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Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jan 2006, 14:53
Replies: 36
Views: 7,645
Posted By Hoping

Re: Ryanair slated on ITV

I fly from Athens to Birmingham quite regularly with airlines such as Air France and Lufthansa. I tried to save myself some cash over Christmas and flew with Easyjet into Luton direct from Athens. I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jan 2006, 11:16
Replies: 24
Views: 4,741
Posted By Hoping

Re: Muslim Wannabe

I'm not Muslim and so do not speak from experience. However, common sense would indicate that letting people know you are muslim could reduce your chances of successfully becoming a pilot. However,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st May 2005, 16:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,948
Posted By Hoping

It's always worth trying. But bear in mind the...

It's always worth trying. But bear in mind the kind of people you are likely to be interviewed by. Conservative British guys....

Try all the airlines and see what happens. I guess you might have a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Jan 2005, 17:44
Replies: 3
Views: 2,732
Posted By Hoping

Just replied to your other thread madeofmoney. ...

Just replied to your other thread madeofmoney.

Looks like either the terms and conditions of the sponsorship have changed since you seem only to be worried about getting the the £33k from the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Jan 2005, 17:36
Replies: 65
Views: 16,337
Posted By Hoping

My my, what a coincidence, I was in EXACTLY that...

My my, what a coincidence, I was in EXACTLY that position a few years ago. I and ten others had been informed we had got to the final interview and that there were six places up for grabs. I really...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2003, 21:06
Replies: 11
Views: 1,494
Posted By Hoping

9 spelling mistakes in 66 words. If you make a...

9 spelling mistakes in 66 words.
If you make a habit of getting these things right then maybe you will avoid a costly mistake when it really matters.
GAPAN do PPL sponsorships. I think the website...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Apr 2003, 07:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,179
Posted By Hoping

Lucifer, My BA interview was almost...

Lucifer,

My BA interview was almost precisely 3 years ago and I admit that times were easier back then. Therefore, I can understand your argument that it is now more excusable to do an MSc than it...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Apr 2003, 23:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,179
Posted By Hoping

No, I'm afraid not Lucifer. I had an...

No, I'm afraid not Lucifer.

I had an extended telephone conversation with the (at the time) head of HR who interviewed with me and he explained in detail why I was rejected. He was very clear...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Apr 2003, 20:39
Replies: 10
Views: 1,179
Posted By Hoping

If you are looking at trying to get sponsorship...

If you are looking at trying to get sponsorship if and when it comes up I strongly suggest you DO NOT do the Masters.

I did one because it was offered to me for free and at the same time I was...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Mar 2003, 13:23
Replies: 31
Views: 4,204
Posted By Hoping

Homerj, I'm all right actually. My two...

Homerj,

I'm all right actually.
My two career aims have been either

1. To become an airline pilot
or
2. To work at anything as long as it is my own business rather than somebody else’s
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Mar 2003, 21:46
Replies: 31
Views: 4,204
Posted By Hoping

Imagine the following case: 27 year old man...

Imagine the following case:

27 year old man with no debt
Wants to be a pilot
Very nearly but not quite secured sponsorship and is now too old to apply for sponsorship. Somehow borrows £50k from...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Mar 2003, 21:14
Replies: 33
Views: 3,924
Posted By Hoping

Send Clowns, I can travel Edinburgh to...

Send Clowns,

I can travel Edinburgh to Birmingham return by train with a fully open and flexible ticket for £50.

Which airline will offer a fully flexible return ticket for £50? (including...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Mar 2003, 17:11
Replies: 30
Views: 4,910
Posted By Hoping

Haha, I like the helium balloon with CV attached...

Haha, I like the helium balloon with CV attached idea.
Actually, I would imagine that would go down quite well if the CV was properly put together and the applicant was after a marketing job for...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Mar 2003, 15:03
Replies: 33
Views: 3,924
Posted By Hoping

Puritan, I don't think it is as easy as...

Puritan,

I don't think it is as easy as saying "cars are good, Aeroplanes are bad". I have only been trying to point out that your argument that a 737 is more fuel efficient than a car does not...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Mar 2003, 11:14
Replies: 33
Views: 3,924
Posted By Hoping

I totally agree with you Puritan that it would be...

I totally agree with you Puritan that it would be hell driving four adults 500 miles in a Ford Focus. I also agree with Touch&Go that it might not be entirely easy to find 4 adults that want to make...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Mar 2003, 20:42
Replies: 33
Views: 3,924
Posted By Hoping

Puritan, all points taken and agreed with. ...

Puritan, all points taken and agreed with.

Therefore, since most cars will do more than 23mpg, most cars are more economical than the 737 on a per passenger basis. For example:

Ford Focus 1.6 5...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Mar 2003, 18:51
Replies: 33
Views: 3,924
Posted By Hoping

Puritan, You went wrong with the maths. ...

Puritan,

You went wrong with the maths.

Consider a B737 at 0.68 mpg with 148 passengers aboard.

If you want a "miles per gallon per passenger" figure you need to divide (not multiply!) this...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Feb 2003, 23:29
Replies: 42
Views: 6,407
Posted By Hoping

A few fares

Hey Monty!
Of course the average EZY fare is lower than a full fare airline's average fare - this is because in addition to offering low fares, the full fare airlines also offer higher fares for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2003, 12:06
Replies: 15
Views: 1,434
Posted By Hoping

Fair enough Luke, I'm glad that you see whole...

Fair enough Luke, I'm glad that you see whole picture.

KissMySquirrel:
Just like Bush, Saddam is not a good man. But the Iraqi people's suffering has a great deal to do with the fact that we...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jan 2003, 22:53
Replies: 15
Views: 1,434
Posted By Hoping

Nice

Luke:

How about the thousands upon thousands of Iraqi people who are going to die because of

1. Bombing
2. Ground attacks
3. Long term effects/sanctions after the war is finished
(the list...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jan 2003, 22:44
Replies: 15
Views: 4,909
Posted By Hoping

Autobrake 3: Let's face it. The easyjet top...

Autobrake 3:

Let's face it. The easyjet top management will have probably left easyjet by the time the **** really hits the fan. They will have taken very substantial amounts of money with them...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Nov 2002, 17:05
Replies: 187
Views: 34,008
Posted By Hoping

carb, How long did the sabbatical last, two...

carb,

How long did the sabbatical last, two years? I did a 3 year degree, a masters degree and a year out and I was 'free' by the age of 24.

I started applying for sponsorships rather late at...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2002, 16:44
Replies: 34
Views: 3,784
Posted By Hoping

Post Thanks for the replies guys. It is nice to hear...

Thanks for the replies guys. It is nice to hear you say you didn't know anybody on the inside.

Once again, good luck with your medicals, the course and your jobs with Britannia.:)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2002, 14:35
Replies: 34
Views: 3,784
Posted By Hoping

Sorry Brick Tester, I for one don't think anybody...

Sorry Brick Tester, I for one don't think anybody who hasn't been called yet is getting in. We already have three here on PPRuNe who are saying they got the call on Monday. I'm sure there are another...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Nov 2002, 08:53
Replies: 34
Views: 3,784
Posted By Hoping

Question Cambo and Nutter, I get the impression from...

Cambo and Nutter,

I get the impression from your posts that you were telephoned very shortly after your interviews, possibly even on the same day as your interviews. From what you have said,...
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