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Just wondered who is going for which type of license.

I'm going for the NPPL because

1. Medical reasons

2. Allows me to defer attemting to get a Class 2 Medical until I'm absolutley sure I want to go abroad or extend my license (e.g....

Hiya

Can anyone tell me which exams are covered by Thom book 4 Aeroplane technical?

I think it might cover 2:

- aircraft general knowledge and principles of flight

- flight performance and planning

Is that correct?

RodneyT

Afternoon all,

After the huge amount of time I wasted getting my head round altimeters I thought it would be interesting to see what things people found / still find far more confusing than they should? I think that my biggest one is those stupid...

At last the weather decided to be kind today

Hi all

Does anyone have an opinion as to whether it is better to wear glasses or contact lenses for flying? I wear both, (although not at the same time I hasten to add!), and I was considering whether it would be better for me to wear contacts...

As a treat for my second childhood I'm planning to learn to fly.

There seem to be quite a few schools in the Norwich area, either at Norwich Airport or the smaller airfields (former WW2 bases mainly).

Does anybody know which are the good ones?...

An old friend of this forum here , God ! this place has changed..but then so have I. It's now been almost 10 months since I last flew, before that it was about 6 months, I've attained the princely total of 22 hrs after 3 years of trying to learn to...

As someone who has absolutely zero sense of direction down on the ground, (clear memories of not being able to remember whether Never Eat Shredded Wheat went clockwise or not) I'm anticipating finding this whole airborne navigation thing a bit of a...

Dear All,

Thanks for all your help, after some diagrams and maths I have figured out what you mean. Passed the exam (no they didnt ask about altimeters shame!) and then got a great surprise when I got sent off on my own. So a highly sucsessful...

Dear all,

Today I was sent off solo to fly around Wing disused, Halton and Stokenchurch to familiarise myself with the area. This has been my last flight for the next four weeks after which I'll be spending two weeks or so training intensively to...

Well

As I was in London I went for a lesson with my old instructor!!!!

The Wx was ****... and I wrang up b4 but he asked me to go down to Biggin Hill anyway.

I sat for 2 hours waiting for the wx to clear and for a moment it seemed to.. so...

Just started PPL. Is it worth getting one? Do they come in handy for use on your PPL?

If so, any recommendations?

Cheers

Evening all,

In the process of reading up for my air law exam tomorrow and I have found a problem thus: -

When flying from High pressure to low presure actual height at a constant altimeter reading will decrease. Happy!

BUT

Thom says...

:?: I'm looking at doing a JAA Multi Rating overseas during March. Not confident I will be able to complete the visa requirements for the US in time, so now considering South Africa or Spain. Any recommendations / tips on schools and licence...

Finally found the time to (almost) update my 'student pilot' website. Inlaws decided not to visit today (HOOOORAAAAYYYY!!!)

So if you want to be bored to death by circuits and solos, follow the link bellow

(There are bound to be technical...

Has anyone failed the ishihara plate test for a class1 medical and had to proceed to have a lantern test?

Two years ago my local optician used five ishihara plates on me which I passed succesfully, the CAA however say I should be tested on no more...

Hi All,

It's still early days for me. I'm shopping around, trying out trial lessons at different schools at the moment . Assuming I find a school and instructor I'm happy and comfortable with, is it worth joining a syndicate for training...

Yet another cancelled flight but I decided to take my Aircraft Technical exam. First person to guess what I got gets a mars bar.

Dear all,

Does anyone know if you can do work experience as a pilot? I really want to become a pilot, and the topic of work experience has arisen at our school, so I was hoping to do work experience as a pilot. :D If not does anyone know of work...

When I talk to people about flying, when it gets onto career topics they generally seem to think that I'd want to go down the airline style route (if and when we ever see sponsorships popping up again).

I normally say I'd be happy with any kind...

Hey all.

Does anyone know where's best to get a Class 2 Medical in the Manchester area?? I was planning on going straight to the Class 1, until I realised it was

Hi, I'm new to the forum (been reading and enjoying posts for a while but only just figured out how to join in) and would appreciate some advice from the sages. I've taken and passed all my exams and just completed the QXC - had to wait three and a...

Had another IMC lesson today in the real stuff

3 cicuits in the hold

2 NDB Procedural approaches

1 ILS Procedural approach

Talking on the ground it sounds easy, up there doing it :shock: well lets just say my brain hurts. :?

Now I...

I am currently undertaking JAR PPL in Scotland (& plan to obtain licence here) as I want to be up to knots with RT/ATC etc in this country, however I am planning to go over the pond this summer and wonder about hour building in the Us of A as well....

Yipeeeee! I passed my Air Law exam yesterday after 25 hours of studying!! 8)

Just another 5 exams to go. *yawn*

Which one should I do next... let me see. Human factors I think. Doesn't sound too bad.

WhirlyGirl

thought i would introduce myself,i have been reading the forum for a couple of weeks now and you all seem to be a friendly bunch so its time to speak!

i am a student pilot with 14 hours flying,i have passed the air law exam (new format)got my...

Hey all!!!

Well after years of wanting to become a commercial pilot, 3 years doing a degree and 4 years saving I've finally started my PPL!!! Booked the 50 hours package at Barton (Lanc Aero Club) and had my first lesson today. It was classed as...

I would be interested to know why a small poulation of people prefer to complete their PPL in the UK and not in the US were the weather is superb and the prices low?

looking at the forum, it seems that quite a few of us may be getting our licences this summer (myself included :shock: ) how about a celebration at the end of the summer for all those concerned... maybe a ride in a DC-3 if those good chaps at Flyer...

Hey, there's nothing wrong with Cesspit :evil:

Well I turned up to Biggin Hill today (as I was in the area) for a lesson.

The Wx looked suspicious...

Anyway, I waited for 2 hours for the weather to get better... but it just got worse.. my Fi made me go out to do the checks just in case.....

I have recently started to do navigation and am thinking of purchasing the video

VFR Pilot Navigation Explained .

Has anyone seen this video at all and is it worth the purchase?

Any other tips would be appreciated.

RogD

Hi All,

Just a brief post to introduce myself. I'm a student pilot with 34 hours under my wing so far. I've done 3 hours solo citcuits and I've passed my Air Law, Met, Human Performance and am hoping to take my Nav in the next few weeks, if I can...

Well

I am moving up to Leeds on my own cos the house hasn't gone through in time. :( Mr CV to follow in 4 weeks..

Anyhow... I have decided to go and check out Sherburn and Multiflight next Sunday and wondered if anyone would like to accompany...

Do you need SVFR clearance from the controlling authority to transit a Class-D zone? I have recently received two different answers, and thought it best to put it here for your feedback.

(answer 1) - yes. Call authority and request SVFR...

Hallo guys,

I

Performed my 1st unassisted landing today! (albeit with instructions from my FI) but it still feels goooood :D

Pete

Please nip over to the Fly in Forum and take part in my survey if you would be so kind.

Thank you. :)

This forum has witnessed the comings and goings of quite a few student pilots, even in its fairly short life. Some undoubtedly decided the forums were not for them, but others I am aware simply gave up learning to fly. WendyG, Mr Monty where are you...

Very pleased to see that you are back with us MM, if you look through the threads we have all missed your posts. :)

How is the training going :?:

:D :D :D

Went solo today!

Despite the strong wind 13Kts (but stright down the runway), my instructor decided to let me loose today.

Here's me with a silly grin after the event:

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Found I was much less nervous...

Hi all

Wondered if you may be able to help. Friend is looking to buy her boyfriend a trial lesson. He is interested in (but not committed to) learning to fly. I am a PPL, but am not too sure of where to recommend near the London area as I fly...

Had my second lesson yesterday and I think it's safe to say I'm hooked.

I choose a miserable time of year to decide this, of course--so far I've booked five lessons and for only two of them has the weather panned out and the crosswind was...

Hi,

I'm 16 and I've wanted to be a commercial pilot since I was about 10. I'm aware that the industry isn't exactly great at the moment (to put it lightly), so I'm looking at doing ferry-piloting. What's the procedure about getting a job in this...

I am looking at distance learning for my ATPL ground studies, and the numbers I'm pulling from Cabair are scary (

Try this:

Landing an MD80

Any tips (besides the obvious..)! They now have A,B,C, and D, to choose from and increased the number of questions on the Nav, from 20 to 25 (still 75%) pass mark.

Does anyone know if the Newish (green) Confuser takes into account of the new...

Despite the blustery conditions, I actually flew today (Take off roll was about 100ft :shock: :shock: )....and left the circuit to do some steep turns followed by some radio navigation.

It was brilliant to be away from the 'nest' and I was...

I have had a look through the GA directory but am stuck with such choice. I am looking for 1hr+ trial lesson at either Denham or Biggin Hill and wanted to know what schools you would all recommend.

Newbie question:- I have managed to save up a few of her majesty's finest green/blue and brown ones. As a result I am really looking at putting it to towards learning to fly a helicopter.

For those of you still left reading this, I would be...