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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Canberra, Australia
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Re: Ranges
Hi Airjordan,
Yeah, it does take a bit to get to places like Armidale (5700) over the ranges, but there is always the option of going to Kempsey (2500) straight up to Coffs (3100), and then into Grafton (3300).
The above LSALTS aren't as good as out west, but from where I am, I need cloud above about 6000 to get anywhere. Glad my 100Nm/3 hr Nav is done!
Yeah, it does take a bit to get to places like Armidale (5700) over the ranges, but there is always the option of going to Kempsey (2500) straight up to Coffs (3100), and then into Grafton (3300).
The above LSALTS aren't as good as out west, but from where I am, I need cloud above about 6000 to get anywhere. Glad my 100Nm/3 hr Nav is done!
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Flight Test
Gday guys and gals
Has anyone actually completed the flight test?
Does anyone have any clues on what to expect or anticipate, or the best way to prepare?
I would be very grateful to anyone that might be able to assist me with their experiences.....pm is fine or share with the group so that we can all be best prepared.....
Thanks in advance
Has anyone actually completed the flight test?
Does anyone have any clues on what to expect or anticipate, or the best way to prepare?
I would be very grateful to anyone that might be able to assist me with their experiences.....pm is fine or share with the group so that we can all be best prepared.....
Thanks in advance
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Any more news?
Hi Guys,
Has anyone going through the Winter program assessments got any more news? 3 weeks exactly gone past since my interview, so contacting them today as per website instructions.
Regards,
Nadsy.
Has anyone going through the Winter program assessments got any more news? 3 weeks exactly gone past since my interview, so contacting them today as per website instructions.
Regards,
Nadsy.
Spring Cadet Program
Loopy Larry,
I applied on the 1st of Feb.
Completed stage 2 assessment on Wednesday (5th of March) and have been invited to stage 3 assessment on the 20th of March. Spoke to the recruitement people today and was advised they had some time available that had previously been allocated to the Winter program. If I was available they could fit me in, or I could wait until the 12th of May, "Your choice".
Good luck.
Omega471
I applied on the 1st of Feb.
Completed stage 2 assessment on Wednesday (5th of March) and have been invited to stage 3 assessment on the 20th of March. Spoke to the recruitement people today and was advised they had some time available that had previously been allocated to the Winter program. If I was available they could fit me in, or I could wait until the 12th of May, "Your choice".
Good luck.
Omega471
Join Date: Feb 2007
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i got rejected at application stage 
i had previously applied for the phase 1 cadets and got knocked back at testing, however i applied again in hope that id get past testing (with some preparation this time), should of had CPL and NVFR by August too, but it doesn't seem like recruiting want to know me atm...
Good stuff Omega471, best wishes, you'll be in it in no time!!!
i had previously applied for the phase 1 cadets and got knocked back at testing, however i applied again in hope that id get past testing (with some preparation this time), should of had CPL and NVFR by August too, but it doesn't seem like recruiting want to know me atm...
Good stuff Omega471, best wishes, you'll be in it in no time!!!
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Nadsy hi mate - nothing to report here, have been for test & interview (> a week ago) and not heard a peep - given Cessna Dave's quick call back, anything greater than 24 hours lowers my expectations - Airjordan did they come back to you quickly for flight test offer? - good luck to all
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Unsuccessful
Hi Guys,
Sorry I haven't replied to some of your responses, but I had a baby girl on Saturday night. Got a letter from Qantas today with a shake of the head. Quite disappointed, but back up and ready for plan B.
Hey Cessna Dave, did you try Johnstons at YPMQ? I've need to get things done there in the past, and they've always tried hard to get it done.
Air Jordan, all the best for next week. Hope to hear some good news from you soon.
21391401, a week is still pretty early days. Hopefully you hear something positive soon.
Take care guys, and all the best. I'll keep an eye out to see how you go.
Sorry I haven't replied to some of your responses, but I had a baby girl on Saturday night. Got a letter from Qantas today with a shake of the head. Quite disappointed, but back up and ready for plan B.
Hey Cessna Dave, did you try Johnstons at YPMQ? I've need to get things done there in the past, and they've always tried hard to get it done.
Air Jordan, all the best for next week. Hope to hear some good news from you soon.
21391401, a week is still pretty early days. Hopefully you hear something positive soon.
Take care guys, and all the best. I'll keep an eye out to see how you go.
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Nadsy hi - Airjordan has said it better than I ever could, so ditto .... from everything I have read it is a very competitive process, and there are other ways of getting in, so it is not a no, just a no now ..... a healthy baby girl is an excellent consolation prize, congrats ..... maybe our plan B's will coincide .... let us know where you head
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Nadsy, sorry to hear of the bad news.
Congrats on the baby girl, I hope all is well. Good luck with implementing plan B. Also, keep us posted on your movements as we will you.
Thanks for the reference to Johnstons, I may end up there soon.
Regards
Dave
Congrats on the baby girl, I hope all is well. Good luck with implementing plan B. Also, keep us posted on your movements as we will you.
Thanks for the reference to Johnstons, I may end up there soon.
Regards
Dave
Join Date: Sep 2006
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'Nadsy' having a healthy baby of any sex is far better than working for QF. Yr daughter you have for life with all the love & expectations that go with it, (congrats)QF will not have the same love but more a life sentance so they may very well have done you a favour!
remember Nadsy, their loss !
CW
remember Nadsy, their loss !CW
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Wondering, if anyone has recently done the QF skills/ hand-eye co-ordination testing in sydney. Apparently the old joystick and rudders test has been upgraded to a dual joystick of somesort. Would be great if anyone would know..
1- What does it entail?
2- Is there anyway you can study/practice for it?
Cheers
1- What does it entail?
2- Is there anyway you can study/practice for it?
Cheers
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Yeh i heard the old one, which was about 20 years old, broke down and was replaced. Does anyone know what the new one is like? And also if the instrument interpretation etc is still the same or not?
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"you can apply with a MECIR, whether it gives you an advantage or not, it is up to recruitment to decide on that. I don't think it matters as long as you have the minimum requirements and fit the other criteria."
It's unlikely a MECIR will give you any advantage, or disadvantage, for that matter. What they are considering when they are assessing you is what sort of pilot you will make in the future. Sure, having a MECIR may show you're pretty keen to keep moving on with your flying and progress as quickly as possible, but the important thing is for them to see that you will make a good pilot when you are flying for them. Being able to demonstrate these qualities in an interview is much more important than failing to show them these qualities but having a MECIR.
It's unlikely a MECIR will give you any advantage, or disadvantage, for that matter. What they are considering when they are assessing you is what sort of pilot you will make in the future. Sure, having a MECIR may show you're pretty keen to keep moving on with your flying and progress as quickly as possible, but the important thing is for them to see that you will make a good pilot when you are flying for them. Being able to demonstrate these qualities in an interview is much more important than failing to show them these qualities but having a MECIR.