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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2003, 13:42
Replies: 26
Views: 4,552
Posted By Cambo

I was just wondering, for all you guys and girls...

I was just wondering, for all you guys and girls who have been through flying grading, how many of you had previous flying experience and did it stand you in good stead?

I've heard different...
Forum: Questions
20th Dec 2002, 09:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
Posted By Cambo

As the air is brought to rest there is an...

As the air is brought to rest there is an associated temperature rise is the simlple explanation. This rise is linked to airspeed (Mach No). SAT is usually the more useful of the two... well, for the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Dec 2002, 13:04
Replies: 15
Views: 2,314
Posted By Cambo

I was one of the successful candidates for the...

I was one of the successful candidates for the Britannia sponsorship scheme. If it helps, I'll provide a wee profile:

I've got a 1st class Masters in Aero Eng and pretty decent school results....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Dec 2002, 08:43
Replies: 25
Views: 2,643
Posted By Cambo

I graduated from Glasgow University this year...

I graduated from Glasgow University this year with a Masters in Aero Eng. I have to say, I loved it! The course was hard work (not so much in the first 2 years though...boozing time!) but you get a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Dec 2002, 17:51
Replies: 30
Views: 5,462
Posted By Cambo

Is this not just a case of differing personal...

Is this not just a case of differing personal tastes? Some people love the Scotland stereotype to be pushed, others like a more refined look. I'm somewhere in-between myself.

At the end of the day...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Dec 2002, 18:30
Replies: 41
Views: 4,015
Posted By Cambo

I'm gonna be starting training in Jerez next year...

I'm gonna be starting training in Jerez next year and thought about taking my car. However I though it was only possible to get European cover on your insurance for 3 months max? Does anybody know of...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Dec 2002, 11:04
Replies: 30
Views: 5,462
Posted By Cambo

Well, I can only wish you/your Company all the...

Well, I can only wish you/your Company all the best. I really hope you do well, It'd certainly be nice to see a Scots airline on the up. I'm sure it'll be good for PIK and Scotland as well.

As for...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Dec 2002, 15:43
Replies: 30
Views: 5,462
Posted By Cambo

Dead right JohnyPharm.....although I think...

Dead right JohnyPharm.....although I think perhaps Sweden, Italy, Australia and Brazil (etc.) might have the upper hand in the bonnie lassies department. But if you were to plonk some of them here,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Dec 2002, 08:04
Replies: 184
Views: 82,137
Posted By Cambo

Although I realise my following comments might...

Although I realise my following comments might not be helpful to people applying for aviation jobs, you might find them interesting:

The large aerospace company that I’m currently working for...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Dec 2002, 07:46
Replies: 30
Views: 5,462
Posted By Cambo

Ahhh, so there has been some media attention. I...

Ahhh, so there has been some media attention. I stand corrected; I obviously don't watch enough STV.....perhaps cos it's mince. Am I the only Scot who thinks 'Scotland Today' is a crime against news...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Dec 2002, 13:05
Replies: 30
Views: 5,462
Posted By Cambo

If this were a real airline, then they'd be shot...

If this were a real airline, then they'd be shot for their web design! Tartan class and thistle class! Right then, and the in flight meal will consist of haggis, neeps and tatties and the only soft...
Forum: Questions
3rd Dec 2002, 08:02
Replies: 11
Views: 1,230
Posted By Cambo

If you look on the 'Terms and Endearment' forum...

If you look on the 'Terms and Endearment' forum there is a thread called: 'looking for info about Britannia', which I started.

The replies I've had paint a good picture of Britannia. Also, if you...
Forum: Questions
2nd Dec 2002, 07:57
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By Cambo

The BAe 146 used for the Queens flight has a pod...

The BAe 146 used for the Queens flight has a pod on the back containing anti-missile measures, although I don't know how much it weighs or the aerodynamic effect of it's presence.

In light of the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Nov 2002, 12:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,437
Posted By Cambo

Cool Smudge, Again, cheers for the heads-up....

Smudge,

Again, cheers for the heads-up. Sounds good mate. I'm not too bothered at which base I start off my career, but GLA would certainly be nice for me!

As for the grass being greener, it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Nov 2002, 13:19
Replies: 4
Views: 954
Posted By Cambo

I've done the tests at Cranfield with a view to...

I've done the tests at Cranfield with a view to military flying and I would agree that there isn't much in the way of preparation you can do. Unlike written aptitude tests you can't skip over...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Nov 2002, 13:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,437
Posted By Cambo

Cheers Smudge, Sounds like you're enjoying...

Cheers Smudge,

Sounds like you're enjoying life with Britannia (which can only bode well for us newbies)! I have in fact heard that quite a few pilots stay with BY their whole careers? Certainly,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Nov 2002, 10:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,437
Posted By Cambo

Smile Looking for info about Britannia

Alrighty folks,

As a wannabe who has recently been fortunate enough to be offered a sponsorship with Britannia, I was wondering if some current Britannia pilots could put down a few words to give...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Nov 2002, 12:57
Replies: 1
Views: 758
Posted By Cambo

Hi, it's a bit hard to tell where or why...

Hi,

it's a bit hard to tell where or why you're going wrong without a question in front of me to look at, but if its a real sticking point for you then you'd be best to buy a basic mechanics of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Nov 2002, 15:30
Replies: 34
Views: 3,790
Posted By Cambo

Well, as you already know the first stage was all...

Well, as you already know the first stage was all of the aptitude tests, which people say you can't prepare for but I feel that the more you do them the better you get cos you get used to the time...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2002, 15:13
Replies: 34
Views: 3,790
Posted By Cambo

Folks, I don't know anyone on the inside...

Folks,

I don't know anyone on the inside either I have to say so there was no one who was biased towards me. I too read up on the company a fair bit and was fully prepared for an onslaught of tech...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2002, 10:49
Replies: 34
Views: 3,790
Posted By Cambo

Nutter, i've got mine booked for Wed the...

Nutter,

i've got mine booked for Wed the 20th Nov and I've sent off an e-mail to Britannia HR to check who we send the certificate to etc...

No doubt it'll all be in the letter they're sending...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2002, 09:07
Replies: 34
Views: 3,790
Posted By Cambo

No mate, I was called last night (Monday) after...

No mate, I was called last night (Monday) after all the interviews were done, and no, I don't have a class 1 yet but i've just booked it. Also, I don't have a PPL or anything, only a grand total of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2002, 08:00
Replies: 34
Views: 3,790
Posted By Cambo

Ahhhh, I see now; the bit in your previous post...

Ahhhh, I see now; the bit in your previous post that you said 'see you for this weekend' threw me, I thought you meant this coming one!

I was thinking that if you got in they would pay for the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2002, 07:36
Replies: 34
Views: 3,790
Posted By Cambo

:D Well, last weekend I treated myself to ...

:D

Well, last weekend I treated myself to an X-box and was happily playing my mate at Colin McRae 3 whan I too was interupted by a phone call from the Britannia guy to offer me a job!

As...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Nov 2002, 15:41
Replies: 34
Views: 3,790
Posted By Cambo

Oh aye, the psycologist was fairly tidy. Lovely...

Oh aye, the psycologist was fairly tidy. Lovely accent too.

Had the interview yesterday, can but hope for the best!

By the way, sitting around Luton airport for any great length of time isn't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2002, 16:04
Replies: 68
Views: 8,571
Posted By Cambo

unlucky Bleep, but there's always the chance...

unlucky Bleep, but there's always the chance they'll contact you tomorrow. You should give em a call to double check:

01582428513 gets you through to Britannia HR.

When are other folks...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2002, 14:57
Replies: 68
Views: 8,571
Posted By Cambo

Im in too! That was a very tense afternoon,...

Im in too!

That was a very tense afternoon, I wasn't notified by phone call, but by an e-mail!

Good luck to everyone, they're taking 20 people to the final stage; 2 interviews, one with HR and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Oct 2002, 10:14
Replies: 68
Views: 8,571
Posted By Cambo

The thing is though that if they've just received...

The thing is though that if they've just received the test results then they'll have a bit of messing about and decision making to do, and seeing as they haven't exactly been punctual yet, I wouldn't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Oct 2002, 13:45
Replies: 68
Views: 8,571
Posted By Cambo

guys, called them on Friday, they aint got...

guys,

called them on Friday, they aint got the personality tests results back from the outside firm. They'll call people Mon/Tues.

C
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Oct 2002, 10:41
Replies: 68
Views: 8,571
Posted By Cambo

Not as yet, and it's around quarter to 12. I'm...

Not as yet, and it's around quarter to 12. I'm fairly nervous...you?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Oct 2002, 13:07
Replies: 68
Views: 8,571
Posted By Cambo

Hopefully a phone call tomorrow, seeing as they...

Hopefully a phone call tomorrow, seeing as they wern't exactly on time with the mail for the stage 2 selection!

If anyone hears before then, can you post a note saying so? It'd be appreciated.

C
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Oct 2002, 08:16
Replies: 68
Views: 8,571
Posted By Cambo

Well, good luck guys, I have to admit most people...

Well, good luck guys, I have to admit most people in my group got along well too and most people seemed to contribute to proceedings. I don't know what exactly is gonna set some people out from the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Oct 2002, 09:46
Replies: 68
Views: 8,571
Posted By Cambo

Nah, not as many as 300, maybe sub 200ish? only...

Nah, not as many as 300, maybe sub 200ish? only takes 25 minutes.

"Don't take too long on any one question and don't pick the middle answer too often, perhaps only once every 4" said the HR wumin....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Oct 2002, 07:31
Replies: 68
Views: 8,571
Posted By Cambo

Well, that’s me back from a day down at Luton...

Well, that’s me back from a day down at Luton with the Britannia HR team.

The two teamwork exercises are the usual fare. Nothing that should surprise anyone.

Finally, the good old personality...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Oct 2002, 10:42
Replies: 68
Views: 8,571
Posted By Cambo

ahhh, sorry to disapoint but i am indeed a...

ahhh,

sorry to disapoint but i am indeed a bloke! I was down on Tuesday the 1st in the afternoon and my first name is Neil, so i might have met some of the people posting replies here...dunno...
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