Hi everyone, a very quick update here for ATPL Theory Month 25: POF Results. POF – 81% I have been so stressed with this exam, I have been at it none stop for 8 weeks after failing it twice. However I feel I was much better prepared this time around and even after making a … Read more
So someone had the genius idea of submitting a freedom of information request for the UK ATPL pass rates for 16/17 and 17/18 from the UK CAA. The UK CAA doesn’t publish this information so it is probably the first time this information has been shared, well at least publically anyways. I thought I would … Read more
Just a quick update from ATPL theory month 24: POF There really isn’t much to say about it really. I have been going all out on what is my last exam trying to get my head around it all. If I am being honest I think POF got a little neglected, as first time Mass … Read more
With an eye on the future today I went to the Jet2 pilot apprentice open day at Virtual Aviation. Registration So the day started with us registering and then going into a room so that we could mingle with the other students. Most students seemed to be at CPL ME IR stage or has recently completed … Read more
Last month was a bit hectic so I didn’t get a chance to do this update. On top of this I sat exams all this week, so here are the ATPL theory month 23: sitting 5 results. GNAV – 78% – I am so relieved to have passed this exam, I dunno why but I … Read more
Wow what a glorious week of weather! I took the opportunity to do some hour building: Tatenhill & Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green. I’ve been pretty quiet as I have been working on the ATPL exams and havent done much flying worthy of a post on it’s own. However, when I saw that we were going to … Read more
22 months? Wow what a slog. Heres a quick recap of ATPL Theory Month 22: Gnav, Pof, Flight Planning. Well there isn’t really that much to say. I have been trying to get up to speed in Flight Planning, General Navigation and Principals of Flight but after 22 months I am really struggling now. I am … Read more
While this isn’t new, it is one of the most incredible stories that I have ever seen. I must have watched it about 4 times over the years but every time I am still in shock. The story is about a The passenger who landed a plane. The passenger (John Wildey) is on a flight … Read more
Just a quick recap of ATPL Theory Month 21: Gnav, Pof, Flight Planning. After plodding along these exams for what is now the 21st month, I must admit I am losing all enthusiasm for them. However at the same time I am so close to finishing them, that I am doing my best to work … Read more
Yesterday I ticked of a big part of my training as I completed the CPL cross country qualifier. The CPL cross country qualifier requires you fly at least 300nm with full stop landings at two aerodromes. As this would be a full day of flying I had to set of nice and early so I … Read more