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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Oct 2008, 20:03
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Converting JAA CPL to South African CPL?

Hi there,

I may have a job opportunity in South Africa, however to get it I would need to convert my JAA CPL to a south african one. I have looked into this with the SA CAA, however the answers...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th May 2008, 08:14
Replies: 3
Views: 944
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

They are very disorganised but on the whole Id...

They are very disorganised but on the whole Id recommend them. I did my PPL there in 2006 and had a great time, good instruction, am no top gun but was ready well within the 45hrs. Also went back...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Feb 2008, 15:11
Replies: 11
Views: 1,073
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Flight International! The Job-hunter's bible!...

Flight International! The Job-hunter's bible! What an utterly dismal magazine that is.

WWW is correct, the only time I have ever read this dreadful publication is whilst waiting for a train at...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Feb 2008, 15:22
Replies: 1
Views: 3,365
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

What are the advantages/ disadvantages of being a contract pilot? Discuss.

Hi there,

Title is self explanatory really. Ive heard that being a contract pilot, particularly a captain can have some advantages, eg. better pay? Ability to pick and choose when and where you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Feb 2008, 16:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,272
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

That is not the case at all.

That is not the case at all.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Feb 2008, 11:52
Replies: 55
Views: 5,019
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

This thread makes great reading. Watchdog! As if...

This thread makes great reading. Watchdog! As if they or the general public are going to be the slighest bit interested in a load of priveledged moaners, who are having trouble whilst swanning...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Feb 2008, 09:39
Replies: 70
Views: 13,680
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Two years as a cruise relief pilot? What exactly...

Two years as a cruise relief pilot? What exactly does a "cruise relief pilot" do exactly? Sit there and watch the auto pilot for 10 hrs? Two years of that sounds thrilling. Mind you, you'd be...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Feb 2008, 17:46
Replies: 89
Views: 14,633
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

WHOOPEYDOO, I agree that a guy with 1000hrs...

WHOOPEYDOO,

I agree that a guy with 1000hrs on jet will probalby look more attractive to a jet operator than a guy with 1000hrs on props on paper at least. But if the jet guy is a clown and the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jan 2008, 11:37
Replies: 69
Views: 11,335
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

The banner for me is the final straw. If their...

The banner for me is the final straw. If their own pilots are too spineless to stand up to them, someone else is going to have to.

Wonderboy's comments of

"Not only that but the apathy of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2008, 22:04
Replies: 69
Views: 11,335
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

What angers me the most is that in no way is this...

What angers me the most is that in no way is this banner advertising which might benefit their business.
What do Ryan Air gain from putting it on here apart from gloating about their "victory".
...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2008, 17:32
Replies: 79
Views: 32,046
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

In my opinion the angle and distance from which...

In my opinion the angle and distance from which the pictures are taken from would make it impossible to say for certain whether any rudder or aileron was being applied. To categotically judge the...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2008, 17:08
Replies: 79
Views: 32,046
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Agreed, it doesn't look like good piloting was...

Agreed, it doesn't look like good piloting was being exhibited, but none of us have any idea of exactly how bad the conditions were. And thus we should not criticise the Iberia pilot's technique. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2008, 16:04
Replies: 79
Views: 32,046
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

How not to do a crosswind landing! ......not...

How not to do a crosswind landing!
......not that mine are much better.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jan 2008, 20:28
Replies: 35
Views: 6,821
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Le nautilus, that's exactly what I was going to...

Le nautilus, that's exactly what I was going to post until I scrolled down and saw that u had beaten me to it!

Could a guy for example who has a couple of years command experience on turbo props...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jan 2008, 20:23
Replies: 182
Views: 28,366
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Recognise this guy's face from when I was...

Recognise this guy's face from when I was training at Stapleford, never spoke to him though.
Can't really see how this story is news though, who is responsible for getting this in the papers?
If I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jan 2008, 17:36
Replies: 27
Views: 16,356
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Ground school: mine was a nightmare. All the...

Ground school: mine was a nightmare. All the groundschool was packed into 5 days and I found the CBT (computer based training) to be tedious and laborious. It might be a good way of learning for...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Dec 2007, 16:29
Replies: 230
Views: 62,695
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Have tried reading that article before, and...

Have tried reading that article before, and failed, just don't have the attention span unfortunately, although whilst heavy going it's definitely good reading for anyone looking at flying a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Dec 2007, 21:28
Replies: 89
Views: 14,633
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

there's no willy waving contest going on here,...

there's no willy waving contest going on here, just a bunch of idiots making statements when they don't have any idea what they are talking about.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Dec 2007, 10:55
Replies: 89
Views: 14,633
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Lord lardy, thanks for coming in and helping me...

Lord lardy, thanks for coming in and helping me out. Your post sums up everything I wanted to say but do not have the experience to back up.

Stick flying at 38000 ft! As likely as a pig flying at...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Dec 2007, 18:22
Replies: 754
Views: 326,679
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

scratchingthesky, in what capacity do you work...

scratchingthesky, in what capacity do you work for your airline? I would put money on you not being a pilot.

Have just under 300hrs and am in the middle of a multi crew type rating myself. The...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Dec 2007, 14:35
Replies: 89
Views: 14,633
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

whoopeydoo, you say that: "starting with...

whoopeydoo, you say that:

"starting with Ryan on the 738 puts you 5 years ahead of any prop job, something to consider".

I have considered that statement and I consider it bollocks!

The...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Dec 2007, 16:47
Replies: 5
Views: 3,955
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

The whole process is complete and utter bollocks...

The whole process is complete and utter bollocks in my opinion! Who the hell can remember what they were doing for a particular two weeks 5 years ago? Pissed me off no end filling out job...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Nov 2007, 16:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,096
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Wouldn't happen to have been with Eastern Airways...

Wouldn't happen to have been with Eastern Airways would it? Ive met a few people who have been given a hard time by them. Perhaps other employers know their reputation and wont hold it too much...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Nov 2007, 14:20
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

My advice would be to go for a Tristar tr, ...

My advice would be to go for a Tristar tr, there's a shortage of Tristar pilots about these days. Plus its one of the most common aircraft types.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Nov 2007, 09:40
Replies: 25
Views: 5,027
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Can't believe the legendary tristar sim is dead! ...

Can't believe the legendary tristar sim is dead!

RIP tristar, you will be sadly missed by all.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2007, 17:24
Replies: 20
Views: 2,545
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Wbryce says: "You won't develope a scan in a...

Wbryce says: "You won't develope a scan in a DA42. You wont develope situational awareness in a DA42" Complete Tosh! I repeat, complete tosh!


Dont listen to him, the DA42 is a fine bird to...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Nov 2007, 17:01
Replies: 12
Views: 1,223
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Am I wrong or is it ilegal to fly with screens up...

Am I wrong or is it ilegal to fly with screens up in spain??
not much use if you're doing IR training!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Nov 2007, 10:48
Replies: 78
Views: 8,085
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Is Windows vista a load of crap?

Hi, due to my stupidity in breaking my laptop I need to get a new one. Problem is that they all come with windows vista, I have heard that it is rubbish and that a lot of applications dont work with...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Nov 2007, 17:39
Replies: 2
Views: 787
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

I believe the kind of person they are looking for...

I believe the kind of person they are looking for is a "stable extrovert".
Forum: Private Flying
11th Nov 2007, 17:19
Replies: 40
Views: 10,774
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Done it plenty of times, always found it a most...

Done it plenty of times, always found it a most spectacular and satisfying experence, much better to be a bit higher above the clouds (airspace permitting) than below in all the turbulence.
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Nov 2007, 12:56
Replies: 28
Views: 5,865
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Second the advice on asda, their cheap suits are...

Second the advice on asda, their cheap suits are of remarkably high quality. My 10quid george shoes have served me through many an interview and sim check without giving me a single blister.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Nov 2007, 10:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,225
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Mate, I wouldn't worry about it. Id reckon most...

Mate, I wouldn't worry about it. Id reckon most pilot's flying is agrigultural fter they have just got their ppl. I remember that my flying was dreadful after Id just got my ppl, went off to the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Nov 2007, 12:51
Replies: 28
Views: 5,865
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Actually it was Pisstake Airways, (pronounced...

Actually it was Pisstake Airways, (pronounced pish-tak-ee), a polish outfit.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Nov 2007, 09:25
Replies: 28
Views: 5,865
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

Epaulets are a good idea! Wore some to a...

Epaulets are a good idea!

Wore some to a recent interview and got the job! If you turn up looking like a pilot they are more likely to hire you, its all a subconscious thing.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Nov 2007, 19:54
Replies: 28
Views: 5,865
Posted By badboy raggamuffin

rehearse answers to the usual "difficult...

rehearse answers to the usual "difficult questions"

so- why should we hire you?
so- how do you think ur gonna cope, jumping from a light twin to a 737, is it not a big step up for you?
Why...
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