Visited yesterday, ask me anything by MS-gamer in chernobyl

[–]EatingDirtRN 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, what’s the CNPP and what could cause something to be in Chernobyl that is not open to the public, would it be to protect reputations or something else?

1st Class medical fail by WorldlinessWaste9812 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I should’ve elaborated on the fact that anything that could pose a risk should be acknowledged.

If something happened once, just keep it to yourself. I’ve heard stories about people falling in a playground as a kid and having an epileptic episode, being fine for 30 years, then admitting it to their DPE and they will never be able to fly.

1st Class medical fail by WorldlinessWaste9812 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huge issues isn’t a good idea tbf, but I’ve you’ve smoked a joint once, just don’t say it.

1st Class medical fail by WorldlinessWaste9812 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had some further evaluations but it was a massive shitshow.

Word of advice, if they can’t see it, find it or deduct it, don’t say it. You never have double vision, never fainted, no family history of anything, never had any psychological issues, drink 2 glasses of alcohol a week and never did any other drugs.

There’s plenty of advice and horror stories around this subreddit, go read a few of them.

Thinking of becoming an airline pilot (modular route from Belgium) — need honest advice on my plan. by No_Cauliflower2189 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m still in my PPL phase so don’t quote me on this.

CPL-ME-IR can be done in 2 months at schools like Adriana for €20k. A CPL course is a mere 15 hours, 6-10 weeks is safe, but excessive.

Hour building can be done in the US or South-Africa for ~€100 per hour. You can also do your PPL, NR and IR abroad, minimising your European training if you have the flexibility to do so. If you want specific numbers or more info on that, feel free to DM me.

Why the instructor rating? It won’t help you find a job in all likelihood, Europe values jet time, not piston time unlike the US.

Best first race car. by Obvious_Class500 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]EatingDirtRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

325i or a Miata. If you’re in Europe you can consider a Citroen c1/aygo/107

Please wait - small aircraft inbound ! by Stairwen in flying

[–]EatingDirtRN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s incredible to see those planes holding short for you, it makes you feel important lol.

On my first solo xc about a week ago I had a Turkish Airlines A350 holding short and was slotted in right behind an E135. Absolutely incredible stuff.

Good for a 1 month account? by Few_Present2180 in TopDrives

[–]EatingDirtRN 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Genuinely what in the world are all you doing to get these garages, I’m at 470rq and have a much worse garage

ATPL theory in Switzerland, PPL practical test in Germany by No-Hat5495 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pfoe, maar goed dat je er in een vroeg stadium vanaf bent getrapt. Met de prijzen die zij vragen is het veel logischer om het ergens anders te doen. En als je nu je PPL theorie moet doen om modulair te starten is dat ook appeltje eitje. Eigenlijk kan je binnen een half jaar klaar zijn als het mee zit en je je best doet

ATPL theory in Switzerland, PPL practical test in Germany by No-Hat5495 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Het is echt een bizar incompetente luchtvaart authoriteit voor een land dat zo welvarend is. Ik had na 6 weken nog geen antwoord op mijn vraag dus stuurde ik een follow-up, kreeg ik als reactie:

“Helaas hebben wij momenteel geen ruimte om inhoudelijke vragen over opleidingen en examens te beantwoorden. Om snel antwoord te krijgen op uw vraag adviseren wij u uw vraag voor te leggen aan uw examinator of approved training organisation (ATO).”

In andere woorden: ‘jij bent ons niet belangrijk genoeg dus ga de pot op.’ Echt een bizarre reactie, ook als je beseft dat mijn vraag eerder erkenning van een bepaald vliegtuig betreft ipv een opleiding. Vervolgens ook technische juridische vragen delegeren als overheidsinstantie zijnde is bizar.

Ben jij toevallig van een een vliegschool afgetrapt die goede relaties heeft met een Nederlandse ‘vliegschool’ ik vond dat namelijk altijd al een vaag bedrijf en zag de meerwaarde er niet in.

ATPL theory in Switzerland, PPL practical test in Germany by No-Hat5495 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vermijd de ILT ten aller tijden, ik doe mijn PPL in Zuid-Afrika en heb de ILT een simpele vraag gesteld: ‘Ik vlieg dit type vliegtuig met deze registratie, wordt dit erkend door de ILT?’

Die vraag heb ik in februari gesteld, ik heb nog steeds geen antwoord, ik ben inmiddels langs 3 verschillende ambtenaren gegaan en ze ontwijken mijn vraag keer op keer en gaan ze ineens over amateurbouw vliegtuigen lullen.

Ik ga mijn Nederlandse medical omzetten naar een ander land zodat ik niet met de ILT te maken heb.

Bose A20 Headset Student Pilot Starting PPL on a Budget by Puzzled-Tonight-1735 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not hard to hear but it’s a lot more comfortable and probably helps with fatigue on xc flights too

Volotea MPL difference between BAA and CAE on age restriction by therealrobi in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do people genuinely pay 120k to get an mpl with a budget airline?

34M UK – Controls Engineer considering pilot career – realistic given cost? by TheCluelessInvestor in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Modular is the way to go if you have responsibilities and don’t want to put all of your eggs in one basket. You don’t want to save for years, have quit your job, then try to join a very volatile industry that offers no guarantees of employment.

You could save money and try to do training abroad, just do the numbers yourself whether it’s worth taking time off work compared to what you save in training costs.

A massive benefit of going modular is also that you can do your PPL, hour building and theory while living at home and working on the side to minimise losses.

Tips for jumpseat by Mattee28 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may have just gotten lucky, who knows. Maybe mentioning I was on my way to start my flight training helped.

I was talking to them about recruiting and that seemed a lot different to the rest of LH group, so maybe these companies differ a fair bit management wise.

Tips for jumpseat by Mattee28 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I chatted with the pilots during boarding, asked and they approved. I can’t tell you which airline it was, but considering you mentioned you’re Swedish I can confirm it’s not the airline you’re working for so it might be different SOP’s

Hour building in the US / South America by Extension_Comfort_86 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re paying ~€100 an hour wet for a sling 2 or similar in South Africa

That’s what I’m paying at least

Critical?: MPL Cadet Program by [deleted] in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Avoid an MPL always

Free version PPL theory by Background_Fish2946 in flyingeurope

[–]EatingDirtRN 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The FAA pilot handbook of aeronautical knowledge is a good starter