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Search: Posts Made By: DarkSoldier
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Forum: Tech Log
21st Aug 2023, 18:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
Posted By DarkSoldier

Thanks Flyboy, pretty sure it was that one,...

Thanks Flyboy, pretty sure it was that one, thanks both for the inupts
Forum: Tech Log
21st Aug 2023, 13:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
Posted By DarkSoldier

Thanks! I don't think it was that one but if it...

Thanks! I don't think it was that one but if it does the same job, which it looks to be the case, then that's great! Thanks again
Forum: Tech Log
20th Aug 2023, 21:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
Posted By DarkSoldier

Weather map with flight plan overlay

Someone showed me a live weather map site (like Windy or Ventusky), where you can actually paste your existing flight plan and it plots it, creating an overlay over the weather, which was great to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Aug 2017, 07:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,745
Posted By DarkSoldier

FO waiting list for EDI not very long at all,...

FO waiting list for EDI not very long at all, several months before you move I reckon. Capt list is rather long but you would be in no rush to upgrade once back home and earning a decent salary with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jun 2017, 19:37
Replies: 2,003
Views: 1,451,383
Posted By DarkSoldier

TR courses have stopped for the summer and will...

TR courses have stopped for the summer and will start again Sept time. Those on the first dates have only recently been made offers so your time will hopefully come sooner or later They will be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th May 2017, 16:43
Replies: 2,003
Views: 1,451,383
Posted By DarkSoldier

Maybe they are. At the moment it is more of a...

Maybe they are. At the moment it is more of a pilot's market than it has been in recent years. There is a lot of recruitment going on and a lot of movement between airlines. They have been losing...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th May 2017, 14:33
Replies: 2,003
Views: 1,451,383
Posted By DarkSoldier

That is true I forgot. In this case I can...

That is true I forgot. In this case I can officially confirm that there is indeed a ban on Brits, ugly chicks and anyone over the age of 42 or with the name Steve
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th May 2017, 19:23
Replies: 2,003
Views: 1,451,383
Posted By DarkSoldier

I personally know of a number of these...

I personally know of a number of these 'blacklisted' Brits who are currently doing TR courses, just started line training or awaiting TR start dates. A significant number of others are also in the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2017, 16:40
Replies: 55
Views: 20,420
Posted By DarkSoldier

Depends on experience. Going in as an SFO is not...

Depends on experience. Going in as an SFO is not that bad a deal to be honest. Fixed roster (if you want it), good basic pay and conditions, etc...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jan 2017, 11:53
Replies: 2,003
Views: 1,451,383
Posted By DarkSoldier

If anyone has previous experience I just want to...

If anyone has previous experience I just want to get a feel of how long things may take in the recruitment process. Been in the FO pool couple of months now. Has anyone had to wait much longer than...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Dec 2016, 16:58
Replies: 31
Views: 26,769
Posted By DarkSoldier

Command upgrades at Jet2

Would anyone who is either in Jet2 currently or been there recently, or know about it, have any information on the upgrade process there please. More importantly things like:

- are upgrades...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Oct 2016, 21:07
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,721
Posted By DarkSoldier

Does anyone have any direct information from...

Does anyone have any direct information from experience as to how long it takes to get command in Jet2 as a new joiner (or in general at all)? Are they keen to get upgrades through or is that quite...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2016, 21:10
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,256,725
Posted By DarkSoldier

Anyone have the number for the recruitment team...

Anyone have the number for the recruitment team by any chance please?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Sep 2016, 17:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,846
Posted By DarkSoldier

Maybe it is, haha...Everyone I spoke to referred...

Maybe it is, haha...Everyone I spoke to referred to pilotprize but if this is the same, then grea. Thanks very much!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Sep 2016, 13:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,846
Posted By DarkSoldier

Pilotprize technical questions

Hi

I remember there was a site called PilotPrize or similar which had a database of technical questions for the 737. Does anyone know if it still exists or maybe changed its name? Can't seem to...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 12:22
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,594,933
Posted By DarkSoldier

In my company the pilot is never left alone in...

In my company the pilot is never left alone in the flight deck. If one of us wants to go to the loo, then we have a CC member sit with the other guy in the FD until the one that has gone out returns....
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2012, 08:25
Replies: 518
Views: 294,842
Posted By DarkSoldier

I think the clue was in the question - is the 757...

I think the clue was in the question - is the 757 also slippery to land. We've discussed the Tu 204 involved in this incident can be, so rog was just wondering if the 757 is also difficult to land,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th May 2012, 18:58
Replies: 74
Views: 17,385
Posted By DarkSoldier

gave up a respectable career at 29, did all my...

gave up a respectable career at 29, did all my training and got a job with RYR at nearly 31...things can certainly work your way but you know the deal - work hard and be in the right place at the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th May 2012, 17:03
Replies: 10
Views: 4,162
Posted By DarkSoldier

yes they were very good, extremely reasonable...

yes they were very good, extremely reasonable prices too - £300 for 3h sim training. It was mainly to get used to the 738 layout and get a feel for its performance - very useful before the actual sim...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Apr 2012, 21:44
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,735,995
Posted By DarkSoldier

A number of people I know have been waiting for a...

A number of people I know have been waiting for a few months with no reply. Others have heard back within a week. It is all a bit of a lottery by the looks of it
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Apr 2012, 11:30
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,735,995
Posted By DarkSoldier

Does anyone know if the sim part of the...

Does anyone know if the sim part of the assessment can be logged into our logbooks as sim experience? thanks
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2012, 11:45
Replies: 10
Views: 4,162
Posted By DarkSoldier

Thanks AIO but I am UK-based....should have made...

Thanks AIO but I am UK-based....should have made that clearer actually. So may be a bit too far to travel just for a couple of hours of sim prep :)

Thanks for all other recommendations...pmflight...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Mar 2012, 22:15
Replies: 10
Views: 4,162
Posted By DarkSoldier

738 simulator for sim assessment

I have an upcoming assessment and was wondering if you have any recommendations for a reasonably priced 738 sim where you can get some practice with professional instruction...Have seen a few firms...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Mar 2012, 07:47
Replies: 16
Views: 6,039
Posted By DarkSoldier

I agree, but my post was just made to make a...

I agree, but my post was just made to make a point, assuming perfect conditions. The point was that it was legal to go and that would be your starting point. There will of course be many other...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Mar 2012, 21:21
Replies: 16
Views: 6,039
Posted By DarkSoldier

GTF, if the figures are correct then I would...

GTF, if the figures are correct then I would entirely agree with your comments. This is within the prescribed limits and as such you are good to go. I was asked the same question in one of my exams...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Dec 2011, 12:11
Replies: 2
Views: 880
Posted By DarkSoldier

MCC prep?

I will soon be doing my MCC and was wondering if any preparation is needed for it? I have not been told anything by the provider but would welcome advice from those that have already done theirs - do...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
5th Nov 2011, 11:09
Replies: 19
Views: 15,769
Posted By DarkSoldier

Some great advice - thanks for your input. I...

Some great advice - thanks for your input. I understand that no two corporate jobs will be the same but having had little knowledge so far of what biz jet work involves it all helped. :ok:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Oct 2011, 17:05
Replies: 19
Views: 15,769
Posted By DarkSoldier

Corporate pilot lifestyle

Hi, I have very recently finished the commercial training and will be looking for jobs soon (good luck to me, I know...)

Whilst I have a pretty good idea of what is involved in being an airline...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Oct 2011, 16:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,529
Posted By DarkSoldier

thanks for the very good advice everyone, it...

thanks for the very good advice everyone, it helped towards getting a first time pass

As difficult as the test was I found that breaking all tasks into smaller chunks helped a lot so thanks for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Oct 2011, 20:49
Replies: 9
Views: 2,529
Posted By DarkSoldier

IR Test Tips

I am due my initial IR test sometime next week. Whilst things are going well, I know how easy it is to get caught out on the day so I was wondering what pearls of wisdom you guys that have been...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2011, 14:05
Replies: 184
Views: 253,200
Posted By DarkSoldier

lay off the man, this is information that any...

lay off the man, this is information that any person would have freely been able to obtain from the Red Arrows own website, it's not like it's insider information which he is divulging
Forum: Questions
18th Apr 2011, 23:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,546
Posted By DarkSoldier

A319 slats-only landing

Recently returned on an EZ A319 flight and it appeared that the landing was done with slats only. The flaps were not used at all. Not seen this before - is it commonplace and if not when is it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Dec 2010, 21:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,158
Posted By DarkSoldier

Bristol - best for the most up-do-date questions...

Bristol - best for the most up-do-date questions out there. You will rarely see the latest questions in Keith's CD. In my (and most other users I presume) opinion you should not ignore Bristol QB
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jan 2010, 15:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,806
Posted By DarkSoldier

Sikh pilots

Not sure about elsewhere but in the EU - as long as you have the right to live and work here then you can be considered by any European airline, whether you are a Sikh or not... otherwise you can...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jan 2010, 14:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,343
Posted By DarkSoldier

Wouldn't bother with this structured thing. As...

Wouldn't bother with this structured thing. As others have said you should know most of these 'extras' from your PPL. I'd recommend doing it the un-structured way and then once or twice a year have a...
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