Any pilots out there???

Also take a trip down to the school at Sherburn in Elmet trading estate - thats where my mate is doing his PPL at. They seem to be really spot on with him, hes constantly full of praise about it.

You could also look at doing other forms of aviation. How about getting your PPL then becoming an instructor yourself?

Or Microlighting - now THAT is an adventure!

Theres loads of things to get into.... all depends on your apptitude and of course medical.

I failed on my eye sight test in the ATC/RAF whilst 17 and it ruined my flying career.

THe only true license i can get is the PPL(R) which is now called AFAIK the JAR.

THis allows me to fly a light aircraft, in VFR conditions no more than 150 miles from my home airfield - and thats just pants.

So im loking at getting into hang-gliding and then getting my instructor rating. Ive got 1 step to go before im fully qualified to fly my own rig anywhere in the world. Just need another £3-4,000

Thanks getyerkneedown

That was like a kick in the teeth All my dreams virtually gone in the 3 mins it took to read that!!!

Might have to resort to microlights. But could i get a job flying them?!? and will that be a lot cheaper?

This is gonna take some time to achieve! Might just have to put wings on the SV

Cheers

Ryan

Originally Posted by SPeeeeDY

Thanks getyerkneedown

That was like a kick in the teeth All my dreams virtually gone in the 3 mins it took to read that!!!

Might have to resort to microlights. But could i get a job flying them?!? and will that be a lot cheaper?

This is gonna take some time to achieve! Might just have to put wings on the SV

Cheers

Ryan

SOrry Ryan, wasnt meant as a kick in the teeth - just thought id tell you the full information. Id strongly recommend going for a career as an airline pilot if you can, as the idea of my office being at 35,000ft and moving at 580mph is just a massive turn on! Sadly for me it will remain a fantasy. Go for it buddy - seriously.

Microlighting - theres lots of things they are used for, recreational purposes being just one.

Other uses are as follows:

You know those photos you can buy of your estate where you live? The arial ones? They're taken from a microlight.

At hang-gliding sites (some not all) a microlight is used as a "tug" to launch hang gliders.

You could become an instructor for a school.

THey are used occasionally to map out sites for the Ordenance (sp) Survey map people. They've lots of uses. All of which require pilots.

As far as costs - its a damned sight cheaper than airline pilot qualifications - to get trained up to the level where you can fly on your own - id budget for about £10-15,000 as opposed to the £70,000 you could expect for full blown ATPL.

Sorry if ive ****ed on your fireworks buddy, but its still a realistic goal if you set your heart and mind to it.

[_Stretchie_]

Is he asking how many of us have our wings????



Sorry, couldn't resisit it

I read some where that to get your PPL you can do it for as little as about £4000. Mind you that was a few years ago so it may be nearer £6000 now. You could also go for what I think is termed a MPPL which limits you to microplanes / lites during the daytime in good VFR conditions (not sure on the mileage limit).

As for a job flying, as has been stated they are out there but you should do research into it to find the scope and frequency for these jobs. You must also consider that to keep your license you will have to fly a minimum number of hours per year and pass regular medicals so its gonna cost to keep it, job or not.

Im not trying to put you off. If its a dream then grab it is what I say. Go to your local airfield and ask around. There will be plenty of enthuiasts to give you advice and whats your best way forward.

[tigersaw]

I have two friends who fly for fun - both found it MUCH cheaper to learn in Florida, then convert their FAA licence to CAA - don't ask me the ins and outs, I don't know.
One of them considered trying to progress and make it a career, but its a long path, so he chose IT instead.

I have a friend who also learned to fly for fun

started in microlites then onto fixed wind single and multi now onto helicopters currently siting at a 4 seater helicopter licence

costs so far he estimates at 45,000 the largest part of his costs has been getting in the hours as it's expensive to hire the copters on an hourly basis

but you need the time in the air to progress forward to the next level.

he has however made money on occasions by flying rich and famous peeps door to door in the helicopters.

and he also owns his own business so can pop out whenever the feeling takes him

Hi,

I've sent you an email. I used to be a member on here and was alerted by Sythree that you were interested in flying. I currently fly Senior P2 for a UK airline and will try and help you if you want to proceed this way.

Don't bother with Multiflight, you need to go to a decent school like Cabair or OATS (if you want a chance of getting a job when you graduate anyway.)

Thanks,
M.

Originally Posted by Bangerformerleympton

Hi,

I've sent you an email. I used to be a member on here and was alerted by Sythree that you were interested in flying. I currently fly Senior P2 for a UK airline and will try and help you if you want to proceed this way.

Don't bother with Multiflight, you need to go to a decent school like Cabair or OATS (if you want a chance of getting a job when you graduate anyway.)

Thanks,
M.

Mpaton2005! Hello there Sir! Wondered where the devil you got to. When i was writing my advice out i was thinking to myself "God, wheres mpaton gone - he'd know for sure".

Good to see you back on buddy, keep posting and dont do a runner again.

Joe.

[timwilky]

One of my boozing friends is currently subsiding his sons commercial flight training at some place in Spain. He has been there for about 8 months so far. Reckons it is a lot cheaper that doing it in the UK. I will get details next time I am sober enough to ask him.