Thank you Mr. G., nice and worthy report when you have to expect the results?

P.

I have a CTC assessment in a few weeks in the States, and I just realized that I have no idea what the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow is...now I'm worried. I googled it and came up with 10-14 meters per second, depending on whether the swallow is African or European. Is this really a serious interview question that they expect a serious answer to?

FFS

They asked me what my favourite colour was.

Red....no Blue!

(Thank you "what-to-do")

Many thanks for the information Mr Glass, extremely helpfull.

Could you tell us how many of those 7 passed to Sim, eventually also passed the Sim itself?

Yeah I've just heard it is quite a popular question. Just had another friend get back who got asked it.

If you're searching for the airspeed velocity of a flying swallow, just make sure you get the right type. The continent they come from makes all the difference.

Is the swallow fat? This could seriously affect its profile drag and reduce its terminal velocity. Is it starved, this could feign area rule thus increasing its wetted area and increase its terminal velocity.

Obviously grooming is a major factor, a well groomed, thin Swallow with a large wetted area would certainly be faster than a scruffy tub of a Swallow.

We are of course making an assumption here, that they are both transiting the planet Earths atmosphere. Assumptions are dangerous, what if our fat and thin scruffy and dapper Swallows are not of this Earth? Could it be that this question is posed of two alien Swallows jumping into the vacuum of space and affected only by Newtonian physics! In that case drag would not be a factor at all!

The possible answers to this question are endless, but maybe I am looking a little bit to deep.

Give an example of a time where the thread hurtled headlong into Python based silliness.

Can anyone apart from myself give an example of a time when one could not book a NTR assessment for love nor money?

Bad timing. Story of my life.

Think twice before signing a 3 year bond with FZ. I would never have done this looking back.
The roster is absolutely crap causing extrem fatigue still being disregarded by the company. No one cares about the crew as long as the flight departs on time day or night.
You fly to destinations that are high risk carrying military personnel and weapons.
You will be blocked for 3 years for EK and now FZ have requested a permanent ban for both EK and EY. This has unofficially been approved so forget joining EK or EY after joining FZ, you will be stuck.
Very bad atmosphere in FZ due all the disapointed employees and most crew are looking for other jobs.
Sadly nothing is being done by management......

You have been warned....

Why don' t you leave?

I did leave...for exactly the reasons stated above. Duckndive is painting a very true picture about flydubai but for most people its not just as simple as 'why dont you leave'. Many have family in dubai and kids at school, also there is the problem of cheques being paid in advance for accomodation. So you can't just leave...unless you want a warrant out for your arrest for the next time you enter the gulf that is! 'Trapped' is a very accurate description of the place and of the setup at Flydubai.

Hello guys,

I have about 2500 hours TT (2000 on atr), I'd like to know if flydubai is still looking for F/O. And if so what is the proportion of guys hired without being type rated? How many new FO are entering the airline each year?

Thanks


R

Airfoil: you might want to get in touch with DucknDive to explain him (her) how to start and implement the leaving process you seem to master, not being in jail because of it.

DucknDive: Airfoil might be your exit ticket and help you to end your misery. Good luck with that, keep us informed, I hope you can leave soon.

Tyrod: when airfoil will leave his seat you will have one more chance to get hired.

I love stories with good endings and everybody happy.

KAG. Thanks for your consideration. Well I am leaving so don`t you worry!

I just find it amazing how some people are ok with whats being done by FZ, even happy. The place has changed lots from what it used to be and it seems to be a constant downhill slope.

KAG, is there anything you don't have an opinion on? 768 posts...... you need to get out more.

Just wondering, what's it like in your perfect World?

What to do: you are probabely right.

DucknDive: good for you. Wish you the best with your next airline.

Most of them are steps for the next move after all... Hated (sometimes) but needed... Have seen that a lot in my (long) expat life. Keep positive though. Cheers.

Hi Mrglass,

I just got my Status updated. It now says: Screening Passed.

I also got an email too, saying that for the moment there aren't any Sim slots open for non 737 Type-rated pilots. I was wondering if there is a way to at least do the interview first, and if passed, go home and wait until they can schedule the Sim ride.
Are there any math or tech questions?
Can you post the 4 profiles/call outs they gave you the day before the Sim?

Thank you,

Alex

Hello all,

Sorry I have/am extremely busy with a house move and various other things.

- No maths other than counting backwards mentally during computer task
- Profiles - i'll post if I get time in the future
- Doubt you would get a split interview. Looks like I got lucky getting a NTR interview slot - I've been lucky all my life though, what can I say. Watch that thing like a hawk: i.e 3 times a day until you see it pop up.

Other stuff:

Timeline:
- Got Dubai interview email 2 days after the Sim ride.
- Dubai interview is approx 25-30 days after England interview
- Will post when/if I get the nod for ground-school start date.

Again, apologies for lack of input recently.

congratulations mrglass thats great news!!

Just need a lil more help from u guys....i got an email saying they will not be able to accommodate me as they are full. So now i got to make my own arrangements for the staying part.

Was wondering if there are any small inns or Bread & Breakfast places close by? Anyone stayed close by in and around the area?

Thank you.