Pottster. .Check the top of this page! This scheme is brand new, and has been produced after some very hard work by some of Pprune's senior folks who are now involved with Astraeus. The scheme is a tremendous way for Ppruners to get a shot at a 737 rating and the possibility of employment while contributing to the Pprune fund in order to help those who come after them.. .For those who would suggest thst this bears any relation to Ryanair's fleecing of Wannabes, don't let me hear you say that within my earshot. Your facial features may be substantially rearranged - at no financial cost to you!. .As for Ryanair's ads on Pprune - their tactics, while distasteful, are legal. At a time of extreme shortage of aviation employment opportunities, would it be fair of Pprune to deny folks the opportunity to judge Ryanair for themselves? Not to mention the fact that the charges for their ads help to keep this whole site here for your edification. It's your choice whether you click on the ads.....