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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2010, 07:14
Replies: 9
Views: 6,278
Posted By tigermagicjohn

If you have more money then brain, then Delta is...

If you have more money then brain, then Delta is for you! Over priced, and over marketed full of BS to sell you the school.

You probably can find a better school at half the price!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Mar 2010, 23:16
Replies: 58
Views: 8,053
Posted By tigermagicjohn

I think what people are trying to say is, based...

I think what people are trying to say is, based on experience - sure go for it, but don't expect to be get a job straight away as an FO on a big shiny jet.

Make sure you can manage to survive for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Mar 2010, 07:02
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By tigermagicjohn

By the time you have done that calculation in...

By the time you have done that calculation in flight, you will have :mad:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2010, 23:54
Replies: 58
Views: 8,053
Posted By tigermagicjohn

No it is not negativity, it is reality! I think...

No it is not negativity, it is reality!
I think some of the "negative" posts are just to make people aware - it is a long and hard road, and maybe you should consider a cheaper option then the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Mar 2010, 23:45
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Why no wizz wheel allowed??? That's the...

Why no wizz wheel allowed???

That's the only pre-historic you are allowed everywhere in JAA land, you are learning to fly a multimillion pound aircraft, and you have some old retired Navigatiors...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Mar 2010, 09:57
Replies: 17
Views: 1,130
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Vow that sounds good then"lpokijuhyt" I just got...

Vow that sounds good then"lpokijuhyt" I just got 100% on it! :8
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Mar 2010, 09:25
Replies: 16
Views: 17,784
Posted By tigermagicjohn

You have a Visa waver or a Visa, regardless they...

You have a Visa waver or a Visa, regardless they can refuse you to enter if they believe there is a 0.01 % chance that you will not leave the USA when your visa expires.
Visa does not allow you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2010, 21:13
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Yes, get a job, work hard, if lucky you can live...

Yes, get a job, work hard, if lucky you can live somewhere cheap, or do as flyvirgin!!! :eek:

Get a loan? Bad idea, unless you like to die of stress before you get 30. Go modular, step by step,...
Forum: Nordic Forum
14th Mar 2010, 16:57
Replies: 29
Views: 7,802
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Har det kommet ut nye kart i for Norge naa? Noen...

Har det kommet ut nye kart i for Norge naa? Noen som har noe nytt angaende dette?
Eller er Norge fortsatt fullstendig molbo angaaende dette!:ugh:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Mar 2010, 14:40
Replies: 50
Views: 11,377
Posted By tigermagicjohn

"Rexbanner" Well said, I was thinking that myself...

"Rexbanner" Well said, I was thinking that myself too. There will be one less, when grass gets greener!:}
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Mar 2010, 14:37
Replies: 50
Views: 11,377
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Firstly I don't believe they think that they...

Firstly I don't believe they think that they always will be kept on with this airline that they do the line training with, that is just an added bonus.
However you get the analogy, if they don't do,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Mar 2010, 10:46
Replies: 50
Views: 11,377
Posted By tigermagicjohn

"Superpilot...

"Superpilot (http://www.pprune.org/members/32074-superpilot)" The airline dictates what they consider is a qualified pilot. That might be 500, 1000,1500 or 2000 hours on MJRT, a TR rarely qualifies...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Mar 2010, 10:34
Replies: 50
Views: 11,377
Posted By tigermagicjohn

I agree the principle is wrong, but the way it is...

I agree the principle is wrong, but the way it is being attacked does not have any foundation.
Main arguments are:
a: The pilots are less skilled because they pay.
b: Or it must be illegal to pay...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Mar 2010, 22:35
Replies: 50
Views: 11,377
Posted By tigermagicjohn

First "Superpilot" - I think the issue is a bit...

First "Superpilot" - I think the issue is a bit more complicated then you seem to dream of. Also most of the airlines are non UK based as far as I know, so UK and even EU law would not even apply.
...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Mar 2010, 23:47
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,058,427
Posted By tigermagicjohn

More interesting to see how the public will vote...

More interesting to see how the public will vote with their feet, and simply not use BA as their first booking alternative.
BA might not have enough time to rebuild their reputation, unless they...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Mar 2010, 23:17
Replies: 79
Views: 46,363
Posted By tigermagicjohn

I am sure there are other good schools too, I am...

I am sure there are other good schools too, I am not proclaiming Stapelford is the best, however from what I have experienced they seem to run a pretty clean machine. And if they are busy, well that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Mar 2010, 21:06
Replies: 79
Views: 46,363
Posted By tigermagicjohn

"Muddy Boots"...

"Muddy Boots" (http://www.pprune.org/members/130208-muddy-boots) First of all, how can you compare PPL with CPL training, the question here was for commercial training.
I had to do my PPL retraining...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Mar 2010, 20:41
Replies: 11
Views: 11,579
Posted By tigermagicjohn

The Oxford books are the best, if you really are...

The Oxford books are the best, if you really are interested in knowing things a bit deeper then just passing your exams.
I have tried a few others too, and would say there are some pretty awful...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2010, 20:24
Replies: 55
Views: 14,655
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Www, yes man. Every single day, and every...

Www, yes man.

Every single day, and every word you say. Every move you make, every step you take
I'll be watching you! ;)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2010, 20:20
Replies: 50
Views: 11,377
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Most people knocking it, is because they are...

Most people knocking it, is because they are envious they can not afford it themselves! And they are afraid they even get further back in the que!

Normal human reaction, but the reality of the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
10th Mar 2010, 20:00
Replies: 3,713
Views: 1,058,427
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Enjoy BA as long as it lasts, this uncertainty in...

Enjoy BA as long as it lasts, this uncertainty in the past, and now again, will seriously punish BA. I can see huge losses ahead, because people will simply vote with their money to go to other...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2010, 19:49
Replies: 50
Views: 11,377
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Well the point is, the comedians who do pay those...

Well the point is, the comedians who do pay those 500 hours + TR, will be in front of the ones with minimum hours on a PA 28/Cessna, it is all about being prepared and ready for the career ahead....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2010, 04:16
Replies: 50
Views: 11,377
Posted By tigermagicjohn

"flyprototype" If you can afford the Pay to Fly,...

"flyprototype" If you can afford the Pay to Fly, I doubt you have a major problem with money, it's more likely only those with more money then sense can afford such "programs" - so I doubt they will...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Mar 2010, 21:39
Replies: 50
Views: 11,377
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Yes we all agree it is not right, however they...

Yes we all agree it is not right, however they are no better or worse than any other low houred pilot being trained by airlines in the past with low hours, only difference is that the airlines used...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Mar 2010, 21:25
Replies: 55
Views: 14,655
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Yes pay up front, and dont forget to pay the 5%...

Yes pay up front, and dont forget to pay the 5% contingency, and a bit extra for isolated - because if not you might feel very lonely and isolated when you discover you need a couple more hours in...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Mar 2010, 20:30
Replies: 55
Views: 14,655
Posted By tigermagicjohn

WWW I have just enrolled at Oxford after your...

WWW I have just enrolled at Oxford after your message here, thanks - full package now, streamrolling, Zero to Hero, + TR on both 737 and Airbus, which is best? 320 or 380?

I feel like I have just...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Mar 2010, 20:22
Replies: 14
Views: 2,678
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Well this is not REAL LIFE, CAA ATPL exams only,...

Well this is not REAL LIFE, CAA ATPL exams only, and they seem to assume their own rules when ever that makes them happy, and they like they to change them too, without informing anyone, including...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Mar 2010, 20:21
Replies: 14
Views: 2,678
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Yes have it confirmed now from CAA, assume RVSM...

Yes have it confirmed now from CAA, assume RVSM unless otherwise stated.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Mar 2010, 19:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,468
Posted By tigermagicjohn

MrGren, you are from Sweden, one thing is for...

MrGren, you are from Sweden, one thing is for sure, there will be loads of jobs available for you within the next 10 years - because SAS average age is early/mid 50's, and these pilots will be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Feb 2010, 19:19
Replies: 12
Views: 1,611
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Good luck to get the Swedish CAA approval on...

Good luck to get the Swedish CAA approval on that. I tried Norway, and they just said NO!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Feb 2010, 20:49
Replies: 14
Views: 2,678
Posted By tigermagicjohn

No problems Manxcat, just out of curiosity, did...

No problems Manxcat, just out of curiosity, did any question like this come up on the last exams, which you did?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Feb 2010, 18:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,678
Posted By tigermagicjohn

I know, assume RVSM unless otherwise instructed,...

I know, assume RVSM unless otherwise instructed, however this kind of defeats the whole purpose of the Flight Planning exam, as the whole purpose is to use the charts available, and make the correct...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Feb 2010, 12:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,678
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Yes, I know, there is no E > , in the Jeppesen it...

Yes, I know, there is no E > , in the Jeppesen it is 100% not marked for RVSM. However Bristol QB says it should be RVSM even if it is not on the map, map says it should be FL310 - normal vertical...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Feb 2010, 09:02
Replies: 14
Views: 2,678
Posted By tigermagicjohn

Flight Planning problems with charts RVSM or not?

The following question:
Route manual E(HI)4 CAA edition. An aircraft has to fly from Abbeville to Biggin. What is the first FL above FL295 that can be flown on an IFR flightplan?

Now the problem...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Feb 2010, 20:58
Replies: 23
Views: 4,398
Posted By tigermagicjohn

I have heard from other PPRUNERS, that getting an...

I have heard from other PPRUNERS, that getting an FAA license will greatly improve your chances and make you more competitive, maybe a great idea to do that now!
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