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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Aug 2016, 14:53
Replies: 3
Views: 4,873
Posted By BigGrecian

Neither offer EASA licences which is what you'll...

Neither offer EASA licences which is what you'll need to fly in the UK/Europe so you need to do a lot more research!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Aug 2016, 14:41
Replies: 20
Views: 5,787
Posted By BigGrecian

The original poster is referring to building time...

The original poster is referring to building time for EASA purposes so most answers to this thread are irrelevant.

Although the time is acceptable for FAA licences, as well detailed and explained...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jul 2016, 13:54
Replies: 16
Views: 4,548
Posted By BigGrecian

In reality the groundschool exams bear little...

In reality the groundschool exams bear little reflection of what the job entails on a day to day basis.

They do however, reflect on an individuals ability to absorb and retain information over a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Apr 2016, 18:55
Replies: 4
Views: 2,092
Posted By BigGrecian

Both excellent schools. They are...

Both excellent schools.


They are different but you won't go wrong with either.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2016, 16:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,293
Posted By BigGrecian

Part 61.35 (a) (1) requires an endorsement from...

Part 61.35 (a) (1) requires an endorsement from an instructor.

eCFR ? Code of Federal Regulations (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp&r=PART&n=14y2.0.1.1.2#se14.2.61_135)

I don't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Oct 2015, 19:48
Replies: 1
Views: 1,158
Posted By BigGrecian

Public Counter Service Details | Personal...

Public Counter Service Details | Personal Licences and Training (http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=137&pagetype=90&pageid=10154)

Unfortunately, licence issuance are not covered by the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Oct 2015, 12:09
Replies: 5
Views: 2,334
Posted By BigGrecian

The list of ATOs (schools) which are approved to...

The list of ATOs (schools) which are approved to conduct EASA training overseas is at :

https://easa.europa.eu/easa-and-you/aircrew-and-medical/approved-training-organisations

You will notice...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Oct 2015, 12:53
Replies: 8
Views: 2,856
Posted By BigGrecian

The score is only really used to determine...

The score is only really used to determine whether you are suitable for the sponsored courses by any airline tie up.

Beyond that the "aptitude test" is part of the Marketing machine to make it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Sep 2015, 12:04
Replies: 14
Views: 3,328
Posted By BigGrecian

Most people want Level 6 and this is the most...

Most people want Level 6 and this is the most desirable, but there is no requirement.

There is no link between the level of licence and level of English in FCL.055

There are plenty of people...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Sep 2015, 16:52
Replies: 14
Views: 3,328
Posted By BigGrecian

What? There is no correlation between the two. ...

What? There is no correlation between the two.

They are separate independent qualifications. The only correlation is that you must have level 4 to operate the privileges and that your language...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Sep 2015, 16:03
Replies: 28
Views: 5,976
Posted By BigGrecian

When USCIS and the SEVIS began the study of the...

When USCIS and the SEVIS began the study of the implications of the F-1 visa in aviation and OPT, to supersede the J-1 visa, the US government determined that the "logging of flight time to gain...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Sep 2015, 11:59
Replies: 12
Views: 3,686
Posted By BigGrecian

That's a joke right. Anyone with a pulse and...

That's a joke right.

Anyone with a pulse and a pilot's licence is getting hired right now, mostly on a phone interview early. To say the airlines are desperate for pilots is an understatement.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Aug 2015, 14:02
Replies: 6
Views: 2,309
Posted By BigGrecian

Completely agree. The PIC time was in an...

Completely agree.
The PIC time was in an aeroplane so counts.
I would accept it at our ATO.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jul 2015, 16:18
Replies: 6
Views: 6,162
Posted By BigGrecian

As a future professional pilot this should be...

As a future professional pilot this should be well within your capabilities to research and understand the regulation - this is a basic skill of any pilot. Also given the large amount of money you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jul 2015, 13:17
Replies: 2
Views: 2,532
Posted By BigGrecian

Two issues here : Conversion : Less...

Two issues here :

Conversion :

Less than 100 hours as pilot
Article 8 of Part FCL governs this which means an ATO must recommend the training plan to your Competent Authority which holds your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jun 2015, 12:58
Replies: 1
Views: 999
Posted By BigGrecian

There is a wealth of information at : Guidance...

There is a wealth of information at :
Guidance for Medical Certification of aircrew | Medical | Personal Licences and Training...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jun 2015, 23:16
Replies: 1
Views: 1,143
Posted By BigGrecian

Yes. The CAA for years lost forms - hence...

Yes.

The CAA for years lost forms - hence why when you complete an SRG 1104 you need a copy of your rating page certified by an ATO - just in case they misplaces anything!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th May 2015, 12:25
Replies: 5
Views: 2,514
Posted By BigGrecian

You should only do the instructor rating if you...

You should only do the instructor rating if you want to instruct.

Don't complete a JOC/FI comparison on the basis of money as it defeats the point of instructing which is to impart your passion...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th May 2015, 13:41
Replies: 6
Views: 4,144
Posted By BigGrecian

That made me laugh.:E

That made me laugh.:E
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st May 2015, 17:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
Posted By BigGrecian

The school must have a course described in their...

The school must have a course described in their TM which allows credit.

Article 8 of Part FCL states :


However the UK has recognised that due to the large number of requests that they cannot...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th May 2015, 11:50
Replies: 280
Views: 345,501
Posted By BigGrecian

It says pretty clearly on the US department of...

It says pretty clearly on the US department of state website you cannot study on the visa waiver programme :
Visa Waiver Program...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th May 2015, 17:28
Replies: 280
Views: 345,501
Posted By BigGrecian

Not entirely true. SEVIS provide guidance on...

Not entirely true.

SEVIS provide guidance on this and state the only thing required is a new SEVIS fee if the visa is still valid : Travel | ICE (http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel#_Toc81222003)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Apr 2015, 12:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,700
Posted By BigGrecian

The ATO certificate and sim approval is required...

The ATO certificate and sim approval is required by nearly every NAA if it is not one under their oversight.

It all seems pretty routine based on dealings with multiple NAAs.

It also states...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2015, 17:46
Replies: 15
Views: 2,984
Posted By BigGrecian

Quite often I get people who have done intense...

Quite often I get people who have done intense study (and then hit pplquiz.co.uk) then completed their min training and then they get them all banged out quickly.

Mainly for the same type of...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2015, 17:11
Replies: 15
Views: 2,984
Posted By BigGrecian

Pretty normal to see people take all 9 over 2-3...

Pretty normal to see people take all 9 over 2-3 days at PPL level.

Content isn't overly complicated and material is not huge.

You should have around 40% by common sense around 10% with a basic...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2015, 12:45
Replies: 280
Views: 345,501
Posted By BigGrecian

Not true. The email from the TSA states : ...

Not true.

The email from the TSA states :



then when you get clearance it will say :
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Mar 2015, 14:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,083
Posted By BigGrecian

That blog is of no use as it is FAA and you are...

That blog is of no use as it is FAA and you are EASA.

Can you get copies of the tech log in case they ever queried it?
It depends on the CA but there is normally some element of trust with hours...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Feb 2015, 12:00
Replies: 11
Views: 8,879
Posted By BigGrecian

Note where the two posts above come from - you...

Note where the two posts above come from - you need advise from some people who are working where you intend to work.

If you are a British Citizen and plan to work in the EU you will need EASA.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Feb 2015, 19:13
Replies: 11
Views: 2,158
Posted By BigGrecian

The must rubbish advice I've ever seen on Pprune!...

The must rubbish advice I've ever seen on Pprune!

It has absolutely everything to do with who was the PIC and nothing as you describe.

If another pilot was onboard flying as PIC or you were...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Feb 2015, 15:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,158
Posted By BigGrecian

I think you might have bigger problems if your...

I think you might have bigger problems if your PPL took 140 hours, which might require you to examine your suitability for further training.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Feb 2015, 12:32
Replies: 300
Views: 303,320
Posted By BigGrecian

This has been done to death. You cannot...

This has been done to death.

You cannot county any safety pilot or time with safety pilot towards EASA requirements.



It wouldn't be recognised anyway.

Stop trying to get around the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Feb 2015, 11:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,721
Posted By BigGrecian

Devil A very large % of pilots I know completed their...

A very large % of pilots I know completed their CPL this way.

Nearly every conversion I know has done - and it's credit is commonplace at many schools, both in the US, the UK, Iceland and Spain...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Jan 2015, 13:11
Replies: 52
Views: 22,590
Posted By BigGrecian

To be honest most of the senior examiners I have...

To be honest most of the senior examiners I have met seem to be a little bit "funny" ;)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Nov 2014, 14:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,779
Posted By BigGrecian

Yes it is possible. However under...

Yes it is possible.

However under ARA.FCL.205 examiners are required to be monitored and the UK CAA exercised their responsibility to do so.

Rumour has it though, that the CAA were not...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Nov 2014, 16:50
Replies: 20
Views: 7,069
Posted By BigGrecian

What!? Yes they are. By the UK CAA and EASA. ...

What!? Yes they are. By the UK CAA and EASA.

Different schools also train to different standards. There are some schools which will train to a higher standard than the minimum and they make no...
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