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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Oct 2011, 15:33
Replies: 210
Views: 106,856
Posted By flyingguy1984

As an ex-cabair student myself I can tell you...

As an ex-cabair student myself I can tell you that most of the students, and staff were openly vocal about the dislike of the school, especially about the way it was run from the top. We were told...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Jul 2011, 15:23
Replies: 100
Views: 24,020
Posted By flyingguy1984

Well I visited the MAN AVP for the for the first...

Well I visited the MAN AVP for the for the first time in about 5 years, as a mate of mine was down there late on a Sunday evening a couple of weeks ago. Anyhow, we were the last two to leave at 8pm I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jun 2011, 08:01
Replies: 41
Views: 10,499
Posted By flyingguy1984

The reason I have to at least mention it, is...

The reason I have to at least mention it, is because it took me the best part of two years, and therefore a two year gap on the CV is a bit suspect.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Jun 2011, 07:12
Replies: 41
Views: 10,499
Posted By flyingguy1984

I think it can turn out to be a horror story, but...

I think it can turn out to be a horror story, but a lot of it depends on how you approach it. I think it's interesting to hear how others are coping, and hopefully to the thousands of wannabees they...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jun 2011, 08:47
Replies: 41
Views: 10,499
Posted By flyingguy1984

To those of us who are not flying..how are you dealing with it?

Hi all,

Given that I'd suspect there are quite a large number of us who are not being paid to fly at the moment, I'm interested in how others are coping with it, keeping the money coming in and...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th May 2011, 08:06
Replies: 1,224
Views: 1,316,083
Posted By flyingguy1984

A friend of mine was or is cabin crew at easyjet,...

A friend of mine was or is cabin crew at easyjet, and she told me how she was given a slip of paper by a passenger, on which she had written,

I'm a bit worried about the man two rows ahead of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Apr 2011, 11:46
Replies: 78
Views: 17,069
Posted By flyingguy1984

Well you have a point - I wasn't saying people...

Well you have a point - I wasn't saying people that fly jets are unskilled. I was just saying that Bush flying is a totally different ball game. It's one thing flying a c172 or a pa28 VFR around the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Apr 2011, 08:07
Replies: 78
Views: 17,069
Posted By flyingguy1984

I'd just like to insert something here which I'm...

I'd just like to insert something here which I'm sure has been said before. Often people mention the idea of Bush flying as a means of hour/experience building so I thought I'd do some research into...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Apr 2011, 10:00
Replies: 33
Views: 12,167
Posted By flyingguy1984

All I can tell you is that the guy Jonathan...

All I can tell you is that the guy Jonathan something or other who turned out to be a bit dodgy can arrange type rating and 150-200 hrs with BMI for £38k. That's honestly all I know. I've got another...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Apr 2011, 08:24
Replies: 33
Views: 12,167
Posted By flyingguy1984

I found out last week that a mate of mine who...

I found out last week that a mate of mine who paid for an A320 TR, did 150hrs line training with BMI, got recommended to easy, nearly 1000hrs on type, now has an interview with BA. It can work, you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Apr 2011, 09:22
Replies: 92
Views: 50,979
Posted By flyingguy1984

My attitude towards flying has changed completely...

My attitude towards flying has changed completely - when I left integrated I thought I have to be flying the RHS of a jet - financially the money would help - but honestly now I have a stable 9-5...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Apr 2011, 08:19
Replies: 23
Views: 3,883
Posted By flyingguy1984

Thanks that's a good idea, I'll get in touch with...

Thanks that's a good idea, I'll get in touch with them! What was your experience of doing a renewal ? What kind the test involve?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Apr 2011, 14:17
Replies: 9
Views: 1,802
Posted By flyingguy1984

There was a guy at my FTO who suffered from quite...

There was a guy at my FTO who suffered from quite bad air sickness, he was offered a de-sensatization flight. From what I heard, it consists of throwing you around the sky, you do throw up and you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Apr 2011, 07:14
Replies: 23
Views: 3,883
Posted By flyingguy1984

That's all good advice thank you. For anyone who...

That's all good advice thank you. For anyone who has renewed the IR in the sim of late, how did it compare with the initial? I passed my IR in a DA42 so was hoping to find another DA42 sim if I do...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Apr 2011, 07:09
Replies: 17
Views: 6,420
Posted By flyingguy1984

For what it's worth, whatever you do regarding...

For what it's worth, whatever you do regarding exams, make sure you understand what you are studying. So many people use the BGS database and memorise 1000's of answers, but you'll get a shock when...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2011, 14:32
Replies: 19
Views: 1,676
Posted By flyingguy1984

Does anyone know where I could pick up a second...

Does anyone know where I could pick up a second hand garmin maybe? A portable one that is. I've had a look on the net but they seem to be impossible to find. Failing that the airspace avoid thing...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2011, 13:18
Replies: 19
Views: 1,676
Posted By flyingguy1984

I did search the forums, yes there has been many...

I did search the forums, yes there has been many posts however technology changes so rapidly it often requires new input. I'm going to checkout the pocketfms thing, looks good.

I'm thinking...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2011, 11:24
Replies: 19
Views: 1,676
Posted By flyingguy1984

Alternative GPS solutions

Hi all,

I'm currently flying a PA28 that isn't GPS equipped. I'd quite like to have one as a standby device just for confirmation etc and just wondered what my options are. I've got an HTC desire...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Mar 2011, 11:35
Replies: 1,357
Views: 809,130
Posted By flyingguy1984

Correct. I do still stand by my viewpoint which...

Correct. I do still stand by my viewpoint which is that we are trained to pass the IRT and it is very possible to wing your way through a course without being a good aviator. The stories of some...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Mar 2011, 10:47
Replies: 1,357
Views: 809,130
Posted By flyingguy1984

judge11 you are absolutely right - I am...

judge11 you are absolutely right - I am inexperienced in this industry and I was giving my opinion on the matter. I didn't intend to offend anyone. Also I should have used the words crash and not...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Mar 2011, 10:37
Replies: 1,357
Views: 809,130
Posted By flyingguy1984

I don't want to get into one of these typical...

I don't want to get into one of these typical pprune slanging matches. Lord Spandex - despite him being a friend - I am not shifting the blame. I have read the report and yes it was pilot error, but...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Mar 2011, 09:33
Replies: 23
Views: 3,883
Posted By flyingguy1984

Just to clarify, I wasn't asking about choice in...

Just to clarify, I wasn't asking about choice in careers between GA and Airline. I was asking whether it was worth paying to renew licences when airlines are seldom hiring and I don't need them for...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Mar 2011, 07:54
Replies: 23
Views: 3,883
Posted By flyingguy1984

Tbh I'm actually enjoying doing GA flying. Whilst...

Tbh I'm actually enjoying doing GA flying. Whilst financially I need to break into airline work, I'm starting to value gaining experience through GA. Yes it might not be flying at FL100 atm, but it's...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Mar 2011, 21:19
Replies: 23
Views: 3,883
Posted By flyingguy1984

I see your point, however on balance given that a...

I see your point, however on balance given that a lot of people don't do any flying at all and just apply with current licences, (as do most of my friends) surely the fact they you fly regularly and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Mar 2011, 13:43
Replies: 23
Views: 3,883
Posted By flyingguy1984

But would an airline require you to actually have...

But would an airline require you to actually have a current IR, or can you still apply and if you were going to do a type rating just revalidate it before then? Basically would it be viewed badly by...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Mar 2011, 13:26
Replies: 23
Views: 3,883
Posted By flyingguy1984

Is it worth renewing?

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, however it relates to potential employment so this seem a fitting place. Basically my ME-IR expires at the end of May, along with my Class one medical. I've got...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Mar 2011, 08:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,411
Posted By flyingguy1984

Sorry to hear that - there are a few things you...

Sorry to hear that - there are a few things you can do. How you perform in a team exercise is often a reflection of you as a person, there are some people who just can't manage others in a team,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Mar 2011, 10:03
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,732,437
Posted By flyingguy1984

lol maybe you're right! however I didn't make...

lol maybe you're right! however I didn't make that obvious on the day - I did give it everything. Also all the guys got 45 minutes each in the sim that day, and we were told we were being cut short...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Mar 2011, 08:41
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,732,437
Posted By flyingguy1984

Sorry if this seems a tad negative, however I'm...

Sorry if this seems a tad negative, however I'm fairly convinced they almost know who they are going to take on before you even pay your £250. At the end of the day, 9/10 candidates for assessment...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Feb 2011, 08:33
Replies: 1,357
Views: 809,130
Posted By flyingguy1984

Just a note to say I knew the FO on this plane,...

Just a note to say I knew the FO on this plane, trained with him at Cabair and regardless of what happened, he was a lovely bloke and a good pilot. He had his career ahead of him and he will be...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Feb 2011, 10:48
Replies: 45
Views: 7,418
Posted By flyingguy1984

No problem, here are the answers; I finished...

No problem, here are the answers;

I finished the course in the early summer of last year,

Would I recommend the course, hmm, it's difficult to say really, a lot of things are subjective and as...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Feb 2011, 09:20
Replies: 45
Views: 7,418
Posted By flyingguy1984

For what it's worth I'm going to give my opinion...

For what it's worth I'm going to give my opinion on the integrated course at Cabair which I had the "pleasure" of being on. I'd like to make a few points about doing an integrated course which they...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Oct 2010, 07:25
Replies: 33
Views: 12,105
Posted By flyingguy1984

Part of what you said is standard, I have a loan,...

Part of what you said is standard, I have a loan, although not as substantial as yours. I simply called them up, if you PM me I can give you the number as ringing the telephone banking in India is...
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