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Air Wolf, were you there yesterday? Which one were you? Congratulations! 
I was and also have just found that I've passed Stage 4 and, subject to class 1 medical and the other various formalities, will be offered a place on the course. Was really shocked - I didn't think I'd done well enough in the sim and was convinced I'd be going back in 6 months. Absolutely over the moon about it now! When are you going? All being well, I'll be heading out to NZ in August.
I was and also have just found that I've passed Stage 4 and, subject to class 1 medical and the other various formalities, will be offered a place on the course. Was really shocked - I didn't think I'd done well enough in the sim and was convinced I'd be going back in 6 months. Absolutely over the moon about it now! When are you going? All being well, I'll be heading out to NZ in August.
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Stage 4
Just a quick note for the guys I met yesterday at stage 4, I passed as well (even though I broke the sim and preferred grass to tarmac when I landed). Daphne called me today at work so I didn't have to wait all day but they want me to leave on the 12th April so am now frantically packing bags!
Thanks to everyone for all the advice on here, its been said plenty of times but it really helps you feel prepared if you read it through. Hope to see some more of you soon in NZ, PM me if you want to get in touch before we head off!
Thanks to everyone for all the advice on here, its been said plenty of times but it really helps you feel prepared if you read it through. Hope to see some more of you soon in NZ, PM me if you want to get in touch before we head off!
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congratulations lads wish i was you! Got my stage 2 coming up, so cramming in the revision. Any tips for it?? Im slightly worried about the spatial awareness tasks if there are any? Anyone used the pilapt prep? Looks rather simple from the internet site but ive ordered it anyway as im so keen to get all the way through, but lets wait and see hey!
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There really isn't a great deal you can do to prepare for Phase 2. What I would advise is listen very carefully to the presentation - should you get through to Phase 3, there are some very interesting pieces of information given in it that you might find useful for your interview. Also, make sure your basic maths skills are up to scratch.
Other than that, good luck and just do your best on the day. Remember you're in competition with CTC's high standards, not each other. If you're good enough, you'll get through (and likewise if you fall short of what they expect, you won't.) And from what I've seen of the application process having been through it, the likelihood is that if you've practised loads on sample PilApts and therefore got some kind of advantage over the those people who haven't and made it through to Phase 3 solely on that basis, they'll probably weed you out at Phase 3 or 4 anyway. It's not just at Phase 2 where you have to demonstrate aptitude and ability to be a pilot - such qualities need to be evident the whole way through the process. I don't mean that in a big-headed way from the view that I got in - it's just pretty obvious from the very low application success rate. The selection team are not stupid - they have very high standards and know exactly what's expected, and they'll spot a fake coming a mile off.
Other than that, good luck and just do your best on the day. Remember you're in competition with CTC's high standards, not each other. If you're good enough, you'll get through (and likewise if you fall short of what they expect, you won't.) And from what I've seen of the application process having been through it, the likelihood is that if you've practised loads on sample PilApts and therefore got some kind of advantage over the those people who haven't and made it through to Phase 3 solely on that basis, they'll probably weed you out at Phase 3 or 4 anyway. It's not just at Phase 2 where you have to demonstrate aptitude and ability to be a pilot - such qualities need to be evident the whole way through the process. I don't mean that in a big-headed way from the view that I got in - it's just pretty obvious from the very low application success rate. The selection team are not stupid - they have very high standards and know exactly what's expected, and they'll spot a fake coming a mile off.
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CTC Wings Scheme just about to apply
Hi everyone,
First time post on here, Ive read as much as possible almost all 30 odd pages.
I am just about to reply to the faxed part of the application form (CTC WINGS) problem is, I've not really considered flying at all before I simply thought of it as a kid, went to Uni, did degree then masters and then got friendly with a 'Nigel' from BA and thought I would love to do that profession. Im not up for sitting in an office.
So I'm not sure what to put when they ask about 'what have I done to become an airline pilot? and What do I think are the attributes of a pilot of the future? My background is in Business, Marketing and Research.
Also do they mind you've never flown? and another random one, one the BA site it says that a pilot has to be between a certain height think 6ft3 is the max, well in shoes in about 6ft6, if I ever get selected for an interview will they take one look at me an go 'nope sorry mate you won't fit'
Can anyone help?
Thanks for any help and advice
Jaimz
First time post on here, Ive read as much as possible almost all 30 odd pages.
I am just about to reply to the faxed part of the application form (CTC WINGS) problem is, I've not really considered flying at all before I simply thought of it as a kid, went to Uni, did degree then masters and then got friendly with a 'Nigel' from BA and thought I would love to do that profession. Im not up for sitting in an office.
So I'm not sure what to put when they ask about 'what have I done to become an airline pilot? and What do I think are the attributes of a pilot of the future? My background is in Business, Marketing and Research.
Also do they mind you've never flown? and another random one, one the BA site it says that a pilot has to be between a certain height think 6ft3 is the max, well in shoes in about 6ft6, if I ever get selected for an interview will they take one look at me an go 'nope sorry mate you won't fit'
Can anyone help?
Thanks for any help and advice
Jaimz
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Congratulations to those of you who have been offered places on the course.
Were you able to choose a course start date or did you have to take the date they offered? Only reason I ask is that my employer could require 3 months notice before I leave
(I'm hoping they let me off for good behaviour!)
Were you able to choose a course start date or did you have to take the date they offered? Only reason I ask is that my employer could require 3 months notice before I leave
(I'm hoping they let me off for good behaviour!)
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Daphne will ask you for your availability when you go for your stage 4. Having to give three months notice shouldn't be a problem, I know of at least one guy who had to do just that before he could start.
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phase2 firday 17th march
Hi, this is my first post.Just back from phase two on friday! Found out i got through at 3pm this afternoon waiting in the airport to go back to glasgow! great news!
Anyone else there, did you or know if anyone else got through?
Got phase 3 on the 18 of april and pretty excited! anyone else going then give me a shout
cheers
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....actually, I just realised I did reply to your PM, so now you have another PM saying roughly the same thing as the first...sorry.
Captainbirdseye:
Same thing mate, didnt know whether or not I had replied to your message so I sent u one anyway...turns out I did reply....so now u have 2 messages.
God, I'm useless!
This is what CTC does to your brain!
Captainbirdseye:
Same thing mate, didnt know whether or not I had replied to your message so I sent u one anyway...turns out I did reply....so now u have 2 messages.
God, I'm useless!
This is what CTC does to your brain!
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Re-interviewee
Hello everyone,
I attended my phase 3 interview in March and, after watching neighbours and Bill Oddie for several hours before my interview, fried my brain to the point that I could barely answer the preliminary questions like name and age. Fortunately someone saw through my vegetable state and offered me the opportunity to re-apply in 6 months. Can anyone who has done this or known of others in the same position help me out and let me know what to expect?! Do I need to re-do phases 1 and 2?
I attended my phase 3 interview in March and, after watching neighbours and Bill Oddie for several hours before my interview, fried my brain to the point that I could barely answer the preliminary questions like name and age. Fortunately someone saw through my vegetable state and offered me the opportunity to re-apply in 6 months. Can anyone who has done this or known of others in the same position help me out and let me know what to expect?! Do I need to re-do phases 1 and 2?
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no, normally straight back into phase 3. I guess it depends on individual circumstances, but normally you just get another shot at the phase you failed at. As for what to expect? Same as last time my friend!
Good luck
Good luck
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Hi everyone,
Would be interested to hear from anyone from stage 3 last wednesday (22nd). Is anyone going to stage four next thursday?
All the best to everyone on the day, hope to hear some good news from you all soon.
James
Would be interested to hear from anyone from stage 3 last wednesday (22nd). Is anyone going to stage four next thursday?
All the best to everyone on the day, hope to hear some good news from you all soon.
James
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CTC STAGE 4
HEY ANY OF YOU GUYS JOINING ME FOR STAGE 4 ON 6TH APRIL IN BOURNEMOUTH?
REALLY HOPING IT GOES WELL THIS TIME 
IF AT FIRST YOU DONT SUCCEED TRY TRY TRY TRY TRY AND TRY AGAIN. 
REALLY HOPING IT GOES WELL THIS TIME
IF AT FIRST YOU DONT SUCCEED
TRY TRY TRY TRY TRY AND TRY AGAIN.