The CTC Wings (Cadets) Thread - Part 2.

[Kerosine]

Be aware that there are different training captains doing stage 4 so your experiences will differ, some may land and others might not I suppose. I spent 50 mins in the sim and it was the most fun I've had in ages. Managed to land the thing on the threshold which I was pleased about, although we have to override the autobrake to stop just short of the end of the runway due to a substantial balloon!

The chap who I had (David Powell) was great. Very calming and relaxed, also very interesting to talk to; really made it an enjoyable day. That being said, I've heard all of them are very good.

[chelsce]

i had Eg, he was great!

[woskam]

I had Eg too! One of the nicest guys I've ever met!

[djfingerscrossed]

I also had Egg and he really was a top guy. Put me right at ease and his enthusiasm was great to see.

[gkyip]

My experience seems to be the same, just to add assurance for those of you with phase 4 coming up. There was about a 40 min briefing which covered basic instruments, and how they work and covered a brief overview of speeds, basic flying controls and procedures. The first thing the instructor did was to say this is the overhead panel, this is the centre pedestal...forget about these as they won't be used. The engines, flaps and MCP are all handled by the instructor so just focus on your instrument scan.

Instructor took off for me, handed control over to me around 4000ft and asked me to level off at 8000ft. Then some normal turns to track headings and steep turns. Then it was radar vectors for an ILS approach. My printout showed me skirting around the localiser a bit and following a pretty good steady -700fpm for the glideslope. My landing wasn't too bad, I asked 'Egg' what he thought of the landing and he said my passengers would be very scared!

Egg was fantastic, top guy and made me and the two others there feel very relaxed and I got the impression that we were there to mostly enjoy the day. Now I'm through, looking to get a lot more sim time later on in the course!

Best of luck and enjoy it!

[belongins]

Did mine yesterday - and passed
CP67 oh yeah

Incidently i did my own throttles - 55% N1 ....or there abouts and an ILS approach into 24L Gatwick after doing a series of banked turns ascents and descents including descending banked turns too weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


Great fun - for those about to rock ....please just chill and enjoy the day its immense!

B

[woskam]

Well done mate!
Out of curiosity, how many flying hours have you got? Obviously everybody's P4 is tailored to their experience but I've never heard of anybody handling the throttles before!

[chelsce]

well done hun, be interested to see how many hours u got too?

[belongins]

Indeed and sorry for forgeting to tell you
I have around 13hrs on Chipmunks via the ATC but as the more astute of you will know i am 34! so this was a while ago to say the least!
Also i did the basic glider pilot course at RAF Chivenor VGS via the ATC which saw me through to a solo circuit in a Venture T2 motor glider after around 5 hours flight tuition.

It is tailored and expectations are related to your experience.
Also I was told that the P4 is not regarded in isolation. You whole selection process performance is adjudicated the afternoon after you P4 assessment and a descision usually arrives the same day.

IMHO I reckon they are looking to see if anyone freaks out on the flight deck and says 'You know what this isnt for me.' Quite right really considering the undertaking and the financial risk. Very responsible of CTC IMHO

B

[chelsce]

Dude you sound like you're gonna fly through this course ( excuse the pun!) Many congrats and ill see you out there!

[belongins]

LOL
Chelsce whihc course are you on?
B

[djfingerscrossed]

As per the msn stuff fella well done!!

[wiblywoblywonder]

belongins - congrats in getting through! When are you starting? I hope I will be joining you!

Does anybody know where is the best place to stay in Nursling for Phase 4? Bearing in mind I'm using public transport!!
(I know I already asked you for Bournemouth & I'm sorted there!!) Tried a few but they are £70 a night, if there was anything cheaper I would be interested! See if I get past Phase 2/3 I have Phase 4 the next day so just getting it sorted!

If anyone in for June 4/5 let me know!!

[Streety]

an ILS approach into 24L Gatwick

Sounds like they've moved the runway round since I was last there....

[belongins]

Ooohps bugger
Sorry still dilerious with joy 26L hehehhehehehehe

Wibly
Thanks!
Dont stay at the Star Hotel in the centre of town. £50 a night, noisey and pants
Someone siad on here that you could ask Southampton Uni for a room - seems like a pretty good idea.
Also i noticed what looked like a sweet place on the A34(?) main road into Southampton but may not suit public transport?

B

[Robbo0885]

Wibly,

I'm heading down to phase 4 next week, 5th June from Aberdeen. I'm staying at a B&B in Totton which seems OK in terms of location-only £35 a night too (who says Aberdonians are tight?!). I'm not that fussed what the place is like tho-just want a bed for the night! The guy at the place reckons a taxi to CTC at Nursling from there is around £8, so not too bad. PM me if you want more details.

Robbo

[wiblywoblywonder]

Hey guys thanks for that.
Rob,can you PM me the details of that B&B. WIll be handy for a taxi in the morning!!
Good price too, the hotel CTC recommended was £70!!!
Tried PM'ing you but it wouldn't work
Cheers
P

[Jenny149]

I have been going through the info pack and just wondered if everyone had taken out their insurance with the company suggested by ctc?
Has anyone looked elsewhere at insurance?

[djfingerscrossed]

Jenny I have tried my usual holiday insurance contacts and they have been slightly more expensive and some of them just wouldnt cover me for what I was requesting.

This is not to say you cant get them cheaper. A friend said the HSBC cover was slightly cheaper when he did his training some time ago. I've just found it easier to use the CTC recommended insurances.

[poss]

Well done belongings!
I didn't bother shopping around, as dave said for what we need its quite difficult to find. You may as well not take the risk and just go for the company ctc recommended, I believe the only savings others have made have been less then £100.