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Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jul 2011, 10:48
Replies: 220
Views: 100,272
Posted By Gillespie

Veetwo, I totally understand what you say RE...

Veetwo,

I totally understand what you say RE EZY LGW. I was at a regional base which is, I'm led to believe, like a different airline. But as you mention, how long will the regional bases last?...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jul 2011, 00:48
Replies: 220
Views: 100,272
Posted By Gillespie

PLease allow me to throw my 2p in... I...

PLease allow me to throw my 2p in...

I recently joined BA from easyJet and believe it or not, I'm starting to regret the move....I got totally wrapped up in the boyhood dream when they opened...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jan 2011, 09:40
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,389,132
Posted By Gillespie

I think I can guess the answer to this question...

I think I can guess the answer to this question already, but.....

Are the numerical and verbal reasoning tests pass or fail, or merely markers for the assessors?

If they are pass or fail, can...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2010, 07:32
Replies: 61
Views: 21,780
Posted By Gillespie

Duty Hours

Hi,

I find myself in a similar situation to the original poster. For me, the decision to move would be based mostly on lifestyle improvements in the long term. I'm currently working circa 850 -...
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2008, 12:03
Replies: 2
Views: 992
Posted By Gillespie

If you can prove that you can cross the threshold...

If you can prove that you can cross the threshold at 50', land and decelerate to 60kts all within the touchdown zone, then the Midpoint/stop end RVR values are not relevant therefore theoretically...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Apr 2008, 21:02
Replies: 21
Views: 4,475
Posted By Gillespie

We have our Nose wheel Taxi light on TO for take...

We have our Nose wheel Taxi light on TO for take off, and Taxi for landing.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2007, 21:51
Replies: 956
Views: 154,940
Posted By Gillespie

PS. Paper work bit was a joke. Had to point it...

PS. Paper work bit was a joke. Had to point it out, some people take everything literally.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2007, 21:47
Replies: 956
Views: 154,940
Posted By Gillespie

It's a question worth asking. To be honest,...

It's a question worth asking.
To be honest, only a tiny, tiny percentage fail the TR. I'd imagine the people that do fall at this hurdle are those that think they'll be fed the course on a plate. ...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Dec 2006, 20:37
Replies: 1,035
Views: 722,583
Posted By Gillespie

Mintflavour The 450 pilots you mention that...

Mintflavour

The 450 pilots you mention that easy require are not all coming from CTC. About 1/3 are coming from the Wings scheme - both ATP and Cadets. So about 150....there're aready 35odd in the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Dec 2006, 12:34
Replies: 470
Views: 89,370
Posted By Gillespie

I'm confused at this Monarch chat, as I spoke to...

I'm confused at this Monarch chat, as I spoke to a guy from Monarch recently who stated they're now fully crewed for this recruitment drive.

I suppose it could mean they've factored in CTC pilots....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Dec 2006, 10:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,384
Posted By Gillespie

I feel for you. It seems you've gone through some...

I feel for you. It seems you've gone through some tough times in your aviation career to date. You've come so far, my advice would be to not give up. Not yet. Keep going, leave no stone unturned. Get...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Dec 2006, 15:34
Replies: 470
Views: 89,370
Posted By Gillespie

Mooneyboy, Well done, and welcome to the...

Mooneyboy,

Well done, and welcome to the pool. I assume you've just finished the AQC. Did they say when things were likely to start moving again? Any info from the 'inside'?

Cheers.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Dec 2006, 14:36
Replies: 41
Views: 6,408
Posted By Gillespie

Ghost R 20 Well done to you too! And trust...

Ghost R 20

Well done to you too! And trust me, it'll all come around faster than you think!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Dec 2006, 14:34
Replies: 41
Views: 6,408
Posted By Gillespie

Don't want to rain on your parade, but I'd budget...

Don't want to rain on your parade, but I'd budget a little more...converting your FAA IR to a JAA IR for a budget of 4K is a potential banana skin.

Also you haven't budgeted for any fees? Eg it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Dec 2006, 16:52
Replies: 396
Views: 88,995
Posted By Gillespie

Hi guys/girls, When I was looking at schools...

Hi guys/girls,

When I was looking at schools for my training one of the most important factors for me was student to instructor ratio.

If you're thinking of going modular then I'd look around...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Dec 2006, 16:36
Replies: 595
Views: 128,296
Posted By Gillespie

I'm not knocking you, but if you say they're the...

I'm not knocking you, but if you say they're the same company - why are there 2 different contracts?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Nov 2006, 12:01
Replies: 470
Views: 89,370
Posted By Gillespie

Penworth: I think nowadays it's just a meet and...

Penworth: I think nowadays it's just a meet and greet session..You get an induction day at Luton the day before your TR, and that's it!

I believe Monarch still require interview
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Nov 2006, 17:55
Replies: 470
Views: 89,370
Posted By Gillespie

Pool movement seems to have slowed down again...

Pool movement seems to have slowed down again after that recent stir...

Anyone heard any news?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Nov 2006, 00:03
Replies: 14
Views: 2,196
Posted By Gillespie

I doubt you'll be able to collect benefit, as...

I doubt you'll be able to collect benefit, as you're not able to 'start work immediately'. That's what they told me anyway.

I worked in a bar whilst training. Kept my head above water. Just.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2006, 13:04
Replies: 13
Views: 1,839
Posted By Gillespie

Personally I prefer Aerads, but I'd get used to...

Personally I prefer Aerads, but I'd get used to using Jepps as most carriers use them. They're cheaper - the beancounters always prevail.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Nov 2006, 10:55
Replies: 1,035
Views: 722,583
Posted By Gillespie

I think the success rate for the ATP is currently...

I think the success rate for the ATP is currently standing at roughly 15%. I think they're changing the laws on re-applying.

Am I correct in saying you can't resist phase 1 (initial app) and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Oct 2006, 21:28
Replies: 6
Views: 1,091
Posted By Gillespie

Bristol Flying Centre is your place. 15hr CPL is...

Bristol Flying Centre is your place. 15hr CPL is their norm, as they normally do the IR first.

Good luck with where ever you choose.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Oct 2006, 10:18
Replies: 85
Views: 45,588
Posted By Gillespie

If you ask me, this sort of testing is essential....

If you ask me, this sort of testing is essential. It amazes me nowadays, the standards of mental arithmetic. As I'm only in my mid 20's I come from the generation whom carry a 'plastic brain' i.e.,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Oct 2006, 10:51
Replies: 1,035
Views: 722,583
Posted By Gillespie

The latest candidates for the ATP scheme have...

The latest candidates for the ATP scheme have been offered the March AQC.

Reading the other post, I think I'm correct in saying the pool stands around 40 deep.

Easyjet's Type rating courses are...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Sep 2006, 12:12
Replies: 13
Views: 1,075
Posted By Gillespie

airyana, I've sent you a pm with some info...

airyana,

I've sent you a pm with some info that might help you on this.

cheers.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Sep 2006, 00:57
Replies: 13
Views: 1,075
Posted By Gillespie

In a nut shell... Because of the dihedral,...

In a nut shell...

Because of the dihedral, during a turn, the down going wing will produce more lift than the up turn turning wing. This then trys to roll the aircraft out of the turn. This is...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Sep 2006, 11:01
Replies: 470
Views: 89,370
Posted By Gillespie

Last September Monarch airlines placed an order...

Last September Monarch airlines placed an order for 36 pilots in one hit through CTC. CTC had trouble to meet that target.

Not saying that's going to happen again, who knows? Just shows how things...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Sep 2006, 11:04
Replies: 19
Views: 3,160
Posted By Gillespie

air mauritious (sp?)

air mauritious (sp?)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Aug 2006, 22:41
Replies: 2
Views: 830
Posted By Gillespie

Sorry mate, the post i refered to is actually...

Sorry mate,
the post i refered to is actually in the adjacent forum...I've taken the liberty to post you the link...
Click here (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=240786)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Aug 2006, 22:34
Replies: 2
Views: 830
Posted By Gillespie

Hello Mate, I was asked this exact question...

Hello Mate,

I was asked this exact question in my interview with CTC. Best option for this is to read Flyfish's post a little bit down the page entitled 'My line training diary' - or words to that...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Aug 2006, 13:26
Replies: 32
Views: 13,138
Posted By Gillespie

The b's are: Boxes and bearings (VOR boxes...

The b's are:

Boxes and bearings (VOR boxes and course)
Beacons -ADF boxes
Bugs (don't forget to set minima)
Brief
Brakes
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Aug 2006, 23:32
Replies: 202
Views: 34,697
Posted By Gillespie

Have you tried selection for the CTC ATP scheme?...

Have you tried selection for the CTC ATP scheme? phase 4 of their selection is the AQC, or airline qualification course. this contains an MCC. If successful they'll place you with 1 of 6 airlines.
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Aug 2006, 09:26
Replies: 470
Views: 89,370
Posted By Gillespie

This is true, however if you end up at Easy I'm...

This is true, however if you end up at Easy I'm led to believe that from september you'll only be typed on the 700. If you're on the boeing fleet of course.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Aug 2006, 09:02
Replies: 470
Views: 89,370
Posted By Gillespie

The TR is 6 weeks, 3 weeks technical ground...

The TR is 6 weeks, 3 weeks technical ground school with 3 progress tests and a final written paper, then 3 weeks flying in the sim. That's for the airbus rating anyway, I'm sure the Boeing conversion...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2006, 13:58
Replies: 112
Views: 14,672
Posted By Gillespie

Bristol Flying Centre

Hi guys n'girls.

I finished the CPL/MEP/IR in March from BFC. The place is truely professional. My instructor became a mentor, spending many hours per day with me. I got through first time,...
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