighted was 0.50 over the limit (i.e. -6.5) and I initially failed the medical at Gatwick. A...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Mar 2008, 21:49
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By tingtang

JAA or FAA?

JAA or FAA?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Oct 2007, 10:23
Replies: 0
Views: 463
Posted By tingtang

Accessing funds for training in the USA

Hi all

I'm going to Florida next week to start my FAA CPL+IR training and need a way to access my cash.

I've been told that due to the Patriot Act in the US, it is now very difficult to open a...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Aug 2007, 07:49
Replies: 1,771
Views: 462,064
Posted By tingtang

Hi You can't get an FAA class 1 medical and...

Hi

You can't get an FAA class 1 medical and then go for the CAA class 1 on the renewal standards.

I think you may have to have an FAA CPL to be assessed on the renewal standards and that may...
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