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Old 11th Mar 2014, 10:31
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Flight

Either way, we will all fly. One way or another. Passion is not something that can be extinguished by a single disappointment. Life goes on. And so does reality.

Ill be starting off at KSF. Funds will not be a problem. But when I'm done, all the way from PPL to ATPL, I'm joining you guys in the sky.

We will meet. One day. As a team. United we will stand.
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Old 11th Mar 2014, 10:34
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Way to go, happy for you. That is the spirit. Hope to see you there too
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Old 12th Mar 2014, 11:22
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Medicals 7th Psychomotor group ?

I just thank God for bringing me this far.

Has anyone else received mail for medicals tomorrow at 8:30am?
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Old 12th Mar 2014, 12:17
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Congratulations Mguyz!

At what time did you get your email invite for medicals? ......and when/time did you do your psychomotor?
I wish you all the best!
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Medicals

I was in the 10am group for psychomotor.

The mail came in at 12.28 pm today.
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Old 12th Mar 2014, 15:28
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Congratulations Ender!
At what time did you get your email and....when did you do your psychomotor(which group & time).
Cheers!
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Old 12th Mar 2014, 15:45
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@captainGG I did the psychomotor yesterday at 9a.m. the second last group as there were only 3 groups.The email arrived at 3.15p.m. All I can honestly say is that I have reached this far purely as a result of God's grace and mercy!
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Old 12th Mar 2014, 16:09
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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations @Ender2@mguyz and all the rest who have gotten through to the medicals,may God's name be glorified and all the best to you all.God bless.Cheers!
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Old 12th Mar 2014, 16:12
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So close yet so far

Congrats Mguyz and Ender2......seems this is the end of the journey for me. All the best comrades, get to SA and come back ready to fly
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Old 12th Mar 2014, 16:20
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it's not over until it's over. don't give up yet!
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Old 12th Mar 2014, 17:14
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Psychomotor

Okay. Congratulations once again to everyone who's made headway in this arduous journey. Remember to prepare for another pilot aptitude test battery after the medicals. It's just as potent as the previous one. It's basic psychoanalysis of one's fitness to fly,so expect the usual hand eye coordination,concentration under monotonous stimuli,speed and accuracy and the works. Again,RELAX. I'll post a relevant link on the same as soon as I'm allowed to.
ION,for candour's sake,could you post your psychomotor scores,whether or not you made the cut or not. Thank you.
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Old 12th Mar 2014, 17:26
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Medicals.

Hi guys. I got my invite for medicals at 12:28pm for tomorrow at 8:30am. I did the psychomotor test on Friday the 7th with the 1pm group. Congratulations to all those who've made it and for those who haven't please don't lose hope. If you push hard for something, it will eventually come to you.

I remember that there was a discussion about the flight schools in SA administering an aptitude test before they can accept you from the group that left in January. If any of you are reading this or anyone else has any information about this, please enlighten us on:
1. Whether the test is taken after medicals or orals
2. Where it is taken
3. What the test comprises.
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Old 12th Mar 2014, 19:35
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Medicals

Hey guys, also got the call for medicals. Wishing all the best to all attending and those waiting for the invites.
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Old 12th Mar 2014, 20:37
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@ Chege Aviator

I have just gone through the pages in this thread. page 102 to be specific. that test is called Theumatic Apperception Test/Vienna
Test. Still not sure what its about bt i guess i have to do some research on that.

They did the test in the orals.
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Old 13th Mar 2014, 07:35
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Thank you

Would like to salute one javier hernandez. The world would have been a better place if everyone was like you. You gave us aptitude and psychometric insight and helped me acquire a joystick. Encouraged us and all like a family. One day we will meet in the cockpit. Thank you. Salute
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Old 13th Mar 2014, 15:25
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@Javier Hernandez

You really came through for us. I owe you one.
I'm also a Red Devil like you!
Thank you very much.
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Old 14th Mar 2014, 03:17
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medical

Congrats to all who have made it for the medical....
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Old 14th Mar 2014, 10:00
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Thumbs up Resolution

Hello guys,

I fell off the bandwagon at Psychometric. No comms from KQ since then.

Searched for aviation schools and did my homework, and settled for Flight School 43, South Africa.

I applied online on Tuesday evening for the May 12th intake, and got the breakdown of costs for the selected course, a frozen ATPL similar to what ab-initio fellas study for. In approximate, it comes up to about 6M for everything, including accommodation.

After paying the initial deposit of 17,500 Rands via SWIFT, they processed my application in less than 15 minutes and sent me forms to apply for a South Africa VISA. Thats' what I'm chasing now. FYI, the SA embassy is at:

3rd Floor, Roshamaer Place, lenana Road

They can be reached at:
P.O. Box 42441, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone number:+254 20 2827100

Got that from the documents issued by Flight school 43. Copy pasted from a PDF file, hope it doesnt mess up the syntax.

If all goes according to plan, I'll be having the VISA in about a month or so.
See you guys in SA.

NB:
If you're on Ab Initio, it is prudent you get a passport, and if you have one, ensure its at least valid for like, 18 months at least. Got the estimated study period as 18 months, factoring in weather and stuff from 43 flight school.

Good luck, aviators.

And remember, if this is your passion, do something about it. We're all equal. The difference lies in these who take action
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Old 14th Mar 2014, 10:53
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Brainiarc7

Congratulations Buddy.. True definition of a winning spirit. Proud of you
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Old 14th Mar 2014, 11:05
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Thumbs up Oral test

I like this forum so much, how I wished i had an idea it existed earlier. Nevertheless, I thank God for bringing me this far with the interview process and currently in the lot taking medical examinations. Just a quick one for the AB initials down there in the south, this aptitude at the oral stage, does it involve joystick again? that was my headache given I only met it for the fist time in my life at the psychomotor stage save for the movies.
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