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Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
23rd Apr 2006, 14:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,028
Posted By Captain101

Phil - check your PM's if you are seeking...

Phil - check your PM's if you are seeking employment.

101
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2006, 15:22
Replies: 17
Views: 3,077
Posted By Captain101

Avgas (For piston aircraft) Varies from £1.15 -...

Avgas (For piston aircraft) Varies from £1.15 - £1.50 per litre. depending mainly on location but also on the deal you have with the supplier based on frequency and quantity of purchases. (inc VAT)
...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2005, 09:58
Replies: 47
Views: 6,608
Posted By Captain101

Aerial photogrphy does not need an AOC. Several...

Aerial photogrphy does not need an AOC.
Several commercial aerial photography firms have had this confirmed after a CAA investigation, I know of 1 operator who previously had an AOC but has now...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2005, 08:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,472
Posted By Captain101

2 parking options for visiting light aircraft ...

2 parking options for visiting light aircraft

1. Go to Cardiff Academy of Aviation (South side). They have a nice bar/resteraunt and no handling charges. You might have to wait for fuel, although...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Nov 2005, 09:40
Replies: 21
Views: 3,760
Posted By Captain101

Mad Jock got it spot-on. Eg... You can log...

Mad Jock got it spot-on.

Eg... You can log IFR flying daytime VMC on a PPL, so long as you are in class G and obey IFR.

You cannot fly VFR at night. (IFR in class G and SVFR in controlled...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th May 2005, 21:41
Replies: 10
Views: 1,535
Posted By Captain101

Why pay £3000 - £4000 for MCC in a full motion...

Why pay £3000 - £4000 for MCC in a full motion sim?
MCC is a non-handling course.
If you want to brush up those big jet skills surley it is better to spend £1995 on the MCC and spend the £2000 you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th May 2005, 16:41
Replies: 8
Views: 1,149
Posted By Captain101

I got myself a job on check-in when I was...

I got myself a job on check-in when I was studying.
I was promoted to dispatch after 5 days on check-in!
I think that was just luck - right background-right place-right time.
Dispatch for an...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2005, 02:48
Replies: 10
Views: 1,362
Posted By Captain101

Alderney is a good one. Good practice for...

Alderney is a good one.

Good practice for your proceedural timed NDB (no DME) approach.
800m ish of tarmac with a cliff at one end.
Good views on the approach on a nice day.
Everybody is...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th May 2005, 02:26
Replies: 28
Views: 3,108
Posted By Captain101

I think there is no hard and fast rules of when...

I think there is no hard and fast rules of when such phrases should be said - It should be up to ones judgment.

There is nothing in those phrases to suggest which number in line you are, only how...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Apr 2005, 20:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,694
Posted By Captain101

HOWEVER - If you want an AOC for single...

HOWEVER -

If you want an AOC for single engine VFR flights departing and arriving at the same airfield (i.e pleasure flights, photography, banner towing, glider launching and other aerial work)...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2005, 13:36
Replies: 61
Views: 8,885
Posted By Captain101

Check out the new club at Cardiff. £300 for the...

Check out the new club at Cardiff.
£300 for the first year + indemnity + airside pass about £360 total -ouch.

It does however drop to £100/yr after your first year.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Apr 2005, 13:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By Captain101

It does when I pay £95/hr at EGBS for an fully...

It does when I pay £95/hr at EGBS for an fully IFR equip C177RG Cardinal with storm scope,r-nav,gps, hsi,rmi,etc... and a 120kt cruise.

Also not so long ago I payed £125/hr for a PA28RT-201T Turbo...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
14th Apr 2005, 14:23
Replies: 53
Views: 8,744
Posted By Captain101

Lobotumi- A slice of your finest humble pie...

Lobotumi-

A slice of your finest humble pie please!

I'll put my hands up to this one - I was wrong

You cannot damage an aircraft on the ramp by exceeding ZFW -
-Unless you load a low wing...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Apr 2005, 12:50
Replies: 381
Views: 53,324
Posted By Captain101

I was in a similar position last year, I needed...

I was in a similar position last year, I needed to accumilate 60hrs before early June to start at a different EGBJ training provider.
My advice - if money is not an issue you would be mad not to do...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2005, 12:58
Replies: 25
Views: 3,394
Posted By Captain101

Reliability of the centurion engine in the DA40...

Reliability of the centurion engine in the DA40 is very good, most problems seem to be because of poor maintenance or operation.
The predicted TBR is around 2700hrs. (TBO not applicable).

Here is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Apr 2005, 11:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By Captain101

I've joined up and been checked out on their DA40...

I've joined up and been checked out on their DA40 TDI's
Nice planes -brand new- simple to fly and quite fast.

Rates for hire are astronomical (£129/hr), thats why I still do most of my flying at...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Mar 2005, 22:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,067
Posted By Captain101

From what I have heard:- Chris Brookes is...

From what I have heard:-

Chris Brookes is still running Westflight, just not as a FTO.

I am fairly sure that the former Westflight CFI is instructing there. (an outstanding instructor)

The...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Mar 2005, 12:08
Replies: 13
Views: 1,365
Posted By Captain101

I'm currently a dispatcher for Servisair at CWL. ...

I'm currently a dispatcher for Servisair at CWL.

At CWL dispatchers are almost all promoted from suitably qualified check-in agents who show apptitude. I don't know weather this is the case for...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2005, 20:10
Replies: 4
Views: 983
Posted By Captain101

Looked very busy today - Tower controller was...

Looked very busy today - Tower controller was getting a bit stressed around 1430 ish with a chaotic mix of IFR and VFR movments. (bit of a shock for the poor lad considering the airport has been...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
10th Mar 2005, 19:45
Replies: 53
Views: 8,744
Posted By Captain101

lunatismic - A point very well made MZFW is...

lunatismic - A point very well made

MZFW is a STRUCTURAL LIMITATION which if exceeded will mean a broken or structurally unsound aircraft.

I find it very alarming the number of dispatchers/load...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
12th Jan 2005, 21:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,087
Posted By Captain101

Pay is by the hour and only a few pence above...

Pay is by the hour and only a few pence above minimum wage.
Promotion above dispatcher seems to be decided on experience rather that ability (often bad dispatchers are promoted to get them off the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jan 2005, 00:53
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By Captain101

African Drunk - No - BillieBob was correct. ...

African Drunk - No - BillieBob was correct.
The figures were always correct, but with ever increasing fuel prices a CPL/IR course completed actually in the aircraft can no-longer competitivley...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2004, 01:30
Replies: 43
Views: 5,078
Posted By Captain101

Well said Keygrip, with you on that one 100% ...

Well said Keygrip, with you on that one 100%

Biggles in oz - where do I start?



You should know EXACTLY what feeds what in each and every aircraft you fly so you know what instruments you...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2004, 23:32
Replies: 32
Views: 3,846
Posted By Captain101

I've noticed an increasing amount of clubs...

I've noticed an increasing amount of clubs applying for heir own callsign and then giving each instructor and member a number.

This solves the problem of abriviation, callsigns are never...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
3rd Dec 2004, 00:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,531
Posted By Captain101

Jobs are advertised on, ...

Jobs are advertised on,

http://www.aviationjobsearch.com

Operations section.

Advertised:-
Airport duty managers
Airport operations controllers
Airport operations officers
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Dec 2004, 01:30
Replies: 5
Views: 917
Posted By Captain101

I used the pooleys manuals when they were first...

I used the pooleys manuals when they were first launched.
The school I was training with used them as one of the first customers. I can only assume they are better now than they were then.
Some of...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2004, 00:13
Replies: 18
Views: 1,926
Posted By Captain101

It's only abnormal if you don't normally do it,...

It's only abnormal if you don't normally do it, it a simple technique with quite a few applications. Nothing abnormal about it if you practice it regularly. It is taught as part of the CPL course and...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2004, 15:02
Replies: 18
Views: 1,926
Posted By Captain101

My CPL training was; Throttle Closed (establish...

My CPL training was;
Throttle Closed (establish best glide speed/attitude)
Mixture ICO
Fuel off
Check fuel pump off
Mags off
Gear down
Mayday call
Electrics off
Check if fire is out (most...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
17th Nov 2004, 23:58
Replies: 75
Views: 10,705
Posted By Captain101

On the whole the system works well - Apart from:...

On the whole the system works well - Apart from:

For short turnarouds on remote stands it is a real pain. You have to go back to the gate once you have the fuel figures send them to CLC and wait...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2004, 23:16
Replies: 8
Views: 2,624
Posted By Captain101

I used it loads. If you get a route from your...

I used it loads.
If you get a route from your instructor the night before it's really usefull to get on RANT and fly it a few times, (beats flying it in your head) you will notice a big improvment...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
12th Nov 2004, 23:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,045
Posted By Captain101

Signature Flight Support is the new name for...

Signature Flight Support is the new name for Execair a well established executive ground handling company present in many airports worldwide. It would seem that they have a started a joint venture...
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