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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Apr 2010, 18:15
Replies: 26
Views: 3,275
Posted By supramkiv

I should maybe have rephrased what I said to...

I should maybe have rephrased what I said to include dis-satisfaction with your FTO for reasons other then quality of training, such as broken promises, iffy safety standards, unreasonable charges...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Apr 2010, 11:28
Replies: 26
Views: 3,275
Posted By supramkiv

I trained modular with a variety of providers and...

I trained modular with a variety of providers and got RHS jet job within 2 months of completing training. The company I worked for had no preference at all for your training route. I would however...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2010, 02:46
Replies: 1,004
Views: 513,862
Posted By supramkiv

I'm not sure the relevance of a/c produced to...

I'm not sure the relevance of a/c produced to hull loss is relevant without the amount of cycles or flying hours etc is included?? In which case i'm sure the 737 is a safer more sucessful aircraft?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jun 2009, 20:55
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By supramkiv

I have no idea what airline's prefer as i'm an...

I have no idea what airline's prefer as i'm an employee not an employer, however for a CPL course it's almost a false economy to do it abroad as it's only a 25hr course.

I did it quicker and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jun 2009, 18:38
Replies: 29
Views: 5,415
Posted By supramkiv

I did my MEIR with Aerodynamics back in April/May...

I did my MEIR with Aerodynamics back in April/May 2007, so my experiences may not be the most upto date. Some of the criticisms levelled at AM has some truth to it, I found myself spending alot of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th May 2009, 15:11
Replies: 21
Views: 3,927
Posted By supramkiv

My first job (and current one) is London City...

My first job (and current one) is London City based, this was communicated to me during my interview.

I'm from West Sussex so the drive was 1hr 10 on a good day and up to 2 hr's on a bad day,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th May 2009, 21:15
Replies: 9
Views: 2,217
Posted By supramkiv

Closest to London I can think of is the one...

Closest to London I can think of is the one previously mentioned down at European in Bournemouth. I believe its Ryanair's old East Midlands sim.

The other one is as mentioned simtech in Dublin...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th May 2009, 01:33
Replies: 101
Views: 21,355
Posted By supramkiv

Lots of financy type jobs and a degree in...

Lots of financy type jobs and a degree in biz/marketing, then -

25 ppl
27 full time commercial training
29 finished said training, 5 months later FO Avro RJ85

modular route/over 16 never...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th May 2009, 00:30
Replies: 73
Views: 12,051
Posted By supramkiv

Whirlygig be fair, It may not be the same...

Whirlygig be fair,

It may not be the same as it used to be (so I hear) but there is still a huge amount of prestige and glamour in the job, especially from the perspective of the salary payers....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Apr 2009, 23:45
Replies: 31
Views: 5,454
Posted By supramkiv

Hawker I can understand bigjarv's comments... A...

Hawker I can understand bigjarv's comments... A tax system that increases the liabilty with the income, which in most people's case is linked to hard work and achievement is not a million miles...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jan 2009, 21:33
Replies: 80
Views: 18,111
Posted By supramkiv

I've already made my own mind up about this...

I've already made my own mind up about this fella, and he is about funny as he is literate. 3300 is a bad month, I am on minimum overnights also. Seasexsun if you want to fly chinese rubber dog****...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jan 2009, 18:20
Replies: 80
Views: 18,111
Posted By supramkiv

First Officers take home 2000 Euro's a month??...

First Officers take home 2000 Euro's a month?? Pah I'm a second officer and took double that this month on a 6-3 roster, and never less then around 3300 Euro's. Sure WX isn't perfect but i'm one of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Dec 2008, 18:24
Replies: 22
Views: 3,474
Posted By supramkiv

I didnt include the amount of hours it took me to...

I didnt include the amount of hours it took me to do my PPL in my CV, or my CPL or IR for that matter, even though it was all done in min. time. The airline I fly for didnt even ask for those...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Nov 2008, 00:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,494
Posted By supramkiv

I'll second BBF's comments. LCY ATC and Thames do...

I'll second BBF's comments. LCY ATC and Thames do a great job and give a high quality service to all in a very stressful and busy piece of airspace. The regular postion reports on VFR traffic is very...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th May 2008, 20:08
Replies: 39
Views: 4,860
Posted By supramkiv

I would question this personally, certain "flight...

I would question this personally, certain "flight schools" seem to use anything over and above what is considered a regular lesson to charge an extortionate amount of money.

My C170a for my CPL...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st May 2008, 00:17
Replies: 29
Views: 4,845
Posted By supramkiv

Thought I would put my 2 cents in, was a...

Thought I would put my 2 cents in, was a qualified IFA with FPC's, didn't enjoy it so went to uni to gain a marketing degree and did my PPL as a hobby and never looked back, qualified with 1:1 off to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Apr 2008, 18:00
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By supramkiv

Good luck tomorrow! The point I was trying to...

Good luck tomorrow! The point I was trying to make is that the 732 features very little automation and quite a prominent power/pitch coupling so if you can master a sim that is difficult to fly you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Apr 2008, 13:29
Replies: 8
Views: 728
Posted By supramkiv

I did my MCC there last year on the Tristar (RIP)...

I did my MCC there last year on the Tristar (RIP) :{ and echo the above, greatly structured course, good fun and lots of free motion off hours. Flew their 732 for sim prep and once you can handle...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Apr 2008, 20:50
Replies: 34
Views: 6,952
Posted By supramkiv

I did my full JAA ME/IR with AM last April/May. ...

I did my full JAA ME/IR with AM last April/May. I can echo some of the comments above, a/c went tech (I flew 3 different twins over the 15 hours) and I didn't manage to complete the course in the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Mar 2008, 23:57
Replies: 17
Views: 3,786
Posted By supramkiv

I did my CPL with BCFT late winter/early spring...

I did my CPL with BCFT late winter/early spring '07, I have flown with a fair few schools and rate them as one of the best, first time pass in minimum hours and now F/O on RJ85. Recommended :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2008, 02:34
Replies: 13
Views: 1,122
Posted By supramkiv

Plenty of good threads on SSTR on pprune... ...

Plenty of good threads on SSTR on pprune...

Waste of time without a positive job offer is what i've seen over the last 4-5 years.

Even with RYR you can still pay and be thrown out of line...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jan 2008, 02:22
Replies: 97
Views: 8,584
Posted By supramkiv

Just want to throw my 2 cents in... Bit of...

Just want to throw my 2 cents in...

Bit of insecurity and nerves are natural for a girl who's dating a guy who enters the industry, but ultimatums? WTF???????

Had the same scenario. A...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2008, 00:05
Replies: 24
Views: 2,690
Posted By supramkiv

Yeah it's a real roller coaster of a ride through...

Yeah it's a real roller coaster of a ride through the training, high's, lows, good memories and thing's i'd rather forget!

Now an F/O on Avro RJ85 and consider it the best decision I ever made....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Dec 2007, 21:22
Replies: 12
Views: 2,588
Posted By supramkiv

Hi, the 45k figure was based on the cost of the...

Hi, the 45k figure was based on the cost of the flight training purely, I haven't paid my student loans off yet! You will not be liable to repay any uni loans during your flight training if that's a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Dec 2007, 21:06
Replies: 19
Views: 1,967
Posted By supramkiv

I found the type rating ground school didn't...

I found the type rating ground school didn't require the level of commitment and hard work that the ATPL's did not to say it was easy, but I found a good foundation of knowledge gained from the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Dec 2007, 20:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,588
Posted By supramkiv

Think i spent IRO 45k all in all, and the degree...

Think i spent IRO 45k all in all, and the degree was in Business & Marketing, not related but I found the study techniques I learned through uni did help with the ATPL exams. Thats not enough of a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Dec 2007, 03:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,588
Posted By supramkiv

29 years old PPL - UK Hour Building - US ...

29 years old

PPL - UK
Hour Building - US
CPL - UK (BCFT)
IR - Spain (Aerodynamics Malaga)
MCC - UK (EAAC)

Finished MCC June 07,
First interview July 07.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Dec 2007, 14:03
Replies: 49
Views: 6,950
Posted By supramkiv

2604, No, I fail to see how i've insulted...

2604,

No, I fail to see how i've insulted instructing one bit. Of course I am glad that people do choose the instructing route, but over all the various ratings/licences i've taken every...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Dec 2007, 11:34
Replies: 49
Views: 6,950
Posted By supramkiv

I'd like you to explain how i'm insulting my...

I'd like you to explain how i'm insulting my instructors? This is purely a debate on wether someone should choose to instruct over accepting a job offer from a jet operator. If the posters goal is...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Dec 2007, 21:24
Replies: 49
Views: 6,950
Posted By supramkiv

As opposed to flying the same nav x-country...

As opposed to flying the same nav x-country routes over and over again, but at 100kts? Or round in circles in the circuit?

It may be down to my inexperience in the RHS but I find an airliner...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Dec 2007, 21:00
Replies: 37
Views: 4,495
Posted By supramkiv

I finished in May, to be fair alot of their...

I finished in May, to be fair alot of their experienced instructors had left very recently (off the top of my head to Kingfisher) so I was left with relatively inexperienced instructors, this...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Dec 2007, 02:17
Replies: 37
Views: 4,495
Posted By supramkiv

I have a Spanish ME/IR, completed at Aerodynamics...

I have a Spanish ME/IR, completed at Aerodynamics Malaga and want to give an unbiased view.

IMO as a school A.M. is a good school, has a good sim and sticks to their prices as published, but...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Dec 2007, 01:52
Replies: 49
Views: 6,950
Posted By supramkiv

Sorry but this is a no-brainer and i'm definately...

Sorry but this is a no-brainer and i'm definately not a fan of RyanAir's treatment of its pilots.

Sure flight instructing will make you a better pilot and certainly a better prospect then a low...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Nov 2007, 20:39
Replies: 25
Views: 5,017
Posted By supramkiv

This arguement has been done to death, it's...

This arguement has been done to death, it's widely accepted that you do not need a full motion sim, or even a fixed FNPT 2 to complete the criteria and objectives of passing a MCC course and gaining...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Nov 2007, 22:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,842
Posted By supramkiv

Can't comment on the scheme, just wanted to point...

Can't comment on the scheme, just wanted to point out that all new F/O's are flying the RJ85 which has a fair few luxuries over the the 146, and without trying to start a debate it would be a very...
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