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Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Aug 2012, 10:53
Replies: 20
Views: 20,329
Posted By Gyro Drift

LVL_CHG, I finished Line Training in the...

LVL_CHG,

I finished Line Training in the middle of last year and was then sent off to a base in which I had no choice whatsoever. Admittedly, it wasn't a terrible base as it was a 5/4 roster with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jul 2012, 12:17
Replies: 14
Views: 7,612
Posted By Gyro Drift

After line training in one of the northern UK...

After line training in one of the northern UK bases I was sent away to a major Italian base for a mere ten months and now I'm back in a UK base again on a permanent basis. It is indeed luck. Right...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jul 2012, 13:36
Replies: 44
Views: 10,524
Posted By Gyro Drift

When you know that it's the only career you want...

When you know that it's the only career you want then a lot of people will go for it regardless of risk.
I'm one of the many who embarked on flight training and indeed spent a vast amount of money....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st May 2012, 11:20
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

Absolutely VJW, welcome to the real world indeed....

Absolutely VJW, welcome to the real world indeed. Although I count myself lucky to have a job with RYR, I cannot understand how this week I am on three standbys and also three next week. It's not as...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd May 2012, 08:38
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

With regards to second interviews, yes it is...

With regards to second interviews, yes it is possible as a friend of mine had two interviews within the space of one year. Unfortunately the second one was offered at just 24 hours notice hence very...
Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
11th Apr 2012, 12:07
Replies: 7
Views: 16,047
Posted By Gyro Drift

Hello there! I'm a First Officer in Ryanair...

Hello there!

I'm a First Officer in Ryanair so can't give you as good an answer as you'll get off the actual cabin crew who"ll reply here but I'll give you my insight anyway!

Every cabin crew...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Mar 2012, 08:39
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

Guys, the wait can be indefinite. You could hear...

Guys, the wait can be indefinite. You could hear a call tomorrow, next month, or never, with regards being called for an interview that is. With regards to finding out if you have passed the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Mar 2012, 09:49
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

I'd just keep my answers related directly to the...

I'd just keep my answers related directly to the question being asked, but that's just me. I don't like digging myself into any holes...plenty of experience in that!
But if you're confident in the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jun 2011, 14:51
Replies: 3
Views: 837
Posted By Gyro Drift

I'm not sure of specific schools but maybe try a...

I'm not sure of specific schools but maybe try a search at Liverpool airport. Perhaps Ravenair who are based there or JD Aviation? I've no experience of either i'm afraid but they're just some names...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th May 2011, 13:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,721
Posted By Gyro Drift

Hi Pierre, I've recently done the LST on...

Hi Pierre,

I've recently done the LST on the B737 and there really are no suprises. Everything in the LST, you will have covered in your training so not an awful lot to worry about. Just bee...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Apr 2011, 14:29
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

Hi Guys, It took 4 weeks for them to get...

Hi Guys,

It took 4 weeks for them to get back to me with the good news. It does vary a lot. Some people find out the next day or the few days after the assessment or like me, a few weeks.

GD
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Mar 2011, 08:47
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

Avio77, It varies on how long it takes them...

Avio77,

It varies on how long it takes them to get in touch with you after sending the initial application. It only took a matter of days for one friend of mine, crazy! Then at the other end of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Mar 2011, 08:37
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By Gyro Drift

In my experience most of the MCC with OAA...

In my experience most of the MCC with OAA utilised the various functions of the autopilot whilst the JOC was all raw data, manual flying. Very useful towards sim assessment in my eyes. Depends how...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Dec 2010, 16:59
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

Anyone starting the Type Rating introduction on...

Anyone starting the Type Rating introduction on the 17th of Jan 2011?

GD
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Nov 2010, 12:28
Replies: 196
Views: 35,328
Posted By Gyro Drift

Unfortunately I dont remember my first flight as...

Unfortunately I dont remember my first flight as I was too young but I do know from pictures what aircraft it was.
It was an Aviogenex Boeing 727, I'd love to go one one of those nowadays!

The...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Nov 2010, 18:12
Replies: 8
Views: 13,068
Posted By Gyro Drift

Allioth, Can you quote the source for that...

Allioth,

Can you quote the source for that piece of Ryanair news?

Thanks,

GD
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Nov 2010, 09:18
Replies: 8
Views: 13,068
Posted By Gyro Drift

I'd have thought the more detailed the report the...

I'd have thought the more detailed the report the better. I guess different FTO's have different ways of compiling that final report. The OAA final report is quite comprehensive. Sounds like SAA gave...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Oct 2010, 19:06
Replies: 49
Views: 7,774
Posted By Gyro Drift

Yeah Langford isn't the best really, I agree that...

Yeah Langford isn't the best really, I agree that it's definitely over priced for what you get. I lived there for the whole duration of the groundschool phase, overall though I must say I enjoyed it!...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2010, 08:07
Replies: 51
Views: 5,739
Posted By Gyro Drift

graciefields, It used to happen to me...

graciefields,

It used to happen to me during my PPL training in the C152. Nothing to worry about, it was usually due to me not quite closing the door as firmly as I should. Happenned to my...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Oct 2010, 07:30
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

Charles83, From me submitting my...

Charles83,

From me submitting my application to being invited for assessment was approximately two weeks, so not too long really but it varies massively, so each case is different really.

On...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2010, 13:39
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

With the question regarding wing sweepback: ...

With the question regarding wing sweepback:

"Where does a swept back wing stall first"?

I simply answered: "It stalls first at the tips"

That was all they were looking for, they'd then...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2010, 12:34
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

RemAir, They didnt ask my anything about...

RemAir,

They didnt ask my anything about previous aircraft flown, however they did ask other candidates that day, so be prepared is all I can say.

Yeah some questions were direct and only...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2010, 09:54
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

Yeah I realise the example of the NITS brief I...

Yeah I realise the example of the NITS brief I used in the above may not be too accurate. I understand the points but maybe didnt explain them correctly, thanks for your input, maybe I should dig out...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2010, 08:48
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

RemAir, I did the assessment on the 22nd of...

RemAir,

I did the assessment on the 22nd of September 2010. It was quite an enjoyable day really, the Ryanair guys want to put you at ease and make you feel as relaxed as possible.

We first...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Oct 2010, 21:40
Replies: 69
Views: 16,269
Posted By Gyro Drift

Nicely put 2W2R. Everyone goes about funding...

Nicely put 2W2R. Everyone goes about funding their training in many diffrerent ways. It is NOT fair to stereotype and place people in one category.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Oct 2010, 12:14
Replies: 388
Views: 77,403
Posted By Gyro Drift

Yeah they did me a good price for writing that...

Yeah they did me a good price for writing that little article! ;)

Seriously though I was just talking about how much I enjoyed training with them, did you enjoy your flight training? It's got to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Oct 2010, 08:17
Replies: 388
Views: 77,403
Posted By Gyro Drift

I studied at OAA on their Integrated course....

I studied at OAA on their Integrated course. Although I have no experience from other flight schools I found OAA to be a fantastic school with a highly professional teaching environment both in...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Oct 2010, 11:11
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

Yeah definitely puts things into perspective,...

Yeah definitely puts things into perspective, informative post!

GD
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Oct 2010, 08:21
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,760,772
Posted By Gyro Drift

22nd Sept Assessment

I was on the Assessment on the 22nd of September and still not heard a thing. The wait is absolutely awful :ugh:. It's nearly been three weeks since the assessment so I'd have thought I'd hear...
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