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
Another busy week, so here is the recap of CPL ME IR: Week 12. So this week has been very busy. I have completed the training for both the IR and the CPL complex. For the CPL complex, we did a navigation flight and also practiced stalls and unusual attitudes. We then did a flight … Read more
Not much to say as I was away for most of it, but this is the update from CPL ME IR: Week 11. So I was back in the UK for a week as my instructor was going to be away and the twins were all in maintenance. It was probably a good thing I … Read more
This month marks 3 years since I started flying, so following on from the first two posts, I thought I would recap what I have managed to achieve. I finished my ATPL exams – These exams were one of the most difficult things that I have ever done. What made it worse is that they … Read more
CPL ME IR: Week 10 has been quite a good one. The good news is that I am now finished with the simulator which is a massive relief. I felt I improved drastically in the last few sim sessions and my instructor agreed so that was nice. I have now moved onto the IR course … Read more
It’s been a pretty busy week in the simulator, so here is a catch up of CPL ME IR: Week 9 So I am glad to report that my simulator training is back on track and has taken a 180 in the right direction under a new instructor. I would say the training is harder, … Read more
Another week down so here is my thoughts on CPL ME IR: Week 8 I am a bit late on updating what happened this week, but here we go. There is not really that much to say to be honest. I had a simulator session on Monday with a new instructor who was great, a … Read more
So here we are at CPL ME IR: Week 7 and to be totally honest with you, things are not going so well at the moment. So here is the thing, there is a simulator instructor who’s attitude to training is causing problems. This guy refuses to give you any training. I am trying to … Read more