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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Apr 2024, 13:34
Replies: 300
Views: 278,441
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

It's surprising how fast people dismiss any...

It's surprising how fast people dismiss any critique as a smear campaign from other flight schools on this forum...
The feedback I've heard from former students about Bartolini describe the same...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Apr 2024, 19:29
Replies: 21
Views: 1,839
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

In hindsight I think that he was just shilling...

In hindsight I think that he was just shilling for some ATO
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Apr 2024, 12:05
Replies: 21
Views: 1,839
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

I know this discussion might seem pointless, but...

I know this discussion might seem pointless, but there's a chance others could find useful information in it.

While 30 days is a set timeframe on paper, it doesn't quite match up with the reality...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Apr 2024, 10:28
Replies: 21
Views: 1,839
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

I think rudestuff is on point, manage your...

I think rudestuff is on point, manage your expectations.

Let’s go trough some rough estimations

Typerating theory+sim: 2-3 months
Basetraining: 1week-2months
TR on your license: 1week-2months...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Apr 2024, 23:03
Replies: 21
Views: 1,839
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

Eh…. this year wasn’t bad actually. Know quite a...

Eh…. this year wasn’t bad actually. Know quite a few 0hr A320 rated people who landed jobs at carriers with better T&C than RYR. A few at national carriers for that matter.

I agree that, for this...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Mar 2024, 15:38
Replies: 574
Views: 375,509
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

Yeah, I partially agree. In fields like STEM,...

Yeah, I partially agree. In fields like STEM, having recent or enough past experience matters. But it's not as black-and-white as some make it out to be. Having a degree doesn't just become useless...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2024, 13:09
Replies: 1,091
Views: 716,057
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

You should start the next phase of training soon...

You should start the next phase of training soon after. But if you're on an integrated track, your money (=leverage) is already spent, leaving you dependent on the ATO's planning. Delays in training...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2024, 12:57
Replies: 574
Views: 375,509
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

I agree that the depth is something to consider....

I agree that the depth is something to consider. However, in Northern Europe, having a degree, even without experience, can pay off. Many entry-level white-collar jobs require candidates to have a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2024, 12:14
Replies: 574
Views: 375,509
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

Hey matey, just weigh the risks of each option...

Hey matey, just weigh the risks of each option and do as you please. There are a lot of factors to take into account though.

What I can say is that many people your age are unsure about their...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Mar 2024, 18:42
Replies: 39
Views: 32,232
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

I think this is unchanged, people need to...

I think this is unchanged, people need to understand that Eaglejet is just a middle man providing a service. You pay them for the hours, they provide you with the hours.
Where, when and how is not...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Mar 2024, 18:32
Replies: 39
Views: 32,232
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

I agree, you're buying time and the Avion scheme...

I agree, you're buying time and the Avion scheme isn't that bad, if anything RYR runs the same money grabbing crap.

I know a few people who did the scheme via Eagle and BAA. Here are the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Mar 2024, 17:38
Replies: 3
Views: 908
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

Eaglejet is the most well-known p2f provider, but...

Eaglejet is the most well-known p2f provider, but it will cost you ofcourse...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Mar 2024, 17:34
Replies: 86
Views: 42,170
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

Well, obviously... since the post is from january...

Well, obviously... since the post is from january and the RYR mentored news was published in february :ok:

Anyhow, this new proposed scheme gives you your first job a chance of securing your first...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2024, 21:51
Replies: 79
Views: 7,783
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

You can convert an mpl to an atpl but restricted...

You can convert an mpl to an atpl but restricted to multi pilot ops only. No grandfather cpl spo grandfather rights.

operator restriction is a hoax, as a matter of fact a majority of thr mpl...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Jan 2024, 10:05
Replies: 45
Views: 10,133
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

I chose options 3 on purpose. Got a university...

I chose options 3 on purpose. Got a university degree and worked in that field for a couple of years, gaining experience and paying my modular courses out if the salary. It is perfectly possible, if...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jan 2024, 10:25
Replies: 86
Views: 42,170
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

The flight school you’re from is important to...

The flight school you’re from is important to some companies, but Ryanair absolutely is not one of them. The RYR Mentored program always felt like a waste of money to me.

They appear to not really...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Sep 2023, 14:42
Replies: 1,827
Views: 813,166
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

​​​​​​​Don't worry about APS or not, mentored or...

​​​​​​​Don't worry about APS or not, mentored or not, etc... the most important papers for the RYR assessment are a bank statement and proof of life
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Aug 2023, 22:45
Replies: 300
Views: 278,441
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

Definitely not amongst the best ATO’s in europe,...

Definitely not amongst the best ATO’s in europe, but it is one of the best cheap ato’s in europe.

Regarding he assessment, it looks like a bit of a moneygrab since it isn’t free nor cheap....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Aug 2023, 22:35
Replies: 300
Views: 278,441
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

I wouldn’t take the ryanair mentored program that...

I wouldn’t take the ryanair mentored program that serious. There is no difference in anything other than the apsmcc with ryr SOPs being part of it. ppl cpl me ir etc all identical to the ‘regular’...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Aug 2023, 12:00
Replies: 20
Views: 3,502
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

My father applied for every Airline pilot role...

My father applied for every Airline pilot role (Ryanair, BA, Aer Lingus, Wizzair, Jet2, Lauda) and been rejected before selection, in spite of meeting all the required criteria with Valid...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Aug 2023, 11:27
Replies: 20
Views: 3,502
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

When you're >45 and just done with school, you...

When you're >45 and just done with school, you might find yourself at the back of the line compared to other skilled candidates – those who are younger, have more experience, or higher degrees. So,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jun 2023, 11:30
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

The Jonathan shooter book is fine, but maybe a...

The Jonathan shooter book is fine, but maybe a bit light.

Would advise to reread your airlaw book (ifr parts) and radio nav+pbn. They use the mentioned documents such as pans 8168 as source...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Dec 2021, 13:52
Replies: 1,827
Views: 813,166
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

As I remember they were running the 30K scheme...

As I remember they were running the 30K scheme during the late 2000's aswell, does anybody know when they decided reduce it to 5k+bond?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Dec 2021, 13:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

I was wondering about the BAA construction...

I was wondering about the BAA construction aswell, I believe nothing is guaranteed. Can somebody enlighten us?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Feb 2021, 09:52
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

mate... I’ll do some more chewing due to your...

mate... I’ll do some more chewing due to your lack of deductive reasoning.

I can imagine you at your CAA’s office: “Yeah listen here, I previously held a balloon pilot license when I was 16, so...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jan 2021, 19:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

You’ve already posted your answer in the topic...

You’ve already posted your answer in the topic starting post, but since I am in a good mood I will chew you food for you...

from part-FCL:

When the holder of an ATPL(A) has previously held only...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jan 2021, 15:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,832
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

This is not true, check part fcl, you need to...

This is not true, check part fcl, you need to fulfill the 70hr PiC+cpl skilltest etc.

and realistically speaking, MPL trainees have 10ish solo hours in a single pilot airplane and 60dual, so...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jan 2021, 16:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,184
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

So.... you’re struggling with mental arithmetics?

So.... you’re struggling with mental arithmetics?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Dec 2020, 20:18
Replies: 7
Views: 4,800
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

I believe the only assessment you require to pass...

I believe the only assessment you require to pass is ‘proof of liquidity’, upon succeeding you will be instantly enrolled into class 2021-1
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Dec 2020, 12:40
Replies: 1,091
Views: 716,057
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

Sorry I am not retired, so I do not have time to...

Sorry I am not retired, so I do not have time to lurk on this board every hour of the day. I thank you for the history lesson, but fail to see its relevance tbh.

ofcourse these threads degenerate...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Dec 2020, 16:13
Replies: 20
Views: 10,027
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

Get on the old syllabus if you want to save time...

Get on the old syllabus if you want to save time and study effectively. Negative reports are coming in regardinf ECQB with some students being at a total loss.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Dec 2020, 15:50
Replies: 1,091
Views: 716,057
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

Bealzebub “Try to deflect the fact that you...

Bealzebub

“Try to deflect the fact that you will get the same paper for triple the price by implying that a lesser cost directly correlates to a lessser quality and thus lesser piloting skills”
-...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2020, 22:30
Replies: 1,091
Views: 716,057
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

here are some quick pointers: 1) the most...

here are some quick pointers:

1) the most important fact to take to mind: a flightschool is, unlike a university, a commercial business. They can decide to take you in as they see fit. PPL or not,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Nov 2020, 17:22
Replies: 25
Views: 11,303
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

[source required] You’re right, I’d rather...

[source required]

You’re right, I’d rather call you oldtimer based off your comments.

You have a very stale view and minset with regards to schooling, this isn’t the 1930’s anymore, the village...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Oct 2020, 11:15
Replies: 25
Views: 11,303
Posted By African_TrouserSnake

This isn’t the military, boy. If you can’t make...

This isn’t the military, boy. If you can’t make the standards you might reasonably expect the whitetail flightschool that you’ve just payed €120.000 to train you upto standard, albeit at an...
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