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Forum: Medical & Health
4th Apr 2005, 11:26
Replies: 9
Views: 790
Posted By waspie

Yet another eyesight question

Recently I passed my initial Class 1. I was extremely worried as to whether I would fail on the eyesight side of things as I am -4.5. However now I have passed the initial I can go to -8 which is...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2005, 21:22
Replies: 29
Views: 24,510
Posted By waspie

Shame. Should keep it pure.

Shame. Should keep it pure.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Dec 2004, 13:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,330
Posted By waspie

(not entirely on the subject). Take a look at...

(not entirely on the subject).
Take a look at Flight Training Europe (Jerez). I went to the Oxford Open Day recently and had basically made up my mind that Oxford was where I wanted to go. But I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Jun 2004, 15:05
Replies: 17
Views: 1,474
Posted By waspie

Except for the fact Scroggs that everything I...

Except for the fact Scroggs that everything I have said is what other airline pilots have told me, thus its the airline pilots views that I know, not mine. Just trying to help him. And often when...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Jun 2004, 21:01
Replies: 17
Views: 1,474
Posted By waspie

Many people will tell you all sorts of things...

Many people will tell you all sorts of things (specially on forums!), but dont be put off if people say "its too difficult" or something like that. It is hard, however, if it wasnt then airline...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jun 2004, 14:29
Replies: 49
Views: 13,426
Posted By waspie

Flash8 I agree that its a dog eat dog world, but...

Flash8 I agree that its a dog eat dog world, but to be honest its because there are people like you that the airline pilots lifestyle has gone down the drain. I always hear about Ryanair pilots...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jun 2004, 21:59
Replies: 631
Views: 74,934
Posted By waspie

Jonny, being only just 17 (4 days ago) and only...

Jonny, being only just 17 (4 days ago) and only in the year above you then my advice may not be the best around! However, I have spoken to many experienced pilots, and from what I know the best...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jun 2004, 21:30
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By waspie

If anyone contacts you can you let me know what...

If anyone contacts you can you let me know what they have said please. I too am interested, but still dont know if training in the US will effect my chances of getting a job in the UK.
Forum: Medical & Health
11th May 2004, 19:42
Replies: 12
Views: 1,479
Posted By waspie

I am 16 years old. I was 15 when I had my class...

I am 16 years old. I was 15 when I had my class 2 taken, I only got 300 on the scale thing that you blow into when apparently I should be getting 700. He said it didnt matter that much, but for my...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th May 2004, 19:00
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By waspie

Thanks for the info. But I am considering on...

Thanks for the info. But I am considering on getting a JAA ATPL(F) in America, is that a problem at all?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th May 2004, 11:19
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By waspie

Training in US (will UK airlines accept me?)

Considering the UK costs basically twice as much, can someone please comment on whether they think it would be a good idea to train in the US at somewhere like Delta Connection Flight School. Any...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Apr 2004, 14:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,746
Posted By waspie

That is all correct but you have to be 16 to fly...

That is all correct but you have to be 16 to fly solo (I did it four months ago and I am still 16).
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Apr 2004, 21:59
Replies: 0
Views: 628
Posted By waspie

Why train here?

To all of you who train at CTC, Oxford, Cabair and other training centres in the UK. Why should I apply to a UK school when schools in the US will give me a JAA ATPL (F) for half the price?!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Mar 2004, 09:12
Replies: 6
Views: 967
Posted By waspie

I am 16 so in a similar situation to you. I have...

I am 16 so in a similar situation to you. I have been told by all the commercial pilots that I know to NOT do the modular, do the integrated if you can get it, otherwise choose a different...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Feb 2004, 01:32
Replies: 265
Views: 62,180
Posted By waspie

SuperFly, although us wannabees may be desperate...

SuperFly, although us wannabees may be desperate for a job as a pilot, are you desperate enough to work for Easyjet or Ryanair? Not the best lifestlye, but if you dont mind working like that and...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2004, 05:14
Replies: 39
Views: 7,073
Posted By waspie

Brownstar, I respect your opinion, but you have...

Brownstar, I respect your opinion, but you have failed to notice that we are in the "Rumours & news" forum. What I posted was what someone else had said, and only I have first hand knowledge of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Feb 2004, 04:53
Replies: 9
Views: 3,385
Posted By waspie

Ray Ban, I know an ex Captain for Go-Fly and he...

Ray Ban, I know an ex Captain for Go-Fly and he is South African, you may be talking about him. He was also based at Stansted.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2004, 05:25
Replies: 39
Views: 7,073
Posted By waspie

I take it you are referring to me NoD, but why do...

I take it you are referring to me NoD, but why do you say I have dug myself a hole???? I have already said that it was just my opinion and I was only saying what I have heard, not what is fact. It...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Feb 2004, 02:52
Replies: 39
Views: 7,073
Posted By waspie

I believe that the proper rules are that you are...

I believe that the proper rules are that you are not allowed to taxi an aircraft faster that 30 knots. Although this aircraft was leaving the runway, the taxiways leading aircraft from the runway...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jan 2004, 04:19
Replies: 15
Views: 1,793
Posted By waspie

Dont forget that some training schools will get...

Dont forget that some training schools will get the loan for you if you train with them. Just another option, I dont know whether its appealing or not. I think in general they are about 5.5% APR. ...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Jan 2004, 19:32
Replies: 32
Views: 6,414
Posted By waspie

Are you guys seriously saying that some pilots...

Are you guys seriously saying that some pilots have tried to smoke in the cockpits before. Ok it must have happened, but does it happen often?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2003, 22:09
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By waspie

Lol, no, I didnt mean it like that! Im sure you...

Lol, no, I didnt mean it like that! Im sure you know what I meant though.
Thanks,
Mark
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2003, 21:44
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By waspie

Worth going to Uni before starting airline career?

Considering that I am only 15, I realise I have a long way to go yet. But, if all goes to plan, I will be leaving school with either a B or C in Physics A level, English Lit B or c, and another...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2002, 21:36
Replies: 15
Views: 1,461
Posted By waspie

No you do not need a PPL. Dont worry about that....

No you do not need a PPL. Dont worry about that. It normally costs around £50,000 to get your commercial licence. Then, you can write to airlines. I will send you an e-mail explaining in more detail...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Aug 2002, 21:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,321
Posted By waspie

good luck with it!! Mark Wilson

good luck with it!!
Mark Wilson
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Aug 2002, 21:57
Replies: 124
Views: 31,353
Posted By waspie

All I can say is I agree with all of you in...

All I can say is I agree with all of you in different ways. For instance, if BA offered me and at the same time easyJet did too I'd take BA. Then, lets say BA made me redundant, and I applied to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Aug 2002, 21:22
Replies: 16
Views: 1,202
Posted By waspie

I have David Clark and I must say I wish I had...

I have David Clark and I must say I wish I had tried on a different make first, mine a very uncomfortable after 40/45 mins, they itch, get hot.
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Aug 2002, 20:48
Replies: 11
Views: 1,439
Posted By waspie

i phoned gatwick too

I was told that if your eyesight is -3.00 or worse then you cant, but when I phoned up the guys at Gatwick one of them told me there is nothing to worry about, the rules will have chagned by the time...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Aug 2002, 20:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,197
Posted By waspie

Wages for pilots

Could someone give me an idea of how much commercial pilots get? I know its quite a wide range, but could someone tell me what a 737 pilot would get compared to a 747... and the airline differences...
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