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wayupthere 8th Dec 2008 21:23


cost cutting PTC style!! It is not for me to speculate how this happened. But those who were involved would find it deeply offensive to suggest that there was any *intention* of departing with insufficient fuel. PTC have taken this incident *very* seriously indeed and an AAIU (not IAA) investigation is underway. Let me simply suggest that anyone who knowingly departs with less than sufficient fuel plus reserves on board needs their heads examined, so there are other factors indicated. It would be extremely helpful if some consideration were shown for the crew of this aircraft whose combined airmanship, in fact, saved the day.
Ah man, theres me thinking one was still allowed a sense of humour...

Whats all this about students taking them to court? Why?

Captain Planet 8th Dec 2008 21:52

In relation to acepilotmurdock's post :

What's the point in doing your CPL in a glass cockpit aircraft if you have to do the flight test in an aircraft with steam guages? Hmmm, someone is not doing their research:=. Also, Doing your training in.....let me count 1,2,3. 3 flight schools is often frowned upon by employers so you've succeeded in deterring people from PTC acepilotmurdock. Good man.

CP.

Oh! P.S. on a lighter note - Is there a spell check on this? can't seem to find it if there is.

acepilotmurdock 9th Dec 2008 00:21

Thanx Capt. I do know that your flight test has to be done on a steam driven puppy. However what I was trying to highlight was the fact that we will get some of our time in an all glass cockpit enviroment, which I belive the airlines are trying to encourage. So to be fair in my opinion you are getting the best of both worlds.
And to answer the second point, we wont have two or three differnet training schools down as we will still be with PTC Florida but based out of FIT at Melbourne. Again I am not trying to recruit people to come to PTC or deter them, as previously stated I am going through my training here and will give you my honest opinion if it is so required.
Good luck to all out there who have qualified as we all know these are tough times in the aviation industry, and it doesnt help anyone by slagging people off or flinging **** around. :ok:

acepilotmurdock 10th Dec 2008 00:02

Well as it happens I have already secured a job. :ok:

Captain Planet 10th Dec 2008 10:27

Well I'm sure I speak for everyone here when wishing aceplotmurdock the best in his job with FlyBe.

Happy Christmas to all. Here's to a better '09!

CP.

Tom Power 15th Dec 2008 15:25

I was due to start with the PTC in feburary, but after reading this thread am seriously thinking of another flight school. The reason I picked PTC is because I am from Waterford and can save a lot of money on acc and doing distance learning. Can anyone give me some advice on another school or your opinion on this??? Pm me me advice, And advice is needed and greatly appreciated.

cambridge 18th Dec 2008 19:32

Flight Training Europe, Jerez, Spain, in my opinion is the best professional pilot training school around. I am an airline Training Captain and, over the years, have line trained and examined graduates from many schools.
I have found none better than FTE. They may cost a little more, but the end product is very good. Many major airlines use them for their cadet training schemes.


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