Astraeus cadets - out of the closet!
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Jonty my old son,. .. .You obviously haven't seen me flying recently then!!. .. .But the speed brake full out at 6 miles...that is slick!!!. .. .Of course you didn't hear it from me.......
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Well done to you all!. .. .PJ. .Mrs SXTY still vividly remembers her chat with Mrs PJ at the Gatbash, and her description of what you’ve had to go through to get that right hand seat – she’s chuffed for you both as well. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" />
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Hi Fat Dog. Sure you'll appreciate that with everything happening so fast and the vagaries of obtaining all the relevant bits of paper nothing can be set in stone. The current start date for the type rating is definitely the 8th April - maybe! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />
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My special congrats goes out to the main man pjdj777 and the rest who got through!!!. .. .Pj, having listened to your speech at the last seminar near LHR, I am glad that you have landed a great job with a well-upcoming and a well-managed company.. .. .Your talk at the seminar was a very informative one, as it showed me the most realistic way of getting through the modular route.. .. .Good luck to you all, and a warm welcome to your new careers!!!. .. .(pj What was it like being married and at the same time training to become a pilot?) That was me at the seminar. Remember? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />. . . . <small>[ 22 March 2002, 19:06: Message edited by: Murray_NN ]</small>
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I wish you all well, especially PJ and Mrs PJ. I hope my future mirrors yours, as my past has done!. .. .Am I a little bit envious, why yes, naturally!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
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Hiya folks,. .Finally she makes herself known I hear you all chuckle, well as the rest of the lads can vouch it's not because I'm shy. For some reason I've had great trouble logging on to the site, PPRuNe is very popular.. .. .Well Clear Prop!!! just to prove the theory wrong I am under thirty, 24 in April actually, so I'm the baby of the bunch.. .. .About my flying, I really do have the basics, I did all my training with SFT in Bournemouth (and contrary to what most people thought at the start of JAR) I thought the training there was superb. I did nothing but keep my head in the books throughout groundschool and most of the flying. So to anyone reading this thinking about starting a course - be prepared to give up everything until you finish it. I did my MCC last September and since I couldn't get a job doing what I loved, I ended up working for the NHS (sadly paying bills was essential).. .. .A friend of mine (Frank I am forever in your debt!) told me to check out PPRuNe because there was mention of a 737 type rating on it for people with low hours. So I did. Like the others I kept most of my answers short and sweet cos' I certainly wouldn't want to read a pile of essays no matter how good they were. The interview - I was just myself, ok a slightly nervous version of myself. I had no idea what I expected, but figured if I was honest and they didn't like me then I probably wouldn't feel comfortable in the company anyway. The Sim ride, well I decided if I wasn't going to get through then I was gonna make sure I really enjoyed myself so I had a great day to remember. So I went in relaxed and tried my best and tried to imagine no one else in there with me, which actually began to work as the EFIS (only seen them in books before) had me utterly fascinated. I went home and kept my fingers crossed. The whole process was really enjoyable but I don't think it would have been with a larger company, then again I might be wrong, that's just my personal opinion.. .. .Well that's my view on the whole situation, I'm still in shock and feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Any questions anyone wants to ask feel free and if I can answer them I will. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> . . . .Amanda. x
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married? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="tongue.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />
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Ok I'm answering this question because I said any questions, if I can answer them I will. I don't like to go back on what I say so..... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> No I'm not married, neither do I have any intention of becoming married for an incredibly long time. Right a quick add on to my previous message...... .. .Any questions on the training, interview process etc feel free to ask. Anything else, like marriage, underwear, what time I get up in the morning, how often I clean my teeth etc you'll have to wait till the next wannabes bash to ask <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />
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How many hours have you got Flygirl and when did you start your training for your PPL etc? So What type of uniform did you wear in the NHS? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />
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Congratulations once again flygirl although I've said it to you already, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif"> . I bet if feels great to be the only girl in the flystars!. .. .I've got a question - are you gonna have time in your busy schedule to come and see a lowly instructor down at Biggin Hill? And another, will you be getting any more of those tickets?. .. .C ya
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WELL DONE FLY GIRL.. .. .LIKE YOU I TOO WENT TO SFT AND RIGHT UP TO WHEN THEY WENT BUST I THOUGHT THERE WAS NO BETTER PLACE TO BE.. .I TRAINED HARD AND STUDIED LIKE A TROJAN(DID TROJANS STUDY?). .GOOD LUCK, I KNOW ALL US EX=SFT PEOPLE ARE ROUTING FOR YOU. IM SURE YOUR WONDERING WHO I AM BUT ASK YOUR FLAT MATE FROM WIMBLEDON AND SHE WILL REMEMBER ME AS I PASSED MY CPL THE DAY BEFORE HER AT SFT. THE CANNY SCOTSMAN WHO PASSED ALL THINGS 1ST TIME( I TELL YOU SOMEONE ONE UP THERE MUST BE LOOKING AFTER ME). .WELL IM SURE YOUR A BUSY GIRL NOW SO GET BACK INTO THOSE BOOKS AND LOOK OUT BECAUSE IM NOT FAR BEHIND YOU IF MY AMBITION HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT.. .. .GREAT TO HEAR YOUR DOING WELL. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />. . . . <small>[ 28 March 2002, 19:11: Message edited by: waitingforclearance ]</small>
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Thanks for the messages guys, to answer the questions: about 220 hours, I started the course in April 2000 and no.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> I did not wear any dodgy uniform in the NHS. . .. .I will always make time to go see you, you flyingspaniard! As I said I am forever in your debt mister. Tickets not sure but will let you know.. .. .To my sft fellow, congrats on passing everything first time and from that I know who you are. I'll double with check with M anyway. Good luck and let me know how it goes. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" />
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Hey there flygirly24, . .So you're 24 this April....Same As Me! End of April, kidd you not. Anyway, don't worry about being the baby of the course. Seeing how well you applied yourself to your training course, that same dedication will surely get you through the next step of your training. You are really all on a level playing field. Age and from what I've seen even experience (debatable as always) doesn't matter. You are all one team and you'll help each other through and just like mugging for the ATPL's that's very important and makes things easier. One tip, the real aircraft is actually easier to fly than the Sim's! You'll love it, you all will. . .. .Sounds like a great Airline that's been set up with a great environment. Hmmm, later on once you get settled will you be the first Airline in history that DOESN'T have it's Pilots moan about managwement! ha ha ha.. .. .Jokes aside, Well done all of you again. Will definitely make sure to say Hi to the Astraeus Crew if we ever cross paths in the future.
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Congratulations to all of the successful candidates! Now that you have come out of the closet PJ will you be wearing a skirt? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> . .. .Best of luck with the 737 Type Rating course. Will there be a class photo?
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pjdj777. .. .Many congratulations on the job with Astraeus, I'm very pleased for you. If you can fly a three-engined jet, then two-engined is easy! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> . .. .Congratulations also to the other four starting with you. I'm around Braincrank later this month, so I'll try to drop in on the light twin training carrels. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> . .. .I see some other familiar names from simulator days on this thread. Good luck to Snigs and Flypuppy, sounds like aztruck may have landed a proper job - (say hi to your Uncle for me) - but has anyone heard from Nearly Man recently?. .. .Best regards. .. .Trident Sim
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ahh those jim jams are essential survival kit, and part of my home made Africa Radio aids tutorial project. Rumour control was growing a 767 in the back garden, so by putting one's head in a metal bucket and growling "Dakar Dakar" it was easy to simulate hacking through dense HF and impenetrable pidgeon French ATC.. .Trident Sim, you are dead right, it's a proper job,(but so was the last one until Dec 14th!!). .Did you fly with Chris when he was at the World's favourite, or do you go back to the Bea days?