Novjean John Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 i have been spending a week thru the net srchin fo ny clg in ny part of d world to do CPL.. i did find basair interesting with the pkg consisting of CPL and MECIR but its priced rather expensively and also im hearin most of the experienced instructors have also left.. rite now im stuck without a clg to go learn dis.. please suggest a college be t from anywer in the world..
Mazda Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Basair would not be my recommendation. They are experienced with foreign students but have had quite a few incidents. If you really want to learn rather than just get the licence, consider the smaller schools rather than a "college". 1
Novjean John Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 @ mazda.. thanks for replying.. im searchin for smaller schools too but dunno wer to search.. googling n im endin up with basair only, ya i did read about basair and instructors all left and it is damn expensive n all.. cud u pls temme te names of any gud place to study.. ?
facthunter Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 There are lists of flying schools in the AOPA magazine and RAAus schools in the RAAus magazine. ( With Contact details). It might be worthwhile to call the Ballarat Aero Club (Talk to the CFI) and there was a school in Perth that was set up to do this sort of training and had some good qualified staff. ( I don't have the name , sorry but ask around). Training to ME/CIR doesn't come too cheaply, but that is what's needed. Nev 1
Novjean John Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 @facthunter. thanks for replying. i did go thru RAAus site n managed to get a list of australian aviation colleges http://www.auf.asn.au/docs/ops/ftf_list.pdf .. but i cant decide if a clg is gud or not.. seems like i gotta do a lot of googlin to do.. hmm nyways is MECIR necessarily needed to fly an airplane or will jus CPL do?
facthunter Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 You could try CPL plus AG (cropduster) rating and get a job for a while. I don't know what the demand is. If you are going to work in I/F I wouldn't consider single engine unless it was a Cessna Caravan or a Pilatu, or suchlike. Nev
Novjean John Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 http://www.atpflightschool.com/airline_training_programs/airline_career_pilot_program/index.html .. i was jus chking out ATP flight school in US and it looks good.. cud ny1 confirm about this school.. i jus cannot verify if they are teachin CPL or some other course for flying airlines coz i intend to come back to India after my studied from there..
Novjean John Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 im trying to get in as a first officer for any of the airlines presently in India such as Kingfisher airlines or spicejet or many others here. i guess they have planes like B737 and A320 i guess.. so will a CPL be enough.. or shud i do sumthin more..
facthunter Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 CPL wouldn't be enough, but you should check with them, ( your future employers) for their specific requirements. They may have some cadetships etc. Nev 1
J170 Owner Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 i have been spending a week thru the net srchin fo ny clg in ny part of d world to do CPL.. i did find basair interesting with the pkg consisting of CPL and MECIR but its priced rather expensively and also im hearin most of the experienced instructors have also left.. rite now im stuck without a clg to go learn dis.. please suggest a college be t from anywer in the world.. Where are you, what is your native language?
Novjean John Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 what all should i learn in order for me to be able to even attend a interview for a b747 or a320 plane officer.. i been looking at dese courses and i get arnd 200 hrs flying tym.. but all dese job offers are expecting much more (like arnd 2000hrs), how do i get these extra flying hours ? i have studied btech also n i heard having a degree is an added advantagem is it so?
Novjean John Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 Where are you, what is your native language? i am from india.. my native language is malayalam but im good in english.. y do u ask?
Novjean John Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 I jus found this sunrise aviation college in florida and it seems to be good.. i read the testimonials n all. http://flysunrise.com/ ... is there any1 from US who cud jus confirm that for me.. it is also priced decently and sumwer in my range..
Litespeed Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 I am not so sure about Basair- their was a wonderful instructor there last year called George. George was ex F111 and Blackhawk pilot and I found him excellent. I think he was the exception to the rule however. He may still be there or may have left to earn money. But he would be choice- not many ever have such experience in the right seat to guide them. Been trained by someone with thousands of command hours in such a eclectic mix of aircraft was awesome. A far cry from a newly minted instructor. Pity I never was able to finish with him due to money and health hassles. Phil In George I trust.
facthunter Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 Was that when the autopilot was called "George"? The Catalina pilots used to trust in Mr Pratt & Mr Whitney. Nev
Litespeed Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 Was that when the autopilot was called "George"? The Catalina pilots used to trust in Mr Pratt & Mr Whitney. Nev No Nev. George was a real pilot. He was a F111 pilot and then as the impending retirement of the "pigs" was apparent he went over to the Army boys and did Black Hawks for a while. George figured nothing would compare to the F111 with wings so went rotary after that. He went to do instructing as he felt his skills would allow him to pay back some time to the industry by training -which he really enjoyed. I know he was paid a pittance and probably has left by now. Flying with George was a real pleasure- definitely a lot different to a low hour instructor. HE did have a lot of concerns with the direction training for GA and CPL has gone. If he is still doing training somewhere, he would be a brilliant person to have in the right seat. Phil In Thrust we Trust.
Litespeed Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 I could have sworn George could fly with one arm and no feet, and still do better than 99% of us. Just that sort of natural pilot with mega hours I guess.
facthunter Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 I'm not trying to put down any real person called George.. If he is as you say and portray, I'm sure he and I would agree on many thing includuding the lamentable "dumbing down " of the art of flying, and we would enjoy a beer together. However "george" was the colloquial name given to the autopilot, which helped a lot of " ordinary' pilots to get through the day. Nev
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