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Old 5th May 2008, 17:25
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I managed a small smile when Egg said "unfortunately the fixed base sims are booked up today, we're going to have to use the full motion sim, anybody got any complaints about that?!" He said that if it wasn't for the fact that one moves and the other doesn't, there's virtually no difference between the two. Shame he didn't turn the motion on though...
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DJ - I assume doing P4 with the full motion going would distract you from the task in hand. Personally I'd be concentrating more on how fun it was rather than watching the dreaded VSI!
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Sounds awesome, can't wait! Slightly nervous as I don't want to get this far and fail! Just have to cross my fingers I suppose!

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Full motion would make it a bit easier. The only way you can tell if you're climbing in fixed base is to check the VSI. In full motion, you'll be able to feel the G force of initiating a climb. Either way, sounds great fun.
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Mine is the same, 8am start. Do you know if any of the other guys passed? Jim, Iain etc?

I'm really looking forward to P4, supposed to be really good fun. I can imagine it's a pain having to travel from Sweden again just for an hour long sim session, must be worth it though




Kerosine,

Unfortunately I havent heard anything from the other guys... hope they got through.
It is in fact quite a long journey from Sweden with a flight and 2 coaches to pick but it's definetely worth it!
Have you booked any accomodation for P4 yet? Im thinking about Dibden Manor /45£ B&B....not so cheap though
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Unfortunately I havent heard anything from the other guys... hope they got through.
It is in fact quite a long journey from Sweden with a flight and 2 coaches to pick but it's definetely worth it!
Have you booked any accomodation for P4 yet? Im thinking about Dibden Manor /45£ B&B....not so cheap though
Well I haven't booked any accommodation yet, to be honest I haven't even looked! I'll let you know if I find anything good. Check your PMs too
Are we of the consensus that with motion on we would find it easier due to being able to feel changes in pitch and therefore gaining/losing height?
Any large pitch change will be obvious on the AH and would be felt, however I wouldn't have thought very small pitch changes when trimming for level flight would be felt on a motion sim, therefore not really making it any easier. In other words, losing or gaining 500 feet will not be 'felt' on a motion sim as the pitch change would be tiiiny.

That's my guess anyway!
In full motion, you'll be able to feel the G force of initiating a climb
Rememeber, it's not a Eurofighter
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I passed my phase 3 on Tuesday I'm now doing my phase 4 on the 15th. It says on the email to be there for 11- so I even get a lie in too

I don't suppose anybody else has theirs on the 15th at all do they?
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These are from the CTC wings thread...

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showpos...postcount=1945

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showpos...postcount=1950
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Phase 2 anyone next Wednesday (14th)?
If so pm me if you like
Barry

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Old 10th May 2008, 19:16
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Talking Wahoooooo Going to NZ!

Hi all,

I'm new the PPRuNe Network, I've just finished my CTC selection process and am pleased to say that I passed the 4 selection phases! I'm due to start the Wings course on September 3rd. I took my phase 4 simulator assesment on the 8th of May, with two others... Toby and Gary (Get in touch to let me know how you got on).

I'm sure i'll have loads of questions and hopefully have some answers on anything related to the selection process, but for now i just wanted to introduce myself!

Thanks Stu
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Old 10th May 2008, 21:15
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Well done Stu! Get yourself on the facebook group for CP65
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Stage 2 & 3 - 08/07/2008

Hi everyone

Will be in Bournemouth for stage 2 & 3 on the 8th of July. Any others out there coming down at the same time?

Regards

Apostolis
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Old 15th May 2008, 11:18
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Anyone going for phase 2/3 on the 21st May? I'm getting the train to Bournemouth on the 20th and going back on the 21st at 7pm. Not booked anywhere to stay yet, does anyone have any suggestions that are reasonable on price? (I'm sure someone will have asked this earlier on in the thread).

Anyone else going for assessments on the 21st feel free to get in contact

Kyle
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Old 15th May 2008, 15:11
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Hurn Court Farm was an interesting stay and at £40 for B&B was quite reasonable too.
Dont say yes to super or drinks though
you could see you bill nearer the £100 mark if you do!
Also there is an Avon something or other hotel which is even nearer to CTC may be good if you want a more traditional stay

HTH
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Old 15th May 2008, 16:24
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I stayed at the Avon Causeway when I had my Phase 2 assessment. Very nice place, good food and beer too. £60 a night if I remember rightly, but its right on the doorstep of the airport.
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Hey Barry how have you done? i didn't pass, i failed the concentration test so i can reapply and do half of the test again, so i'm very happy!!
They reassured me about my age and the idea of becoming a pilot...

Very nice the B&B, go there guys! there are two Ryanair hostess living there!
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I just passed my Phase 4 today and am on CP65. I really enjoyed it despite getting the stall warner ticking furiously at me on take-off

I went in there excited to play in a simulator, kept that attitude throughout and even though I have no idea what made them pass me, just enjoyed the whole experience.
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Old 15th May 2008, 19:48
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Congratulations on passing Al W, but leave some space for me, I've already found out CP64 is fully booked!

Found this that may be useful for those about to attend Stage 4:

http://www.b737.org.uk/flightinsts.h...ht_Instruments

If this link becomes distorted email [email protected].

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Congrats Al, good to have another one on CP65!
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RIK.... Whats the concentration test?? Is that stage 4??
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