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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th May 2009, 23:35
Replies: 1,035
Views: 722,111
Posted By RobStob

Nevilino, have you joined the CP74 group on...

Nevilino, have you joined the CP74 group on Facebook? Apologies if you're already on there...

Great video, by the way!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th May 2009, 12:24
Replies: 20
Views: 19,291
Posted By RobStob

Good one, Chilli.

Good one, Chilli.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st May 2009, 14:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By RobStob

Thanks

Cheers for all the replies, guys. Really appreciate it. Very helpful.

Yeah, I don't imagine I'll have too much trouble with having my JAA PPl, but I have to admit I'm a bit rusty on the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Apr 2009, 15:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By RobStob

Cheers. I just thought it would be appropriate...

Cheers. I just thought it would be appropriate under General Aviation.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Apr 2009, 14:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,871
Posted By RobStob

New Zealand PPL - PPL Confuser

Hi everyone.

I'm going to be heading out to New Zealand soon and I'll be completing the NZ PPL syllabus.

I know from the days of studying for my JAR-FCL PPL over here, the PPL Confuser book...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Apr 2009, 10:21
Replies: 13
Views: 3,042
Posted By RobStob

Hi Matty. Before my selection I attended...

Hi Matty.

Before my selection I attended the CTC open day, and during one of the 'interview preparation' workshops, questions very similar to yours were posed. People were asking whether it...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Apr 2009, 10:59
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Exactly 99. I wasn't even approached about...

Exactly 99.

I wasn't even approached about my finance until after selection, so how on earth did it have any bearing on whether I got in or not? There were only 4 of us remaining after the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Apr 2009, 01:26
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Out of the 12 at my phase 2/3, I was the only one...

Out of the 12 at my phase 2/3, I was the only one who got in. Whichever way you look at it, there aren't that many people getting places. CPs are becoming increasingly sparse. I was originally...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Apr 2009, 14:29
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

A very refreshing, well-balanced comment there,...

A very refreshing, well-balanced comment there, Bigjarv.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Mar 2009, 12:18
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

I've just passed selection a few weeks ago and...

I've just passed selection a few weeks ago and have a PPL. They say it doesn't really matter either way, but I think it's useful in the sense that it evidences commitment and motivation, especially...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Mar 2009, 13:43
Replies: 91
Views: 19,059
Posted By RobStob

Yeah! Let's all jump on the newbee with some...

Yeah! Let's all jump on the newbee with some more sarcastic, bitter comments to impress the oldies! Nice one! Haven't seen that before on here, very refreshing commment :) That kind of comment...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2009, 18:34
Replies: 91
Views: 19,059
Posted By RobStob

CTC have still managed to maintain their 100%...

CTC have still managed to maintain their 100% placement record, with recent holding pool cadets placed with airlines. I agree there may not be a job at the end of the 6 months line training, but you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2009, 13:31
Replies: 91
Views: 19,059
Posted By RobStob

Clanger - don't worry mate I completely...

Clanger - don't worry mate I completely understand what you're saying. You don't come across as an arsehole. I've done my research and I know the risks. Sometimes you just have to take them to get...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Mar 2009, 10:35
Replies: 109
Views: 23,746
Posted By RobStob

Citizen Skyhawk AT Blue Angels

Hi everyone.

I've been looking at the Citizen Skyhawk AT Blue Angels watch, and I'm just wondering if anyone has this and can comment on its general quality, actual appearance etc? It's a bit...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2009, 10:19
Replies: 91
Views: 19,059
Posted By RobStob

Is it not pertinent to address the fact that some...

Is it not pertinent to address the fact that some airlines don't actually accept pilots from a modular background? Ok, they may be few and far between, but if someone is wanting to aspire to be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2009, 10:01
Replies: 116
Views: 21,641
Posted By RobStob

Flying is hardly 'just a job'. Fair enough that...

Flying is hardly 'just a job'. Fair enough that a standard '9-5' job in the office should be forgotten about on time off, but pilots fly aircraft because they love it and it is their life; it's...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2009, 09:31
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Happy to help, GP. Don't worry about those...

Happy to help, GP.

Don't worry about those committments. CTC will allow you to elect a start date that's suitable for you. You need to be reasonable, and they do like you to start as soon as...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Mar 2009, 23:19
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

GP, Read the old thread, or as much of it...

GP,

Read the old thread, or as much of it as you can. I found the accounts of peoples' experiences, in particular, to be very englightening and useful. Make sure you read the outline of the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Mar 2009, 13:54
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

As of the last month or two, CTC have effectively...

As of the last month or two, CTC have effectively cleared the holding pool and have secured placements for cadets. Lee Woodward said that over the coming months, they were placing around 70 cadets...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Mar 2009, 14:18
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

CTC are planning to increase their training...

CTC are planning to increase their training numbers significantly this year, or so they say.

I know there was a rumour that the course I was originally supposed to head out on had 20 cadets as...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Feb 2009, 13:04
Replies: 62
Views: 10,502
Posted By RobStob

I actually know an employee who flies for RVL who...

I actually know an employee who flies for RVL who recommended the scheme. Sounds very promising. You might be contracted to work for 4/5 years with the company on completion of the scheme, and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Feb 2009, 23:03
Replies: 36
Views: 3,605
Posted By RobStob

You may not need a PPL if you're pursuing the...

You may not need a PPL if you're pursuing the integrated route, however I have just received a place on the CTC Wings Cadet scheme and the initial phase out in NZ gives you a 72 hour PPL.

As far...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Feb 2009, 11:06
Replies: 34
Views: 5,656
Posted By RobStob

I completely agree, Penworth. It does...

I completely agree, Penworth.

It does indeed qualify as 'news', and if you don't want to read it, don't!

There was no reason not to post the information.

At the very least don't respond...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Feb 2009, 14:46
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Cheers Gareth, look forward to meeting you! ...

Cheers Gareth, look forward to meeting you!

I hope I head off on that date; like you said, there's a lot of stuff to get sorted in such a tight time frame. I hope that pack arrives soon so I can...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Feb 2009, 09:39
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Thanks Chilli, your help was invaluable! Much...

Thanks Chilli, your help was invaluable! Much appreciated, and hopefully I'll get to meet you in the flesh in the not so distant future! Only thing is, they told me they've put me into the last...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Feb 2009, 08:51
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Passed!

I've just got word that I passed my phase 4! Best day of my life!

Anyone heading out on cp72 in April? I could well be joining you!

Rob
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Feb 2009, 12:57
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

I'm sure I will. Cheers 99. I'm trying to get a...

I'm sure I will. Cheers 99. I'm trying to get a bit of practice in with flight simulator, but I never use it and I find my joystick really odd to use!

Can I just check, does the EFIS installed on...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Feb 2009, 00:25
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Sounds like it's mainly important to just follow...

Sounds like it's mainly important to just follow instructions. Even with a ppl, will they expect you to demonstrate anything not covered/detailed in the briefing? I.e, will they generally tell you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Feb 2009, 13:27
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Thanks for your reply, Bambe. Hard luck on...

Thanks for your reply, Bambe. Hard luck on failing the first time round, but it looks as though you're all sorted now! Well done and good luck for NZ. Does anyone who had a PPL before sitting phase 4...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Feb 2009, 09:25
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Phase 4 failure

Is anyone familiar with the main reasons for failure at phase 4? I understand there is an average pass rate of 85%, however I have yet to encounter anyone who has failed it? Do you have to completely...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Feb 2009, 17:07
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Phase 4

Hi

I'm heading to phase 4 on the 19th; anyone from the 10/2 selection day going there? Also, can anyone who has done phase 4 recently offer any advice and give me an idea of what to expect/how...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Jan 2009, 15:45
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Chilli and Ant, thanks very much for your...

Chilli and Ant, thanks very much for your replies. I have the book and I'm finding it very useful. It really highlights how much preparation is required for the interview and is a very useful tool...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Jan 2009, 23:33
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Well I'm sorry if you think I'm being lazy, but I...

Well I'm sorry if you think I'm being lazy, but I refute that. I know if may have appeared like that because I asked for a list, however that's only because after looking through the thread I wanted...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Jan 2009, 22:03
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Stage 2 numeracy

Hi everyone.

Can anybody recommend the best way to prepare for the stage 2 numeracy test and also the best method of improving/speeding up mental arithmetic? I'm not sure what to revise and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Jan 2009, 20:07
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,932,726
Posted By RobStob

Numeracy test/Arithmetic

Hi everyone,

I was just hoping someone could elaborate on the maths involved in the numeracy test and how best to prepare. I'm aware that it covers long...
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