So just a quick one as a couple of people have messaged me about doing your CPL ME IR in one EASA state and Licence issued by another. This post was written pre Brexit and unfortunately, the rules for UK licence holders have changed since. For EASA students things are still the same. This is … Read more
It’s been a while and a few of you have messaged to see what the latest is, so I thought I would give a quick post training update. No good news to report yet, unfortunately, the hunt still continues. To be honest, there probably won’t be many updates until there is a development of some … Read more
So for the last two weeks, I have been on my MCC/JOC at CRM Aviation Europe down at White Waltham airfield. I must admit I have very much enjoyed the course, even more so as I have been waiting so long for it. The instructors are a mixture of British Midland, British Airways and Virgin … Read more
So after returning from Poland, I had my first flight since my CPL ME IR. For many reasons I have not been able to get in the air since. First the weather was not playing ball, then I had to have surgery which meant that my medical was suspended. However, after finally getting it back … Read more
I have not actually made a post for a while, because there hasn’t been anything to post about. However, after the best part of 2 and a half months, I finally have my licence! I applied at the start of November for my licence but the CAA have been taken absolutely ages to send them. … Read more
I had a call from the UK CAA yesterday and the CAA say my licence is ready, they just can’t send it to me. I never seem to have a smooth experience when dealing with the UK CAA. I applied for my CPL ME IR on the 5th of November. Yesterday on the 20th December … Read more
So, I have recently had experience with suspending the class 1 medical. As well as going through the ATPL theory hell over the last 2 years, I have also been going through orthodontic work that cumulated in jaw surgery this past Wednesday. This is about as much fun as it sounds and obviously, during this … Read more
So since I finished my training I thought I would give a quick update. To be honest, there is not really a whole lot to say. The UK CAA is being the UK CAA. I have applied for my licence on the 5th November and they have not even looked at it. I called them … Read more
So the next big question is where to do my MCC / JOC? The first big choice I had to make was, should I do an MCC (Multi Crew Co-Operation) / JOC (Jet Orientation Course) or should I do an APS (Airline Pilot Standard) course? The main difference between these courses was 1. The price. … Read more
So this came round very fast but this is a recap of the CPL, MEP and ME IR Skills Tests I don’t think I have ever been so nervous in my life, I was at the point of taking the skills test, something that I have been working almost 3 years for. First up was … Read more