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Search: Posts Made By: conor_mc
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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th May 2006, 15:04
Replies: 15
Views: 1,153
Posted By conor_mc

I may be wrong in saying this, but my...

I may be wrong in saying this, but my understanding of the "JAR licence in the States" is that these aren't JAR-approved schools - they are specifically CAA-approved schools, as a hangover from...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th May 2006, 13:14
Replies: 109
Views: 27,211
Posted By conor_mc

It's alright Scroggs, he's just pointing out that...

It's alright Scroggs, he's just pointing out that captwannabe might have been "head of the bold boys in school" talking and messing when he was young! :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Apr 2006, 16:05
Replies: 956
Views: 154,666
Posted By conor_mc

Haven't had a chance to read through this in its...

Haven't had a chance to read through this in its entirety, only been reading snippets, but thanks very much for the effort. Gives a useful picture of what to expect on a TR.

Oh, and...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2006, 11:33
Replies: 21
Views: 1,880
Posted By conor_mc

dp, In my own limited experience, Waterford...

dp,

In my own limited experience, Waterford and Sligo have accepted a flight plan to the zone boundary via RT just prior to startup - this may become a regular operational pattern at Weston in...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Feb 2006, 07:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By conor_mc

Ryanair..... saving the environment... ;)

Ryanair..... saving the environment... ;)
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Jan 2006, 14:28
Replies: 10
Views: 4,717
Posted By conor_mc

Re: Irish Inital Class 1 Medical

No, there are no physical exercise tests... if I remember correctly there'll be an eyesight test, an ENT checkup (ears/nose/throat), an audiogram, an ecg (heart-check), an eeg (brain-activity check),...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Dec 2005, 14:02
Replies: 1
Views: 704
Posted By conor_mc

Don't think there are any JAA schools in NY, you...

Don't think there are any JAA schools in NY, you can check the CAA website for the list of approved FTO's.

One school I've come across on pprune is http://www.caldwellflight.com/

I have no...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Dec 2005, 07:12
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By conor_mc

As long as you're attending a CAA-approved school...

As long as you're attending a CAA-approved school in the US (or any other country for that matter), don't see any problem with what you're suggesting.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Nov 2005, 12:23
Replies: 2
Views: 745
Posted By conor_mc

ATPL exams and CPL flying course are two sides of...

ATPL exams and CPL flying course are two sides of the same coin, hence you need to do both under the same jurisdiction unless the ATPL exams are specifically recognised by the Authority which will...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Nov 2005, 13:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,734
Posted By conor_mc

Was up in the tower recently and asked about the...

Was up in the tower recently and asked about the VOR - got the impression that it could be a while yet.

Better news on the ATIS front though, shouldn't be too long before we see that apparently.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Nov 2005, 10:27
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By conor_mc

Should save you a few bob on B&B's! :ok:

Should save you a few bob on B&B's! :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Nov 2005, 15:28
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By conor_mc

The answer to your question is that you can...

The answer to your question is that you can indeed to your Instrument Rating and/or Multi-Engine rating in a country other than the UK, as they are ratings and therefore seperate to the Commercial...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Nov 2005, 15:18
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By conor_mc

d2k73, You could put your question to the...

d2k73,

You could put your question to the forum at AskAboutMoney.com (http://www.askaboutmoney.com) for some financial advice, but you'll probably be told that since none of us have a crystal...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Nov 2005, 13:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,478
Posted By conor_mc

When you send a CV to a HR dept they look at it...

When you send a CV to a HR dept they look at it and think "Why should we give this guy an interview?". When you get a recommendation, they think "Any reason we shouldn't give this guy an interview?"....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Oct 2005, 19:12
Replies: 17
Views: 1,997
Posted By conor_mc

Not quite correct pipergirl, it's only the ATPL...

Not quite correct pipergirl, it's only the ATPL exams and the CPL that must be done under the same jurisdiction, unless you can get an exemption from the relevant Authority.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Oct 2005, 16:56
Replies: 327
Views: 83,109
Posted By conor_mc

Any idea where the training would take place...

Any idea where the training would take place yyzdub?

BAe 146 type-rating included also?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Oct 2005, 15:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By conor_mc

Question is about Sponsorship, therefore it...

Question is about Sponsorship, therefore it belongs here, no?

c144, I'm about to turn 27 myself and have been training part-time for about 4 months now - just about finished my PPL. Unfortunately,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Oct 2005, 16:17
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By conor_mc

To be honest, I think that decision should wait...

To be honest, I think that decision should wait until you've finished your CPL.

Plan to have the funding for the more expensive of the two (Multi-IR) in place, but be prepared to instruct and,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Oct 2005, 16:13
Replies: 33
Views: 3,788
Posted By conor_mc

anotherglassofwine, I'm told that the turn...

anotherglassofwine,

I'm told that the turn out over the strait for a northerly landing in Wellington is well known locally as "The Big Dipper"!

I've had an interesting landing there also, worst...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Oct 2005, 09:01
Replies: 33
Views: 3,788
Posted By conor_mc

I think runway 16 has been the active at Dublin...

I think runway 16 has been the active at Dublin for the last two days, due to a fairly strong southerly wind. It definitely hasn't been decommisioned anyway.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Sep 2005, 21:12
Replies: 10
Views: 1,643
Posted By conor_mc

Very good advice from el00oc there. Being 27...

Very good advice from el00oc there.

Being 27 myself with a mortgage also, I decided on modular. One point not mentioned above about modular is that there are better "walk-away" options as your...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Sep 2005, 11:18
Replies: 110
Views: 18,930
Posted By conor_mc

Age requirements for 2005 were 20-28. Age...

Age requirements for 2005 were 20-28.

Age requirements for 2006 are 20-33.

This is another positive indication that the job market is on the up, when airlines begin to broaden their pool of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Sep 2005, 15:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,005
Posted By conor_mc

All that time in LA.... and you wasted it getting...

All that time in LA.... and you wasted it getting CPL/IR's and such.... :D
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Sep 2005, 15:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
Posted By conor_mc

If you look at pages 11 and 12 of the pdf doc,...

If you look at pages 11 and 12 of the pdf doc, the only visible difference between "Northern Extension (2007/2008)" and "Terminal 2 and Pier E (2009)" is the five extra airplanes parked on the tarmac...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Sep 2005, 14:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
Posted By conor_mc

New plans for T2 announced today - see here...

New plans for T2 announced today - see here (http://www.dublinairport.com/AR_Dublin/Live/Lv_Pres_View_NewsItem.asp?intStory_ID=147) and pdf doc here...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2005, 13:31
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By conor_mc

Taking a C150 burning 8 USG per hour.... ...

Taking a C150 burning 8 USG per hour....


100LL at Naples, Florida - $29.28 or about €24 per hour

100LL at Weston = €1.75 per litre = €6.62 per USG, or about €53 per hour.

As Dutch says,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Sep 2005, 17:20
Replies: 29
Views: 3,287
Posted By conor_mc

birdlady, I think your problem is with doing...

birdlady,

I think your problem is with doing the ATPL theory and CPL training in two separate jurisdictions - as both parts constitute the Commmercial Pilots Licence.

The ME and IR are seperate...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Sep 2005, 09:18
Replies: 15
Views: 1,883
Posted By conor_mc

As I understand it, it's something to do with...

As I understand it, it's something to do with keeping a mix of age/experience in the company. Bringing in a 3,000hr type-rated FO might seem the obvious thing to do, but if that pilot expects a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Sep 2005, 08:54
Replies: 14
Views: 1,276
Posted By conor_mc

B737, No partner needed as such, but in my...

B737,

No partner needed as such, but in my opinion if you're going to be flying cross-countries on your own (QXC's excepted) you may as well offer the seat to a like-minded person who will offer...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Sep 2005, 10:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,110
Posted By conor_mc

Watched a very interesting program a while back...

Watched a very interesting program a while back on a set of schoolkids who were being monitored for a particular experiment. One kid went from climbing all over the couch, hanging upside down over...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Sep 2005, 13:29
Replies: 14
Views: 1,276
Posted By conor_mc

Sorry to hear your trip to CA didn't work out...

Sorry to hear your trip to CA didn't work out too_sleepy, I remember reading your thread before you left and was interested in hearing how you got on.

I'd be interested in joining you for a few...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2005, 16:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,592
Posted By conor_mc

The Katana I flew, with the Rotax engine, had a...

The Katana I flew, with the Rotax engine, had a payload of 590lbs or so, if I remember correctly.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Aug 2005, 13:46
Replies: 96
Views: 9,436
Posted By conor_mc

If I was cynical, I'd say it might be that a...

If I was cynical, I'd say it might be that a for-real emergency which had the potential to close a runway (if it got really messy, that is) would be a bit embarassing for the school in question.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Aug 2005, 17:29
Replies: 44
Views: 11,129
Posted By conor_mc

I took it in the context of agreeing with...

I took it in the context of agreeing with previous posters comments, in that the IAA should not be overseeing the placement of a 25yo in the LHS.

My mistake, my apologies so.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Aug 2005, 15:33
Replies: 44
Views: 11,129
Posted By conor_mc

BusyB, I saw that one coming at me...

BusyB,



I saw that one coming at me when I typed up my last reply, but decided not to muddy the waters by including a caveat. For the purpose of this discussion, can we assume that despite...
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