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Forum: Rumours & News
25th Apr 2016, 15:45
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,784,870
Posted By beardedclam

Interesting how the few posts I have read here...

Interesting how the few posts I have read here clearly hold first officers in extremely low regard. Were you sky gods ever new? I am a new F/O on the A321 and have seen numerous errors by training...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Mar 2016, 08:14
Replies: 27
Views: 6,509
Posted By beardedclam

I am VERY new to the bus, 300 hours on type, and...

I am VERY new to the bus, 300 hours on type, and have most certainly been taught to us VS as we struggle the last 1000 or so feet. I have been taught, to avoid flying like a dolphin, to select a...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Mar 2016, 08:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,698
Posted By beardedclam

A321 Electrics DC

I seem to have a mental block. Am I correct in thinking that the DC / battery system is PURELY there to supply electrics to the AC Essential bus via the battery and static inverter??? In normal...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Nov 2015, 09:36
Replies: 18
Views: 9,172
Posted By beardedclam

7 years from initial IR pass to RHS on A321. 4 IR...

7 years from initial IR pass to RHS on A321. 4 IR renewals. Self-funded type rating (ATPLs will be fine) Worth it? Ask me in 12 months..... Things are happening in the industry at moment. No, don't...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Oct 2015, 11:10
Replies: 15
Views: 3,885
Posted By beardedclam

Sorry if thread slightly drifting. Daily mail:...

Sorry if thread slightly drifting.
Daily mail: Pinch......Salt
Starting wage at my company, 7/12s or around 55% of £41,000.
Negative people (like me?): I enjoy the good days, but nothing prepared...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Oct 2015, 15:02
Replies: 15
Views: 3,885
Posted By beardedclam

Dirk 85. Just to add to your comment, I fly in...

Dirk 85. Just to add to your comment, I fly in the UK and I am paid less than the guys putting JetA1 in the plane, the cabin manager, the senior ramp agents, the veteran loaders.......
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Oct 2015, 10:59
Replies: 7
Views: 6,032
Posted By beardedclam

Hmmm. Before I get slated, yes I trained the...

Hmmm. Before I get slated, yes I trained the modular route. Right. I would NOT go to a small(ish) school / modular route. I qualified in 2008, and only landed my first job this past January. Between...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
30th Mar 2015, 09:52
Replies: 3
Views: 2,691
Posted By beardedclam

Another DA / DH question?

There are several answers to this question from 2011 onwards so fear they are outdated.

Is my understanding correct as of 2015?
1) during a non-precision approach we only use a DA based on baro....
Forum: Cabin Crew
18th Feb 2015, 20:12
Replies: 4
Views: 4,140
Posted By beardedclam

Thanks for your contributions. Premier Inn saver...

Thanks for your contributions. Premier Inn saver rooms as much as 90 / night.
The J9 option was interesting but each rental has an admin fee of £160 so a non-starter. I was hoping than some crew...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Feb 2015, 14:16
Replies: 4
Views: 4,140
Posted By beardedclam

BHX Hotel / casual room hire?

Anyone have experience of discounted hotels. or know anyone renting a room on a casual basis near BHX? Will likely be 10-15 nights per month summer season.
Thanks
Forum: Tech Log
16th Dec 2014, 07:47
Replies: 18
Views: 17,360
Posted By beardedclam

A320 Lights - Takeoff sequence??

Struggling to find this in FCOM or FCTM or QRH.
Is this correct. (Nav lights / beacon excluded)
1.Taxi with TAXI light only.
2.When cleared to line up, all lights on. Taxi, take-off, Runway turn...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Aug 2014, 15:31
Replies: 101
Views: 30,145
Posted By beardedclam

I am wondering why I haven't received my PFO...

I am wondering why I haven't received my PFO email yet? Or am I so undesirable I don't even get one? (yes.... low hour type rated in 2014)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Jun 2014, 14:09
Replies: 2
Views: 2,124
Posted By beardedclam

JOC - Already have Type Rating

This would be an odd question, had I not just spoken to an HR department. When asked if I had a JOC certificate, I said well yes, I have a current A320 rating. They responded you need a JOC cert. Am...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Apr 2014, 12:50
Replies: 11
Views: 8,930
Posted By beardedclam

I was put in contact with a well placed HR...

I was put in contact with a well placed HR individual, and was bluntly, though politely, told that they had a holding pool of people with 4000+ hours on type, who they would be considering for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Apr 2014, 11:03
Replies: 3
Views: 2,332
Posted By beardedclam

You are correct, however I have been told by some...

You are correct, however I have been told by some colleagues in the training "game" that certain schools are rubbing their hands together, as a few hours training turns into doing the whole course...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Mar 2014, 15:12
Replies: 20
Views: 8,271
Posted By beardedclam

I am still not sure if this post is for...

I am still not sure if this post is for real...... or a troll.....
A320 type rated myself, and cannot get an interview from here (UK) to the South Pacific. I think you need a serious reality check....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Feb 2014, 15:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,495
Posted By beardedclam

Additional Rating on CPL

Yes, I'm an idiot.....
I am one of those people who neatly "cut" their new EASA licence to fit into the new black book. I also have a new rating to add to it.
Question: Does the addition of a new...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Feb 2014, 15:25
Replies: 1
Views: 1,354
Posted By beardedclam

Paper Licence (Physically Damaged)

Yes, I'm an idiot.....
I am one of those people who neatly "cut" their new EASA licence to fit into the new black book. I also have a new rating to add to it.
Question: Does the addition of a new...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jan 2014, 12:44
Replies: 8
Views: 14,142
Posted By beardedclam

A320 Brake Pressure & Accum. Indication

Day 1 of type rating. I thought the brake pressure / accum. display only showed actual accumulator pressure and alternate (yellow) hydraulic brake pressure. Just reading that on application of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Oct 2012, 17:48
Replies: 4
Views: 2,814
Posted By beardedclam

Callsign, "G for golf club, B for brave, F...

Callsign,

"G for golf club, B for brave, F for foxy, R for ….. I can’t remember, and V for very brave."

Love it!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Oct 2012, 17:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,276
Posted By beardedclam

I used European and the 727-200 in 2008. Our...

I used European and the 727-200 in 2008. Our "classroom" training was a joke, my partner spoke virtually no English, and we were basically given the simulator. In addition to the incredibly vague,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Sep 2012, 20:08
Replies: 44
Views: 17,724
Posted By beardedclam

Presume you must be a troll, or see you next...

Presume you must be a troll, or see you next Tuesday. If some of that "humiliation" resulted in the RHS, I would jump at the opportunity, as would EVERY unemployed low hour guy/girl I know..... You...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Sep 2012, 06:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,041
Posted By beardedclam

Ah! Semantics. Excellent point. I mean UK CAA...

Ah! Semantics. Excellent point. I mean UK CAA issued JAR-FCL CPL from 2007.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Sep 2012, 17:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,041
Posted By beardedclam

Renewing UK CAA CPL under EASA

My CPL needs renewing next month (Unemployed Frozen ATPL) Will I simply be receiving another insert for my (pointless) blue book, or does the new licence come in a new form? Wondering what my £150...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Nov 2011, 15:08
Replies: 5
Views: 4,201
Posted By beardedclam

Buyer Beware is my input. Do not underestimate...

Buyer Beware is my input. Do not underestimate the potential risks. They want and need your money in these times.
1) They will say exactly what you want to hear.
2) They will charm you.

a) Ask...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Oct 2011, 12:07
Replies: 9
Views: 2,531
Posted By beardedclam

Corporate-pilot's opening sentence is very true....

Corporate-pilot's opening sentence is very true. I was so nervous before my IR test that I made multiple trips to the men's toilet during my flight panning for the test, and nearly threw up. The...
Forum: Canada
11th Oct 2011, 17:32
Replies: 5
Views: 3,740
Posted By beardedclam

Friend of mine at Air canada looked into it for...

Friend of mine at Air canada looked into it for me. Same situation. Answer is 2 part, good and bad. Pre ATPL issue, we need to do the equivalent of out ATPL theory exams, a CPL test flight, and an IR...
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