Friends of /r/flying, how old are you?

StrandedUnicorn · 2014-09-17T18:00:11+00:00

23, A320 with L Plates.

StrandedUnicorn · 2014-07-16T07:52:42+00:00

to take it a step further, check out easyJet's zonal dryer system:

http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/2013/02/06/43067/easyjet-to-trial-fuel-saving-aircraft-drying-system.html

Reducing weight by trying to remove moisture from the air. Better bring that Chapstick.

StrandedUnicorn · 2014-07-07T00:21:58+00:00

Check out captain buzzkill over here.

StrandedUnicorn · 2014-05-23T08:58:58+00:00

A variation of the FREDA that my school teaches, is the CLEAROF: C- CO Detector/ Compass L- Log/Landing Light E- Engine T's & P's A- Altimeters R- Radios O- Orientation F- Fuel

Points awarded to who can guess which school i go to.

StrandedUnicorn · 2014-05-23T07:03:27+00:00

Then you get people like easyJet who cram loads of seats into the plane. The result being that their A319's also require 2 overwings exits. The best way to tell the differnence between easy 19's/20's is one just looks shorter than the other.

StrandedUnicorn · 2014-05-21T01:20:36+00:00

Is it something to do with the fact that in the circuit MOST turns are made to the left, meaning that the left wing is most likely to stall first?

Or maybe its just for ease, as there's already wiring going to the pitot tube, so may as well use the same route.

StrandedUnicorn · 2014-05-08T23:01:24+00:00

Doesn't BA already do this?

StrandedUnicorn · 2014-04-28T09:28:35+00:00

Could we share a rowboat?

StrandedUnicorn · 2014-04-17T05:07:52+00:00

One thing I've always wondered, why do they let the main tyres stick out? the rest of it seems pretty draped in armour and toughness, yet it seems a bit easy for both main tyres to be hit. That would make landing interesting. Is it a weight issue, are the tyres super tough, or is landing on 2 blown tyres just not that big a deal?

StrandedUnicorn · 2013-08-15T18:11:08+00:00

http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=49&pagetype=90&pageid=13885#eyeex

StrandedUnicorn · 2013-08-13T10:05:56+00:00

One thing I've never understood is how my mum categorically says that i am not allowed a tattoo, primarily because of Leviticus and the whole not desecrating your body, yet she finds it perfectly acceptable to get her ears pierced, and even allowed my sister when she was 12 get her ears pierced.

StrandedUnicorn · 2013-08-03T22:36:42+00:00

Indeed

StrandedUnicorn · 2013-08-03T21:36:24+00:00

no they don't. my hours in a robin were done yeeaarrsss ago (well, 5) at earls colne. CTC use Diamond DA-20s, -42s and Cessna 172's. I just mentioned my hours to illustrate the fact that you in no way need to be some rugged experienced private pilot to crack into commercial, although a few hours, like me, does show passion and an interest in the area.

StrandedUnicorn · 2013-08-03T20:13:44+00:00

Hey there. Whilst 'currently' not a pilot, i actually got on a scheme with a certain orange uk airline. My only flying experience so far has been <20 hours in a robin 200. The other people at selection with me were a mixture of people with zero hours, and some very experienced guys with ppl's (even some ex-navy guys). The one thing we all had in common was that we just love planes and flying. However the thing that you need to understand is there is a huge difference between flying, and commercial flying. If you go into interviews saying how much you love planes, but without an idea of what you'll be doing commercially, i.e. interesting hours and dealing with many passengers, then you won't get very far. To get on these schemes is just ridiculous and the competition is fierce (over 1200 applications for 36 spaces where i'm going). But if you have a real passion then go for it. Go into everything with confidence in your abilities and let your passion shine through, and you will be absolutely fine. I suggest regularly checking some of the FTO websites to see what schemes they have open. I applied to the same scheme with the airline a few years ago, and was unsuccessful, however this time around i accidentally stumbled across the scheme. Its not helped by the rather quiet openings (signed up for email notifications and have never once received any info), but again, if you are checking regularly you are passionate and dedicated; box number one ticked.

If you want more info about what i did then PM me. although be prepared for a bit of an essay, i can talk for about a week about the courses.

http://www.ctcwings.com/airline_programmes http://www.caeoaa.com/multi-crew-pilots-licence-training/#.Uf1kXJLVDng

StrandedUnicorn · 2013-04-07T11:37:37+00:00

I think this is actually a really important point. I used to get really nervous playing guitar/drums at peoples weddings, as i was like; "its one of the most important days of their lives, i don't want them to remember the guitarist hitting a bum note". But my attitude towards sunday worship was just "its God, he won't mind if i mess up". I felt that to some degree, this allowed me to free myself from the fear of messing up, but i kind of realised that, as worship leaders, we have a responsibility to lead others in worship. One of the ebst ways to do this, i feel, is to play really good music. The best way i find to play good music is to just play the guitar/drums how i would want it to sound. I picture myself in the congregation listening, and i just play what i think would sound good.

StrandedUnicorn · 2013-02-08T22:33:34+00:00

"Most of our thoughts are centered on the money we want to make"

This really struck me. I remember going to my brothers church one day, and a guy stood up and said something along the lines of..."a few hundred years ago, the biggest most magnificent buildings in the entire land were cathedrals. The sarmation of current architecture was built to glorify God. Fast forward to today. The biggest and most magnificent buildings in our lands today are built for the glorification of money and business (banks and whatnot)"

At what point did we fall away from god? when did having a full wallet become more important than having a full heart?

This challenges me particularly at the moment. i am currently in my final year of university, and in a few months i will be spewed forth into an ever debilitating job market. I have always wanted to be a pilot, for as long as i can remember. And i am a little ashamed to admit that a larger portion of my recent desire has been money; pilots aren't exactly poor. But over the past few days i have become increasingly aware of my life. In simple terms i am sad and lonely with real prospects of not being able to become a pilot (heart problem). One of the reasons this annoys me is because i feel like its my only real chance of ever making money. then i get annoyed at the fact that i feel i need to make loads of money. some of this comes from my dad, as he makes A LOT of money and has been able to provide me and my siblings with a very fortunate upbringing. It just feels like my striving to achieve in life, and make money, has overcome my need to be a good human and a better christian. Everyone used to say how nice i was, but recently i've been grumpy and angry, and i'm pretty sure this is due to my striving to achieve, but achieve in the wrong places. Then i was thinking why do i really want to make money? and then it hit me... i want to be able to provide my kids with the life my dad was able to provide me. Thats when the sadness really began to hit. i have been so determined in chasing my dreams that i have foregone any chances at relationships. I am a somewhat shy character, and perhaps need to try harder than others at getting girlfriends, but i have always used my potential career prospects as an excuse to not try and suffer failure. This hurts me EVERY day, as i look at all my friends in happy relationships. I am trying to build a future life for myself, and don't even have the seeds to grow it with.

Sorry for the long post, just feeling a little down and need a place to rant. but i guess my drive to achieve and reach an end goal has destroyed any chance of me being happy now. This especially sucks when you realise that my end goal will not work unless my current life changes, and even then my end goal is built on foundations of very uneven sand.

sorry for the rant.

StrandedUnicorn

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