Not Impressed NHS !?!?! – Frozen Shoulder
Well today was my appointment to see the specialist over at Peterborough Hospital about my frozen shoulder complaint and hopefully get this sorted out asap so I can get my required class 2 medical. Appointment for 10:15, not wanting to be late I turned up at a generous 09:30 and checked in. Took my seat, got the paper out and settled down happy in the knowledge I was on time and ready. 10:30...
Read MoreFlight Simulator – valuable traning aid ?
There is a lot to take on board from the very start of your training, like where and what each dial is, where is this switch, where is that lever ? The first time in a cockpit is a daunting feeling and I think the more accustomed to its contents I am the easier and quicker I will be at home in it and so aid in my training. That’s my theory anyway. So I have purchased a copy of Microsoft...
Read MoreThere’s always something…
Be prepared – Medical I have been planning my pilot training for some months now, way before I started this blog. One of the first things recommended to all new starters is to get your medical done early. Before you blow a large chunk of money on training, find out you can pass it, without it you will never fly solo ! The plan was to use the saved up pot of cash in the dedicated account to...
Read MoreMoney Money Money….
Well my first outlay for equipment has been quite costly, but it was to be expected. Fixed-Wing Pilot’s Starter Kit | Southern England and Wales – £229.99 Sennheiser S1 Passive Headset – £289.00 Serengeti Velocity Sunglasses – £138.40 £657.39 gone from the kitty, still got my medical to pay for yet with an expect costs of approx....
Read MoreIt’s started
Well it’s December 2014 and the first payment that used to be my old loan has gone into my dedicated ‘flying’ account. I do not plan on starting any lessons until April 2015 and so will build up a nice buffer pot for when I do actually start training. That said I think my initial outlay before I sit in a plane could be as much as £800 ! The search for suitable headgear and...
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