glasgowfly

Hi there folks, I too am on CP42 so look forward to seeing you on the 28th of September. It looks like that is the 6 of us who are heading out on that date.

See you on the 28th. If anyone is near Glasgow we can meet up for a drink before hand?

Pazu888

Look forward to meeting you mate.

It's getting so close now!

Stall-turn-Go

Just out of interest CP42 guys, how long did it take you from passing stage 2 to being awarded a place in NZ?

Stall-turn-Go

Thanks Tim,

Really hope all goes to plan over the next couple months then. Best of luck to you in NZ. The Outback bar in Hamilton is a good spot by the way!!!

glasgowfly

Tim think we were both on phase 4 together - you went first and I went last on the sim. Good to see that I've already met one of my coursemates. Glad to see we get 30kg luggage allowance!

I had my phase 2 in early July (10th I think), can't remember the exact date since there has been so many dates for different stages, medicals and of course my friends at the HSBC. It all happens very quickly and now 3 weeks tomorrow I should be boarding a flight to New Zealand

Thanks for the advice on the outback bar I look forward to checking the place out.


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Jimbo_P

So that's 7 of us already from the prune!

I'm booked into the Dale Farm House on the 27th. Anyone around for a beer in the Pilgrim the night before the meet and greet?

Incidentally, the Pilgrim has a superb name, especially if you try and walk there from the Dale Farm House!!!

With the timings, you can normally expect to wait 1-2 weeks between phases, and you'll be offered a place (subject to medical, etc) almost immediately upon passing phase 4.

Looking forward to meeting you all, and best of luck to those still going through the selection.

JP.

Pazu888

Stage 2 - 21 July

Stage 3 - 02 August

Stage 4 - 10 August

Found out passed - Same day as Stage 4 (after a nerve-destroying train ride home!)

Stall-turn-Go

So long as you sit there and politely do as demonstrated and as your told, you shouldn't really fail phase 4 should you? Does anyone know of people who have fallen at this stage?

Jimbo_P

I still can't forget that train ride home.... checking my phone every five seconds and getting increasingly frustrated with the lack of signal in the New Forest!

"She must have called whilst I had no signal, what if I didn't get in? What shall I do now? Oh no it's ringing..... ARGH!"

Jimbo_P

From what I understand, the pass rate at phase 4 is roughly 85%.

They seem to be looking for someone who can remain calm and show a learning curve. Flying a perfect 3-degree glideslope isn't too important, especially if you've never flown before!!

They'll talk to you whilst you fly, which both calms you down and shows your multi-tasking abilities.

Everyone says just be calm and be yourself, which is exactly right. But try telling that to someone who's sitting in the crew room waiting to be called up...

his3dmw

I was at the stage 2 resit yesterday, the northerner with the gold tie. well chuffed when I found out I got through, Howd u do?

Stall-turn-Go

Cheers Jimbo,

I'll just crap myself about the interview for the time being then.

If you CP42 guys are able to it'd be great to hear updates from you when you get out to NZ. Successful folk seem to go cold on this thread once they've got through. Or am I missing some other 'on training' thread somewhere.

I guess the point of this thread is the slection process more than the training that comes after but heh, can't hurt can it and it'd certainly help to wet some appetites!

Jimbo_P

S-T-G,

There is a CTC Cadets forum, but I suspect the guys get extremely busy once out there. We'll try and keep the forum updated, though.

In the meantime, you might like to check out the website set up by previous groups of cadets such as ctc19.com (CP19) or cadetpilot.com (CP29/30). They've got some great photos on there.

If you need any advice for phase 3, i'd be happy to help - having done it twice!!

JP.

The Mixmaster

just had phase 3 selection. Day didn't start to well when I accidently spilt a few drops of water over one of the assessors!!! Schoolboy error. Good luck to all the lads that were down there

glasgowfly

Mixmaster - don't worry too much about the spilling of the water incident. I too dropped water all over the table in the group exercise and I start in three weeks. The assessors were really nice about it.

The journey home after phase 4 is quite scary as you are so worried that you are going to be the one that hasn't passed. Although finding out you've passed just before you catch your flight home makes your flybe flight more enjoyable. I don't think I stopped smiling the whole flight!

I've still not booked accommodation yet but will do so very soon.

The Mixmaster

glasgowfly...good stuff man. I dunno just get the vibe that it was one of those days that didn't quite go according to plan, we'll see....

cparker

£55 per night, it was £50 in my day!

Enjoy NZ i'd go back there tomorrow given the chance, something called a CPL on the horizon to get out of the way first!

Jimbo_P

Yeah trousers and shirt (polo shirt perhaps) sounds good. Not planning on wearing a tie, but we've been warned off jeans!

Jimbo_P

Can't make any promises...

FlightDeckDave

Hi Guys,

Was just wondering if anyone who is out in NZ or is meant to be going in the next month (4th Oct 4 me if i get all these forms filled out) has a girlfriend/boyfriend who you are leaving behind back here in good old UK? If so I was just wondering how they felt about it all. My gf is being very supportive and we have a strong relationship so no problems about me being away, but I can tell she's going to miss me. If there is anyone in a similar position feel free to PM me.

FDD