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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Sep 2012, 02:20
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Was pretty much spot on from my experience and I...

Was pretty much spot on from my experience and I wouldn't say I had a rougher time of it than anyone else or have any personal axe to grind.

I think it serves as a much needed reality check that's...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Sep 2012, 01:24
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Given how long it is I doubt anyone actually...

Given how long it is I doubt anyone actually trawls through the full content of this thread anymore, however one chap summed the whole thing up perfectly not too long ago;

If you are considering...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jan 2012, 01:08
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Yes excellent post indeed. I don't check...

Yes excellent post indeed.

I don't check this thread often but I've just read transcendental's other post on page 198...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jan 2012, 23:56
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

True they won't take anyone, but lets face it the...

True they won't take anyone, but lets face it the maths test is not exactly rocket science. Any semi competent person who does their research on the type of questions and then practices can easily...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jan 2012, 23:06
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

haha maybe in the good old days, but things are a...

haha maybe in the good old days, but things are a bit different now.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jun 2010, 00:22
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Maybe they could try something similar to the RAF...

Maybe they could try something similar to the RAF aptitude tests at cranwell, at least they were actually quite challenging and made you feel satisfied to get through.

I attending the CTC...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Apr 2010, 22:43
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

It's an absolutely horrific deal, i just can't...

It's an absolutely horrific deal, i just can't see the funny side myself.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Dec 2009, 14:26
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

I'm about half way through. This just...

I'm about half way through.


This just about encapsulates things;
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Nov 2009, 13:08
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Indeed. I don't doubt it clears out the complete...

Indeed. I don't doubt it clears out the complete clowns (and there are many many of them based on people i've come accoss at various selection days) although somehow I don't think this is the primary...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Nov 2009, 21:08
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Oh please, I'd hardly say you ever had to be...

Oh please, I'd hardly say you ever had to be "talented" to pass flying school selection tests (well I can only speak for CTC & Oxford). Their only real functon is to give naive wannbes the impression...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Aug 2009, 17:40
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

You're mistaken on many things you write in these...

You're mistaken on many things you write in these forums. I gave up taking notice of you long ago as I suspect many others did.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Jul 2009, 21:42
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Learn the first 10 cube numbers, thats what i...

Learn the first 10 cube numbers, thats what i did, worked fine. Also learn the times tables inside out that helps with speed. Conversions etc all very easy. This has been discussed on this thread...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jun 2009, 21:43
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Too right! Nothings changed there. I generally...

Too right! Nothings changed there. I generally find out about any news on the course/placement prospects etc etc here long before its confirmed through official channels.
I've generally found since...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Jun 2009, 18:34
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Thats what i heard to, unoffically.

Thats what i heard to, unoffically.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jun 2009, 14:26
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Why would you want to bring her?! You’ll have...

Why would you want to bring her?! You’ll have much more fun out here sans girlfriend!

On a serious note, i know people that have, so its def possible.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jun 2009, 11:41
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

cmvidini I meant you could just read through this...

cmvidini I meant you could just read through this thread if you want details, its all in here, you don’t need to search for other threads.

The Beak is telling it how it is I’m afraid, sorry if...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Jun 2009, 18:34
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

cmvidini, I got your PM. The ATP...

cmvidini,

I got your PM. The ATP numeracy/aptitude test is identical to the wings one, as far as I’m aware. The wings maths test has been discussed in detail about 20 times over the course of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th May 2009, 16:38
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Sharpclassic has a point. I researched to a...

Sharpclassic has a point. I researched to a similar level of detail to that mentioned above, spent hours and hours preparing. Turned out I could have got away with next to nothing. A few easy...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Apr 2009, 23:17
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Thanks. I doubt that a large portion of the...

Thanks. I doubt that a large portion of the assets are particularly liquid should they need to shore up the cash reserves at short notice though.



I am not sleeping easily and haven't been...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Apr 2009, 22:36
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Yeah doesn't make for pretty reading. Not...

Yeah doesn't make for pretty reading.

Not sure how much cash/liquid assets CTC have parked on their balance sheet, but i doubt it would be sufficient to absorb figures like that in the long...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Apr 2009, 21:39
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Oh dear, it all seems to have kicked off on here...

Oh dear, it all seems to have kicked off on here since I last logged on.

The level of immaturity and arrogance shown by many people on this thread is astounding, it's hardly a surprise us...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Apr 2009, 23:17
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Think you missed the point, i don't think anyone...

Think you missed the point, i don't think anyone is trying to do this. People who have some experience of the system are just offering some much needed realism in the face of the spin you will hear...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Apr 2009, 21:35
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Just the motivational read i needed before...

Just the motivational read i needed before hitting the ATPL books!!

Unfortunately it sounds pretty much spot on, those going through the wings selection process take note.

I was very lucky and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Apr 2009, 11:27
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

The African Dude-I really wish you were right,...

The African Dude-I really wish you were right, somehow I think we are in for a much rougher ride than you suggest.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Apr 2009, 18:18
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Great post, spot on. I took my old man to...

Great post, spot on.

I took my old man to the meet & greet and he was very sceptical, but like you say its hard for parents to pis* on their kids parade, especially after all the effort to get on...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Apr 2009, 21:05
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Yeah i heard that it isn't true either through a...

Yeah i heard that it isn't true either through a different source.
Although i must admit I generally take what i hear from CTC management with a pinch of salt at the best of times.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2009, 00:07
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Yeah it's also nice to see some of the posts from...

Yeah it's also nice to see some of the posts from airline pilots, who still frequent these wannabe forums today, when they were going through the selection years ago. 'BitMoreRightRudder' springs to...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Mar 2009, 22:29
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

You'll probably get everything you need from this...

You'll probably get everything you need from this thread, you'll find everything gets repeated every few pages by people who can't be bothered to read from the beginning! I read the old one too when...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Mar 2009, 17:28
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Must say i don't share your confidence... ...

Must say i don't share your confidence...

Recent news on placements is good to hear though!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Feb 2009, 11:51
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

Yes I meant currencies. It’s all been said before...

Yes I meant currencies. It’s all been said before in this thread with some full worked examples if I recall, you might want to read through. Anyway as I can’t sleep here is some more insight…

You...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Feb 2009, 21:35
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

You get paper to do the working out on but the...

You get paper to do the working out on but the test is on a computer. No mental long divison required.

I have got the Trachtenberg book you mention and although it’s interesting if you’re into...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Feb 2009, 22:37
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,934,047
Posted By Ollie23

I actually asked Daph about iCP out of curiosity...

I actually asked Daph about iCP out of curiosity when I went through the wings selection and she said that the aim was to gradually close ATP entry down to outside candidates as the iCP course...
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