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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

12th Sep 2017, 09:55

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Posted By BusAirDriver

I know of plenty Modular trained guys, who mostly...

I know of plenty Modular trained guys, who mostly have gone abroad for their first job, come back after 1 - 2- 3 years experience, and gone into very good UK jobs.
I am not disputing that you can't...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

11th Sep 2017, 23:26

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Posted By BusAirDriver

There are some good modular schools in the UK,...

There are some good modular schools in the UK, which have high standard, and it's not one of the top 2 expensive ones.

At the current climate of the Pound vs US Dollar, I can't see much savings in...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

11th Sep 2017, 11:09

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Posted By BusAirDriver

I was modular myself, and I know loads of modular...

I was modular myself, and I know loads of modular guys, many getting jobs, but mostly they had to go abroad or Ryanair.

There are modular pilot's who have come trough Oxford / CTC, but the...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

10th Sep 2017, 19:45

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Posted By BusAirDriver

Utter nonsense you say about Modular vs...

Utter nonsense you say about Modular vs Integrated training.

If you want first job with a UK company, the only way is integrated, with exception of Ryanair, most other companies have agreement...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

6th Sep 2017, 15:05

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Posted By BusAirDriver

"MotoRinzler" I will rather PM you on these...

"MotoRinzler" I will rather PM you on these details if you are interested with answers to some of the questions you ask, as I don't wish to put this onto a public forum.

From my experience, I have...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

6th Sep 2017, 14:53

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Posted By BusAirDriver

Just because you find an article on BBC website,...

Just because you find an article on BBC website, does not make it FACT.

Rather you should study various airlines TC's, instead of just basing it on Senior FO's or Captain.

It is not really...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

5th Sep 2017, 22:27

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Posted By BusAirDriver

You WON? So you do not need to pay for it, well...

You WON? So you do not need to pay for it, well that's a no brainer than.

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

5th Sep 2017, 19:52

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Posted By BusAirDriver

:ugh: The words I would like to express would...

:ugh:
The words I would like to express would get me banned from this forum so I suggest you fill in the blanks yourself : :mad:

It seems people have a selective selection of what information...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

5th Sep 2017, 08:21

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Posted By BusAirDriver

"MotoRinzler" First you should try to read...

"MotoRinzler"

First you should try to read the posts properly, and digest them as they are intended to be. Most of us guys who have been few years or many years in the job, are giving our time to...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

4th Sep 2017, 19:17

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Posted By BusAirDriver

Interesting, as we have all been there. Guess,...

Interesting, as we have all been there. Guess, what my last holiday, I could not stand the thought of having to go to the airport also in my time off, and booked the Train to travel, and it was just...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

4th Sep 2017, 00:10

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Posted By BusAirDriver

Equation is different if you are 25 or 45, you...

Equation is different if you are 25 or 45, you are kind of missing the point completely. :ugh:

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

2nd Sep 2017, 17:01

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Posted By BusAirDriver

As short follow up to "button push ignored" -...

As short follow up to "button push ignored" - working full time in the "Short haul" Lo Co - full time over 5 - 10 years, if you approaching 45 -50 and have family commitments, a life outside...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

1st Sep 2017, 19:55

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Posted By BusAirDriver

Unfortunately I can't disagree with to much of...

Unfortunately I can't disagree with to much of what you say, and I have not been a lifetime within aviation, I have many times been safety pilot for newbies, only to see the same people 12 - 24...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

1st Sep 2017, 19:49

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Posted By BusAirDriver

GIVE A MORE OPTIMISTIC POINT OF VIEW? :ugh: Why...

GIVE A MORE OPTIMISTIC POINT OF VIEW? :ugh:
Why should I lie? Why should I encourage someone to take a risk, that can lead them to loosing all?

It's much easier to recover in life if you try and...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

1st Sep 2017, 16:08

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Posted By BusAirDriver

Maybe you should see the program and see that...

Maybe you should see the program and see that it's sales program for CTC training. Cost £120.000 the ticket.

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

1st Sep 2017, 15:44

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Posted By BusAirDriver

Don't believe everything you see on TV.

Don't believe everything you see on TV.

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

1st Sep 2017, 13:55

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Posted By BusAirDriver

You seem to forget / ignore the cost of...

You seem to forget / ignore the cost of typerating. Although your calculation of getting your CPL at 200 hours, you will still need to hour build at least 100 Hours, most likely more, as you also...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

1st Sep 2017, 09:26

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Posted By BusAirDriver

"superflanker" "it sounds like you are not...

"superflanker"

"it sounds like you are not happy flying."

I am slightly confused and bemused by your comment. Where have I said I am not happy flying?

40.000 Euros, do you include hour...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

1st Sep 2017, 08:42

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Posted By BusAirDriver

:ugh: 1. First: Modular route with TR will...

:ugh:

1. First: Modular route with TR will NOT cost you £50K (fact) You also need to include what you pay for your hour building, for modular. I believe you need around 250 hours TT, before you...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

1st Sep 2017, 02:39

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Posted By BusAirDriver

"button push ignored" Yes it's like banging...

"button push ignored"

Yes it's like banging your head into a wall.

Just because they don't get the answers they like, want or seek, they believe you are bitter.

The fact is that many of us...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

31st Aug 2017, 20:39

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Posted By BusAirDriver

"jamesgrainge" I am one of the "lucky" 5 %...

"jamesgrainge"

I am one of the "lucky" 5 % who started training early 40's, and now 4500 hours RHS, so I am in a position to speak with some experience on the question. I have worked for 2...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

31st Aug 2017, 17:16

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Posted By BusAirDriver

If you are in your mid 40's, the odds are heavily...

If you are in your mid 40's, the odds are heavily stacked against you. I speak from personal experience.

I am not sure what your age is "jamesgrainge" - maybe 10 or 13 to come with the following...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

31st Aug 2017, 12:52

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Posted By BusAirDriver

I was giving advice to somebody who is in their...

I was giving advice to somebody who is in their 40's. Trust me, Ryanair are NOT hoovering up newly trained pilots in their mid 40's.
I am not going to tell someone in their 40's, with family...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

31st Aug 2017, 01:28

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Posted By BusAirDriver

Rather a reality check, as we do not yet know the...

Rather a reality check, as we do not yet know the effect of Brexit, the collapse of the Pound, the reduction of T & C's due to unfair competition and oversupply of crews.

Something has to give...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

30th Aug 2017, 10:26

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Posted By BusAirDriver

That seems like a real constructive and measured...

That seems like a real constructive and measured response, based on one persons senses and emotions, with absolutely no basis in real facts.

The job market for low houred pilots will not change...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

27th Aug 2017, 20:08

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Posted By BusAirDriver

No I am not being negative, I am being realistic....

No I am not being negative, I am being realistic.
Most of us who do this, forego common sense.

You can't live of FI, well not supporting a family etc., maybe if you that part time with your...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

27th Aug 2017, 16:43

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Posted By BusAirDriver

"MotoRinzler" by reading some of your posts, I...

"MotoRinzler" by reading some of your posts, I have to agree with Redsnail, and also feel that you are looking for some validation to make this choice.

I can speak from personal experience, as I...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

18th Jul 2017, 09:19

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Posted By BusAirDriver

I am not sure why that is encouraging, that link...

I am not sure why that is encouraging, that link / posts was written in 2007, when they job market was completely different than today. This article does not have much relevance in todays market.
...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

18th Jul 2017, 01:53

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Posted By BusAirDriver

The honest answer is that it's impossible to...

The honest answer is that it's impossible to know. If you have the spare cash, and are willing to take the risk / gamble that you might never land a job after spending close to 100.000 Euros incl. TR...

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