well i got some terrible news today which has put a damper on my preparations but that's another story. My biggest problems is the cost to get down there, along with the £180ish for the test it's going to be roughly the same again. I don't fancy a 9hour drive each way but flights aren't cheap either...and the nearest i can fly to is southampton!

Not to worry, i'll be there no matter what!

Yeah I found that a problem too, the only flights to BOH from Scotland go from Glasgow Prestwick which is probably the hardest place to get to!
Not sure what would be the easiest way from Northumberland. I flew into Southampton last time and its not too difficult getting to Bournemouth from there. But with the costs added on its a bit of a nightmare isn't it? With regards to the news you got, I hope your ok.

why not take the bus. Book it online on Nationalexpress.com. Pretty cheap, comfort is ok. I've done this twice so far and they are always on time, very frequent buses. Great way to get anywhere. And if it is any cheaper for you, just fly over to Heathrow and take the bus from the central bus station.

by the way, how about all the guys that went through Phase 3 the other day ? Any of you got the email from CTC ?

Keep us informed guys !

I received my email today from CTC!! After two unbelievably long days of constant email checking and sleepness nights, I am glad to say I passed Stage 3 (from the other day) and am through to stage 4!

Can't wait for it!

Good luck to all inolved on any stage of the CTC assessments :D

To be honest i'm looking for a quick way to get there, so as to preserve energy and stay fresh, but it looks like the easiest and cheapest route is an 8hour drive each way!!

The train is the same amount of time, 3 changes including a tube journey, and £170

Flybe to Southampton is £70 each way plus journeys to Bournemouth.

Petrol and a hotel seem to be the best options for me :ugh:

AQC Here I come!
 

Received the best email ever yesterday afternoon telling me I passed Stage 3 on Wednesday. :)

Would love to hear from the other 5 there on the 24th, I think I made a mistake on the email address I gave Andreas. Must have been the stress of it all! :\ Hope you all made it.

Good luck to all those going through the whole process. This thread is a goldmine of useful information.

Matt. (The older one!!!)

Anybody got Stage 2 booked for this Friday? (1st Sept) PM me, might be good to meet up before hand?

New Guy
 

Hi all,

I've just been reading the CTC Wings threads and found them most interesting! I've just completed my online application and am faxing the answers to the four questions tomorrow.

It sounds as though you guys are all a stage or two ahead of me so i'm reading with interest!

I'm new to the avaition industry, got 350 hours military flying but absolutely no knowledge of civvy stuff.

I'll be following all of your posts with interest... cheers!

Stage 2, September 1st
 

I'm in for stage 2 this Friday, would be happy to meet up with anyone else who is taking part on that day. I will be staying at the Avon Causeway Hotel.

flyhiguy28 =>
Is it the cadets scheme you've applied for?
Let me know what date you get for stage 2, I'm still waiting for an invitation, but I'm sure they'll let me go soon.

Guys,

I'm booked in for a resit at stage 3 on the 20th sept. Is it really £100 for the resit? I thought the only charge was at stage 2??!! Anywho - obviously I'll be there!!!!! Good luck to the stage 2 guys this friday, especially pre3mhjt........go-on mike!!!!!!!!

The Reverand

flyhiguy28,

Was in a similar situation to you albeit with about 100 less hours, and I leave for Hamilton next week. Let me know if you need any specific advice.

Streety

Lovejoy, I love ya!Thanks for all the help mate you've been a star. So I made the long journey to Bournemouth today, did the tests and made the even longer journey home, but am very pleased to say that I made it through to stage 3 on the 20th Sept. If anybody has any questions I can help with concerning this stage then please ask now while its still fresh in my mind, Ive got so much out of PPRuNe Id love to give something back if I can. Reverand, I'll see you there in 3 weeks!

Pre3mhjt
 

Ay up m8,
Well done M.T. You haven't got to thank me mate, stage 2 (like the rest) is all down to you. Congratulations on getting through. Now you have experienced THAT last capacity test you can see what I was talking about!!!! Did you end up a dribbling wreck too?
Glad to hear R.B got through also. Hope all goes as well for stage 3 as stage 2!! Maybe we'll get on the same CP group!! I know A.H, S.C and D.W made it onto the same group and should be in Hamilton now. If you read this guys please let us know how it is going.

Just to fill you in I've got my medical and my criminal record check so should have two less things to do. Only thing now is to pass my stage 3 resit and have a go in the sim. Long road ahead but I feel as though I could actually pull this off!

Anyone else out there going for stage 3 on the 20th? Lets meet up for a beer (or a coke!!) and get over those icebreaker nerves. Drop me a p.m if your resitting like me and we may be able to give advice to people running at it for the first time (not too sure if that's a great idea seeing as I failed it.)

Either way - good luck all!!
The Reverand :ok:

Hey Streety.

Are you on CP41 by any chance?

Mister-Sheep

Certainly am mate. Looking forward to 24hrs on an aircraft next week...

Did I meet you yesterday?

Anyone from the afternoon Stage 2 session yesterday got an e-mail yet? PM me when you do.

Troy.

October 6th - Phase 2
 

Hi everyone, Iv been reading the threads for weeks now finally plucked up the courage to post one Myself! I no Its ages away but has anybody out there got phase 2 On October 6th?

Great. Well i'm on CP41 too:)

you didnt meet me yesterday, I will be doing the short foundation course and am flying out on the 25th October with two other guys from CP41 doing the short course. I think they are doing a seperate meet and greet on the 28th Sept for the short foundation course people. How many were there yesterday?

Cheers. Look forwards to meeting ya in October

Mister-Sheep