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Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jul 2022, 05:42
Replies: 56
Views: 24,730
Posted By Capewell

It's a tough call, I have my gripes like everyone...

It's a tough call, I have my gripes like everyone else but can put up with the BS as being based at Heathrow on whatever fleet suits my family circumstances and I live close by. Saying that I jacked...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st May 2022, 06:16
Replies: 126
Views: 37,615
Posted By Capewell

I started my flying career in 2016 on a semi...

I started my flying career in 2016 on a semi sponsored scheme with a big airline. I did an integrated course at Oxford. I am now 45 and am a senior first officer on the A320. The day job is great and...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Aug 2021, 19:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,135
Posted By Capewell

Do not under any circumstances mention what you...

Do not under any circumstances mention what you have put in this thread to the CAA. Autism is a complex triad of impairments. Im no expert but one of my kids is autistic so I know a bit about it....
Forum: Tech Log
5th Dec 2020, 21:57
Replies: 306
Views: 60,213
Posted By Capewell

there is no ' force feedback' at all on the...

there is no ' force feedback' at all on the Airbus sidestick. it is spring loaded so you need to apply progressively more force to it until it hits the stops
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Nov 2020, 11:04
Replies: 79
Views: 23,224
Posted By Capewell

I'm on my third career, started flying aged 39 on...

I'm on my third career, started flying aged 39 on a sponsored cadet scheme. Yeah the day to day stuff isn't very taxing but things do go wrong and you'd better be ready to deal with them when they...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Nov 2020, 06:37
Replies: 79
Views: 23,224
Posted By Capewell

Sure mate give it a go, what's the worst thing...

Sure mate give it a go, what's the worst thing that could happen? Even in the good times it is a massive gamble dropping 100k on the chance of getting in the rhs of a jet

Go for it if you really...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Oct 2020, 22:32
Replies: 31
Views: 8,689
Posted By Capewell

The touch-and-go procedure is fully explained in...

The touch-and-go procedure is fully explained in our company manuals ( A320 FCTM) but it's a multi crew operation...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Oct 2020, 11:49
Replies: 31
Views: 8,689
Posted By Capewell

I did base training in a 320, no issues but then...

I did base training in a 320, no issues but then I was closely supervised by a training standards captain and the runway was about 4km long.

Doing it single pilot as the OP mentions would be much...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Aug 2020, 19:29
Replies: 45
Views: 6,483
Posted By Capewell

As others have said it's 18 months for exams,...

As others have said it's 18 months for exams, hour building and CPL, MEIR and MCC/jet conversion courses but the big question is:
Do you have a spare 120 grand? And by spare can you afford to lose...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jun 2020, 13:49
Replies: 2,093
Views: 1,854,731
Posted By Capewell

BA flight crew starting salary is not 26k. That...

BA flight crew starting salary is not 26k. That was for the cadet program which was stopped years ago.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Apr 2020, 07:25
Replies: 1,041
Views: 818,852
Posted By Capewell

Everyone says 'get a career in IT' but do they...

Everyone says 'get a career in IT' but do they know what thats like? Everyone I know that works in that field are on hand to mouth 6 month contracts with no job security and constantly having to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Nov 2019, 10:18
Replies: 575
Views: 715,137
Posted By Capewell

The RMT have recently announced twenty seven days...

The RMT have recently announced twenty seven days of IA over Christmas under the same labour laws as us. The railway unions regularly shut london down inconveniencing millions of commuters till they...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Sep 2019, 15:22
Replies: 575
Views: 715,137
Posted By Capewell

Any kind of 'sanction' against workers engaging...

Any kind of 'sanction' against workers engaging in lawful industrial action is illegal and certainly doesn't need any guarantees from the management if it is going to be challenged in court.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jul 2019, 13:16
Replies: 575
Views: 715,137
Posted By Capewell

No, that's Neoliberalism... Keep drinking the...

No, that's Neoliberalism... Keep drinking the Kool Aid hombre!

The gap between the highest and the lowest paid in most UK organizations is the biggest its ever been. Only legal collective...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2018, 13:18
Replies: 193
Views: 99,860
Posted By Capewell

I can't believe that it is not company policy to...

I can't believe that it is not company policy to relay any accusation of serious sexual assault to the police asap. No matter how much time has elapsed since the incident there is always an...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Sep 2017, 18:09
Replies: 154
Views: 86,518
Posted By Capewell

Back in the day I spent most of my pay packet on...

Back in the day I spent most of my pay packet on ciggys, booze, women and music. The rest I just wasted...


I'll get my coat
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2017, 10:42
Replies: 12
Views: 6,328
Posted By Capewell

A minimum GCSE requirement is set on both the BA...

A minimum GCSE requirement is set on both the BA and the Virgin cadet schemes, not sure about any of the others.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Mar 2017, 09:06
Replies: 12
Views: 6,328
Posted By Capewell

As said above you only need to be able to do...

As said above you only need to be able to do basic trigonometry, transposition of formulae and arithmetic to get through the ATPL's.

If you want to brush up your skills just work through the maths...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Oct 2016, 04:02
Replies: 1,040
Views: 641,829
Posted By Capewell

I'm forty years old in two months and I'm...

I'm forty years old in two months and I'm currently doing my ATPL training. I am on a sponsored scheme otherwise I would not have made the jump from my previous career. I don't think I am finding...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Dec 2015, 13:18
Replies: 24
Views: 20,439
Posted By Capewell

Well I got there in the end, but only after a lot...

Well I got there in the end, but only after a lot of arsing around...

For the benefit of anyone reading this in the future, the best advice I can give from my persepective would be;

1. Obtain...
Forum: Medical & Health
27th Oct 2015, 09:33
Replies: 24
Views: 20,439
Posted By Capewell

Ignorance is bliss! 1700 people were killed on UK...

Ignorance is bliss! 1700 people were killed on UK roads in 2012...

After complaining I seem to have been assigned another AME who seems to have a good work ethic. He even phoned me the other...
Forum: Medical & Health
26th Oct 2015, 09:49
Replies: 24
Views: 20,439
Posted By Capewell

They will communicate by email though you have to...

They will communicate by email though you have to send them a signed letter authorising this.

I have recounted this saga to friends who are medics in the NHS and they are absolutely appalled at...
Forum: Medical & Health
29th Sep 2015, 13:01
Replies: 24
Views: 20,439
Posted By Capewell

Thank you for your support! I am battling on...

Thank you for your support!

I am battling on but it is very demoralising trying to deal with medics who do not answer emails and refuse to talk to you on the phone.

I'm sure the CAA are busy...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Sep 2015, 07:33
Replies: 33
Views: 6,991
Posted By Capewell

No-ones arguing that it wont happen eventually...

No-ones arguing that it wont happen eventually but by the time we have the technology to have unmanned atc and passenger aircraft plus the change in social and cultural attitudes necessary to make it...
Forum: Medical & Health
27th Aug 2015, 14:30
Replies: 24
Views: 20,439
Posted By Capewell

I have worked in the public sector for the last...

I have worked in the public sector for the last sixteen years so they have my sympathy. I dont feel victimised or anything, its just a bit frustrating that they deemed me unfit based on an SHO's...
Forum: Medical & Health
26th Aug 2015, 13:16
Replies: 24
Views: 20,439
Posted By Capewell

I managed to see one of the countrys leading...

I managed to see one of the countrys leading experts about a month ago who did a review of all of my notes and concluded that I am of no more risk of a seizure than anyone else. I sent this all off...
Forum: Medical & Health
24th Aug 2015, 13:08
Replies: 24
Views: 20,439
Posted By Capewell

Hi, sorry for the slow reply, I have seen a...

Hi, sorry for the slow reply,

I have seen a specialist since the initial refusal who has done a review of my case based on all of the material generated from my stay in hospital. He has managed...
Forum: Medical & Health
21st Jul 2015, 14:20
Replies: 24
Views: 20,439
Posted By Capewell

Appealing CAA refusal???

I have just had my initial application for a class 1 medical refused.

This was due to suffering mycoplasma encephalitis eight years ago. I made a full and quick recovery etc.

Apparently this...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th May 2015, 16:11
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,694,220
Posted By Capewell

I'm 38, and had never flown anything till about...

I'm 38, and had never flown anything till about ten months ago.

I wouldn't say the people I met on my assessment days were particularly diverse to be honest. They were overwhelmingly white, male...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd May 2015, 12:02
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,694,220
Posted By Capewell

I have had a very enjoyable two days telling...

I have had a very enjoyable two days telling people at work that I will be leaving soon, including my boss :} The expression on their faces has been priceless!

I live near Heathrow so can now sit...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th May 2015, 14:20
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,694,220
Posted By Capewell

Thanks everyone, fingers crossed for those still...

Thanks everyone, fingers crossed for those still waiting!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th May 2015, 14:07
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,694,220
Posted By Capewell

I'm going to OAA, got the email at 12.30.

I'm going to OAA, got the email at 12.30.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th May 2015, 13:30
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,694,220
Posted By Capewell

I'm in too, wow what a relief!

I'm in too, wow what a relief!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th May 2015, 08:09
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,694,220
Posted By Capewell

Its not a chance for you to show off remember,...

Its not a chance for you to show off remember, the whole point of an interview is to see if you can think on your feet and how you react to a bit of pressure. Everyone who was there must have...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th May 2015, 13:12
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,694,220
Posted By Capewell

The day I was there all the other candidates were...

The day I was there all the other candidates were on their third attempt so you are definately not the only one.

Fingers crossed for next Wednesday!!!
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