GATBASH SEMINARS - 6th October 2007

[PPRuNe Pop]

Using Danny's words.....PPRuNe will be holding a series of seminars for wannabes on the 6th October at the Gatwick Thistle Hotel. This is the same location and date as the PPRuNe GatBash 2007 so you can enjoy both functions if you so wish.

The Wannabe Seminars will be held from 10am through to mid afternoon with a break for lunch and coffee breaks. They will be open to wannabes who are either thinking of starting out on the long hard road to gaining their fATPL and to those who have gained their licence but are still struggling to find their first job.

Whilst the full itinerary hasn't been finalised yet, they will include talks on how to prepare your CV and approach potential employers, what to expect at interview, what's really involved once you get your first job, flying for a loco and flying for a legacy carrier. These are not sales pitches from companies who want your business. The talks will give you the 'warts and all' side of things and will be by people who have achieved their positions after being in a similar situation to the wannabes and include current pilots and airline management. More details will follow.

There will be no charge for the seminars but places will be limited. In order to reserve a place at the seminar, a £25 refundable deposit will have to be paid. If you have reserved a place and you show up, your deposit will be refunded. Lunch is not included but coffee during the breaks is. Also, if you want to stay for the PPRuNe GatBash 2007 function in the evening (not to be missed) SEE HERE (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=278108[URL=) for details, your deposit will be used to pay for your place.

The PPRuNe Wannabe Seminars were a great success last year so you will need to book early to reserve a place as we are limited to a maximum of 85 places. They are also a great opportunity to meet some of the people who moderate and run PPRuNe. If you want to know how to network, then be there or be square... as they say.

To reserve a place at the seminar, please make out a cheque payable to: The PPRuNe Fund for £25.00 per person. Send it to:

The PPRuNe Fund
5 Station Approach
Belmont
Surrey
SM2 6BW

On the back of the cheque write your PPRuNe Username and the word SEMINAR plus GATBASH if you are attending that too.

Initially, BOOK your place below. Followed by your confirmation with your cheque to the above address.

When I have received your confirmation your name will appear at the bottom of this page only.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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* Denotes that deposit has NOT been received. If sent please let me know.

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[Philpaz]

I presume i provisionally book my place with this post?

Cheers,

Phil

[PPRuNe Pop]

Just as it says at the bottom of the page, yes. Next step is to confirm by sending your deposit.

Thanks,

PPP

[G SXTY]

I'm getting too old for this(!) but count me in Don. The cheque's in the post - can you check your PMs please. :ok:

[wannabe there]

I'll be there... cheques is on its way :ok:

[sussexlad]

Please put me down for a place. The cheque's enroute! :)

[sparks-flying]

I'll be there too.Cheque will follow soon.

Looking forward to it!!!

SF:ok:

[Supermattt]

Yep I'm in

Last year was so very informative that I wouldn't miss it this year.

Royal Mail has the cheque

Cheers
Matt

[WildDart]

This may come in handy, looking forward to it, my cheque is in 1st class post:ok:

[WALSue]

I'll be up for that (and the evening thing) - cheque on its way as soon as!

[firbanks]

Hi yes please count me in. Payment enroute

[PIELORD]

Hi

Count me in please, cheque enroute....

[Wazzoo]

Won't be around for it this year, but thoroughly recommend it from last year. :ok:

Any wannabe would be a fool not to go along. Its valuable for those looking for that elusive first job as well as those who are only just starting training to get a heads up on what to expect and be prepared - its free good advice..take it cause there ain't much of it around in the industry!

Get signing up!

[bathtub]

Count me in. Cheque's in the post :)

[badboy raggamuffin]

Cheque in the post from me also, look forward to meeting everyone!

[Run DME]

Pprune Pop,
Me too please! Cheque on its way.
Thanks

[flyboybarca]

count me in, cheque enroute.

thanks

[dwshimoda]

Hi! Cheque's in the post - looking forward to the day.
DW.

[PPRuNe Pop]

I expect the numbers attending to be a bit slow around this time but.......I would suggest you get your name in ASAP because there will be a surge.

Don't forget, of course, that it is free, providing to turn up, and you get to meet some of the best Flight Deck talent to tell you what you need to know about getting your feet on the first step of the fATPL ladder. And you can ask as many questions as you like. Oh! The coffee and biscuits are free too!

[CapCon]

Hi,

Please reserve a seat for me.

Cheers,

CapCon

[coodem]

Two places for me please, Double cheque on its way

[waterpau]

Yes please. Cheque's on its way...

[matt_hooks]

Hmmmm, are there many places left mods?

[PPRuNe Pop]

20 places now booked for the Seminars and I have received 9 of the required deposits. About par for the course really.

Anyway, I am aware of a number of wannabes who wish to attend and I expect they will be placing their names above.

Why not join them now. This is FREE, and an offer you are unlikely to find anywhere else.

Go for it!

PPP

[coodem]

will the people who sent cheques off get any confirmation?

[the_daddy]

Count me in...

Posting tonight.

Cheers.

[Solo46]

Im up for that - any free advice is definitely worth taking! Thanks!

[WISH2FLY]

Sounds great, looking forward to meeting everyone! :ok:

Will pop cheque in post tonight

wish2fly

[bluepeely]

Im in chaps, Ill send me Gregory Peck in the morning. Hope my car makes it past Stafford this year :uhoh:

[PPRuNe Pop]

Ah yes bp, I remember that very well. I felt for you so get a good ride this time.

PPP

[Dan_Graham]

Hi, count me in please - cheque for 2 places will be en route monday.

One thing - The other person coming is my Dad, who is an aviation fanatic but is not going into the profession. Would this be a problem? Wouldn't want to take a place away from someone wanting to get into the profession is all.

Cheers, Dan.

[PPRuNe Pop]

I would have to say that I cannot accept your Dad. So sorry. But there is no reason why he shouldn't come with you and sit in with you if there is enough room.

Fair enough?

PPP

[Dan_Graham]

Fair indeed PPP.

That's all he wanted to do anyway, didn't fancy the journey on my own is all, and he knows the way!

A cheque for one place then?

[Philpaz]

Sorry its taken so long to get the cheque in the post, been waiting for confirmation from the mrs she can make it. Can you make mine a +1 and we'll be attending the GATBASH. Cheque is en-route.
It might take a few days because its coming from German BFPO.

Phil

[Dan_Graham]

Hi, unfortunately I am now unable to attend, family wedding that day! Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Dan

[n90bar]

2 places for me please. Cheque be sent this week to you.

[jonjon]

Thanks!!

Cheque to follow soon

J

[PPRuNe Pop]

Dan_Graham

Thanks for letting me know.

Southwest

Trying to get out of doing your 'doooty' uhhh? NO.....:E

[sgreeno]

count me in...the cheque is in the post if there are spaces left.

where abouts in gatwick is it being held?

[Pieman007]

I would like a place please. Will send cheque asap.
Thanks

[Lazy Gun]

Count me in. Cheque is on the way for the seminar and the gatbash.

o/

[shortleg]

Please add me to your list. Cheque is in the post.

[Max.Rate]

Can you please add me as well? Cheque is on its way.

Thanks

[MrHorgy]

Can you put me down for a place?

Horgy

[mlee]

Hi, put me down for a place, cheque is in post!!

Regards Mark

[mlee]

Hi could I just check, dress code is it smart/casual?

[PPRuNe Pop]

Casual is just fine. Look forward to seeing you - AND - any others who have not quite made up their mind.

There are still places left and you will be welcome, and it's FREE when you turn up. I simply give you back your cheque.

You will get to discover it is one of the best things you ever did to help you on your way. :ok:

[Pieman007]

Sent the cheque this morning
Thanks

[PPRuNe Pop]

Thank you 007! :ok::ok::ok:

[Pieman007]

You are welcome. Looking forward to meeting you all

[NI-RYAN]

any spaces left?

[Diamond_Dog]

Yo Pops,

Sounds like a jolly good event to me! Please count me in.

I'm ready to fire the check now. Can you please update on remaining numbers before I drop it in the post.

Regs.

The Dog.

[Mad Hat]

Please add my name, cheque on it's way.

Thanks

[FlightDeckDave]

Count me in, cheque will be in the post tomorrow

[PPRuNe Pop]

All added to list. Thanks guys, look forward to seeing you.

We have plenty of room left and can take another 40. But the rush will soon start so it will be worthwhile getting your name in.

BTW. Those with a star against their name indicates that I have not as yet received your cheque. If you have sent it let me know. If you haven't, please send as soon as you can.

PPP

[vigilantee]

Count me in.....cheque has just departed.

[biggles0449]

hi ppp,

think its one that cant be missed! cheque will be winging its way to you monday morning. thanks for all you guys do-great to have someone offering help and advice!

b

[PPRuNe Pop]

Good to have you join us.

PPP

[Andy1980]

Book me in! Cheque on its way...

[MrHorgy]

Cheque in post today

Horgy

[Asha P]

I'll be there with WildDart, check is on en route!

[Diamond_Dog]

Due to being a hard up wannabe, obsessed with plastic, it took me some time to find and dust off my cheque book. :}

Hence the slight delay in dispatch! Problem now resolved and cheque sat in oldish red village post box ready for Mr. Pat to collect in the morning..

Soz for delay.

[PPRuNe Pop]

I am sure some of you will be interested to know who are your mentors at the Seminar.

Danny for one. He flies for Virgin on the 747 - 400 fleet. He started on a small airline many years ago.

Hamrah. He is a very very experienced Captain and Trainer with Astraeus and understands the charter market.

Captain 'Southwest' He is a senior Captain with Southwest Airlines in Texas on the 737-600.

Captain Giancarlo. He is just about to change airlines at his base in Milan. He is a training captain.

Then there is 10W, a Senior Air Traffic Controller and Supervisor in the EU and based at Prestwick. A man of renown in the wireless world all pilots need!

Great people who can tell you more than you want to know!

Get your names down now. There are still 30 or so places left. It's free providing you put a deposit your place. AND.................you get two coffee breaks with biscuits.

PPP

[heartbomb]

Can we bring a guest along? My parents are willing to see what I'm getting myself into...

Either way, count me in! Sending the cheque right away. :P

I wouldn't need to stay the night there would I? I can just drive up from London early morning and leave after the seminar finishes?

[cormac]

I'm aspiring to an Atpl(H) some time in the next X years. I'm a total beginner (in fact I havent even reached that stage yet) and would really benefit from some sound advice. Count me in. I'll get a cheque in the post tonight

I assume it will be mostly fixed wing related(prehaps wrongly) Will there be people to advise on the do and donts of embarking on a helicopter career

Thanks

Great site by the way

[PPRuNe Pop]

There will be one or two people who can help you with some advice.

[Frank Furillo]

Cheque's on its way.

[Beefy_EMA]

Hi, I would like to book a place, but I cannot get to my cheque book until the 21st September. I am currently out of the country which my cheque book is in.

Can I transfer the readies, or is it just the case of on the day you will be handing the cheques back and cashing the ones that don't turn up?

[PPRuNe Pop]

That is correct.

The deposit is to ensure that those who book a place actually attend. SOME have confirmed but have not yet sent their cheques. I will require them within the next two weeks or their place is forfeit.

You can send me a cheque on the 21st - that will be fine. And yes, you will get it back when you arrive.

[aemowens]

Hi,
Are there any spaces left? (I have left it a bit late I know!:))
If yes, I will send my cheque ASAP.

[fudgenuts]

dito. cheque is on it's way!

[PPRuNe Pop]

aemowens, yes places still available.

Send your cheque. In the meantime I have put you on the list.

[zoulou1]

Hi

This is nice to organize that seminar.
I 'd enjoy coming over and d'like you to write me down.
I have a problem for the cheque, I'm from france and do not have kind of cheque you request...
Is it a big deal for you to count on me anyway?
Many thanks

Zoulou1

[PPRuNe Pop]

Zoulou1,

I am prepared in your circumstances to allow it yes.

However, if you do NOT arrive I will require the deposit.

Please confirm that is OK>

PPP

[Gingerbread Man]

I'd like to attend please.

Consider the cheque on it's way to you.

Ginger ;)

[boogie-nicey]

Well I've finally moved the start of my IR training by one week so that I can attend. Hope it's not too late as it seems like a golden opportunity to say the least. It's also be great to meet my fellow ppruners. :ok:

I'll send in a cheque for the seminar.
"what should I wear? ..... a suit me thinks"

[PPRuNe Pop]

You are both in time. But please send cheques and I look forward to seeing you there.

[MrHorgy]

Boogie,

You've been on here ages, are you still in training? I pictured you as some sort of Scroggs-esque mega captain!

Might wear my penguin suit, then at least you'll know who I am :E

Horgy

[sgreeno]

on that note...any dress code? and where abouts will it be held? will be taking the train

[PPRuNe Pop]

sgreeno, I have been trying to contact you to ask if you are still coming. Glad that you are but I need your deposit first.

The details of the hotel are on page ONE of this thread. They are very clear.

Please let me know if there is a problem.

The dress is a suit or smart casual - whatever you wish.

PPP

[boogie-nicey]

MRHorgy, thanks for the elevated status but unfortunately a Scroggs I most certainly am not (I wish). In terms of my training I'm nearing the end now but took some time to get going because I needed to be able to fund everything right to the end and then some. :p

I shall wear a suit though I have a sneaky feeling that people will figure out who I am regardless. Looking forward to meeting you guys on the day, should be nice.

[Tiny Tango]

Hi,

I'd like to book a place please. My cheque will be in the post shortly.

Thanks

[PPRuNe Pop]

Thanks. It is booked and I must be in receipt of cheque by the Wednesday of next week.

[MrHorgy]

Of course Boogie, you look like the Fonz with a Turban - you'll stick out for miles :ok:

Horgy

[Frank Furillo]

Boogie, it will be nice to finally meet you, oh and very very very well done with your IR,:ok::ok: I would hate to have to do mine again.:E:E
FF

[zoulou1]

Many thanks to you easy boy
I'll be there
See you next 6th october

Zoulou1

[sp33dfr33k]

I'll be there if you've still got space. Cheque in post. Cheers:ok:

[PPRuNe Pop]

No problem. Your place is reserved if I get the cheque.

PPP

[philltowns]

Please add me to your list. Cheque going in the post today.

Thx

[type1]

Please add me to the list if there's still time! Cheque will be in the post first class tomorrow morning!

[PPRuNe Pop]

OK guys, you sre both in.

This is the last week. The list will close on Sunday.

However, to get a place you WILL have to ensure that I have your cheque by Saturday THIS week.

Get moving the slow ones's please.

And to those who put their names down and to whom I have written twice, this is YOUR last chance also. No cheque no space. Even if you turn up!

PPP

[MrHorgy]

Any idea of the programme yet Pop?

Horgy

[PPRuNe Pop]

There usually isn't one prepared but is set by yourselves. You raise the points and questions and the team will answer them for you.

The plan is that you make your own agendas. It always works out.

PPP

[BlueRobin]

Pop, I'm in the position where CV writing is largely my next priority so the seminar sounds useful, though I won't stay for the Bash. I'll send a cheque off to PPRuNe towers on the morrow.

[PPRuNe Pop]

I have removed the the names of those who have not sent cheques, or who have not given me the courtesy of a reply.

I note that two of those people did exactly the same thing last year. Shame on you.

PPP

[TimNewman]

Are there still places at the seminar?

If there are can you let me know please.

Tim Newman

[PPRuNe Pop]

Yes there are, and we will be pleased to see you. but you need to get your cheque off shortly as per my post above. In the meantime I will add you to the list.

PPP

[boogie-nicey]

Just wish to confirm whether you recived my cheque, would be disappointed if you didn't receive it in time. :ok:

[PPRuNe Pop]

Has the asterisk against your name gone boogie?

I remove one from the sender's 'name' each time I get a cheque. :D

[willp_03]

Can you add me to the list also please? type1's cheque and mine will be in the same envelope!

[brucybungy]

Please add me to the list, cheque will be in first class post tomorrow morning.

Any spaces still available for the GatBash event too?

Thanks

James

[PPRuNe Pop]

Both names now entered.

BB, I have also added you to the GatBash list.

Thanks guys,

PPP

[sgreeno]

PPP

my apologies...I am now working (my shifts often change at short notice)

Thanks for being patient though, and sorry for not being able to make it...I am not best pleased!!

Steve

[BlueRobin]

Pop, my cheque went in the postbox this morning

[PPRuNe Pop]

Thank you BR.

[mlee]

Hi, I confirmed my place some time ago, at that time my user name appeared below with all the other names, I then sent a cheque in first class with my user name on the back, I have just been looking through pprune and noticed my name has been taken off list. Can you just confirm that I have a place as i'm travelling some distance for this seminar.

Regards Mark.

[PPRuNe Pop]

Don't worry ML you are back on the list, and I did receive your cheque. A touch of the fickle finger of fate at work!

The list will CLOSE on Monday people's.

PPP

[BlueRobin]

Pop, are you going to tempt us with a more detailed itinerary?

Guess who made arrangements for Saturday forgetting about the seminar? :ugh: Fortunately it can be easily undone.

[PPRuNe Pop]

Itinerary!? We haven't organised a tour of LGW.

Agenda!? We don't have one of those either.

But we do have some super Captains and ATC people who can answer your questions on how the industry is 'today' and how it might be in say a months time :E

The agenda is set by you guys pure and simple.

[bathtub]

Bad news (for me) - 'fraid I'm not gonna be able to make it after all, trouble with work. Apologies. Hope all have a good time and learn much!

[Max7t9]

Pop,

Can i book 2 places please - is there still availability??:confused:

[Philpaz]

Hi all, I cant make it now due to personal reasons. Paid for the evening bash too and anyone is welcome to take my place (as i said its paid for already so treat yourselves!)

Sorry and hope everyone gets on well.

Phil :ok:

[PPRuNe Pop]

Max7t9,

The list closed on Monday. Sorry.

Philpaz, sorry you can't make it now.

PPP

[MrHorgy]

Phil - I might hang around for a drink after and maybe go for the Gatbash, if I do i'll let Pop know I took your place and make sure he uses my cheque and sends yours back.

Horgy

[boogie-nicey]

MrHorgy, that's very decent and understanding of you, if only more people acted in a simple yet reasonable way ...... :D

[Philpaz]

Its fine, use the cheque to buy the organisers a beer from me. I put it through the company books anyway so you can thank the IRS.

Enjoy and good luck (for the wanabe's)

Phil

[firbanks]

Hi all,

just a quick post to say how impressed I was with the seminar. I really wish that I had also booked the evening - maybe next year! A great and friendly atmosphere, very useful information and although I'm still at the bottom of that ever steep hill you guys have convinced me to keep going to the end (not that I needed a lot of convincing anyway). Good luck to those who are looking for jobs and hope to see some similar faces next year!

Mark

[coodem]

I too wanted to thank everyone for sorting this great event out, It was very informative and its going to make me work harder and even faster to get my new career going, Can't wait

[Alexluis]

Hello...
I hope to join the RAF as a pilot, but if I´m not accepted, I want to do a Commercial course!
Well, can I take a ATPL course, without a CPL or even a PPL?
Can I take just the ATPL?
Thanks,
Alex Luis;)

[WALSue]

Another thanks for organising the seminar.
Like a few others I'm right at the bottom rung of the ladder but more determined than ever.
See you all next year!

[Frank Furillo]

Alex, simple answer, NO.
in order to take ATPL theory exams you must have a ICAO PPL. Then to start your CPL you need in addition to PPL and Exams passed 150 hours flight time.
If you go integrated this will all be provided as part of the course.
Have a good search on Pprune and if you have any questions don't be afraid to ask!!!!

BTW, great weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it, good to see you got home WALsue, keep up the good work and you will be there faster than you think.
FF

[zoulou1]

Tanks to you guys for useful information you gave.
My 4 years old son has enjoyed very much the southwest ballon...
Tanks again

[Alexluis]

Hi FF, and thanks for the information!
I just received an email moments ago from a Portuguese Flying school, and they said that I wound´t need a CPL or a PPL.They also said that the PPL was integrated in the ATPL Course.
I´m a bit confused! :confused:
Is that just in the UK, that we need those requirments?
Many Thanks,
Alex Luis :ok:

[WALSue]

My 4 years old son has enjoyed very much the southwest ballon...
My inflatable plane is mine all mine! :)

[Frank Furillo]

Okay Alex, just to clarify....
Integrated will take you from 0 hours to CPL/with an IR and ME rating and ATPL theory pass. Thats commonly known as a fATPL.
It consists of a PPL, ATPL theory, CPL, ME, IR.
If you do it Modular you need to get these yourself. once again have a search.
Also the inflatable plane is above my desk, love it

[G SXTY]

Many thanks to Danny, Andrew and Derek for a very interesting and enjoyable presentation.

I hope everyone else found the session as useful as I did.:ok:

[Alexluis]

Hi FF.
Thanks for your help.
But, what I meant is like, If I take the ATPL course here in Portugal,I´ll finish the ATPL course with also the PPL!
Understood?

Thanks ;)
AL

[Frank Furillo]

Hi Alex,
yes you will get your PPL, but it will be superseded by a CPL with IR and ME
Hope that helps
Alex feel free to PM me

[boogie-nicey]

Reading some of the posts on here since Saturday, I have belatedly realised that there were numerous fellow ppruners that I didn't get around to meeting. I'm very sorry about that though as a whole it seemed little a very nice crowd especially the few that I did manage to speak with on the day.
Good luck to you all ..... :ok:

[MrHorgy]

Indeed!

Greetings to all I missed, a very informative day had I think, and some of the stories were mighty entertaining.

Alas, I have no children so i'll probably take my plane on holiday and play with it in the pool :}

Horgy

[Kerropi]

Yo Boogie Nicey,

It was nice to see the face of the infamous BOOGIE NICEY :ok:

Kerropi

[boogie-nicey]

Kerropi, my dear friend it was nice meeting you too along with all the other ppruners. What struck me the most was how nice everyone seemed to be, I had always thought the average wannabe would be aloof and unapproachable but I was proved wrong, thankfully.

I sincerely wish you well in your future endeavours and no doubt our paths will cross again in the not too distant future, it's a small world :ok:

[sparks-flying]

I thoroughly enjoyed it too. Was good to meet some more wannabes.
Thank you Danny, Andrew, Derek, and of course Don!!

Also good to see some familiar faces again.

:O:O

SF

[Lazy Gun]

It was great to meet all of you there! I thought that it was a very successful day and I would also like to extend my thanks to the organisers for devoting their time to us.

I wish all of you the greatest of luck for the future and hope to meet you again some day!

o/

LG

PS- has anyone else played with their blow-up plane or is it just me? :}

[WALSue]

PS- has anyone else played with their blow-up plane or is it just me? :}

I got told off for putting mine up in work :uhoh:

[the_daddy]

Does anyone know if the photos taken at the event are to be aired to the unsuspecting public at any stage?!!

I'm dreading seeing my averagely pretty face splashed all over here! :eek: ha ha.

[BlueRobin]

I hope Southwest's photos are not shown, I'm in a few of them and am hardly photogenic! :}

[the_daddy]

Found some pics on this page here:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=278108&page=8
I'm not in any! Result!

[firbanks]

I'm gutted I missed the party! Definately next year!

[PPRuNe Pop]

Yes, you and a few others.

It was a very successful day and I am sorry some of you missed it.

For those who did and sent their cheques they have been added to the PPRuNe fund - thank you.

There will be a seminar next year and I will let you know where and when.

Thanks to those who came.

PPP

[firbanks]

Hi PP,

sorry, slight correction. I made the day (which was briliant) but wished that I had also made the party - but definitely next year.