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Replies: 15
Views: 1,571
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Well yes, it is harder to retrain the type of...

Well yes, it is harder to retrain the type of pilot you described. The most important quality to airlines these days is operating the aircraft as a team. Including your colleague(s) in your...
Replies: 67
Views: 6,965
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Yes, the first thing I thought when I began...

Yes, the first thing I thought when I began reading Gorky's post was Ronchonner, but it matters little. Ignore the words and individual points he has actually written because the overall point he is...
Replies: 67
Views: 6,965
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Despite Gorky's approach, I think he's probably...

Despite Gorky's approach, I think he's probably right - on most points!

I've said it before and I'll say it again: do not even think about becoming an airline pilot unless you really, really,...
Replies: 15
Views: 1,571
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

I would be surprised if air taxi operators lose...

I would be surprised if air taxi operators lose any pilots to airlines after 1000 hours. Extensive experience in single pilot operations is not considered with any huge interest by airlines these...
Replies: 2
Views: 1,075
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Check your email Prof. Ivan

Check your email Prof.

Ivan
Replies: 28
Views: 4,419
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Look, do not - I repeat - do not even consider...

Look, do not - I repeat - do not even consider training to be a commercial pilot unless you really, really want to be one. It has to be something you really, really want to do. Get the idea?
...
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

There has been occasions in the past where chief...

There has been occasions in the past where chief flying instructors have recommended certain trainee pilots to airlines when asked. Do not base your chances on this! It happens, but not necessarily...
Replies: 82
Views: 13,524
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Marketing may be customer oriented; they accept...

Marketing may be customer oriented; they accept the applicant's money in exchange for insincere promises of success and employment opportunities. The instructor is the individual tasked with helping...
16th Jun 2002, 19:27
Replies: 19
Views: 2,063
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Mm, I think the hope for instructors was that the...

Mm, I think the hope for instructors was that the JAA changes would create the predicted shortages in instructors by removing the self improver route - the hope being that a shortage could trigger an...
5th Jun 2002, 21:23
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

1 Believe everyone else, in the air and on the...

1 Believe everyone else, in the air and on the ground, is an idiot and you may live longer.

2 Check, check and check again.

As far as the Lauda 767 crash is concerned, Nikki Lauda himself...
4th Jun 2002, 20:41
Replies: 42
Views: 5,839
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Another reason we use less flap for a gusty...

Another reason we use less flap for a gusty approach is for the reduced drag. Should a drop in wind occur the aircraft will lose lift. Power will be required to limit the sink. If max flap - and...
4th Jun 2002, 20:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,359
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Perhaps you should be asking about easyJet's...

Perhaps you should be asking about easyJet's recruitment process! I would be surprised if Go involve themselves in any further pilot recruitment ahead of their assimilation by easy. But I could be...
Replies: 11
Views: 1,301
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

None whatsoever!

None whatsoever!
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

cleared24right I obviously can't comment on...

cleared24right

I obviously can't comment on what Steve Billett has said to you, however what I can tell you is that there is a current requirement to supply a limited number of cadets for two...
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

They are not bound to supply 2 pilots per month,...

They are not bound to supply 2 pilots per month, but they do need to supply a few pilots for 2 courses this year.

By phase 2 do you mean the first visit to CTC ( the app being phase 1)? If this is...
Replies: 31
Views: 5,345
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

If you are 34 or under it's worth trying CTC...

If you are 34 or under it's worth trying CTC Aviation. They have had some good advertising benefit from this forum recently, use the search facility.

CTC Aviation (www.ctcaviation.co.uk)
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Replies: 956
Views: 154,947
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Valid MEP rating for jet type rating?

I appreciate that a MEP rating relates to piston aircraft, however since there is no jet equivelant, does the MEP rating need to be valid before undertaking a type conversion? I'm guessing that a...
4th Mar 2002, 21:52
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post Yes, that's right. If it's a revalidation by...

Yes, that's right. If it's a revalidation by experience then it simply gets written on the little green ratings insert in the holder's licence. Only instructors who hold a valid examiner rating...
3rd Feb 2002, 23:04
Replies: 42
Views: 3,137
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post Blue Yes, that's right. Once the fuel has...

Blue

Yes, that's right. Once the fuel has been drawn into the priming chamber it is then squirted directly to the cylinder inlet ports. The action of the plunger coming out will of course suck...
2nd Feb 2002, 21:51
Replies: 42
Views: 3,137
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post When you withdraw the primer plunger you suck...

When you withdraw the primer plunger you suck fuel from the fuel line into a small chamber. By pushing the priming plunger back in, you squirt the fuel down separate piping to the cyclinder inlet...
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post Spelling has come up quite alot recently. But...

Spelling has come up quite alot recently. But when the Astraeus application info talks specifically about applicants taking steps to get theirs correct, you would expect Astraeus to be beyond...
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post I might be wrong, but wasn't this at Kai Tak?...

I might be wrong, but wasn't this at Kai Tak? There was video clip of this incident linked from another post recently. If it's the same incident it showed the pilot making an extraordinary landing in...
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post I may be wrong, but a College Degree in the USA...

I may be wrong, but a College Degree in the USA is not the same as a University Degree in the UK. Some one correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the College Degree in the US is the next level of...
Replies: 8
Views: 2,340
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post Constant Speed DU Did you attend the ATP...

Constant Speed DU

Did you attend the ATP selection scheme or have you dediced to purchase the AQC independently? I'm interested to hear how many of the 20 pilots they have attracted to the AQC so...
Forum: Questions
7th Jan 2002, 13:37
Replies: 32
Views: 3,014
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post The US offers some great experiences, but getting...

The US offers some great experiences, but getting in there is such an ordeal. I too have been to most places in the World - including Comminist and Police States - but the USA has always been the...
7th Jan 2002, 13:37
Replies: 7
Views: 725
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post The US offers some great experiences, but getting...

The US offers some great experiences, but getting in there is such an ordeal. I too have been to most places in the World - including Comminist and Police States - but the USA has always been the...
30th Dec 2001, 16:41
Replies: 32
Views: 19,062
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post I am informed by a highly experienced UK FE that...

I am informed by a highly experienced UK FE that no passengers are permitted to ride in the back whilst training is taking place unless the passenger is a member of the school/club and undergoing...
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post I agree with pjdj. It's an excellent way to...

I agree with pjdj. It's an excellent way to rehearse your interview skills and gain exposure to the group activities airlines often employ.

But consider this. If you are offered the AQC not only...
Replies: 20
Views: 1,304
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post I understand the suggestion of imorality levelled...

I understand the suggestion of imorality levelled at recuiters giving careers talks to students at OATS. However it happens in every industry. What about companies who give presentations to...
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post It is a good scheme, however recent changes have...

It is a good scheme, however recent changes have affected the whole process. The single sim assessment which completed the selection process for those who succeed that far has now been replaced with...
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post I agree with Crackerjack (Crakerjack!)problems...

I agree with Crackerjack (Crakerjack!)problems like this shouldn't be solved on the internet; your instructor, if he or she is worth their salt, should sort it for you.

There are dozens of rules...
Replies: 43
Views: 7,264
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post I too have spent hundreds of hours intructing on...

I too have spent hundreds of hours intructing on Tomahawks; a wonderful aeroplane in many respects. However it isn't found in the US these days because of early design problems with respect to spin...
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post Wallup Sounds like a tough decision. Did you...

Wallup

Sounds like a tough decision. Did you say that you got through the old assessment and into the hold pool, having passed the old phase 4 sim ride? If so when was this?

The new selection...
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post They have replaced the MCC with this new AQC - a...

They have replaced the MCC with this new AQC - a cross between MCC and JOC, I understand. They no longer require MCC as a requirement for selection, but those who get past the first two assessment...
29th Sep 2001, 17:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,188
Posted By Ivan Ivanovich

Post Yes it's a 5 hour course but the 200 hours IFR...

Yes it's a 5 hour course but the 200 hours IFR flying bit applies only if you are going to train students for the IR. I'm not aware of any minimum for teaching IMC. You can add it to your FI rating...
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